Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

Fold em offers straight talk about dealing with the fall-out from gambling. Whether you are looking at stopping or scaling back your own gambling or helping a family member with a problem, this podcast will help you take back control. Hear from gamblers who have been through it. Tips from counsellors. There is a way out from the hold gambling has on your life. Learn more about how to address gambling problems and find resources and support at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca

Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems is a health podcast hosted by Adrienne Cossom, with 92 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Adrienne Cossom hosts Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems, a health show with 92 episodes published.

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  Episode #92

  High Stakes: Why Youth Are at Risk For Gambling Problems and How to Help

  Apr 11, 202546 minS1

  <p>Youth gambling is a growing but often overlooked issue with potentially serious consequences. With easy online access, gambling-like features in video games, and an explosion of advertisements for sports betting, young people are exposed to and getting involved with gambling - often without realizing the risks.</p> <p>Listen to this episode of Fold em to hear:</p> How youth are gambling - even when they aren't legally of age Why young brains are particularly vulnerable to gambling getting out of control How to recognize warning signs of a gambling problem Safeguards to protect youth and emerging adults from...

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  Episode #91

  The Hidden Toll of Gambling Addiction on Families

  Mar 14, 202551 minS1

  <p>Gambling addiction is often seen as an individual problem, but its effects ripple far beyond the person placing the bets.  For families, it can lead to financial instability, emotional distress, and fractured relationships.  In this episode, Katie shares her personal journey of discovering her husband's gambling problem and how she and her children moved forward.</p> <p>Speaking as a parent and a teacher with twenty years of experience, Katie argues that more recognition is needed about how gambling problems impact families, especially young people. Noting a lack of resources and supports for children experiencing gambling harms, she developed a...

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  Episode #90

  Are you Having Fun? Maintaining Control When Gambling

  Feb 14, 202538 minS1

  <p>Most of the Fold em episodes have been for those of you who decided to stop gambling.  We've been helping you stop and stay stopped.</p> <p>This episode is different.  It's for those of you are currently gambling or know someone who is. We explore the fine line between recreational gambling and losing control. Our hope is that you better understand the risks when gambling and that some of us are more vulnerable to gambling harm.  We share information, strategies and tools to help you keep gambling in control, recognize warning signs of problem gambling, and know where to...

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  Episode #89

  The Untangle Project: Women Helping Women With Gambling Problems

  Jan 10, 202543 minS1

  <p>There are an increasing number of people speaking up about gambling related harm and the need to better address this.  One of these people is Anna Martin from Australia.  </p> <p>In this episode of Fold em, hear Anna's inspiring journey from gambling addiction to recovery.  She tells us how she has been speaking up in the media and to politicians about the negative impacts of gambling, the need to better regulate the gambling industry and advertising, and to improve services for those struggling with gambling, particularly women.  In response to this, Anna founded The Untangle Project to help women...

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  Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems

  Acceptance: A Crucial Step in Overcoming Gambling Problems

  Dec 6, 202441 minS1

  <p>When gambling gets out of control it is a challenging and deeply isolating struggle.  However, it is absolutely possible to get through this with shifting your mindset and accessing support and tools.  One of the most crucial steps in overcoming this challenge is acceptance - acknowledging the realities of your situation and taking responsibility for change. </p> <p>In this episode of Fold em, we provide practical tips and an inspiring personal story about how acceptance can help you get unstuck from problem gambling.</p> <p>You get to benefit from the experience and wisdom of two guests.  Jen Greg...

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