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89. The Untangle Project: Women Helping Women With Gambling Problems
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There are an increasing number of people speaking up about gambling related harm and the need to better address this. One of these people is Anna Martin from Australia.
In this episode of Fold em, hear Anna's inspiring journey from gambling addiction to recovery. She tells us how she has been speaking up in the media and to politicians about the negative impacts of gambling, the need to better regulate the gambling industry and advertising, and to improve services for those struggling with gambling, particularly women. In response to this, Anna founded The Untangle Project to help women find support and resources for gambling problems.
Listen now and hear:
- How Anna overcame a twenty year gambling problem
- Why women are particularly vulnerable to gambling problems
- What resources and supports are available to help women struggling with their own or someone else's gambling
To read the blog for this episode, visit www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. To learn more about The Untangle Project, go to www.theuntangleprojectaus.net OR on Instagram @TheUntangleProjectAUS.
If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services. Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.
To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:
Canada: click here
United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
United Kingdom: GamCare
Australia: Gamblers' Help
If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country.
To connect with online groups and supports, here's some options:
GamTalk (online chat forum)
Gamblers, Families and Friends in Recovery
Reach out to us at Fold em through Facebook or Instagram. Find us at Foldem Podcast. You can also send us an email to Foldempodcast@gmail.com. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.
Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.
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Manage episode 460390609 series 2989393
There are an increasing number of people speaking up about gambling related harm and the need to better address this. One of these people is Anna Martin from Australia.
In this episode of Fold em, hear Anna's inspiring journey from gambling addiction to recovery. She tells us how she has been speaking up in the media and to politicians about the negative impacts of gambling, the need to better regulate the gambling industry and advertising, and to improve services for those struggling with gambling, particularly women. In response to this, Anna founded The Untangle Project to help women find support and resources for gambling problems.
Listen now and hear:
- How Anna overcame a twenty year gambling problem
- Why women are particularly vulnerable to gambling problems
- What resources and supports are available to help women struggling with their own or someone else's gambling
To read the blog for this episode, visit www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. To learn more about The Untangle Project, go to www.theuntangleprojectaus.net OR on Instagram @TheUntangleProjectAUS.
If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services. Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.
To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:
Canada: click here
United States: National Council on Problem Gambling
United Kingdom: GamCare
Australia: Gamblers' Help
If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country.
To connect with online groups and supports, here's some options:
GamTalk (online chat forum)
Gamblers, Families and Friends in Recovery
Reach out to us at Fold em through Facebook or Instagram. Find us at Foldem Podcast. You can also send us an email to Foldempodcast@gmail.com. We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.
Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.
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