New Book Alert! The Ultimate Comeback by Paige Huskey

In this episode, Christina interviews Paige Huskey about her journey through gambling addiction, her memoir 'The Ultimate Comeback,' and insights into recovery and stigma. They explore the emotional and societal challenges faced by women with gambling harm and in recovery.

Connect with Christina Cook and The Broke Girl Society

Christina Cook is the founder of The Broke Girl Society, a recovery-focused community and platform supporting women impacted by gambling harm.

Website: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebrokegirlsocietyEmail: christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com

The Better Institute (PA residents):Where people go to get better.https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/

Evive: An app designed to help you better understand your relationship with gambling and support your recovery journey.https://GetEvive.com

The Evive Foundation:⁠ ⁠Created to provide resources where public funding or state infrastructure falls short. https://www.evivefoundation.org

If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self-harm, please seek the help of trained professionals. We speak only from our own experiences. This podcast is meant to encourage and support your recovery journey, not replace professional care.

BGS Resource Bookhttps://bgs-media.com/resources/

GamFinFinancial counseling with professionals who understand the impact gambling can have on your financial health and goals. (U.S. residents only)https://www.gamfin.org/

Birches HealthFind a certified gambling therapist through telehealth and attend sessions from the comfort of your home.https://bircheshealth.com/brokegirlsociety

IPGGC DirectoryFind a gambling-certified therapist.https://ipggc.org/directory/

Nicasa Behavioral Health Services (Illinois residents)Since 2002, Nicasa has been helping individuals in Illinois address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services.https://nicasa.org/

Adult Gambling Treatmenthttps://nicasa.org/program/adult-gambling-treatment/

Youth Gambling Treatmenthttps://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/

Gamblers Anonymoushttps://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/

24/7 Meetings Worldwidehttps://gamblersinrecovery.com/

Recovery Road Online Meetingshttps://recoveryroadonline.com/

UKBetknowmore UK – New Beginningshttps://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/new-beginnings

GambleAware / Breakeven – WINGShttps://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/wings-women-in-need-of-gambling-support/

GamCare – Women’s Pathwayhttps://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/womens-pathway/

Thrivin’ Togetherhttps://www.thrivintogether.org.uk/

IrelandExtern – Women’s Gambling Support Networkhttps://www.extern.org/our-services/problem-gambling/women-s-gambling-support-network

AustraliaThe Untangle Projecthttps://www.theuntangleprojectaus.net/

Gambling Help Online – Peer Support Communityhttps://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/tools-resources/join-community

CanadaResponsible Gambling Council – Help for Canadianshttps://responsiblegambling.org/for-the-public/problem-gambling-help/help-for-canadians/

CAMH – Problem Gambling Supporthttps://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling

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