In this conversation, Kate Seselja opens up about her own experience of gambling harm and the years she spent caught in a system designed to keep her trapped. She shares how the gambling industry manipulates vulnerability and then labels the individual as the problem, instead of acknowledging the systemic forces that fuel addiction. Kate breaks down the difference between a “problem gambler” and a person experiencing gambling harm, and she shines a light on how the industry benefits from that misunderstanding.

Disclaimer: Kate’s views and experiences are her own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Christina or The Broke Girl Society.

Find Kate Here: https://www.thehopeprojectaustralia.com.au/

Kate’s book preorder: 

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Here is the link to the documentary KACHING Kate spoke about: https://youtu.be/bny1qgKO46A

**If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as encouragement in your recovery journey.  

~ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better!

 https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/'

~ Gamfin -  Financial Counseling with counselors who understand the impacts of gambling on financial health and individual goals. (For those in the US only). 

https://www.gamfin.org/ 

~ Evive - An app that can help you better understand your relationship with gambling and help you navigate recovery in a new way! Use code BGS for ONE year free!! 

https://www.getevive.com/

~ Birches Health - Find a Gambling Certified Therapist through tele-health that allows you to have a session in the comfort of your own home. 

https://bircheshealth.com/ 

Resource Book: https://bgs-media.com/resources/

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Helpful links:

https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here

https://800gambler.org/

https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/

https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the world

https://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the day

Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com

UK Help:

https://gordonmoody.org.uk/

https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings

Australia Help:

https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

Canada Help:

https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling