In the last episode of 2025 for the BGS, Christina Cook and Adam Lyons reflect on their personal journeys in recovery, discussing the importance of collaboration, setting achievable goals, and navigating relationships. Looking ahead to 2026, they express a desire to broaden conversations around recovery and continue fostering a culture of understanding and support.

Find Adam and The Modern Meeting Podcast Here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jMSSKkadnvzbvZl33dzZc

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernMeeting

**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/

~ Birches Health - Find a Gambling Certified Therapist through telehealth that allows you to have a session in the comfort of your own home.

https://bircheshealth.com/brokegirlsociety

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

-************************************************************************************************************

For more information on the GRIT Act:

https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022.09.01-GRIT-Act-OneSheet.pdf

If you’d like to support the work I do please rate this episode (Please be Kind!)

#gamblingaddiction

#recovery

#gamblersanonymous

#gambling

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/ / christina@thebrokegirlsociety.com

UK Help:

https://gordonmoody.org.uk/

https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/services/new-beginnings

Australia Help:

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

Canada Help:

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