by The Invisible Addiction
Podcasts for people who've felt gambling problems & identify with stories echoing their own experiences.
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August 22, 2021
<p>In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction Paul Buck shares his harrowing gambling addiction story. </p> <p>This is a Podcast not to be missed. 🛑</p> <p>Paul covers a wide range of topics including:</p> <p>- How he started gambling whilst at University of Leeds</p> <p>- Winning his first bet, placing £10 each way on a horse race 🏇</p> <p>- How his addiction progressed, transacting £4.8m across 93 betting accounts, losing £1.3m and spending £434,000 in fraudulent money from his workplace Santander 💷</p> <p>- His time owning 2 race horses and 16 greyhounds</p> <p>- His time as a VIP member</p> <p>- 16 credit cards and loans with a £180,00 credit limit 💳</p> <p>- Attempting to take his own life</p> <p>- Handing himself into the police </p> <p>- Getting sentenced to 2 years 8 months in prison</p> <p>- Opening up in the police interview, telling them about his gambling for the first time</p> <p>- The help he received, including important support from Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones (OBE) in London ❤️</p> <p>- His experience of prison and helping others learn to read </p> <p>- How he started EPIC Risk Management - the world's leading independent gambling harm minimisation consultancy</p> <p>- His thoughts on the Gambling Act Review in the UK 🇬🇧</p> <p>- Advice for others experiencing gambling problems (to talk) and tips for people in recovery (not to let gambling define your life) 📈</p> <p>We're also joined by Steven Nyandu, Safer Gambling Advisor for Betknowmore UK, who shares his experiences of working in prisons and supporting prisoners for gambling related harm. Steven speaks eloquently and offers plenty of thoughts on what more can be done for the future. 👍</p> <p>Check out Steven's video clip on Victoria Derbyshire: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?extid...</p> <p>It's a jam-packed episode that I'm hugely excited to share with you.</p> <p>It's the final episode of this series so I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for tuning in, and a massive thank you to all of our amazing guests!</p> <p>I'll be back soon with another series. In the meantime do lookout for some Vlogs on YouTube.</p> <p>Speak soon!</p> <p>Alex 😄</p> <p><br></p> <p>***</p> <p><br></p> <p>Timestamps:</p> <p>00:00 Introduction</p> <p>01:38 Paul Buck (Part 1)</p> <p>51:27 Steven Nyandu</p> <p>01:07:05 Paul Buck (Part 2)</p> <p><br></p> <p>***</p> <p>ℹ️ LINKS ℹ️</p> <p>EPIC Risk Management:</p> <p>Website: https://www.epicriskmanagement.com/</p> <p>Twitter: @epicpgc</p> <p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicriskman...</p> <p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epic...</p> <p><br></p> <p>Peer Aid:</p> <p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/AidPeer</p> <p>Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-suppor... </p> <p><br></p> <p>***</p> <p><br></p> <p>With very special thanks to the sponsors of this episode, TalkBanStop and Betknowmore UK.</p> <p><br></p> <p>***</p> <p><br></p> <p>✅ TalkBanStop is a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP to help anyone experiencing gambling harms to start their recovery journey. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/talk/</p> <p>National Gambling Helpline (Open 24/7): 0808 8020 133</p> <p><br></p> <p>***</p> <p><br></p> <p>✅ Betknowmore UK are a UK charity helping people take back control of their life from gambling. Betknowmore UK was established by individuals with lived experience of gambling harms, who now use that insight and knowledge to help others.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Website: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/ </p> <p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/Betknowmore </p>
August 8, 2021
<p>In this episode Alex Norris, Labour MP for Nottingham North and Shadow Public Health Minister, shares his views on the UK gambling landscape. 🇬🇧 </p> <p>It’s an interesting interview – Alex answered many of my questions (often interrogation!) – with honesty and dignity. </p> <p>We covered a wide range of topics in the Podcast including: </p> <p>* What is the difference between health and public health? </p> <p>* Alex’s thoughts on the Football Index scandal. ⚽️ </p> <p>* Has lockdown been a breeding ground for gambling addiction? </p> <p>* What are Alex’s thoughts on the normalisation of gambling to young people in this country? </p> <p>* How would Alex make gambling safer? </p> <p>* How do we get more people into treatment for gambling addiction? 📈 </p> <p>* Is prevention better than cure? </p> <p>* How do we prevent gambling related suicide? </p> <p>* What is Labour’s point of view on gambling related harm? </p> <p>There’s also a couple of questions Alex answers from Twitter. Thank you to Privateer and GamblingInsight for their questions. </p> <p>A massive thank you to Alex for coming onto the Podcast. It was interesting to hear from an MP and to see how the land lies in the UK. </p> <p>We get in at the deep end pretty quickly and Alex shares his views especially around his local constituency of Nottingham and Nottingham Forest’s relationship with Football Index, as well as his views on the Gambling Act Review in the UK. </p> <p>I’m really excited to share the conversation with you! </p> <p>Alex</p> <p>*** </p> <p>⏱️ Timestamps: </p> <p>00:00 Introduction </p> <p>06:34 Alex’s thoughts on Football Index scandal? </p> <p>14:47 How would Alex make gambling safer? </p> <p>26:24 How do we get more people into treatment? </p> <p>47:01 What is Labour’s point of view on gambling related harm? </p> <p>*** </p> <p>✉️ Email Alex Norris: </p> <p>[email protected] </p> <p>*** </p> <p>With very special thanks to the sponsors of this episode, TalkBanStop. </p> <p>✅ TalkBanStop is a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP to help anyone experiencing gambling harms to start their recovery journey. </p> <p>ℹ️ Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/talk/<br> </p> <p>📞 National Gambling Helpline (Open 24/7): 0808 8020 133</p>
August 1, 2021
<p>In this episode Jack Symons, founder and Chief Executive of Gamban, shares his gambling addiction story. </p> <p>When did he start gambling? </p> <p>When did it start to become a problem? </p> <p>How did his gambling addiction lead him to start Gamban and help others? </p> <p>What advice and tips does he have for others experiencing gambling problems? </p> <p>What are his thoughts on the UK Gambling Act Review? </p> <p>Jack speaks eloquently and candidly about his story. From starting out as a young man gambling on poker, to then playing faster, more addictive casino games like roulette, blackjack and online slot machines. </p> <p>He shares plenty of advice and tips for you, and shares the story behind founding Gamban, and what challenges the company faces moving forward. </p> <p>It's a fascinating journey to hear, and one that I hope you'll enjoy listening to. </p> <p>I found it hugely inspiring. </p> <p>Thanks once again to Jack for appearing on the Podcast! </p> <p>*** </p> <p>⏱️ Timestamps: </p> <p>04:15 How did Jack get into gambling? </p> <p>21:10 What advice and tips does Jack have for others experiencing gambling problems? </p> <p>30:44 What would you like to see implemented in the UK Gambling Act Review? </p> <p>*** </p> <p>Check out Gamban's website: https://gamban.com/ </p> <p>*** </p> <p>With very special thanks to the sponsors of this episode, TalkBanStop. </p> <p>✅ TalkBanStop is a partnership between GamCare, Gamban and GAMSTOP to help anyone experiencing gambling harms to start their recovery journey. </p> <p>ℹ️ Website: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/talk/</p> <p>📞 National Gambling Helpline (Open 24/7): 0808 8020 133</p>
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