A conversation about gambling addiction and how it affects the individual, the family, and society. Mental Health matters are discussed as mental health is important. Share Your Story - leestreetpod@gmail.com
Brian and Alyx Effron Founder of Collectors MD Alyx is amazing, he identified a problem, realized there was not help for people with an addiction to collecting, and did something about it! And my apologies, I talked over Alyx a bit, but I was soooo excited to discuss!! In This Episode... What is Collectors MD? Card Breaking & Gambling Crossover Mindset of a Collector Personal Experience with Card Collecting Becoming Gambling Collectors MD Website is collectorsmd.com Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction YouTube Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Music by T. Vance
10/7/25 • 61:27
Brian and Jennifer Park PhD Jennifer is a Postdoctoral Associate at Yale researching gaming disorder, gambling, and other behavioral addictions. She is a damn delight to speak with... enjoy! In This Episode... Jennifer is a Kiwi Gaming Disorder Intersection of Gaming and Gambling Travel Tips from a world class traveler Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Music by T. Vance
9/17/25 • 60:03
Brianand Tony V Tony has a good old fashioned gambling story to tell. But he found recovery... In This Episode... Tony was an old school gambler Recovery Chat Running into his bookie well into recovery Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
6/13/25 • 52:42
Brian, Jeff, and Sam DeMello, the Proprietor of Evive Sam joins us to talk about what's new with Evive, an app you can use to assist with your recovery from gambling harm. In This Episode... Who is Sam Recovery Chat What's New with Evive Check out Evive! Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
5/31/25 • 48:34
Brian & Jersey Joe Joe wrote some books about his gambling and recovery. In This Episode... Joe's Story Joe's Books- https://a.co/d/9pGTF3y - All Gamblers Suffer https://a.co/d/7VTGAWy - All Gamblers Continue to Suffer Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
5/20/25 • 54:31
Brian and Dawn Dawn joins very early in recovery to talk about how its going. Part 1 of a series to hear the struggle of early recovery. In This Episode... Who is Dawn Sharing on a podcast so early in recovery How is recovery Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
4/19/25 • 35:25
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3/27/25 • 58:08
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
3/17/25 • 55:54
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vancehttps://endgamblingharm.com/
3/5/25 • 28:25
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
1/16/25 • 35:21
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
1/14/25 • 58:01
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
11/19/24 • 75:05
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
10/28/24 • 68:38
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
10/6/24 • 53:53
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
10/4/24 • 58:33
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 leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
10/3/24 • 48:02
Brian In This Episode... Brian's Gambling Story Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
8/17/24 • 59:13
Jeff and Brian In This Episode... Explain absence from podcasting Recovery Anniversaries A Trip to Las Vegas (for work) A discussion on lying Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
7/12/24 • 42:28
Casey Little(Gambling Clinician in Connecticut) In This Episode... Getting into the Field Working with clients Treating Problem Gambling Not bringing work home Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
4/24/24 • 68:30
Scott M. (Lived Experience, Peer Counselor) In This Episode... Scott Gets Addicted Scott Gets Help Serving Time Working as a Peer Counselor Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
3/23/24 • 40:09
Dave Yeager (Lived Experience, Fall in The Problem Gambling Podcast For Military Service Members And Veterans)) In This Episode... Brian's Gambling Industry Panels "Responsible Gambling" Thoughts NYCPG Sightings Dave's Book Fall In (Audiobook coming July 15th) Write Your Own Book Gambling Rap by FACTS Manchester (CT) From the Youth Gambling Awareness Media Project Peer Recovery Dave's Website https://daveyeager-fallin.com/ Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
3/16/24 • 58:23
Jeff Waserman (Lived Experience) In This Episode... Problem Gambling Awareness Month Brian's Two Industry Panels Recap "Responsible Gambling" Discussion Join Jeff's Gambling Support Group/Email Jeff joinus@dcgp.org Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
3/8/24 • 37:09
Sam DeMello (Lived Experience, Founder of Evive) In This Episode... Jeff's here! Sam's Story Evive's Origin Evive's Purpose www.getevive.app Use the code ALLIN to try Evive for free! Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
2/23/24 • 84:47
Elizabeth Thielen (Lived Experience, Gambling Counselor, Educator) In This Episode... Working with A Lived Experience Team Negative Impacts of Sports Betting Speaking to College Students Underage Gambling Brian's Website endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Global Solutions Music by T. Vance
2/14/24 • 64:57
The Grit Act is discussed. Legislation has been introduced to get some federal dollars into gambling addiction. Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance
1/23/24 • 42:17
Brett from Austraila joins the show to talk about his gambling addiction and recovery. Brett is a good guy and wants others to hopefully not go down the same path. He is very open and honest and its a good conversation. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance
1/8/24 • 73:47
Jeff is back! Brian and Jeff talk gambling harm and recovery. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance
12/22/23 • 56:45
Eric joins the show to discuss recovery, GA, affected others, and so much more... hope!! Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance
12/19/23 • 66:45
Another show, another person with lived experience sharing their story to help you! Terry joins Brian to discuss gambling in Tazmania, recovery, GA, family, and more... Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance
12/18/23 • 45:25
Brian and Jeff travel to Minnesota for the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling's annual conference where they host the podcast in front of an audience. Listen to this or watch us here or copy this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiTaE11lETE Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance
12/14/23 • 49:12