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• 22. The Postman who gambled €10 million....And lost it all | Tony O'Reilly | Worldwide

  It's another episode of 'Hold or Fold: Worldwide' - Where Ben speaks to people in other countries to find out how their experience of gambling and prison was different, or similar, to his ownWhat starts as a seemingly innocuous £1 bet spirals into a life-shattering obsession. In this riveting episode, we speak with Tony O’Reilly - Once a trusted post office manager, later a headline-making gambler, then a prisoner, and now a leading voice in the fight against gambling harm.In this conversation, he tells us:•How addiction can start innocently and accelerate into something uncontrollable.•What drove him down the road to crime - and what it did to those around him.•What it’s like to hit rock bottom, to face imprisonment, and to rebuild from the wreckage.•How he now works as an accredited addiction counsellor and speaks in schools to expose the hidden dangers of gambling. •How he doesn't have regrets and his time behind bars was largely positiveUseful Links:Tony 10 - Tony's BookTony O'ReillyReframe CoachingGambling Harm UKGamcareGamble AwareBet Know MoreBreakevenGamfamGamlearnGambler's AnonymousTELL US WHAT YOU THINK BY FILLING OUT THIS QUICK SURVEY - THANKS SO MUCHCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...📧: [email protected]💬 DM us: @holdorfoldpod on Instagram & Twitter (X) ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XFThis episode is hosted by...Ben Jones & Steve GirlingYou can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 21. My Story: Clarke Carlisle

  We’re back with Series 5 of Hold or Fold - The podcast that explores gambling harm through the lens of the Criminal Justice System.In this episode, we're joined by Clarke Carlisle, former Premier League footballer, ex-PFA Chair, and mental health advocate. This is a raw and moving discussion about Clarke's journey through football, gambling, depression and how he rebuilt his life after hitting rock bottom.In This Episode•Clarke opens up about his football career and the pressure to impress both on and off the pitch.•How his gambling began, escalated, and eventually spiralled out of control.•The moment everything came to a head and what helped him find a way back.•Life after football: Clarke’s transition from the pitch to a new purpose at Gordon Moody, supporting others facing gambling harm.•A heartfelt conversation about identity, recovery, and hope, proving that no matter how deep the hole, it’s never too late to climb out.Content Warning & SupportThis episode contains discussion of suicide, depression and gambling harm.If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to, please reach out:Samaritans (UK & ROI) – Free, 24/7Call 116 123 or visit samaritans.org.You are not alone. Help and hope are always availableUSEFUL LINKS:SamaritansGordon Moody Gambler's AnonymousReframe CoachingGambling Harm UKBreakevenAndy's Man ClubMindTELL US WHAT YOU THINK BY FILLING OUT THIS QUICK SURVEY - THANKS SO MUCHCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...📧: [email protected]💬 DM us: @holdorfoldpod on Instagram & Twitter (X) ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XFThis episode is hosted by...Ben Jones & Steve GirlingYou can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:https://prison.radio/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 20. "I was spending the whole wage, that was real darkness" | Neil's Story

  In the final episode of the series, Ben & Steve hear from Neil. Neil had a transformative experience in prison where he took time to work out what he wanted from life – He has since gone back in to prisons helping others as a liaison worker for Gambler’s Anonymous and now works for Breakeven who we featured on the previous episode Neil has a great way with words and quite a different perspective to the ones we usually hear, both on gambling and prison.Ben & Steve also discuss their series highlights and air a previously unheard clipUSEFUL LINKS:BreakevenGambler's AnonymousGamcareReframe CoachingGamble AwareBetKnowMoreGamfamCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...📧: [email protected]💬 DM us: @holdorfoldpod on Instagram & Twitter (X) ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XFThis episode is hosted by...Ben Jones & Steve Girling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 19. Spotlight On: Breakeven | Ian Semel

  It’s another ‘Spotlight On’ episode where we celebrate the work of an organisation or charity within the gambling harm space that can offer you help, support and guidance. This time, we’re speaking to the fabulous Ian Semel, CEO and founder of the fantastic ‘Breakeven’ - A charity for whom “Lived experience plays a major part in everything they do…”In 2024, ‘Breakeven’ supported more than 15000 individuals, conducted over 2400 interventions in prisons and are committed to getting people the support they need as quickly as possible; The average time from assessment to the first session is just 24 hoursUSEFUL LINKS:BreakevenGamcareReframe CoachingGambler's AnonymousGamble AwareBetKnowMoreGamfamGamlearnCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...📧: [email protected]💬 DM us: @holdorfoldpod on Instagram & Twitter (X) ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XFThis episode is hosted by...Ben Jones & Steve Girling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 18. Young People Gambling | Craig & Verity from Gamcare

  The number of 11-17 year olds showing signs of problem gambling has doubled over the past year. As technology improves, young people are exposed to gambling a lot more frequently through social media, sporting events and online activity. On this episode, Ben & Steve are joined by Craig & Verity from Gamcare to discuss the scale of the issue, why the figures are increasing and what can be done about it. USEFUL LINKS:GamcareReframe CoachingGambler's AnonymousGamble AwareBetKnowMoreBreakevenGamfamGamlearn*Jack Black clip from Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, courtesy of NBCCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...📧: [email protected]💬 DM us: @holdorfoldpod on Instagram & Twitter (X) ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XFThis episode is hosted by...Ben Jones & Steve Girling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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