Addiction

The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 6 – Interview with Rory O’Connor

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Interview with stand-up comedian, author and creator of ‘Rory’s Stories’, Rory O’Connor.  Rory discusses his lived experience of a gambling problem, mental health issues, education, social media and the importance of the GAA in his life. Rory’s new autobiographical book, ‘Rory’s Story‘, is available now.   This episode is presented by Tony O’Reilly, an addiction […]

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 5 – Interview with Jamie Smyth

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Interview with Jamie Smyth, from Northern Ireland, discussing his lived experience of recovery from gambling addiction.  Jamie is a very vocal advocate for recovery and you can follow him on Twitter and Instagram.   This episode is presented by Barry Grant, an addiction counsellor with Extern Problem Gambling.   The podcast is proudly sponsored by

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 4 – Interview with Jenna Mäkelä

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Interview with Finnish Expert by Experience, Jenna Mäkelä, discussing her own lived experience of gambling addiction and recovery, as well as her work with Sosped. Presented by Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant of the Extern Problem Gambling Project. The podcast is proudly sponsored by Gamban.   If you would like to support the podcast and

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 3 – Interview with Niall McNamee

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Interview with intercounty Gaelic Footballer, Niall McNamee, discussing his recovery from gambling addiction.  Niall is also a Director of sports apparel company, Twelves.   The podcast is presented by Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant, addiction counsellors with the Extern Problem Gambling Project (formerly Problem Gambling Ireland). Proudly sponsored by Gamban.  www.problemgambling.ie www.extern.org 

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 2 – Interview with Declan Lynch

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Interview with journalist and author, Declan Lynch.  Discussing his work with Tony O’Reilly, on their book, ‘Tony 10’, as well as Declan’s book, ‘Free Money’ and his thoughts on the need for gambling regulation in Ireland. Presented by Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant. Sponsored by Gamban.   www.problemgambling.ie  www.extern.org www.gamban.com 

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The Problem Gambling Podcast S2 Episode 1 – Interview with Stephen Aupy from Gamban

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An interview with Stephen Aupy, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Gamban.  We discuss how Gamban can be used as part of the addiction recovery process, by blocking access to online gambling sites and apps.   We also discuss the regulation of online gambling in Ireland, the UK and beyond.   Hosted by Barry Grant and Tony

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Episode 11- Pathways to Gambling Addiction (Season Finale)

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In this episode of the podcast, Barry Grant looks at the Pathways Model of Gambling Addiction – discussing some of the common causes of developing a gambling addiction. The ACEs Questionnnaire can be taken here. Further information on the ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Questionnaire can be found here.  

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Episode 10 – The 7 Year Anniversary of the Gambling Control Bill

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In this week’s episode of the podcast, Tony and Barry discuss the Gambling Control Bill, which was published 7 years ago (July 15th 2013).  The Bill has not yet been enacted, meaning that Ireland remains without a Gambling Regulator or statutory funding of treatment, prevention and research services. A Blog post on this issue is

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Episode 9 – Information for Family Members and Loved Ones

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In this episode of the podcast, co-hosts, Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant discuss some of the common issues that come up for family members, partners and other loved ones of a person with a gambling problem.   Further information for family members and loved ones is available here: https://www.problemgambling.ie/problem-gambling-support-for-family–friends.html 

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Episode 8 – Interview with Matt Gaskell

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Interview with Matt Gaskell, Consultant Psychologist and Clinical Lead for the NHS Northern Gambling Service.  In this episode, we discuss some of the common psychological drivers of a gambling problem, such as reinforcement, and how this is enabled by gambling operators. The show is co-presented by addiction counsellors Tony O’Reilly and Barry Grant, who work

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Episode 7- Interview with Patrick O’Neill

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In this episode of the podcast, Tony O’Reilly interviews Patrick O’Neill about his lived experience of gambling addiction and mental health advocacy campaigning. Patrick also discusses the impact of childhood sexual abuse on his mental health. Connect is a free telephone counselling and support service for any adult who has experienced abuse, trauma or neglect

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The Problem Gambling Podcast Episode 6- Challenging Irrational Beliefs

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In this episode of the podcast, co-hosts, Barry Grant and Tony O’Reilly, discuss some of the common irrational beliefs experienced by people with gambling problems, as well as looking at self-talk strategies for challenging those beliefs. This podcast is an awareness raising project of registered charities Problem Gambling Ireland and Extern.See more at https://www.problemgambling.ie/

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