Four different breaking points. Four different paths back. For this special Recovery Month episode of The Modern Meeting, Adam continues his conversation with Rachel M., Stephen B., Jonathan M., and Mandy S., four people in recovery from four very different forms of gambling.

Part 2 begins with the moment each of them knew something had to change. From a phone call made from a moving car, to ninety days in treatment, to a conversation on a beach that changed everything, they share their last bets, what finally led them to ask for help, and the different paths they’ve taken in recovery. The conversation ends with each of them speaking directly to the person who may be listening, recognizing pieces of their own story, and wondering whether it’s time to make a change.

The experiences, opinions, and language shared by guests are their own. The Vermont Council on Gaming & Health supports person-centered, non-stigmatizing approaches to gambling-related harm and does not endorse language that stigmatizes individuals experiencing gambling problems or gambling disorder.

If gambling is affecting you or someone you care about, support is available.

📞 Call 1-800-GAMBLER
💬 Chat live 24/7 at VTGamblingHelp.org
🤝 Connect with a Peer Support Specialist who understands the recovery journey
💙 Access free, confidential support and treatment resources
🚫 Ask about Vermont’s Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program
https://liquorandlottery.vermont.gov/exclusion-list

RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE

The Vermont Council on Gaming & Health is recruiting people in Vermont with lived experience for a special Lived Experience Advisory Panel. Interested in getting involved? Email hello@thevtcouncil.org.

This special Recovery Month episode of The Modern Meeting is supported by the Vermont Council on Gaming & Health.