In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction Paul Buck shares his harrowing gambling addiction story. This is a Podcast not to be missed. 🛑 Paul covers a wide range of topics including: - How he started gambling whilst at University of Leeds - Winning his first bet, placing £10 each way on a horse race 🏇 - How his addiction progressed, transacti…

In this episode Alex Norris, Labour MP for Nottingham North and Shadow Public Health Minister, shares his views on the UK gambling landscape. 🇬🇧 It’s an interesting interview – Alex answered many of my questions (often interrogation!) – with honesty and dignity. We covered a wide range of topics in the Podcast including: * What is the difference be…

In this episode Jack Symons, founder and Chief Executive of Gamban, shares his gambling addiction story. When did he start gambling? When did it start to become a problem? How did his gambling addiction lead him to start Gamban and help others? What advice and tips does he have for others experiencing gambling problems? What are his thoughts on the…

In this episode Brian Hatch shares his gambling addiction story. Brian is the host of All In: The Addicted Gambler’s Podcast, which he founded in 2015. As far as I’m aware, it was the first of its kind in the world. With nearly 250 episodes, it’s well worth checking out. You might remember Jeffrey Wasserman from Podcast 20, who co-hosts alongside B…

In this episode Bobbie ‘The Awesome’ Malatesta, shares her gambling addiction story with us. Owner of multiple businesses and podcaster (3-21 No Kiddin’), Bobbie has overcome personal and professional challenges to help clients in both the business and addiction areas. 🙌 I wanted to find out more. When did she start gambling? 🤔 How did she stop? (S…

In this episode Kieron shares his harrowing gambling addiction story. I wanted to find out more: - When did he start gambling? 🤔 - How did he stop gambling? 🛑 - What made recovery different this time, after an initial relapse? ✅ Kieron speaks brilliantly and offers up some amazing advice and tips for others experiencing gambling problems and poor m…

In this episode Nick shares his gambling addiction story for the first time. Nick has overcome two relapses and so I wanted to find out more. - Was football the gateway into gambling? ⚽ - What was his experience of betting in the bookies? 🤔 - What advice and tips does he have for others wanting to overcome a gambling addiction? ✅ Nick is a brillian…

In this episode Mike, a former bookie for Betfred in Sheffield, shares his stories, experiences and opinions with us. - What were his experiences of dealing with customers who had gambling problems? 🤔 - How would he make gambling safer? - What are his thoughts on gambling football sponsorship? ⚽️ Mike is a great guy whom I met on The Big Step event…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, James Grimes shares his highly relatable gambling addiction story. James is former football youth coach with Sheffield United, Doncaster Rovers and Peterborough United among his former clubs, and so I wanted to find out more. ⚽️ - How did gambling get in the way of a promising coaching career? - H…

Hello & Welcome to Series 4 of The Invisible Addiction Podcast! We are joined by Ben Hamilton, founder of Kickin’ The Punt, who shares his moving gambling addiction story with us. Ben speaks with refreshing honesty and offers up inspirational advice and tips for people in recovery. ‘Always remember your life is a lot better without gambling’ – Ben …

In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, Peer Recovery Specialist and former US Lawyer Jeffrey Wasserman shares his moving gambling addiction story. How did he start gambling? What impact did his gambling addiction have on his work and home life? What is life like now that he is 5+ years free from gambling…? Jeff is based over in th…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast former Police Officer, Colin Bland, shares his harrowing gambling addiction story. How did Colin start gambling? What impact did his gambling addiction have on him, and others around him? How did he stop gambling, and get help…? Since retiring from the Police, Colin has spent time as a drugs/alcoho…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, former Radio Presenter and pay day loans campaigner, Danny Cheetham, shares his gambling addiction story and views on the current gambling situation in the UK. I wanted to find out how Danny ended up campaigning against pay day loans? What was Danny’s experience of playing on Fixed Odds Betting Te…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast @GamblingGuard - reveals his gambling addiction story in full for the first time. Gambling Guard has built a huge following online, with hundreds of thousands of views on gambling addiction awareness videos on Tik Tok and Instagram. Earlier this year, his Twitter account went viral, with one of his…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast former Stoke City and Burton Albion footballer Ben Markall shares his footballer journey and gambling addiction story. Going into the interview, I wanted to explore the relationship between professional footballers and gambling. At the time, Ben was of England’s most expensive 14-year-olds, transfe…

I’m delighted to announce that the second guest in Series 3 of The Invisible Addiction Podcast is Gamtalk founder Paul Pettigrew. In the Podcast Paul shares his gambling addiction story. I wanted to explore the relationship between football and gambling. (Paul used to play for Greenock Morton FC). Did being released as a footballer lead him to gamb…

I’m delighted to announce that the first guest in Series 3 of The Invisible Addiction Podcast is Lewis. It’s the first time he’s publicly shared his fascinating and unique gambling addiction story. Lewis’ first winning bet was at the age of 16 years old, placing 50p on a 128,000/1 odd football accumulator, winning over £63,000. I wanted to find out…

In a bonus episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, we are joined by special guest Chris Murphy, Darts Commentator, and Communications Manager and Gambling Education Facilitator for Sporting Chance. Sporting Chance is the world’s leading charity providing mental health services to sportspeople and was founded by former Arsenal and England footba…

In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast series, I speak with Matt Zarb-Cousin, leader of the Clean-Up Gambling campaign, co-founder of the betting blocking software GamBan, and former spokesperson for Jeremy Corbyn. It’s a podcast jam-packed with plenty of conversational topics. - Matt shares his gambling addiction story and how rec…

In the this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak with Richard Flint, non-executive board member at Flutter PLC and the former CEO of SkyBet. Richard discusses the current landscape of the gambling industry and uncovers his time at SkyBet between 2007-2018. In particular, I wanted to find out his experience of problem gamblers/problem…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast I speak with Matt Gaskell, the UK's top gambling addiction psychologist. Matt is the Clinical Lead & Consultant Psychologist for The NHS Northern Gambling Service, overseeing clinics in Manchester, Leeds, and Sunderland. (The only NHS clinics available outside London). They provide specialist addic…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak with Katie Reynolds-Jones, head of marketing and communications at GAMSTOP. For those of you that don't know, 'GAMSTOP lets you put controls in place to restrict your online gambling activities. You will be prevented from using gambling websites and apps run by companies licensed in Great …

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak with George, who shares his gambling addiction story. George discusses his relationship with slot machines on online casinos, and how at it’s worse led him to gamble £300 per spin. 💷 He openly talks about how quickly the addiction took control of his life, spending monthly pay cheques with…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak with Darren, who shares his gambling addiction story. Darren talks openly about his relationship with roulette, in bookies and on online casinos, and how at it’s worse led him to gamble £500 per spin. 💷 He also discusses the strain it took on his personal relationships and how he reached o…

In the final episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast, I speak to Ed Stoner, founder of Now We Win. Ed suffered from compulsive gambling in his late teens and early twenties. I wanted to find out more about his story. How did he get into betting? When did it go from being fun to a problem? What help did he receive in recovery? What is life like p…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast I speak with Jouni, a trained hypnotherapist. I wanted to find out what impact an addiction has on the brain. How does it effect a person’s outlook on life? What advice and tips does he have for people in recovery? How do you get to the root of the problem? It’s a fascinating conversation that shed…

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast I speak with Becky, a trained and registered mental health nurse. A few of you recently got in touch wanting to find out what help is available for people struggling with their problem gambling. I've tried my best to point you in the right direction, but as I'm no trained professional I thought it …

In this episode I speak with a woman whose partner suffered from gambling problems. I wanted to find out whether she recognised any signs of his gambling? How did she find out? What effect did this have on the relationship?

In this episode of The Invisible Addiction podcast I speak with former Premier League footballer George Parris about his struggles with gambling. I wanted to find out a bit more about his story. How did he get into betting? How did his addiction affect others around him? What help did he get? In the podcast George mentions his work with Breakeven, …

In the first episode of The Invisible Addiction Podcast, I speak to a secondary school teacher. I started gambling at 18 so I wanted to find out what the situation is like at schools. Can we build a picture of young people who gamble? How do they bet? What more can be done to educate our youngsters?