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Fantasy Or Reality? The Gambling Problem Podcast
Hi! I'm Steve and I'm a recovering addict and problem gambler. This is going to be a podcast thats deals with addiction of all kinds, but my main focus will be on gambling and the impacts its had on myself, my family and where I am today. I've done it all and then some from my early drug years to my problem with DFS ( Daily Fantasy Sports), but now I'm in recovery and I'd like to share this journey with you. Email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com to be a guest or share thoughts and ideas. #gamblingaddiction #gamblingproblem #sportsbetting #Dailyfantasysports #recovery
- 48 - [ep43] 3 years Bet FreeThu, 08 Aug 2024 - 19min
- 47 - [42] Finances And Gambling - Stop The Bleeding
Hello Again! In this episode I detail some ideas I have had, heard from others, and what my wife and I did early on handling our finances, access to money and retraining my relationship with money while rebuilding financial trust (slooooooowly!) I detail what other people have done, what worked for us and steps to go about taking while early on in recovery to stop then bleeding and how to slowly work your way back into responsibly handling money. Heres a link to the True Link debit card I reference. www.Truelinkfinancial.com Questions, comments, or to be a guest fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Sat, 09 Mar 2024 - 20min - 46 - [41] Managing The Curveballs Thrown At You In Life While In Recovery
Welcome back....Again!! Sorry for the long absence again, but I'm back with an episode on how I deal with the financial curveballs thrown at me in life. These financial difficulties are issues in the past that would absolutely triggered me into gambling again or even more. I talk about how myself and my wife are able to work through the types of things together now. COMMUNICATION!
Enjoy!
Thoughts, comments or to be a guest email at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 17min - 45 - [40] Is Addiction A Disease? I'm Not So Sure...
In this episode I detail my thoughts on the book I am reading titled "You Are Not Your Brain, The 4 Step Solution for Changing Bad Habits Ending Unhealthy Thinking, and Taking Control of Your Life", as well as talking about why I don't see addiction as a disease anymore, how I do see it, and ways I went about changing my thinking and thought processes in my mind. I am not a doctor, scientist, therapist, researcher, elephant, yada yada yada these are just my thoughts and opinions! Please share yours @ fantastyorreality@yahoo.com Book: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Not-Your-Brain/dp/1583334831
Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 29min - 44 - [39] Long Term Recovery And What Works For MeSun, 27 Aug 2023 - 21min
- 43 - [38] 2 Years Bet Free
Hey all its been 2 months since Ive checked in with you all so I thought today would be the perfect time! 2 years bet free for me today and I could not be happier! Thank you for joining me on this journey and I look forward to the next 365; One day at a time! Edit: I mentioned that I would be on the All Bets Off podcast; I meant to say Fold Em hosted by Adrienne Cossom! Sorry!! Ill put the episode details in when its comes out!
Wed, 03 May 2023 - 12min - 42 - [37] Taking Responsibility, Watching the Super Bowl and other topics!
In this episode I detail watching the Super Bowl which was the first sporting event I watched since I stopped betting almost 2 years ago, taking responsibility for my actions and not being the victim of my situation and other topics! Inspired by South Park! Also come down and say hello at the NYCPG annual conference on problem gambling at the Marriot at 189 wolf rd, Albany, NY on March 8th and 9th! https://nyproblemgambling.org/conference/ Movie I reference: 4 Good Days : https://m.imdb.com/title/tt10344522/
Sat, 04 Mar 2023 - 31min - 41 - [36] Lived Experience - Brian Hatch (All In: The Addicted Gamblers Podcast, The Bet Free Life) Joins Us To Talk Recovery, Marriage And A Recent Lapse In His Recovery
This is an episode I have looked forward to having for a long time and it could not have been a better discussion. Brian comes on to tell his story of gambling, how and why he stopped, but also talks about a recent lapse in recovery where he began buying baseball cards problematically. Brian could not have been any more open and raw about what happened and we have a great talk about these topics and more including our upcoming attendance at the NYCPGs annual conference March 8th and 9th! Come down and say hi to us! Enjoy the episode!
All In: The Addicted Gamblers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in-the-addicted-gamblers-podcast/id956747473
The Bet Free Life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTgu-Tss6gKy2kJaY8OvZA
New York Counsel On Problem Gambling Conference Information:https://nyproblemgambling.org/conference/
Mon, 06 Feb 2023 - 57min - 40 - [35] Where We Are And Where We Want To Be
Hey everyone! In this one I discuss where I am at today and assess if it is where I want to be. I encourage you to ask yourself that question as well! If you are not where you want to be set small goals and work on them daily and I promise change will follow! If you want to be a guest or have questions email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Sat, 21 Jan 2023 - 21min - 39 - [34] A Short Simple Way Of Trying To Explain Gambling Addiction To A Non Gambler
In this short episode I try to compare gambling addiction to something many people can understand. Addiction to sugar and poor food choices and how I think they compare. Hopefully this can help someone who's never had a gambling addiction understand a little better why people who have had or have a gambling addiction will make a poor choice in continuing a behavior we know isn't good for us.
Mon, 12 Dec 2022 - 11min - 38 - [33] Do Meeting Makers Make It?
Hey All! In this one I discuss the importance of meetings, but also why I believe its not the only thing we need. I answer this question and my thoughts on why. Send me your thoughts and ideas on this topic. Fantasyorreality@yahoo.com. PS: Sorry for the background noise in this one! Won't be recording there again!
Fri, 09 Dec 2022 - 21min - 37 - [32] Do I Have A Gambling Problem? Does Someone I Love Have A Gambling Problem?
If you have asked yourself either one of these questions take a listen to this episode. In this episode I go over signs to look out for in yourself or others to identifying a potential gambling problem. I go over thoughts and feelings I would have and why. Many times the line is blurred between having fun and the starts of a problem with gambling and we may not realize how far our addiction has gone until we are far down the road. We can work back from this and better ourselves in our lives. Reach out for help! I also read and reference The 20 Questions in GA. Here is the link to take your time and answer each question. https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/content/20-questions To be a guest or share thoughts email at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 - 19min - 36 - [31] Physical Fitness And What Works For Me In Recovery
Hey everyone! Welcome to another podcast from the road! I hope this one sounds all right! In this one I talk about what works for me and my recovery and why physical fitness is so important to me. It helps my mindset and my mental health greatly and I would suggest anyone and everyone try a fitness lifesty; especially those coming into recovery! If you're not sure of where to start or begin with nutrition or recovery program feel free to reach out to me and I will guide you the best I can! Fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Fri, 11 Nov 2022 - 24min - 35 - [30] Reflections From The Road!
In this episode I'm trying something a little different in an effort to try to get more podcasts out! My route has changed up recently and I have some time waiting to be unloaded so I figured why not try and record something on my phone? It may not compare to recording with a microphone on a computer but let's give this a shot! In this one I talk about my past weekend and how Saturday and Sunday were completely different types of days. Saturday being full of multiple difficulties I would have catastrophized back in my days of addiction, but Sunday was a fantastic day all around with my wife and my children! I reflect on how I handled the situations today as opposed to how I would have handled them back then. I hope you're all doing well in your recovery and if you're new welcome to the podcast! If you would like to share your story or have thoughts questions or concerns email me at fantasyorreality@yahooahoo.com
Mon, 07 Nov 2022 - 18min - 34 - [29] A Conversation With 3 Recovering Problem Gamblers (Jamie S., Todd S. and Steve D.)
Im very excited to share this episode with everyone! In this one I am joined by 2 great friends in recovery Jamie S. (The After Gambling Podcast) and Todd S. who came on and shared his incredible story back in April (Ep 22). The three of us along with a small group meet through zoom every Monday night at 7:30 to have our weekly GA/Problem Gambling meeting where we discuss topics ranging from the Daily reading from the blue book to daily life problems and successes. This group has been instrumental in helping me along in my recovery and these two guys have been a huge part of it! This is a conversation like most we have after the meeting concludes and I wanted to share this with everyone just to illustrate how recovery is possible and share a few bits of advice, encouragement and a laugh or two! Enjoy! To be a guest or comment on anything you have heard here please email at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com The After Gambling Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-after-gambling-podcast/id1346227100 The After Gambling Podcast website: https://www.aftergambling.com/
Sun, 09 Oct 2022 - 1h 06min - 33 - [28.5] "My Shining Star"Fri, 16 Sep 2022 - 04min
- 32 - [28] NFL Season Approaching
Hey everyone! This is a shorter episode in which I speak on the upcoming NFL and NBA seasons and we as problem compulsive gamblers need to mindful of this time. I also detail some special events and times upcoming and that just occurred with my incredible wife Kelly and my kids! Hope you all had a great Summmmah!
Fri, 02 Sep 2022 - 16min - 31 - [27] Does Draftkings Promote Responsible Gambling? I Think Not..
In this episode I discuss some recent events in regards to Draftkings so called responsible gambling/gaming initiatives and being recognized for this at the recent NCPG Conference and my thoughts on it. What do you they were?!! Enjoy the episode! To be a guest or share thoughts email at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Article Referenced in this episode: https://www.gamblingnews.com/news/draftkings-attends-promotes-and-sponsors-conference-on-responsible-gambling/
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 - 21min - 30 - [26] Reframing, Rethinking and Relearning
In this episode I discuss having a great weekend with my best friend Johnny Boy and his family as well as the feelings it brought up being back in my hometown on Long Island. I discuss reframing my thoughts on certain feelings I had while there, how I dealt with restarting a relationship with a family member I had not spoken with in a year as well as learning to enjoy the journey and not be so focused on an end goal because honestly life goes too fast and I think we all need to be in the moment a little more! Enjoy! If you would like to come on and share any story of difficultly, addiction related or not and how you have worked through or are working towards a better life and future please email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com ENJOY!
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 - 30min - 29 - [25] Reading, Reacting and Sharing Thoughts On a NY Times Article On Sports Betting Addiction
In this lovely episode I read parts of the NY Times article titled "It’s Easy (and Legal) to Bet on Sports. Do Young Adults Know the Risks?"written by Marie Fazio. It details a young man named Saul Maleks battle with Sports Betting Addiction and his recovery. I also read and try and think my way through my thoughts and feelings about some of the comments, positive and negative, left on this article. Great job from Saul and the NY Times on bringing more attention to this growing problem in a very respectful way to those involved! If you would like to share you story or have comments or questions contact me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Link to the story: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/01/sports/sports-betting-addiction.html
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 - 36min - 28 - [24] Can We Let Go Of Negative Thoughts?
How are you? I'm curious how you all are doing today and in your life of recovery. In this episode I ask how are you? I detail some passages from my journal from my early days and where my mind was at compared to where it is today and how I got to the point I am today. I also speak on a recent article in USA TODAY my wife and I were in and how it made me feel and why. Questions, comments or if you would like to be a guest email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Tue, 31 May 2022 - 22min - 27 - [23.5] Lauren Daigle - You Say (Acoustic cover)
This song by Lauren Daigle has meant a lot to me the last few months and I feel it hits a lot of how I felt during my addiction and through recovery. I hope you enjoy my rendition! The actual song is linked at the bottom.
Lyrics
I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I'm not enough
Every single lie that tells me I will never measure upAm I more than just the sum of every high and every low
Remind me once again just who I am because I need to know
Ooh-ohYou say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
And you say I am held when I am falling short
And when I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe (I)
Oh, I believe (I)
What You say of me (I)
I believeThe only thing that matters now is everything You think of me
In You I find my worth, in You I find my identity
Ooh-ohYou say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
And you say I am held when I am falling short
When I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe (I)
Oh, I believe (I)
What You say of me (I)
Oh, I believeTaking all I have, and now I'm laying it at Your feet
You have every failure, God, You have every victory
Ooh-ohYou say I am loved when I can't feel a thing
You say I am strong when I think I am weak
You say I am held when I am falling short
When I don't belong, oh You say I am Yours
And I believe (I)
Oh, I believe (I)
What You say of me (I)
I believeOh, I believe (I)
Yes, I believe (I)
What You say of me (I)
I believeSource: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Lauren Daigle
You Say lyrics © Appstreet Music
Original song: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sIaT8Jl2zpI
Sat, 21 May 2022 - 05min - 26 - [23] One Year Bet Free
In this episode I talk about hitting my 1 year mark bet free from my last date of bet on 5/2/21 and how my life has completely changed since then. I reflect on how I felt back in these days and weeks last year and how this year is different. I talk about what has worked for me and why. Thank you so much to everyone for listening and being here with me on this journey over the last year! We can all live a happy and addiction free life One Day At A Time! Questions, comments or if you'd like to be a guest email fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Wed, 11 May 2022 - 32min - 25 - [22] Lived Experience- Todd S. From New Jersey Shares His Sports Betting Addiction Story, Recovery And Life 4 Years Bet Free
In this episode I am really excited to introduce you all to Todd S. from New Jersey! Todd and I both attend the same Monday night Zoom meeting every week. We both found this group through our friend Jamie who runs The After Gambling Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-after-gambling-podcast/id1346227100 a fantastic resource for problem gamblers seeking out recovery. Todd and I discuss many topics ranging from sports betting and DFS to what works for us in recovery and also what Todd does to stay bet free each day as he approaches 4 years! I was honored to have my friend Todd come on and share so much helpful and useful information on how to be and stay bet free. Thanks again to Todd for being so open, honest and vulnerable during our conversation. He is a great asset to our community! Enjoy! Reach out with any questions, comments or ideas at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Be good to yourselves!
Sat, 23 Apr 2022 - 1h 15min - 24 - [21] Steve Shares His Thoughts And Coughs Too Much!
In this short episode I check in with everyone after being away from the podcast for a few weeks. I talk balance, a few ideas on recovery and mental health, and cough waaaay too much! Sorry I'm getting over a cold or something along those lines! The next one will be better I promise! New Mic next episode, hopefully!
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 - 18min - 23 - [20] Lived Experience- Author, Musician And Journalist Mike Bernos from Florida Shares His Story
In this episode I am pleased to be joined by Mike Bernos an Author, Musician and Journalist who turned many years of off and on gambling addiction into a positive by writing about his journey in a book titled "What Dostoyevsky Didn't Know About Gambling (150 Years Later We Are Still Vexed By It)".This was a wonderful conversation with Mike I think we all can learn a lot from. He is a talented author and musician which I love of course! You can find his work as a musician here: http://www.ampleansgt.com
Mikes bookWhat Dostoyevsky Didn't Know About Gambling (150 Years Later We Are Still Vexed By It)can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/What-Dostoyevsky-Didnt-About-Gambling-ebook/dp/B09SKZ88R5/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QXW9ZO4ADH6Z&keywords=what+dostoyevsky+didn%27t+know+about+gambling&qid=1647725446&sprefix=What+Dostoyevsky%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-1
Here is one wonderful review of Mikes book: " A life saver. A beautifully articulate and heartfelt baring of the soul. This encapsulates almost every idea, thought and feeling I have wanted to express to a loved one living with this problem. If you are a compulsive gambler seeking enlightenment or a relative of a gambler trying to gain some understanding of the issue, please read this - it will help you." -- Amazon reviewer of What Dostoyevsky Didn't Know About Gambling (previously published under the title, Diary of Compulsive Gambler
Last but not least a profound quote from Mike Bernos
Life is what you make of it, not what others make of you.
What you grind from the grit and the gristle
and cast onto your sacred, unperfect ground,
is yours, only. - M.BernosThank you again to Mike for sharing his story! It was an absolute pleasure speaking with him! Please check out his book and music!
Sun, 20 Mar 2022 - 41min - 22 - [19] Solo Steve talks topics like NYCPG Conference, PGAM, recent interviews and more
Hey Everyone! This is my first solo episode in the last 4 and I'm excited to ramble on about the happenings over the last month, whats coming up and of course how I feel! This is a special month for us recovering problem gamblers and affected others. This is PGAM (Problem Gambling Awareness Month). New York is having its annual conference this year virtually on march 9th and 10th, please come join us here: https://nycpg.dialogedu.com/virtual-conference/ Heres the activities each week I spoke on: https://nyproblemgambling.org/pgam/ Here is the recent article with my wife and I in the Daily Gazette about problem gambling: https://dailygazette.com/2022/02/27/house-money-advocates-worry-gambling-addictions-will-rise-after-legalization-of-mobile-sports-betting/ Come hear my wife Kelly and I speak at the NYCPG conference this March 10th from 1:15-2:15PM EST BE GOOD TO YOURSELVES
Tue, 08 Mar 2022 - 33min - 21 - [18] Lived Experience- Alex From Alabama Shares His Sports Betting Addiction
In this Episode I was joined by Alex from Alabama who came to tell us his journey through a gambling addiction to Sports Betting. He was open enough to share his struggles with his addiction beginning at the age of 17 up until the age of 27. He finally began seeking help last year in 2021 through one on one therapy with one brief relapse on January 7th, but he has been bet free since then. Stories like Alex's are very powerful and all too common, but go unseen due to the nature of this hidden addiction. Alex was brave enough to come on and be open and vulnerable about his addiction and the tragic loss of a loved one. I am honored to be able to share his story with everyone. I believe stories like Alex's are going to continue to grow with the explosion of sports betting in America which is why his story is so important. Thank you Alex!
Also check out my Wife Kellys Podcast, "I, Butterfly; A Podcast for Affected Others- https://open.spotify.com/show/5QZDQVNDNDBjDilq6XyydV?si=8e1e15e76b754272
Wed, 02 Mar 2022 - 36min - 20 - [17] Lived Experience- Ted Hartwell shares his story of Gambling Addiction and Recovery
In this episode I am joined by Ted Hartwell from Las Vegas, Nevada. He has over 14 years in recovery and has a powerful story from start to finish in which he details his journey from controlled gambling starting at a young age, through his compulsive gambling years into his time in recovery. He is a member of the Nevada Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling and the Nation Council on Problem Gambling. Im grateful to have had Ted come on and share his story of recovery, strength and hope! From the NCPG website Name Ted Hartwell (State) NV Biographical Statement Mr. Hartwell has a Master’s degree in Anthropology and has been a member of the research faculty of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas since 1991. He is a longtime member of the National Council on Problem Gambling. Mr. Hartwell is the Principal Investigator of a DRI research study examining the impact of problem gambling in Native American tribal communities in Nevada. He has presented on this research at several state, regional, national, and international conferences. As a problem gambler in long-term recovery himself, Mr. Hartwell promotes awareness, prevention, and treatment of problem gambling as a consultant to the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). He has spoken publicly and personally on this issue on many occasions and is dedicated to humanizing and illuminating the illness of disordered gambling. He provides annual lectures for the UNLV Boyd School of Law Gaming Regulation and the University of Utah Gaming Regulation classes, and training for Clark County social workers and other providers on the issue of problem gambling. Mr. Hartwell has participated for many years in the UNLV International Gaming Institute’s Responsible Gaming Ambassador training program for Las Vegas Sands Corporation, and he has also served as a consultant to MGM Resorts International and the US-Japan Business Council in their efforts to develop business related to the first Integrated Casino Resorts in Japan. Mr. Hartwell helped introduce the NCPG’s youth gambling awareness and family gambling awareness programs into the Clark County School District (CCSD), and has recently developed NCPG educational programs for local schools on the topics of video gaming disorder and student-athlete gambling awareness. Mr. Hartwell has served at the pleasure of three Governors on the Nevada State Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling since November 2012. He was the 2014 Shannon L. Bybee Award recipient for his continuing work on advocacy, outreach, and research on the issue of problem gambling. Mr. Hartwell lives in Las Vegas, where he is also a professional cellist with the Las Vegas Philharmonic, a soccer and volleyball coach, devoted husband to a recent Russian immigrant, and the proud father of a precocious 16-year old girl and three cats. Also please check out my wife Kellys Podcast "I, Butterfly: A Podcast For Affected Others: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GpTILF7OkeT0xEMCSUevw?si=oDKnePKJR-ekVdyMzM2lYQ&utm_source=native-share-menu&nd=1
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 - 56min - 19 - [16] My Best Friend John Joins Me To Discuss Addiction
In this episode my best friend John and I talk addiction, our long friendship, the differences between being a problem gambler and a non-problem gambler. We also dive into an event from today and why I felt the way I did and how it relates back to my childhood and early adulthood with feelings of being discarded or abandoned. Thanks for listening! Here is the link to my wife Kellys Podcast "I, Butterfly; A Podcast For Affected Others" https://open.spotify.com/episode/7GpTILF7OkeT0xEMCSUevw?si=oDKnePKJR-ekVdyMzM2lYQ&utm_source=native-share-menu&nd=1 Join our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2465384010262238
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - 44min - 18 - [15] Superbowl And Reflections On The Past Week
In this episode I speak on the upcoming Superbowl and recognizing triggers and how I plan to handle this weekend. I also talk on my week, upcoming plans and how my wife and I's recovery has been going. I also talk on some family issues, my thoughts and really learning on breaking down my thoughts and feelings and why I feel these things. Please reach out and share your story and I'll read whatever you are comfortable sharing on the podcast. We are not alone; we can do this together. Email fantasyorreality@yahoo.com to share your story.
Sat, 12 Feb 2022 - 30min - 17 - [14.5] " Now and Forever"Mon, 07 Feb 2022 - 04min
- 16 - [14] Thoughts and Feelings from this past week
In this episode I speak on my thoughts and feelings on the story in The NY Times by Kurt Streeter titled "The Rising Human Cost of Sports Betting" as well as my thoughts and feelings on the large increase in listeners due to being featured in this story. I also speak on why therapy is so important to myself, my wife and our recoveries as well as learning to live each day with the ups and downs. NY Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/31/sports/football/super-bowl-sports-betting.html My Facebook group for problem gamblers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2465384010262238/?ref=share Please join the group! #gamblingaddiction #sportsbettingaddiction #DFS #GA
Thu, 03 Feb 2022 - 26min - 15 - [13] Gambling Addiction Stories on HBO/ NY Times and my feelings
Hey all! In this episode I talk about how my week has been, Gambling in the news and my thoughts and feelings on what is going on with the legalization of sports betting. I get a little worked up in this one!! I hope you enjoy! Go watch the HBO real sports episode that just came out that has a 20 minute segment on the recent legalization and its impact. Also keep an eye out for an article in the NY Times coming out on 1/31/22. It may have a certain someone telling his story you may know! Email for comments, questions or if you would like to be a guest @ fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Sat, 29 Jan 2022 - 30min - 14 - [12] "I Am Addiction"
In this episode I speak on some difficult topics that come along with gambling addiction and recovery. First off if you are having thoughts of suicide please call 1-800-273-8255 or reach out to someone. I talk legalized sports betting in NY, a recent suicide due to gambling addiction, read a poem on addiction and try to sing a song about being in active addiction (not as well as I would have liked, but its ok) Be good to yourselves. We all can love one another until we can love ourselves. PS sorry if you can hear my kids laughing in the background; last episode I'm recording out of the office!
Fri, 21 Jan 2022 - 30min - 13 - [11] Life's Not Always Easy In Recovery
In this episode I speak on my rough days over the holidays and how life is not always easy in this journey. It was a tough Christmas and week afterwards. I had a lot of anger as did my wife and I speak on how these days were. Thankfully New years was much better. I got to spend some great time with family, playing music, games and more. I also reconnect and make amends with an old friend. #gamblingaddiction #gambling #addictionrecovery #Fantasyorreality #the gpp #dailyfantasysports #recovery
Thu, 06 Jan 2022 - 30min - 12 - [10.5] "In The Moment"Fri, 24 Dec 2021 - 04min
- 11 - [10] Marriage, Family and Recovery
In this episode Kelly and I talk on the topic of positives we have gained through our recovery process, what we have learned and what we hope for the future. We also talk on how we have brought our recover process into our family and how we discuss it with our children. For anyone wanting to try therapy at a discounted rate try betterhelp.com. This is not a promotion or ad I just have been hearing about it helping a lot of people that may not have access or feel comfortable going to in person therapy. We hope you enjoy the episode and feel free to reach out to ask either one of us any questions or leave comments at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Thu, 23 Dec 2021 - 30min - 10 - [9.5] "Sunset Serenade"
This is a song I wrote for my wife to tell her I loved her the first time about a month into dating back in 2010. It also was the first song we danced to at our wedding. This song has grown to have more meaning as the years have gone on and especially now. "There's nothin' we can't get through, cause I love you" Little different, but I hope you enjoy! Special thanks to my best friend John for converting these from CD to audio files, love ya buddy.
Fri, 17 Dec 2021 - 04min - 9 - [9] Draftkings/Fanduel Vs. Real Life Wins H2H
In this episode I discuss the differences in winning and losing playing Draftkings and Fanduel as opposed to what I call real life wins. Real life wins everytime in my book. I speak on a great weekend with my family and how through my life of reflection, change and recovery I can truly enjoy each moment.
Thu, 16 Dec 2021 - 26min - 8 - [8] Music in Recovery/All In Interview/Fanduel Advertising/4 Agreements
Hey everyone! Welcome back! In this episode I speak about 3 songs that really mean a lot to me in my recovery, read some of the lyrics and go over why they are important to me. I also speak briefly on my recent interview with Brian Hatch from All In the Addicted Gamblers Podcast, Fanduel advertising and the book the 4 agreements. Let me know what songs or music is important to you in your recovery, email fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Thu, 09 Dec 2021 - 30min - 7 - [7] Drug Addiction Stories and More
In this episode I talk about the origins of my addictive behavior, what I began with and where it led to. I only discuss these things to give you a complete picture of what I've gone through and show you recovery is possible. From my early days of weed and alcohol to my days of cocaine and heroin I discuss how I got there, but also show you that it is possible to get clean/bet free and live a life free from addiction. Comments or questions email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Thu, 02 Dec 2021 - 30min - 6 - [6] Life after addiction
In this episode I talk about what I believe are important steps to take in rebuilding your life after addiction. I speak on what has worked for myself, what my passions are and why I will never drink or play any type of fantasy sports again. Questions, comments reach out to me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 - 24min - 5 - [5] Affected Others - Kellys Story
In this episode my wife Kelly comes on as my first guest and talks about her recovery as well as what it is like to be the affected other of a compulsive gambler. If you have any questions for Kelly or I email us at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Sat, 20 Nov 2021 - 37min - 4 - [4] My Gambling Addiction Recovery
In this episode I discuss what I've done for my recovery over the last 6+ months and what has worked for me. Everyones journey and what works for them is going to be different and thats ok. I explain the types of recovery tools I use and why they work for me. If anyone has any comments, questions or wants to be a guest email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com PS: Ill get better with the Mic work! still figuring it out! Enjoy! Also wont be drinking from water bottles during the show!
Thu, 18 Nov 2021 - 21min - 3 - [3] Daily Fantasy Sports Addiction Part 2
In this episode I talk about my relapse playing DFS Daily Fantasy Sports in 2019 until my last date of bet in 2021. I talk about the stress and overwhelming feelings I was having and go over some details of my story and the day I was caught. Coming to terms with my addiction(s) has helped me in my recovery and I explain why. If you'd like to be a guest or have comments or questions email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - 29min - 2 - [2] Daily Fantasy Sports Addiction part 1
In this episode I talk about how I started playing Daily Fantasy Sports and how I became addicted to it. I talk about the reasons I played up until the first time I was caught and how it happened. If you have any comments or questions or would like to be a guest on the show email me at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Thu, 04 Nov 2021 - 26min - 1 - [1] Introduction to Fantasy or Reality The GPP
This is just a simple introduction about the podcast and why I'm here doing this. I talk about Daily Fantasy Sports, a brief intro of my recovery journey and letting go of shame and forgiving yourself. I hope you enjoy this and future episodes! For any questions, comments or if you'd like to be a future guest email the show at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com
Sun, 31 Oct 2021 - 22min
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