Making Bets in a Burning House

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.

Making Bets in a Burning House is a education podcast hosted by Melissa, with 46 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.

Melissa hosts Making Bets in a Burning House, a education show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  46 Brittney Collins-Jefferson

  Aug 9, 202639 min

  Don’t forget to visit our sponsor at woodfireroasted.com to sign up for their newsletter. If you live in Reno, you can go by for a taste! Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has personal experience with gambling addiction. I met her at a presentation of the annual Nevada Council on Problem Gambling conference and I just knew I had to have her on the podcast. Today, Brittney shares her experience and feelings of being a failure when she decided to divorce her gambler. She knew that she needed to be a role model for herself and break the cycle so that her children grew up happy and healthy. Brittney also talks about learning how to believe you are enough and choosing yourself. I am so inspired by her passion and determination and I think that you will be too! You can reach Brittney here: https://www.myrestorativehealth.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneycollins33/ https://www.facebook.com/Restorativehealthandlife/ https://www.brittneycollins.com https://www.instagram.com/brittneycollinslcsw/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brittneycollinslcsw

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  Episode #43

  44 Anita Ondine Smith

  Jul 12, 202650 min

  We are so excited to have Anita on the podcast today! She found herself in an amazing, loving relationship with Randy Livingston, retired NBA player and professional basketball coach. What she didn't realize was that he was hiding a gambling addiction from her. Anita's first thought to leave, then she thought, well, wait a minute. She didn't know it at the time, but that was the beginning of a new life and the first step towards becoming an author. This book is perfect for anyone just finding out they know someone with a gambling addiction. Or for someone who has known about it, but cannot live that way any longer. Assist How To Help Loved One With A Gambling Problem Without Losing Yourself. https://a.co/d/08mBPQim Codependent No More, Melody Beattie https://a.co/d/0ay8RIYo Andscape article about Randy Livingston By Mark J. Spears https://andscape.com/features/randy-livingston-no-longer-hides-his-story-of-gambling-addiction/ Mel Robbins https://www.melrobbins.com

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  Episode #43

  43 Collaboration with Jodi Holstein

  Jun 28, 20261h 22m

  Today, Jodi and I recorded an episode that we played on both our podcasts. Jodi and I both work with Evive on the other side of gambling addiction. She understands what parents are struggling with when their chid is a gambler. While I understand more what it's like to be married to a gambler. Please follow Jodi, no matter who you know as a gambler. We all need to support each other to beat this disease! Survival Strategies For Anyone Who Loves A Gambling Addict Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Qz3hsp9A2fl3TkHnueatN YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@jodiholstein3965 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiholstein/ Are you ready to try a fabulous coffee? Looking add some style and taste to your morning routine? Head over to our NEW SPONSOR at https://woodfireroasted.com. I have personally been getting their coffee of the month for years!

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  Episode #41

  41 G. Brian Benson

  May 31, 202654 minS0

  <p>At age 3, Brian told his mom that he was put on this earth to inspire people. Today we talk with Brian about following his intuition, learning how to be ourselves unapologetically, and how he remained positive despite a cancer diagnosis, open heart surgery, and losing his brother. He says that it's important to sit with our grief and sadness instead of trying to bypass it. Brian will also read two of his poems for us! </p><p><br></p><p>My favorite quote in this podcast: We are all walking each other home. (Ram Dass)</p><p><br></p><...

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  Episode #40

  40 Gemma Nice-Relationship Coach

  May 17, 202642 minS0

  <p>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?</p><p><br></p><p>Either way, Gemma is going to help us work on ourselves first so that we can learn to work on our relationships. This can be any relationship, but we need to learn to put ourselves first. We must learn to heal and love ourselves first before we can help the people we love. </p><p><br></p><p>www.gemmanice.com<...

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