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The Broke Girl Society Podcast

The Broke Girl Society Podcast

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At its core, The Broke Girl Society Podcast is dedicated to breaking the silence, reducing stigma, and building a supportive community where women affected by gambling harm feel seen and heard. Host Christina Cook, drawing from her own lived experience, brings an empathetic and genuine perspective to every episode; understanding the unique challenges, shame, and stigma tied to gambling harm, particularly for women. Through candid conversations with guests, she highlights stories of courage, setbacks, curiosity and amazing resilience. #gambling #addiction #recovery #hope #gamblingaddictionChristina Cook - The Broke Girl Society Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental
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  • Elizabeth Thielen - Nicasa Behavioral Health

    Elizabeth Thielen - Nicasa Behavioral Health
    Mar 20 2026
    In this episode of The Broke Girl Society Podcast, Christina sits down with Liz Thielen, who joins on behalf of Nicasa, to talk about the powerful intersection of lived experience, professional work, and recovery support in the gambling space.Liz shares her personal story of how gambling became woven into family, identity, loss, trauma, and adrenaline, and how even working in the addiction field did not protect her from developing harmful gambling behaviors. Together, Christina and Liz explore the difference between abstinence and recovery, the role of shame, the importance of women-centered recovery spaces, and why softer, curiosity-based support can be so impactful.They also talk about the gaps that still exist in the broader addiction field, the importance of gambling-specific training for clinicians, how technology is changing both gambling and recovery, and why support needs to be more accessible, individualized, and compassionate.Connect with Christina Cook and The Broke Girl SocietyChristina 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.comPODCAST SPONSORS: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. ⁠GetEvive.com⁠Nicasa Behavioral Health Services (Illinois Residents) Since 2002, Nicasa has been helping individuals in Illinois address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services. Learn more at ⁠N-I-C-A-S-A.org⁠Adult Gambling Treatment ⁠https://nicasa.org/program/adult-gambling-treatment/⁠Youth Gambling Treatment ⁠https://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/⁠**Important note: 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.Resources:BGS Resource Book ⁠https://bgs-media.com/resources/⁠GamFin Financial 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 Health Find a certified gambling therapist through telehealth and attend sessions from the comfort of your home. ⁠https://bircheshealth.com/brokegirlsociety⁠IPGGC: https://ipggc.org/directory/ Find a gambling certified therapistGamblers Anonymous ⁠https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/⁠24/7 Meetings Worldwide ⁠https://gamblersinrecovery.com/⁠Recovery Road Online Meetings ⁠https://recoveryroadonline.com/⁠Women’s gambling recovery support outside the U.S.:UKBetknowmore UK – New Beginningshttps://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/new-beginningsGambleAware / 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-networkAustraliaThe Untangle Projecthttps://www.theuntangleprojectaus.net/Gambling Help Online – Peer Support Communityhttps://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/tools-resources/join-communityCanadaResponsible 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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    57 m
  • Paula's Story

    Paula's Story
    Mar 13 2026

    In this episode, Paula shares her personal journey with gambling harm through social casinos and then, later on, online gambling. Paula details how it began during her pregnancy and the emotional struggles that accompanied it. She discusses the impact of societal stigma on motherhood and the challenges of finding community support. Paula emphasizes the importance of building a better relationship with money and the role of tough love in recovery. Throughout her story, she highlights the significance of being present for her family and offers hope to others facing similar struggles.

    **Important note: 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.

    PODCAST SPONSORS:

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

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

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

    Nicasa Behavioral Health Services (Illinois Residents) Since 2002, Nicasa has been helping individuals in Illinois address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services. Learn more at ⁠N-I-C-A-S-A.org⁠

    • Adult Gambling Treatment ⁠https://nicasa.org/program/adult-gambling-treatment/⁠

    • Youth Gambling Treatment ⁠https://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/⁠

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

    Resources:

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

    National Council on Problem Gambling ⁠https://www.ncpgambling.org/⁠

    800-GAMBLER ⁠https://800gambler.org/⁠

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

    24/7 Meetings Worldwide ⁠https://gamblersinrecovery.com/⁠

    Recovery Road Online Meetings ⁠https://recoveryroadonline.com/⁠

    UK ⁠https://gordonmoody.org.uk/⁠ ⁠https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings⁠

    Australia ⁠https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/⁠

    Canada ⁠https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling⁠

    Christina Cook ⁠https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/⁠ ⁠christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com⁠

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    40 m
  • Five Years of Building A Life I Don't Want To Escape From.

    Five Years of Building A Life I Don't Want To Escape From.
    Mar 6 2026
    In this special episode of The Broke Girl Society, Christina celebrates five years of recovery from gambling and reflects on the journey that took her from secrecy, shame, and absolute chaos… to healing, community, and purpose.She shares what life looked like before recovery (spoiler alert: it was a mess), the emotional rollercoaster of early recovery, and what it actually looks like to learn how to sit with uncomfortable feelings instead of running back to gambling. Christina also talks about the unique stigma women often face when struggling with gambling and why creating women-centered recovery spaces became such an important part of her work. Because sometimes you just need a room where you can say the honest things without someone explaining sports betting odds to you.This episode is a reminder that recovery isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress, honesty, and slowly building a life you don’t feel the need to escape from… even on the days when your hormones enter the chat.**Important note: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.PODCAST SPONSORS:The Better Institute (PA Residents)Where people go to get better.https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/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/EviveAn app designed to help you better understand your relationship with gambling and support your recovery journey.Nicasa Behavioral Health Services (Illinois Residents)Since 2002, Nicasa has been helping individuals in Illinois address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services.Learn more at N-I-C-A-S-A.orgAdult Gambling Treatmenthttps://nicasa.org/program/adult-gambling-treatment/Youth Gambling Treatmenthttps://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/Birches HealthFind a certified gambling therapist through telehealth and attend sessions from the comfort of your home.https://bircheshealth.com/brokegirlsocietyResources: BGS Resource Bookhttps://bgs-media.com/resources/National Council on Problem Gamblinghttps://www.ncpgambling.org/800-GAMBLERhttps://800gambler.org/Gamblers Anonymoushttps://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/24/7 Meetings Worldwidehttps://gamblersinrecovery.com/Recovery Road Online Meetingshttps://recoveryroadonline.com/UKhttps://gordonmoody.org.uk/https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginningsAustraliahttps://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/Canadahttps://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gamblingChristina Cookhttps://thebrokegirlsociety.com/christina@thebrokegirlsociety.comEpisode Sponsors & ResourcesHelpful ResourcesInternational Help
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    18 m
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