Navigating Fatherhood While Overcoming a Gambling Addiction

02/06/24 • 60 min

In this transparent and relatable *bonus* podcast episode, Jacqueline shares her conversation with her brother Jake who opens up about his journey of becoming a father while simultaneously battling a gambling addiction. He discusses his struggles and transformation, sharing his process of acknowledging he had an addiction, tackling it head-on, and continuing to uphold his commitment to staying clean.
The episode highlights the importance of parental perspectives, honesty, resilience, personal growth, and maintaining a supportive network when facing addiction. Jake also emphasizes the potential dangers of prevalent societal influences, specifically for young people in the sphere of gambling, urging parents to equip their children with awareness and wisdom.

00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest

00:44 The Journey to Fatherhood: The Beginning

02:19 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pregnancy

05:28 The Reality of Parenthood: First Year Reflections

07:34 The Struggle with Gambling Addiction: A Candid Discussion

10:26 The Impact of Addiction on Personal Life and Relationships

13:21 The Turning Point: Acknowledging the Addiction

21:40 The Road to Recovery: Attending the First Meeting

26:50 The Impact of Parenthood on Recovery

27:59 The Role of Support in Overcoming Addiction

30:39 The Unexpected Challenges of Parenthood and Recovery

32:29 The Importance of Transparency in Recovery

34:19 Navigating Unforeseen Challenges in Recovery

39:23 The Role of Education in Preventing Addiction

45:54 The Ongoing Journey of Recovery and Parenthood
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02/06/24 • 60 min

Motherhood Intended - Navigating Fatherhood While Overcoming a Gambling Addiction

Transcript

Hey, friends. Welcome to the first bonus episode of season 3. As you know on the podcast, I am bringing you along on my motherhood journey. And every week, I interview other moms about various topics surrounding fertility, women's health, and motherhood. I thought with these bonus episodes, it might be interesting to get the dad's perspective on different topics surrounding parenthood and allow them to share their story.
So today, you'll hear my conversation with my brother, Jake, Juggling

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