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
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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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Recent Episodes

June 14, 2026
42 Samantha's Story
<p>There are the typical things that come to mind when people think of gambling. Is day trading one of them?</p><p>In this episode, we talk with Samantha who tells us her experience with her ex-husband who lost over $300k with day trading. A lot of that money was a cushion to help their new business make it through start up and then Covid. </p><p>Samantha shares insights that we might not think of when we talk about gambling addiction. </p><p><br /></p><p>Tik Tok: @friendyoucallatmidnight (so love this!)</p><p>Instagram: @friendyoucallatmidnight </p><p><br /></p><p>ODAAT Gambling awareness: https://www.instagram.com/odaatgamblingawareness/</p><p>Book: Strangers A Memoir of A Marriage Belle Burden</p><p><br /></p>

May 31, 2026
41 G. Brian Benson
<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><p>Gbrianbenson.com</p><p>Sign up for his newsletter Friendly Words</p><p>Guitar Man short movie: https://youtu.be/E2PZbLLxZHk?si=PL9wnygyc6BHxiRn</p><p><br></p><p>Groove https://www.bodygroove.com (in your home)</p><p>theworldgroovemovement.com (in-person classes. Step outside of your comfort zone!)</p><p><br></p>

May 17, 2026
40 Gemma Nice-Relationship Coach
<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</p><p>Gemma also has a weekly Friday newsletter that you can subscribe to! </p><p>Social Platforms:</p><p>Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmanicerelationshipcoach</p><p>Pintrest – https://www.pinterest.co.uk/GemmaHayleyNice/</p><p>YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@gemmanicerelationshipcoach</p><p>Twitter – https://twitter.com/GemmaHayleyNice</p><p>Insight Timer Meditation App - https://insighttimer.com/yogigemma</p>
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