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The Broke Girl Society Podcast

Christina Cook - The Broke Girl Society
Gambling Addiction
Recovery
Mental Health
Evive
Financial Counseling
Acceptance
Self-Worth
Recovery Support Groups
Addiction Recovery
Technology In Recovery
Community Support
Step Nine
Accountability
Women Empowerment
Support Groups
Recovery Journey
Codependency
Amends
Recovery Community
Self-Compassion

At its core, The Broke Girl Society Podcast is dedicated to breaking the silence, reducing stigma, and building a supportive community where women affected by gambling harm feel seen and heard. Host Christina Cook, drawing from her own lived experience, brings an empathetic and genuine perspective to every episode; understanding the unique challenges, shame, and stigma tied to gambling harm, parti... more

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of The Broke Girl Society Podcast, Christina sits down with Liz Thielen, who joins on behalf of Nicasa, to talk about the powerful intersection of lived experience, professional work, and recovery support in the gambling space.

Liz s... more

In this episode, Paula shares her personal journey with gambling harm through social casinos and then, later on, online gambling. Paula details how it began during her pregnancy and the emotional struggles that accompanied it. She discusses the impac... more

In this special episode of The Broke Girl Society, Christina celebrates five years of recovery from gambling and reflects on the journey that took her from secrecy, shame, and absolute chaos… to healing, community, and purpose.

She shares what life ... more

In the last episode of 2025 for the BGS, Christina Cook and Adam Lyons reflect on their personal journeys in recovery, discussing the importance of collaboration, setting achievable goals, and navigating relationships. Looking ahead to 2026, they exp... more

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Recent Guests

Liz Thielen
Representative of Nicasa, Illinois gambling treatment program
Nicasa
Episode: Elizabeth Thielen - Nicasa Behavioral Health
Beth McDonough
Former newscaster with a background in covering justice and crime, now sharing her personal journey of addiction and recovery.
Episode: Beth McDonough - Standby...
Stacy Ladyman
Author of 'Shep and the King of Hearts'
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Abdullah Mahmood
Problem Gambling Treatment Coordinator at Maryhaven in Ohio
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Episode: Abdullah Mahmood - Problem Gambling Treatment Coordinator at Maryhaven (Ohio)
Sam Demello
Founder of the EVIVE App, who shares personal experiences related to gambling addiction.
EVIVE
Episode: Sam - Founder of the EVIVE App
Brian Ward
Host of The Voices Podcast and a certified gambling recovery mentor
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Episode: Brian Ward- Different Recovery Pathways
Terra Carbert
Host of the Ambitious Addicts Podcast
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Episode: Step 9 w/ Terra Carbert from the Ambitious Addicts Podcast
Dr. Evelyn Higgins
CEO of Wired For Addiction
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Episode: Dr. Evelyn Higgins - Wired For Addiction
Alyssa Whatley
Tax attorney with ATL Tax Lawyers
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Episode: Alyssa Whatley w/ ATL Tax Lawyers shares tips about how to address tax issues from gambling.

Host

Christina Cook
Host of The Broke Girl Society Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • An Advocate for Women

    A review doesn’t due this podcast and the work Christina is doing for women and gambling. Even as gambling expands, we continue to see some of the familiar mistakes of ignoring women who are impacted. Christina has made it her mission and passion to make sure these voices and lives do not go unnoticed. When it comes to women and gambling - this is the person you want to know.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJS (TalkAR)
    United Statesa month ago
  • Valuable Content

    Christina is making a great contribution to the recovery community with her beautiful podcast. I’m a man, but I still find her content helpful and inspiring. Thank you, Christina!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jski94
    United States9 months ago
  • Yay!!

    Thank you for your beautiful podcast.❤️🙏😊. Healing , truth , wisdom and the human experience!/). Great stuff :)). Men love it also 🩵. Gratitude

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy345667
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it!

    Super helpful in my recovery. I think my story would be very interesting on a podcast 😬😉

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BeccaAnne0309
    United States3 years ago
  • Breath of fresh air to my recovery❣️

    These podcasts are so helpful to my recovery- I very much appreciate the podcast’s tipis and discussion s - definitely feel connected when I’m listening ❣️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    litefeather
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The show is viewed as a supportive resource for navigating stigma and finding practical recovery tools.
Guests and topics are consistently relevant to women dealing with gambling harm and recovery.
Listeners praise the host's empathetic, nonjudgmental approach and the sense of community it builds.
Audience members appreciate candid storytelling that blends personal journey with recovery strategies.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Paula's Story
Q: What was the hardest part of early recovery for you?
The hardest part was accepting that recovery is a process with ups and downs, and needing to build a new relationship with money, people around me, and self-trust, while staying present for my son.
Beth McDonough - Standby...
Q: Did you ever feel at any point in this early recovery that you were unworthy of redemption?
Yes, Beth acknowledges feeling unworthy due to the collateral damage her addiction caused, and that she often questioned whether she deserved a second chance.
Resource Highlight: Bet-Breaker App
Q: Did you work with lived experience in creating some of the features in this app?
Yes, they discussed with individuals in recovery to incorporate features like accountability notifications for removing protections.
Resource Highlight: Bet-Breaker App
Q: What was it about the industry that was really frustrating to you?
Initially, Jerome didn't realize his work could harm people, but after interviewing customers, he became aware of the addiction tied to the products he was involved in creating.
Sonia's Story
Q: What do you think was the hardest part in those early days of recovery?
The first week of recovery is challenging, as the brain needs time to adjust to new thinking after being shaped by years of gambling.

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This show centers conversations with women affected by gambling harm, focusing on recovery, resilience, and breaking stigma. Episodes feature personal stories, expert insights, and practical resources, with a consistent emphasis on community support, healing, and accountability. A standout trait is the host's empathetic approach anchored in lived experience, which often highlights women's unique paths through recovery, including therapy, sponsorship, and social support networks. The format tends to blend storytelling with actionable takeaways, making it helpful for listeners seeking validation, strategies for staying recovery-focused, and guidance on navigating the broader impact of gambling harm on families and communities.

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1. Liz Thielen
2. Beth McDonough
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