{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"79. Is it Time to Make a Change?","description":"Making changes isn't easy.&amp;nbsp; When gambling gets out of control, change is often more challenging.&amp;nbsp; It can be hard to get to that place where you're ready to pull back from gambling.&amp;nbsp; When you do stop, there are so many other issues to address (finances, relationships, your health) that it can feel overwhelming.&amp;nbsp; It's not unusual to find that gambling hooks you in again. In this episode, we offer guidance on how to get a good start with making whatever changes you want to tackle.&amp;nbsp; We'll offer tips for staying on track and handling setbacks.&amp;nbsp; You hear Shane tell his personal story about stopping gambling and getting his life in balance.&amp;nbsp; Dr. Taslim Alani-Verjee, a Clinical Psychologist from Toronto, shares practical suggestions for being successful with change. Listen to episode 79 to hear:  A personal story of taking action to stop gambling and get life back in balance Strategies for getting a good start when making changes for yourself How to avoid setbacks and get back on track when they happen  To read a summary of this episode, go to the blog at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.&amp;nbsp; To hear an earlier conversation with Shane about preventing relapse, listen to episode 69 (Sept 22, 2023).&amp;nbsp; To connect with Dr. Taslim Alani-Verjee, visit her website at drtaslim.com. If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services.&amp;nbsp; Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. If you would like to connect with online groups and supports, here's some options: Gamblers Anonymous Gam-Anon GamTalk (online chat forum) Recovery Road Online Gamblers in Recovery The Broke Girl Society To connect with Fold em through&amp;nbsp;Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast.&amp;nbsp; You can also reach out through Foldempodcast@gmail.com.&amp;nbsp; We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC. Thanks for listening! &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Fold em: Help for Gambling Problems","author_url":"https:\/\/www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/30682843\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/30682843"}