Anna and The Untangled Project

In this conversation, Anna shares her journey with gambling addiction, detailing her early exposure to gambling, the impact it had on her life, and her eventual path to recovery. She discusses the importance of community support, the creation of the Untangled Project aimed at helping women affected by gambling, and the significance of sharing personal stories in the recovery process.

Christina and Anna also discuss the journey of creating supportive spaces for women in recovery, emphasizing the importance of lived experience, collaboration, and curiosity.

For more information about Anna and her amazing advocacy visit: https://www.theuntangleprojectaus.net/

**If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self harm, please seek the help of professionals. We only speak from our own perspective and experience. This recording should not be used as a replacement for professional help but as encouragement in your recovery journey.  

~ This episode is sponsored by The Better Institute - Where people go to get better!

 https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/'

~ Gamfin -  Financial Counseling with counselors who understand the impacts of gambling on financial health and individual goals. (For those in the US only). 

https://www.gamfin.org/ 

~ Evive - An app that can help you better understand your relationship with gambling and help you navigate recovery in a new way! Use code BGS for ONE year free!! 

https://www.getevive.com/

Resource Book: https://bgs-media.com/resources/

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Helpful links:

https://www.ncpgambling.org/ You can find State and International Resources Here

https://800gambler.org/

https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/

https://gamblersinrecovery.com/ - 24/7 meetings all over the world

https://recoveryroadonline.com/ - meetings throughout the day

Christina Cook: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/ / [e-mail]

UK Help:

https://gordonmoody.org.uk/<