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January 19, 2025 β€’ 79 mins

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πŸŽ™οΈ In this episode of the Planet MEW Podcast, I chat with Nick Egan, a former gambling addict in Australia, about his inspiring journey from rock bottom to recovery. We explore the culture of gambling in Australia, the fight for his life, and his advice for others battling similar struggles.

πŸš€ Timestamps:
πŸ‘‰ 01:14 - Where it all started
πŸ‘‰ 13:05 - Debt
πŸ‘‰ 21:24 - Cultural problem
πŸ‘‰ 35:55 - Spiritual problem
πŸ‘‰ 45:50 - Anger
πŸ‘‰ 48:40 - Self love
πŸ‘‰ 52:30 - Advice for those struggling with gambling
πŸ‘‰Β  1:05:45 - How much did you lose?
πŸ‘‰Β  1:14:26 - A note from Nick's journal at the turning point

πŸ”— Related Links:
The full blog post with resources, references, and transcript can be found on my website: www.planetmew.com.au

πŸ“ž Need Help?
If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling addiction, contact the Gambler’s Help Line (Australia) at 1800 858 858 for free, confidential support.

πŸ“² Follow Nick Egan:
Instagram: @nickegan7

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