The Problem Gambling Podcast

A podcast exploring issues surrounding problem gambling and gambling related harm. Presented by addiction counsellor, Barry Grant, and addiction counsellor, author and expert by lived experience, Tony O'Reilly. This podcast is an awareness raising project of Extern Problem Gambling, part of the registered charity, Extern Ireland. https://www.problemgambling.ie/ If you would like to support the podcast, you can donate here: https://www.problemgambling.ie/donate.html<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 8

We celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the first episode of the podcast (May 13th 2020). Former co-host, Tony O'Reilly, joins us to discuss his favourite moments from the podcast, so far.The podcast is co-hosted by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-13
49:55

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 7

Interview with AnneMarie Caulfield, CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland. For more details on the work of the GRAI, go to www.grai.ie The podcast is co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-02
45:59

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 6

Interview with Richie Paxton, Head of Programmes at EPIC Restart Foundation. To learn more about EPIC Restart, go to: https://www.epicrestartfoundation.org/The podcast is co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-24
50:27

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 5

Interview with recovering gambler, Andy May, discussing his recovery from addiction and his experience of prison. The podcast is co-hosed by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who both work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-16
01:05:52

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 4

Apologies for the sound in the first couple of minutes. Technical issues that couldn't be fixed in the mix! Interview with Declan Cregan. Declan is the island of Ireland Training Officer for the charity, Gambling With Lives. He discusses his recovery from gambling addiction and his harm prevention work. For more on Gambling With Lives, go to: www.gamblingwithlives.org Co-hosted by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-09
37:44

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 3

Interview with Kerri Nicholls, a Recovery Coach with Reframe Coaching and recovering gambler. Kerri discusses her own recovery from gambling addiction and the challenges with being a woman who bet on sports. More on Reframe Coaching can be found here: https://www.reframecoaching.org.uk/team/kerri-nicholls The podcast is presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-02
43:13

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 2

Interview with recovering gambler, Rob Minnick. Rob is also known as 'Rob ODAAT'. He produces a massive amount of helpful content across several social media channels. Information on all of his content is available on https://www.odaatgamblingawareness.com/The podcast is co-presented by Barry Grant and Claire Donegan, who work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-25
50:29

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 9 - Episode 1

In this episode of the podcast, Claire and Barry talk to Owen Collins about his experience of gambling addiction and recovery. Owen has over 50,000 followers on his TikTok channel (https://www.tiktok.com/@the.recovering.gambler), where he shares brilliant information on recovery from gambling addiction. The Problem Gambling Podcast is part of Extern Problem Gambling, which is part of the charity, Extern. The project provides free helpline and counselling supports to anyone on the island of Ireland, whose life has been impacted by harmful gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-19
52:32

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 5

Interview with Kay Wadsworth, a member of Gambling With Lives, whose daughter, Kimberley, took her own life as a result of her gambling addiction.Co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire is an Expert by Lived Experience. Barry is an addiction counsellor, specialising in gambling addiction.This season of the podcast is to promote the new Extern Problem Gambling service, EmpowerHer Recovery Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-02
42:49

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 4

Interview Tracy Madlin - a grateful recovering compulsive gambler and lived experience support worker. Co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire in an Expert by Lived Experience and Recovery Coach. Barry is an addiction counsellor, specialising in gambling addiction.This season of the podcast is part of the promotion of a women's service within Extern Problem Gambling - EmpowerHer Recovery Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-24
49:28

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 3

Interview with Lived Experience Expert, Christina Cooke, discussing her recovery from gambling addiction and her podcast, 'The Broke Girl Society'. The podcast is co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire is a Lived Experience Expert and Recovery Coach. Barry is an addiction counsellor, specialising in gambling addiction.This season of the podcast is promoting the new Extern Problem Gambling project - EmpowerHer Recovery Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-18
01:01:54

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 2

Interview with Julie Martin, a Lived Experience Expert and Affected Other. Julie is the coordinator with BetKnowMore's Peer Aid Project. In this episode, Julie discusses her experience of life with her husband, who had a severe gambling problem. The podcast is co-presented by Claire Donegan and Barry Grant. Claire is an Expert by Lived Experience and a Recovery Coach. Barry is an Addiction Counsellor, specialising in Gambling Addiction.This season of the podcast is promoting the new Extern Problem Gambling service - EmpowerHer Recovery Network - which provides one-to-one and group supports to women who have been harmed by their own gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-11
46:37

The Problem Gambling Podcast - Season 8 - Episode 1

Interview with Megan Vanderson, a Safer Gambling Manager at EPIC Global Solutions. Megan discusses her recovery from gambling and substances. This season of the podcast is focuses on women who have been harmed by gambling, in order to raise awareness of our new support service for women - EmpowerHer Recovery Network. The podcast is co-hosted by Expert by Lived Experience, Claire Donegan and Addiction Counsellor Barry Grant. Both presenters work for Extern Problem Gambling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-04
58:56

The Problem Gambling Podcast, Season 7, Episode 4 - Interview with 3 members of Norway's gambling addiction support service, Spillavhengighet Norge

In this episode, Tony and Barry talk to Lill-Tove Bergmo, Magnus Pedersen and Kristian Vike, who work at Norway's gambling addiction support service, Spillavhengighet Norge.  We learn how Lill-Tove successfully campaigned for a complete ban on land-based slot machines in Norway.  We also discuss our collaboration on an Erasmus Plus project on Experts by Experience.  Presented by Tony O'Reilly and Barry Grant.Proudly Sponsored by Gamban.If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)www.problemgambling.iewww.extern.orgwww.gamban.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproblemgamblingpodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-06
39:01

The Problem Gambling Podcast, Season 7, Episode 3 - Negative Core Beliefs

In this episode, Tony and Barry discuss the concept of Negative Core Beliefs, from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - and how they can impact on problem gambling and other self-destructive and self-defeating behaviours.  Presented by Tony O'Reilly and Barry Grant.Proudly Sponsored by Gamban.If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)www.problemgambling.iewww.extern.orgwww.gamban.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproblemgamblingpodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-29
01:06:21

The Problem Gambling Podcast, Season 7, Episode 2 - Interview with Timmy Long, co-host of The 2 Norries Podcast

Tony and Barry talk to Timmy Long, co-host of The 2 Norries Podcast, about his experience of addiction to gambling, alcohol and drugs and his life in recovery.  Presented by Tony O'Reilly and Barry Grant.Proudly Sponsored by Gamban.If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)www.problemgambling.iewww.extern.orgwww.gamban.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproblemgamblingpodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-23
01:15:24

The Problem Gambling Podcast, Season 7, Episode 1 - Interview with Claire Donegan

In this episode, Tony and Barry speak to Claire Donegan, CEO of Thrive Recovery about her own recovery from gambling addiction and her new peer support program, which launches in November 2022.Presented by Tony O'Reilly and Barry Grant.Proudly Sponsored by Gamban.If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)www.problemgambling.iewww.extern.orgwww.gamban.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproblemgamblingpodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-14
01:01:52

The Problem Gambling Podcast, Season 6, Episode 11 - Liz & Charles Ritchie, from Gambling With Lives

In this episode, Tony and Barry speak to Liz and Charles Ritchie, founding members of the UK charity, Gambling With Lives.  The charity was founded to support family members who had lost a loved one to gambling related suicide.  Gambling With Lives is one of the lead campaigners for reform of gambling regulation in the UK.  For more on their work, go to:  www.gamblingwithlives.org The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban.If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)www.problemgambling.iewww.extern.org--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproblemgamblingpodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-06
49:47

The Problem Gambling Podcast, Season 6, Episode 10 - Challenging Irrational Beliefs (Part 2)

In this episode of the podcast, Tony and Barry return to exploring some common irrational beliefs around gambling.  This is a continuation of an earlier episode (Season 1, Episode 6).  The worksheet, developed by the Problem Gambling Institute of Ontario, is available here: https://learn.problemgambling.ca/PDF%20library/cbt-changing-your-thinking.pdf The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban.If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)www.problemgambling.iewww.extern.org--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproblemgamblingpodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-30
51:47

The Problem Gambling Podcast, Season 6, Episode 9 - Common Cognitive Biases That Drive Gambling Behaviours

In this episode of the podcast, Tony and Barry discuss 8 common cognitive biases that restrict self-awareness and drive gambling behaviours.  The list was made available by the CHO 8 region of Ireland's Health Service Executive (national health service), on their twitter feed.  The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban.If you would like to support the podcast and the frontline work of the Project, by paying a €5 per month subscription you can do so here.  (All Payments Show as 'Extern Therapy Service' on Your Bank Statement)www.problemgambling.iewww.extern.org--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theproblemgamblingpodcast/message Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-23
57:44

Reaction Last

Best CSGO Gambling Sites Great Britain offer a unique way for players to bet using in-game skins, which hold real value in the gaming community. Popular platforms like CSGOEmpire, DatDrop, and BanditCamp allow users to wager skins in various game modes, such as roulette, coin flip, crash, and jackpot. Visit https://theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2024/09/best-cs2-gambling-sites-in-great-britain/

09-30 Reply

Denial Brown

Thanks for this podcast, it was interesting to listen to. Now the gambling industry is growing and new conditions and slots are constantly appearing. I often watch how people play on Twitch, in particular I became a fan of Egle Dicegirl https://m.twitch.tv/dicegirls

03-15 Reply

Recommend Channels