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Making Bets in a Burning House

Melissa
Gambling Addiction
Gammonon
Gambling
Gaslighting
Las Vegas, United States
Brain Chemistry
Addiction Cycle
Nebraska Council On Problem Gambling
Gam-Anon
Gambling Disorder
Boundaries
Nevada Council On Problem Gambling
12-Step Programs
Problem Gambling
Impulse Control
Australia
Gambling Harm
Nelson Nghe
Family Impact Of Gambling
Support Groups (12-Step, Meetings)

Join us in conversations about the ways that gambling addiction affects family and friends of compulsive gamblers. We share personal experiences and insights, speak with professional counselors and leaders of 12-step programs, and gather resources to help Affected Others find hope and healing in their lives despite the many fires individuals affected by gambling set.

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What is your relationship like with your gambler? Is there any love or does it go straight to hate? Do you want to stay with your gambler or run out the door screaming?

Either way, Gemma is going to help us work on ourselves first so that we can lea... more

We are thrilled to have Dr Amelia Kelley on this weeks episode. She talks with us about what gaslighting is, how we can recognize it, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

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There are different paths through recovery for everyone. Today, I talk with Sal Guarino from The Recovery Partners to show you another option available for recovery for you and the gambler. \

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Rick is back on the podcast today to talk about things that can hinder recovery. You might be surprised to hear what some of these things are. But the good news is, you can change the way you see recovery.

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My charity is The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling. Today we are speaking with Ted, the Councils Storyteller. We have spoken with Ted before in Episod... more

This is what therapy should look like. Jody and Robin work together along with many other counselors at The Better Institute, (where you go to get better!) to make sure that everyone is taken care of.

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Harry is everywhere; 60 Minutes, CNN, The Whole Story.

Now he's on this podcast! Harry will share his experience as a gambler and how it almost destroyed his life. Then he decided to do something about it.

If you have been harmed by someone else'... more

Addicts will say anything to get you to allow them to continue to gamble. Here are some of the things Diane and I have heard. We hope that this will help you understand what people will do when they are in the grips of an addiction.

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Recent Guests

Gemma Nice
Relationship coach, founder of The Relationship Coach
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Episode: 40 Gemma Nice-Relationship Coach
Dr. Amelia Kelley
Trauma-informed therapist and author
Episode: 39 Dr Amelia Kelley - Gaslighting And How to Recognize It
Sal Guarino
Founder/lead of The Recovery Partners
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Episode: 38 Sal Guarino with The Recovery Partners
Jody Bechtold
From The Better Institute, Pennsylvania
The Better Institute
Episode: 35 Trust The Process: Jody Bechtold and Robin Witt of The Better Institute
Robin Witt
From The Better Institute, Pennsylvania
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Episode: 35 Trust The Process: Jody Bechtold and Robin Witt of The Better Institute
Harry Levant
Director of Gambling Policy for the Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern University School of Law; founding board member of FFOG
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Episode: 34 Dr Harry Levant with Families and Friends of Gamblers
Nelson Nghe
Artist from Australia who uses art to express gambling harm and advocate for reform
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Episode: 32 Nelson Nghe, Artist
Mike Sciandra
Executive Director, Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling
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Episode: 30 Executive Director of the Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling, Michael Sciandra
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Episode: 30 Executive Director of the Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling, Michael Sciandra

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Melissa
Host of the show who leads conversations with guests and provides support resources; primary interviewer and facilitator.

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35 Trust The Process: Jody Bechtold and Robin Witt of The Better Institute
Q: How do you manage expectations around relapse?
Set realistic expectations that relapse can occur and plan for it without giving the gambler a hall pass, focusing on ongoing engagement and boundary enforcement.
35 Trust The Process: Jody Bechtold and Robin Witt of The Better Institute
Q: Tell us about how you approach involving family in treatment.
We treat the family system, not just the gambler, and often bring family members into the process early so they can receive support and learn how best to participate in recovery.
40 Gemma Nice-Relationship Coach
Q: What is the first step in improving communication with a partner who is affected by gambling?
Begin with back-to-back posture and breathing to regulate emotions, then use I statements and active listening to ensure the other person feels heard without interruptions.
40 Gemma Nice-Relationship Coach
Q: How can someone start taking care of themselves when their partner is in the thick of gambling issues?
By grounding themselves through breathwork, nature, journaling, and mindful self-care practices, and by building a routine that includes carving out time for self-regulation and connection outside the relationship.
36 Podcastathon Special Edition! Ted From Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
Q: What resources are available for someone seeking help or for someone affected by another's gambling problem?
Nevada offers free professional treatment through the State Problem Gambling Fund, plus 24-7 confidential helplines and multiple numbers (1-800-GAMBLER, 1-800-MY-RESET, and 1-800-522-4700) that all route to the same services, along with Gamblers Anonymous meetings and referrals to various modalities of help.

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This show centers on how gambling addiction ripples through families and close relationships, mixing personal stories with practical guidance from counselors, recovery professionals, and advocates. Episodes frequently explore self-care for affected others, boundary-setting, communication strategies, and resources for healing—from Gam-Anon and Gamblers Anonymous to formal therapy and family-centered treatment models. A standout through-line is translating lived experience into actionable steps, whether through coaching frameworks, public-health perspectives on policy, or creative storytelling that destigmatizes harm. Listeners can expect a blend of survivor narratives, expert perspectives, and resource-driven conversations designed to suppor... more

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