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A podcast for anyone who has suffered from gambling related harm. 'Hold or Fold' explores the 'hidden addiction' that is gambling with a keen eye on how this affects those with experience of the Criminal Justice System.Your hosts Ben & Steve both spent time in prison as a direct result of their gambling addiction - On Hold or Fold they share the stories of people who, like them, have been taken to... more

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What role can neurodivergence play in someone’s relationship with gambling?

Paul joins Hold or Fold to share the story of more than a decade of gambling, during which he lost around £100,000. Diagnosed with both ADHD and autism, Paul reflects on ri... more

Gambling harm doesn’t just affect the person gambling. It can turn the lives of partners, families and loved ones upside down too. Tracy O’Shaughnessy knows that better than most.

As the Criminal Justice System and Affected Other Lead at GamLEARN, ... more

Recovery isn’t just about reaching one year, five years or a big anniversary. Sometimes the most important milestones are the ones nobody else sees.

Tracey joins Hold or Fold to talk honestly about her recovery journey, from the devastating consequ... more

Can lived experience change the way gambling harm is understood inside prison?

In this episode, Hold or Fold meets Andy, a prisoner with lived experience of gambling harm, and David, the Deputy Governor who supported him in establishing gambling su... more

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Chanel Edwards
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Clive Tyldesley
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Episode: 31. Clive Tyldesley - Why one of the most iconic voices in broadcasting took a stand against gambling
Ian Edwards
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Episode: 30. Listener Questions, Series Highlights & Previously Unheard Bits | Series Finale
Rebecca Kelly
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Rob Parker
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Episode: 28. Being the change at HMP Berwyn | Rob & Rebecca from ARA & Ian
Ben Howard
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Steve
Co-host who shares personal narratives about gambling addiction and recovery experiences.
Ben
Co-host sharing insights from his journey with gambling addiction and recovery.

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34. Tracey's Story - "I began taking money when menopause started"
Q: What do you want women listening to hear most clearly from your story?
Tracey urges listeners to remember they matter, seek help, and believe there is life after gambling addiction, prison, and probation.
34. Tracey's Story - "I began taking money when menopause started"
Q: What was the first sign that gambling had shifted from maybe a habit to more into maybe a problem?
Tracey says she does not think it ever shifted gradually: she was drawn in from the start by the belief that she needed money to prove her worth and support her children.
33. David & Andy - An unlikely partnership forged behind prison walls
Q: What would you say to other prisons that currently aren't addressing gambling harm?
David urges prisons to examine gambling-related debt and safety issues, speak with prisoners, and include gambling interventions in their reducing reoffending strategies. Andy adds that prisons should be open-minded, ask about gambling at reception, and arrange support before release.
33. David & Andy - An unlikely partnership forged behind prison walls
Q: When you first arrived at HMP Channings Wood, was gambling harm something that was talked about or were you offered any support?
Andy says a gambling peer mentor was available, but professional support was scarce and gambling remained poorly understood and largely hidden.
23. Gambling in Black Communities | Kiki & Ryan from Betknowmore
Q: How does gambling harm interact with the criminal justice system, based on your findings?
The project finds gambling often intertwines with crime and imprisonment; while not always the direct cause, gambling is a root factor in pathways into crime and a common theme observed among those touched by the justice system.

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This show focuses on the profound impact of gambling addiction, particularly its intersection with the criminal justice system. Through personal narratives from hosts who have firsthand experience with gambling-related harm and its ramifications— including incarceration— listeners are provided with a poignant exploration of addiction, recovery, and overcoming life-threatening challenges. The content typically features individual stories of those affected by gambling, offering insights and honest discussions about the struggles, consequences, and pathways to healing. The series also addresses the emotional toll on families and the importance of support networks in recovery, making it a vital resource for anyone grappling with similar issues ... more

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4. Clive Tyldesley
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