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Fold em: Help for Gambling ProblemsFor Spouses: Feeling Grounded AgainAfter finding out that your spouse has a gambling problem or has had a relapse, it's understandable that you feel like your life has been turned upside down. You likely are feeling shock, anger and hurt because of the secrecy that typically comes with gambling problems. Stress and anxiety are also high because your financial security and trust with your spouse is on shaky ground. In this episode, I'm joined by Neena Keram, a counsellor with Gambling Support BC who specializes in helping spouses, families and couples with gambling concerns. She tells us that discovering a spouse's gam...2023-07-2131 minFold em: Help for Gambling ProblemsTaking Charge of Tough Conversations About GamblingWhen you have concerns about someone's gambling, it's not easy to talk about. It's often challenging to prevent these conversations from going off the rails. In this episode, we offer guidance for these tricky conversations. Spouses, family members and friends will hear strategies to use when first talking about gambling or if you suspect there has been a relapse. If you are someone who gambles, there is lots in this episode you'll find helpful too. I'm joined by Saul Malek who is four-years away from his last bet. From the perspective of someone who gambled, he sh...2023-07-0742 min