The Comeback with Craig Carton S1 E6: Sam's Spiral Before Seeking Help

Sam sought help with his gambling problem once his fiance found out and provided him with an ultimatum. Sam explains how much better his life has changed since admitting his problem and seeking help.

Sam is now the founder and CEO of Evive, a leading digital health platform for gambling behavior change. If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling, visit www.getevive.com to get free, confidential support and resources.

They chat about:

• Starting Small to Hiding the Challenges Sam talks about how his gambling addiction started with casual wagers, and escalated to significant amounts on foreign sports within just 30 days. He kept up the appearance that everything was fine and avoided debt, but was struggling to afford groceries.
• Motivation for Recovery: Loved Ones, Self, and Community Sam describes how his recovery journey initially started with doing it for his family, then realizing he deserved to stop for himself, and ultimately found purpose helping others through community work and the digital recovery resource he built—Evive.
• Breaking the Isolation & Finding Community in Recovery: Craig and Sam talk about the extreme loneliness that accompanies problem gambling, and the mental challenges associated with it. Sam emphasizes his message to anyone struggling that they are not alone, and that connecting with others in recovery can provide essential support and hope.

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