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The Modern Meeting

Adam Lyons
Recovery
Gambling Addiction
Addiction
Gambling
Mental Health
Compulsive Gambling
Las Vegas
12-Step Program
Contentment
Sobriety
Life Choices
Compulsive Behavior
New Year's Eve
Friendship
Opiates
Support Groups
Heroin Addiction
Personal Growth
Financial Management
Food Poisoning

A podcast about addiction, recovery, and mental health — with a focus on gambling, alcohol, and substance use.

Hosted by Adam Lyons, a compulsive gambler in recovery, The Modern Meeting shares real stories, support, and strategies for anyone impacted by addiction.

🎧 New episodes every Tuesday.

If you’re struggling, supporting someone who is, or just looking for connection, this is for you.

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Latest Episodes

I was supposed to release this episode on Friday. Instead, I didn't start recording until Sunday night. Four years into recovery, the "f**k it phase" is still very much a part of my life. The procrastination, the putting things off, the feeling that ... more

If your child has a gambling problem, where do you even start?

That's the question Kim Freudenberg and Linda Uphoff couldn't answer when they needed it most. Kim's son Kurt started gambling at age 11 — on video game skins and offshore casino sites —... more

Episode 100 of The Modern Meeting.

This is a chronological look back at the first 99 episodes — clips that show how the conversations and perspectives have evolved over time. Different voices, different experiences, but all centered around addiction... more

In Part 2, Louis Ruggiero picks up where he left off - sober from drugs and alcohol but deeper in his gambling addiction than ever. From betting $40,000 on UFC fights to losing $600,000 on a sports betting app in months, Louis reveals how compulsive ... more

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Recent Guests

Sam DeMello
CEO and founder of Evive
Evive
Episode: Ep. 100 - Alright Hey Everybody, Episode 100 of The Modern Meeting!
Louis Ruggiero
Host of Nothing's Off the Table, recovery advocate with lived experience
Nothing's Off the Table
Episode: Ep. 98 - Louis Ruggiero: Everything to Lose — And He Did (Part 1)
Meagan Dunham
Licensed Master Social Worker; Gambling Program Monitor, Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) in Louisiana
Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD)
Episode: Ep. 96 - Meeting People Where They Are in Louisiana with Meagan Dunham
Sal Guarino
Co-founder of The Recovery Partners and recovery advocate
The Recovery Partners
Episode: Ep. 94 - I Paid For My Seat with Sal Guarino
Kate Seselja
Advocate for gambling reform and founder of The Hope Project Australia
The Hope Project Australia
Episode: Ep. 92 - Addiction By Design with Kate Seselja
Malik Keene
Certified peer recovery specialist, addiction recovery coach, and author
Amazing Grace Recovery
Episode: Ep. 90 - Multiple Addictions, Multiple Attempts at Recovery with Malik Keene
Ted Hartwell
Director of Storytelling at the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling and a person in long-term recovery from gambling addiction.
Nevada Council on Problem Gambling
Episode: Ep. 89 - Nostalgia, Identity, and Recovery in Las Vegas with Ted Hartwell
Danny Funt
Author and investigative journalist
Author of Everybody Loses
Episode: Ep. 88 - Inside the Rise of American Sports Gambling with Danny Funt
Andrew Schreier
Mental health and addiction counselor with over 20 years of experience
Community Medical Services
Episode: Ep. 87 - The Power of Language with Andrew Schreier

Host

Adam Lyons
Host of The Modern Meeting; focuses on addiction, recovery, and mental health with personal experience in gambling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Genuine and Sincere

    Adam’s approach to gambling is met with a combination of genuine and sincere space for others. He can sit with a difficult conversation, disagree, inquire, and find space to learn. It’s clear his passion drives him to be a loud resource in a space that is too often met with silence. Highly recommend.

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

    This pod is one of the best I’ve ever listened to. The design with Adams personal shares at the beginning is calming, funny, interesting, relatable. I’ve often thought the way he tells his story is like listening to an audiobook. Thank you for showing up in a meaningful way. Sending my love, respect and support.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CoMoJess
    United States2 months ago
  • So Relatable!

    I heard Adam on the ODAAT Podcast and started listening to his pod today. I’ve already listened to 4 episodes and am loving it! Thank you, Adam!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jski94
    United States9 months ago

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Ep. 96 - Meeting People Where They Are in Louisiana with Meagan Dunham
Q: What are the similarities and differences you've noticed between gambling and other addictions you've worked with?
Stigma and access to care are common themes across addictions, including HIV and gambling; the way we approach treatment and outreach—reducing shame, engaging peers, and ensuring safe entry points—are where the programs align and differ in details depending on the community.
Ep. 94 - I Paid For My Seat with Sal Guarino
Q: What circumstances led you to commit fully to GA?
Sal describes a midlife crisis at 45 where he felt he was at a crucial point in his life, prompted by personal issues and stress, leading him to take recovery more seriously.
Ep. 94 - I Paid For My Seat with Sal Guarino
Q: Was there a specific moment when you realized you had a problem with gambling?
Sal recalls that he was 15 years old, losing money he didn't have on exhibition football games, recognizing the signs of a problem influenced by his family's history with gambling.
Ep. 90 - Multiple Addictions, Multiple Attempts at Recovery with Malik Keene
Q: What brought you to the point where you realized you had to stop and what did you stop first?
Catching, number one was crashing my vehicle into a tree and really believing that was the first time that I had an encounter with God.
Ep. 90 - Multiple Addictions, Multiple Attempts at Recovery with Malik Keene
Q: What ultimately made you stand up to the bully?
Just tired of it, man. I couldn't allow that to happen anymore.

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This show centers on addiction, recovery, and mental health with a focus on gambling, alcohol, and other substances. Episodes combine personal recovery journeys, practical strategies, and discussions with practitioners, advocates, and researchers to illuminate treatment options, stigma reduction, and community support. Notable strengths include intimate, vulnerability-rich storytelling, accessible harm-reduction perspectives, and a consistent emphasis on accountability, peer support, and evidence-informed resources. Listeners can expect candid conversations, actionable takeaways for sustaining recovery, and insights into reform efforts, policy debates, and tech tools aimed at reducing gambling-related harm.

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1. Sam DeMello
2. Louis Ruggiero
3. Meagan Dunham
4. Sal Guarino
5. Kate Seselja
6. Malik Keene
7. Ted Hartwell
8. Danny Funt

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