05 Understanding Addiction - Brain Changes

06 - Lock Yourself Out - Limit Gambling On Your Devices

In this episode, Brett dives deep into how to disable Safe Mode on Android using Google Family Link, preventing you from bypassing gambling blockers like Gamban. He also breaks down other essential tools to limit access to gambling, from blocking transactions through your bank to restricting gambling sites at the network level. If you’ve ever found yourself looking for loopholes, this episode will help you close them for good. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkgambling.substack.com [https://letstalkgambling.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

01 - Introduction - Welcome To Let's Talk Gambling

In this remade welcome episode you will hear about me (Brett) and my story with compulsive gambling. Questions or comments? Email brett@letstalkgambling.com.au This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkgambling.substack.com [https://letstalkgambling.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

05 Understanding Addiction - Brain Changes

In this episode of this series on the brain and gambling addiction, we dives into how long-term gambling rewires the brain, creating powerful cravings and making it harder to stop. He explains how understanding the brain’s adaptability can help you break free, and shares insights on why it’s so important to quit. Packed with genuine advice and encouragement, this episode offers hope, practical steps, and a reminder that change is possible. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkgambling.substack.com [https://letstalkgambling.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

04 Understanding Addiction - Impulsivity, Emotions, and Gambling

In this episode we dive deeper into how different parts of the brain contribute to gambling addiction. From the prefrontal cortex’s struggle to maintain control, to the amygdala’s role in emotional triggers, and the brain’s constant chase for unpredictable rewards we talk about impulsivity, stress-driven decisions, and tolerance. By understanding how your brain handles gambling, you’ll gain valuable insight into breaking the cycle of addiction. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkgambling.substack.com [https://letstalkgambling.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

03 NEW SERIES! Understanding Addiction – Why We Gamble

Series episode 01 - In this episode, we explore the science behind gambling addiction, focusing on dopamine, the brain’s feel-good chemical. You’ll learn how gambling hijacks your brain’s reward system, why it’s so hard to resist cravings, and how understanding these mechanisms is the first step toward breaking free. Join me as we dive into the fascinating—and often frustrating—world of addiction This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit letstalkgambling.substack.com [https://letstalkgambling.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]