370 U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal & The GRIT Act

Brian & Dr. Rory Reid LCSW, ICGC-II Dr. Rory Reid is a Research Psychologist with the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. He is here to discuss gambling cravings and how to cope with them. He's a damn delight and I enjoyed this conversation very much! In This Episode... Gambling & Sex Addiction TMS (Magnets) to treat gambling Coping with Cravings A Canadian in Vegas Cravings vs Urges Environmental Triggers Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance  

Brian & Jeff & U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal Senator Blumenthal joins us to talk about sponsoring the GRIT Act and the importance of helping those harmed by gambling In This Episode... The GRIT Act Why sponsor the bill How the bill can become law Finally, someone in the government cares Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vancehttps://endgamblingharm.com/

Brian & Jeff & Kristen Beall LCSW-C, ICGC-I, CAC-AD Kristen is the best and works in problem gambling in Maryland and is a true advocate of educating on domestic violence. In This Episode... Who is Kristen Beall? What is Domestic Violoence? The intersection of DV and gambling Resources for DV Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance

Brian & Jeff & Greg  Greg is a Firefighter and works for EPIC Global Solutions sharing his story and helping people find recovery. Greg's full story can be found in a previous episode (find it, its a good story) In This Episode... Greg Recaps his gambling Greg's Relapse Creating a healthier relationship Helping others Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance

Brian & Amanda In This Episode... Montana Gambling Keno Losing Her Son Recovery Finding Purpose Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance

Brian & Chris In This Episode... Early days gambling with friends Poker Boom Noticing a problem Recovery Finding Purpose Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance

Brian & Jeff In This Episode... Podcast Notes Reddit Post Discussion The Atlantic's gambling article discussion Sports Jeff's group Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance

Brian & Jeff In This Episode... Recovery Month Responsible Gaming Education Month (eyeroll) Gambling Not Gaming Cool Down Periods GA Meeting Embarrassed by Gambling Why Did We Gamble? Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance

Brian & Jeff & Guest: Matt Shea In This Episode... Matt wrote the book 'The Casino Down The Street' https://www.mattsheabooks.net/ Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email [email protected] Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance