Podcasts about game quitters

In this compelling episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, host Dr. Cam interviews Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters and a renowned expert in gaming addiction recovery. Drawing from his own experience as a teen who once played video games for 16 hours a day, Cam shares invaluable insights that every parent needs to hear. This episode tackles the pressing concerns parents have about their teens' gaming habits and provides practical, actionable strategies to help foster a healthy relationship with gaming.    WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Understanding the spectrum of gaming addiction and how it affects teens. Effective communication strategies to engage your teen about gaming. Practical tips for fostering a balanced relationship with gaming. The importance of family values in guiding discussions around gaming behavior.   5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR PARENTS OF TEENS Recognize Gaming Disorder: Understand the criteria defined by the World Health Organization to identify gaming addiction. Focus on Overall Functioning: Assess your teen's engagement in school, friendships, and family activities beyond just gaming hours. Create Safe Communication Spaces: Have important conversations outside the home or away from gaming devices to ensure openness. Educate Yourself on Games: Learn about the games your teen plays to set realistic expectations and boundaries. Facilitate Smooth Transitions: Allow your teen time to decompress after gaming before switching to other activities.  

A group of parents in Quebec allege their children are addicted to the video game Fortnite, and are bringing forward a class action lawsuit against its makers, Epic Games. We talk to Cam Adair, founder of Game Quitters, an organization to help those struggling with video game addiction; professor of psychology Jeffery Derevensky, who worked to classify video game addiction as an official disorder for The World Health Organization; and professor of psychology Chris Ferguson, co-author of Moral Combat: Why the War on Video Games Is Wrong.

Today we are speaking with Josh Ercole, Executive Director at the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA, to talk about videogames and youth gambling, and how these two activities overlap and intersect. Do you know what loot boxes and microtransactions are? Or that the rating “E for Everyone” doesn't necessarily mean a game is automatically “safe”? Chrissie learned the answers to these questions and more as we discussed how video games (and learning games) contain many elements of gambling, how gambling activities are really all around us, how to keep an eye out for signs of problem gambling and video game use, and resources for help. Join us!.   Things we mentioned during our conversation:   DASD PAYS Data for Gambling (pgs 36-38)   Josh mentioned that problem gambling is now reclassified in the DSM-5. Here is the definition of gambling disorder from the American Psychiatric Assoc. Here are the criteria from the DSM-5 to diagnose gambling disorder.    March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month    Resources to find support: The Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA (CCGP) has many resources on their site. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc., maintains a 24-hour helpline, aimed at assisting people whose lives are impacted by gambling related problems. Whether it be the individual themselves, or friends and family members, they strive to connect callers with additional resources located near them. The helpline offers 24/7/365, live assistance to callers. Calls are free and entirely confidential. For callers with primary languages other than English, a language line translation service is available, offering assistance in over 200 languages. Chat and text options are also available. You can also call 1-800-GAMBLER. You can also find Resources for Providing Help. Follow the CCGP on Facebook @ccgofpa    Reboot and Recover provides treatment for technology dependency.     Game Quitters is a resource to learn more about video game use and dependency.    The National Council on Problem Gambling has resources and screening tools.   Gamblers Anonymous (GA) groups meet regularly to provide free, anonymous support. Find a meeting here.   Sign up for CTC's First Annual Snowball Shuffle Family 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk    Sign up your 6-12 grader for CTC's FREE  Healthy Youth Summit!   CTC's Parent Resource Page with Marijuana Resources   Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!: Instagram @downingtownctc  Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC  Twitter @DowningtownCTC  YouTube LinkedIn   Be sure to Subscribe/Follow us to get new episodes every other Monday. We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org    Find the episode webpage and previous episodes HERE. 

From Game Quitters we have Cam Adair the Founder with lived experience and Nadja Streiter the Programs Director joining us today to discuss video gaming addiction and more! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor Gamban Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance

Today we are speaking with Josh Ercole, Executive Director at the Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA, to talk about video games and youth gambling, and how these two activities overlap and intersect. Do you know what loot boxes and microtransactions are? Or that the rating “E for Everyone” doesn't necessarily mean a game is automatically “safe”? Chrissie learned the answers to these questions and more as we discussed how video games (and learning games) contain many elements of gambling, how gambling activities are really all around us, how to keep an eye out for signs of problem gambling and video game use and resources for help. Join us! Things we mentioned during our conversation:   DASD PAYS Data for Gambling (pgs 36-38)   Josh mentioned that problem gambling is now reclassified in the DSM-5. Here is the definition of gambling disorder from the American Psychiatric Assoc. Here are the criteria from the DSM-5 to diagnose gambling disorder.    March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month    Resources to find support: The Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA (CCGP) has many resources on their site. The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Inc., maintains a 24-hour helpline, aimed at assisting people whose lives are impacted by gambling related problems. Whether it be the individual themselves, or friends and family members, they strive to connect callers with additional resources located near them. The helpline offers 24/7/365, live assistance to callers. Calls are free and entirely confidential. For callers with primary languages other than English, a language line translation service is available, offering assistance in over 200 languages. Chat and text options are also available. You can also call 1-800-GAMBLER. You can also find Resources for Providing Help. Follow the CCGP on Facebook @ccgofpa    Reboot and Recover provides treatment for technology dependency.     Game Quitters is a resource to learn more about video game use and dependency.    The National Council on Problem Gambling has resources and screening tools.   Gamblers Anonymous (GA) groups meet regularly to provide free, anonymous support. Find a meeting here.   Sign up for CTC's First Annual Snowball Shuffle Family 5k Run & 1 Mile Walk    Sign up your 6-12 grader for CTC's FREE  Healthy Youth Summit!   CTC's Parent Resource Page with Marijuana Resources   Communities that Care has a Parent to Parent Blog and many online resources and webinars. Please follow us on socials for more tips, resources and support!: Instagram @downingtownctc  Facebook @DowningtownAreaCTC  Twitter @DowningtownCTC  YouTube LinkedIn   Be sure to Subscribe/Follow us to get new episodes every other Monday. We would love to hear from you! Please email Chrissie with any questions, comments or other feedback at cdziembowski@dtownctc.org    Find the episode webpage and previous episodes HERE. 

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The latest episode of Martin Lycka's Safe Bet show sees Martin sit down for a conversation with Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters, the world's largest support community for video game addiction.Cam has been published in Psychiatry Research, and has an impressive list of credits including two TEDx talks, NPR, BBC, Forbes, ABC 20/20, CNN, VICE, and Bloomberg, amongst many others.Cam tells Martin about his history of competitive hockey, and the skills and mindset he's been able to take from that into his career. Adair also touches on the Evander Kane story, and the impact of gaming and mental health issues related to gaming among amateur and professional athletes. The two also get into Cam's ventures with Game Quitter and Know Your Game (a project on which he's working with Martin), his thoughts on Esports, the future of the Esports revolution, and whether it can rival traditional sports in the future. Finally, Martin gets Cam's thoughts on gaming disorder being added to the WHO's ICD-11 list, what gaming and gambling companies can do to help with prevention of mental health issues, and the role that parents and loved ones have to play in combating these problems. 00:11 - Intro 01:41 - Cam's love of Ice Hockey, including playing competitive hockey for over 15 years, what skills did Cam learn from hockey that he's been able to take into mental health coaching? The skills they learned in hockey can make them more successful in business and other ventures, taking the mindset through in life. Helped him with mental preparation, being able to show up and perform even if you're injured or tired. 04:20 - The importance of helping athletes such as Evander Kane, recently in the news due to accusations of betting on his own games, through addiction problems. The impact of gaming in recent years on athletes and sportsmen, importance of education for amateur and professional athletes.06:54 - Cam's view on sports teams etc. banning video gaming when away with the team. Athletes being able to use gaming to stay in touch with friends and family back home, get them through lockdown/quarantine vs the potential negative effects it can have. For many individuals it's a positive, whereas for others it's disruptive. What impact will Esports have as more young people attempt to become professional gamers? How long before we see the impacts?09:35 - Where will the esports revolution lead? And can it take over traditional sports in popularity? The power of Esports to have new games quickly become hugely popular, for example despite being a relatively new game, the Fortnite world cup is one of the biggest events in esports. The exponential growth of Esports could see it rise above traditional sports in prominence and popularity.13:22 - The ‘darker' side of video gaming/Esports, Cam at the forefront of the fight against mental health problems in gaming, gaming disorder recently being added to the ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases), by the WHO. Importance of meeting each person as an individual and looking at how to help them, rather than judging whether their condition is valid. The rise in acceptance of a conversation around the topic of mental health in the gaming community. Over 3 billion active gamers worldwide, meaning a diverse group, wide range of potential conditions. 17:25 - Is there anything else the gaming and gambling companies can do to help/incentivise gamers to come forward regarding their mental health issues? Gaming community itself is the first line of defence, recognising in other gamers the mental health issues and encouraging them to seek help. Utilising more technological preventative measures, and marketing initiatives.21:00 - Game Quitters, what the objectives of the organisation are, took the opportunity to encourage other gamers with mental health issues, trying to create a space to have these discussions among peers, evolving to a YouTube channel with resources from a forum, a platform for parents of gamers22:40 - The role of parents and loved ones in helping those who are suffering with mental health issues. What more can be done to help loved ones identify problems and mental health issues, in particular from a training and education aspect? Parents needing more education, and needing it earlier on, needs to be more widespread. Parents also need to take it more seriously, need to set boundaries and screen-time limits. 27:00 - Are we slaves to our screen? And what impact does it have if so? Cam not being a fan of such extreme terminology, important for everyone to find their own balance, and remember it's a work in progress.30:00 - Cam's key messages in 60 seconds, not about if an activity is good or bad, more about your own personal relationship with the activities, and how they interact with your life. Know that you're not alone if you are suffering, ask for help, there's no shame in it. 

The gaming industry is said to be worth the movie and music industry combined. While not all gaming is created equal, not all kids are created equal. My guest today battled gaming addiction, came out on the other side and went back in the battlefield to rescue other young people struggling to regain their lives again.  Cam Adair is the founder of Game Quitters - the world's largest support community for video game addiction, serving 75,000 members in 95 countries. He also co-founded – Intenta – an internationally renown organization whose role is to equip professionals with resources on managing digital disorders. We had such a rich conversation on being on the receiving end of bullies, the role his parents played in going to the digital battlefield for him and how one night at the movies saved his life – literally. There was such a tenderness in this conversation and yet it was so empowering; There are resources for gaming support in the show notes and great advice Cam shared -  I hope you get some good nuggets here you can pass along.#gamingaddiction#wholeheartedliving#intentadigital#digitalwellness#gamingindustry#e-sports#dopamine#camadair#gamequitters#MMORPG#preservetheearlyyears#gamingcommunity#fortnite#worldofwarcraft#minecraft#parentsupportgaming# RESOURCES Game Quitters - https://gamequitters.com/Join members in our community forums from over 95 countries. Meet like-minded people on the same journey as you.Game quitters parents facebook groupIntenta Digital - www.intenta.digital.comDrawing from diverse fields of mental health, addiction, technology and neuroscience, we synthesize and share the most up to date worldwide research on problematic digital use.reSET Summer Camp for Gaming addiction - https://www.resetsummercamp.com/Reset Summer Camp offers a fully immersive, clinical program hosted on a university campus, providing a fun-filled summer camp atmosphere. Participants are able to detox from their screen addiction and learn how to self-regulate, as they participate in individual and group therapy. Books referenced: Man's Search for Meaning - Viktor Frankl Quotes in episode: Hard is HardThe last of the human freedoms is to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances 

Nadja Streiter is a psychotherapist, parent coach, and speaker, and she joined us for episode 160 of the Relate podcast. In this episode, Nadja shares her story about how tech was making her busier and how this lifestyle became unsustainable. We discuss becoming a critical thinker in your relationship to technology, the diminishing returns of tech use, creating tech friction for yourself, and how to use technology nutritiously. To learn more about Nadja, head to https://eyesupwellness.com/ and https://gamequitters.com/. Nadja Streiter, is a psychotherapist, parent coach and speaker based outside of New York City. She has specific expertise in treating adolescents and adults who struggle with Video Game Addiction and other technology based problematic behaviors as well as co-occuring disorders. Ms. Streiter is a frequent speaker on these topics and also serves as Programs Director at Game Quitters, where she co-created the parent program, RECLAIM. Beyond providing treatment, Ms. Streiter, a mother of three children who grew up during the rapid rise of digital technology is extremely passionate about the societal implications of our increasing interaction and dependence on technology and the challenges that creates for families and individuals and employers. Ms. Streiter received her Masters Degree in Social Work from Fordham University and has received specialized training in Gaming Disorder, CBT, EMDR, and Process Addictions. She serves on the Advisory Board for Intenta.Digital and Chairs the Mental Health Professionals Work Group at the Children's Screentime Action Network. Beyond her direct work in the field Ms. Streiter remains a Certified School Social Worker in the state of Connecticut. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relate-patrick-mcandrew/support

In this episode, Cam Adair, Founder of Game Quitters, talks about how to quit playing video games.  Go to https://gamequitters.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

Here's a mom's take on why it's challenging to be a Dad today, with psychotherapist, Nadja Streiter === Nadja Streiter is a Psychotherapist and Parent Coach in Westport, CT with expertise in treating problematic Internet and Technology use and Video-Gaming Addiction. She is Programs Director at Game Quitters and has direct knowledge and experience as a mother of three children who came of age during the current technology driven era. You can reach Nadja at: EMAIL: nadja@gamequitters.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nstreiter LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjastreiter === COMING SOON Get the NEW Dad The Best I Can Book packed with 52+ Dad Tips at:

How to talk to your kids about internet porn, with psychotherapist, Nadja Streiter === Nadja Streiter is a Psychotherapist and Parent Coach in Westport, CT with expertise in treating problematic Internet and Technology use and Video-Gaming Addiction. She is Programs Director at Game Quitters and has direct knowledge and experience as a mother of three children who came of age during the current technology driven era. You can reach Nadja at: EMAIL: nadja@gamequitters.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nstreiter LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjastreiter === COMING SOON Get the NEW Dad The Best I Can Book packed with 52+ Dad Tips at:

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James has a fascinating life story where he used to be a chronic games addict but managed to escape the clutches of this downward spiral. Recently he has moved to Thailand to where he's been working for the renowned Game Quitters.He also contributes to the Gaming the System podcast which has personally beneficial to me.Also, his youtube channel and see his interview at the UK parliament https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-47457761

Nadja Streiter, LMSW is a psychotherapist and parent coach, as well as Director of Programs at Game Quitters. She has specific expertise in treating adolescents and adults who struggle with Video Game Addiction, problematic Technology use, and often co-occurring ADHD, anxiety and depression. We talked about video game addiction and what to look for, being well in the digital age, and more! Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Join for an episode or simply say hello! - leestreetpod@gmail.com Please leave us a rating or review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps those still struggling to find us! Please support our sponsor - Gamban Please support our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance And if you are in the U.K. use this tool! -- TalkBanStop

Welcome to the Esports Business Network Podcast, I am your host Trent Knox. I'm the Founder & CEO of Esports Business Network. This is episode number 22 of the EBNP, our guest is Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters and the Director of Research & Development at Intenta. Cam Adair is a renowned public speaker in the Mental Health Awareness space around Gaming & Esports, specializing in the topic of addiction as it pertains to video games. In this podcast, we discuss the reason why he established Game Quitters, what behaviors may signify someone is struggling with video game addiction, and some of the deeper & darker problems facing Esports. Enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/esportsbusinessnetwork/support

How do you feel about kids and video games? If you’re like many parents, you’re conflicted. You want your children and teens to have fun and enjoy the very best that tech entertainment has to offer. But you're also concerned about hidden risks. Are the chat features in today’s games safe? What about exposure to extreme violence and pornographic content? How likely is it for a child to become addicted to video games?  We’re parents, we get it. We’ve asked all these questions (and more!). That’s why we sat down this week with Nadja Strieter, Programs Director at Game Quitters—an organization devoted to helping gamers (and their loved ones) understand and overcome gaming addiction. Nadja’s approach is practical and down-to-earth. She’s able to cut through controversy, go to the facts, and give us sound advice. If you’ve got kids that love to game, be sure to tune in for the full interview.  Media Savvy Moms is a podcast by ParentsAware, an organization dedicated to helping parents talk to kids and teens about pornography and healthy sexuality.

reclaim your loved one from video game addiction, even if they are in denial and you don't know where to start. Game Quitters join us for a full hour of Talk Recovery Radio, plus some chatter on Vancouver's plan to decriminalize drugs

In this episode, Cam Adair, Founder of Game Quitters, talks about how to quit playing video games.  Go to https://gamequitters.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

Nadja Streiter is a psychotherapist and parent-coach who is based in New York ~ Do you remember what it was like in the days before we had Smartphones? Really remember? What did you reach for when you were waiting in line at the bank? What means did you use to communicate with your friends? What platforms or spaces did you occupy to showcase your creativity, ideas or personality? Smartphones and digital technology has allowed society to make unprecedented gains - that’s undeniable - but today’s guest wants us to think more closely about digital wellness in relation to the things that human beings might be losing as a result of this accelerating world - things like conversation, space away from work and being alone with our own thoughts. What is the point where positive returns start diminishing as we rely on these technologies more and more? Nadja Streiter is a psychotherapist and parent-coach based outside of New York. Nadja has expertise in treating adults and adolescents who struggle with Video Game Addiction - though as you’ll learn in this episode, she cares deeply about all facets of technology and the ways it’s impacting our modern world from both a personal and professional perspective. Nadja frequently speaks on the topic of problematic behaviours that are technology-based, and also serves as the Programs Director at Game Quitters: a global support community for those who are working to overcome gaming addiction. This is another episode in which we cover a tonne of ground. We discuss how Nadja originally became interested in humane technology, why the line between healthy use and disordered use of technology is so hard to define, why human needs and business needs aren’t matching up online and why the demands of tech, specifically in-home devices like Alexa, might produce unintended consequences for human behaviour in future. Shownotes: Find Nadja in all the places - Instagram, Twitter Facebook and LinkedIn on her personal or business profile.  Email any reflections on this show to selfiereflective@gmail.com. Share the episode on Twitter and tag @SelfieReflect, or on Instagram stories and tag @lucyohello.  Don't forget, you can now also support Selfie Reflective on Pateron! Thanks so much.

In this episode, Cam Adair, Founder of Game Quitters, talks about how to meet new friends.  Go to https://gamequitters.com/ to find out more. For more instant access to future episodes, subscribe to the podcast for free from your mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer.

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Nadja Streiter is a Psychotherapist and Parent Coach in Westport, CT with expertise in treating problematic Internet and Technology use and Video-Gaming Addiction. She is Programs Director at Game Quitters and has direct knowledge and experience as a mother of three children who came of age during the current technology driven era. You can reach Nadja at: EMAIL: nadja@gamequitters.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nstreiter LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjastreiter === COMING SOON Get the NEW Dad The Best I Can Book packed with 52+ Dad Tips at:

How To Think About Screen Time & Our Kids (NEW UPDATE for a Coronavirus World) Nadja Streiter is a Psychotherapist and Parent Coach in Westport, CT with expertise in treating problematic Internet and Technology use and Video-Gaming Addiction. She is Programs Director at Game Quitters and has direct knowledge and experience as a mother of three children who came of age during the current technology driven era. You can reach Nadja at: EMAIL: nadja@gamequitters.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/nstreiter LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadjastreiter === COMING SOON Get the NEW Dad The Best I Can Book packed with 52+ Dad Tips at:

Episode 37 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?In this episode I cover: The 4 reasons why you get addicted to gaming The Game Quitters addiction model and how it can help you identify games you should avoid External and internal factors that contribute to a game's 'addiction score' Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Article on Why Games Are More Addictive than Others (+Addiction Model) Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes

James has a fascinating life story where he used to be a chronic games addict but managed to escape the clutches of this downward spiral. Recently he has moved to Thailand to where he's been working for the renowned Game Quitters.He also contributes to the Gaming the System podcast which has personally beneficial to me.Also, his youtube channel and see his interview at the UK parliament https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-47457761

Kids are at home and uncertainty is in the air... how do you find balance with technology use without constantly fighting and being stressed?1) Get in the right mindset!Reframe this crisis as an opportunity for you and your family to develop a deeper connection.It might be painful at first, but don't lose hope. Be prepared for bickering and decide how you are going to show up. We like the mantra, KFC: Kind, Firm, Calm.Some of you might need to relax your rules a little…Okay but don't feel you have to or get pressured into having no rules.2) When it comes to screen time... focus on quality over quantity.Are you/they watching cat videos on YouTube or learning to code? Are they FaceTiming with a friend or scrolling through Instagram? Are they playing a game that makes them angry or laughing and having a good time with mates? Are they playing educational games? Doing courses?How they spend time on screens matters a lot more than "how much" time they spend on screens. And yes, sometimes, that even includes needing to watch a few cat videos on YouTube.3) Use this newfound time to build skills and learn!We always say we don't have time to read that book, do that course, clean that room, try that new hobby, pick up the guitar again, call that friend, write that book.Now you have it. Invest in yourself wisely. That doesn't have to be all day, but every day, do something to grow and push yourself forward. And encourage your family to do the same.This is a great opportunity for you to ask your tech savvy kids to teach you about the features on your phones or computers that you don't know.4) Get healthy!Work out a bit each day. Do it as a family. Put a yoga video on YouTube. Maybe break out the Nintendo Wii from the attic. Find time every day to do bodyweight exercises, stretch, meditate, get in shape! It will make staying home easier.5) Establish a routine.Maybe when you work. They do homework. You focus as a family for two hours and then take a break. Rinse and repeat as needed. This process is one day at a time. Use structure wisely to provide certainty.6) Have a family meeting!Gather everyone's input on what this experience has been for them and what they hope it to be over the next days, weeks, months. Let everyone have a voice!Just get it out on the table so you can begin to have discussions on finding a compromise that works for your family. This is a good time to discuss family values!If it starts get loud and confrontational, have everyone write their points and questions on index cards and go through them one at a time. Communicate expectations early and clearly.This is also a good time to discuss any emotions or fears that are coming up around the crisis. Remember that some people are more comfortable communicating in writing and not out loud.7) Establish "if then" consequences in writing.Don't go overboard.. especially if they are not realistic for you to adhere to over the next few weeks. Consistency is probably more important than rigidity at this time.If this happens, then this happens. Standards are set and consequences are not surprises.8) YOU ARE THE ROLE MODELAre you using technology wisely? Are you scrolling Twitter for your 18th hour today stressed and anxious and passing that onto other family members? Are you focusing on your own self-care? Are you embracing new hobbies?Your capacity to be the best version of yourself at this time will be seen by others. Let your focus inspire them.9) NEED MORE HELP?We have a FREE FB group for parents to navigate gaming or digital overuse issues. Join here.

I couldn't see myself spending more than a few hours on something like Solitaire, but if you put me in front of Dark Souls then it's a disaster waiting to happen.At Game Quitters, we see the same names pop up over and over again when people are talking about the most addicting games.Modern video games are a far cry from the games of old. They're no longer just intended to provide a few hours of entertainment. Gaming companies know exactly how to keep you hooked.They understand how often to reward you, how to tailor their game to specific people, and how to extract as much money as possible from their players.However, if games are designed to be addictive, does that also mean that certain games or genres are more likely to keep you hooked?Read our list of the most addicting games in the world.

How can you overcome cravings for video games?I've spent over 5 years battling with a video game addiction, and almost 1 year working with Game Quitters. I've learnt a lot about how to overcome certain problems in this time, and cravings are definitely at the top of the list for most common struggles.Here's what we cover in this episode: Understand why you have cravings; what needs are you missing out on Catch yourself in the moment Habit loop; trigger, action, reward Acknowledge, Accept, Action Change your environment Keep yourself occupied with other activities Be more social Mindset of momentum Also, make sure to stick around to the end for a special announcement!Thanks for watching, and if you enjoyed don't forget to leave a rating, review, and subscribe to the show. It really helps us out a lot!

What do you think the average gamer looks like? A man in his early 20's, perhaps a college student? Wrong. It's actually a woman in her mid 30's. Why is it then that the average gaming addict is a 24-year-old male? With men making up over 90% of the population of gaming addicts, scientists have been prompted to undertake research into why this is the case.As it turns out, there may actually be underlying neurological reasons as to why men are more likely to become addicted to gaming, read more in the study here.Personally, I think the naturally competitive nature of men plays a bigger role in it. Video games are the perfect place for men to assert dominance in ways that would have been fulfilled through fighting or sports in the past. It's no wonder then, with so many people playing games, that men have naturally tended to dominate the competitive space.Want to know more? Read our article: Everything you need to know about gaming disorder.Also, if you stick to the end of the episode I make a big announcement about the launch of a new podcast!Life After Gaming is going to feature stories and interviews from the people that make Game Quitters possible: You!I'll post more information in the future but you can have a read of the post on our forum here if you're interested!Thanks for listening, and as always don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Gaming the System so you're notified of future episodes!See you next time.

It's one thing to quit gaming and find some new hobbies to fill your time, it's another to develop these hobbies into meaningful passions that bring you fulfilment, motivation, and growth throughout your life.The problem is, it's difficult. Gaming warps your ability to gain happiness from other things. Nothing can compete with video games on a primal level when it comes to meeting your basic human needs. Combine it with other modern luxuries such as smartphones, food delivery, and even porn, and you've got the perfect conditions for humans to stop seeking fulfilment outside of what's comfortable to them.In this episode of Gaming the System I go into why gaming is making everything boring, and what you can do about it. The answer is simpler than you think.However, don't confuse simple with easy.LINKS:- Game Quitters Hobby Tool - How to Quit Gaming- Quitting Gaming in CollegeThanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe to Gaming the System and leave a rating if you enjoyed!See you in the next episode.

With tens of millions of teenagers playing violent video games such as Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and PUBG do parents have cause for concern? Does playing video games make you violent? If you are playing violent video games, are you at risk of committing horrific acts of murder? As it turns out, the answer isn't quite so black and white.There has been a huge amount of research done on the topic of whether or not video games cause violence, and the general consensus sits somewhere in the middle.Most people are in agreement that prolonged exposure at an early age to violent video games could increase the likelihood of aggressive behaviour in adolescence, however, aggressive doesn't necessarily mean violent.You can find some links that I made use of throughout the episode down below, and there's a huge rabbit hole of information that you can end up getting lost in if you really want to.Liked the podcast? Didn't like it? Let me know what you think by sending an e-mail to james@gamequitters.com if you have any feedback, questions, or just any comment at all.Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a rating, it really helps out a lot!Until next time.Useful Links: Business Insider, 2018 APA, 2015 Berkowitz, 1993 Eron, Huesmann, Lefkowitz, & Walder, 1974 Ferguson et al., 2013 Sameroff, Bartko, Baldwin, Baldwin, & Seifer, 1988 Supreme Court, 2011 https://dana.org/article/do-violent-video-games-lead-to-violence/ https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/05/sports/trump-violent-video-games-studies.html https://www.ft.com/content/1c5914b6-bdb7-11e9-9381-78bab8a70848 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/ulterior-motives/201908/the-evidence-video-games-lead-violence-is-weak https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_and_video_games

The question of whether or not you can play video games in moderation is one of the most common problems we get asked at Game Quitters. People post on our forum, on social media, and on the Stop Gaming subreddit about it almost daily asking for help.If you're in this position, where you want to play games but aren't sure how to go about doing it, then you'll want to listen to this podcast.You'll learn:- What healthy gaming looks like- Why people want to play in moderation- Whether or not it's possible to play in moderation- Why it's so difficult to avoid gaming after you quit- Everything you need to know about playing in moderationLinks mentioned:- Instant Gratification- How to Develop Self-Discipline- Dopamine Fasting- Distraction Free YouTube- Hobby Tool for New ActivitiesThanks for listening to the episode, and if you enjoyed it don't forget to leave a review and subscribe, it really helps us out! Until next time.Peace.

We're back! Hope you didn't miss the podcast too much over the new year's break, but after getting severe food poisoning and having to travel across the country, I thought I'd use the opportunity to take a bit of a break. In this episode I'm going to go through my exact process for reflecting on 2019, why you need to do it, and what questions you should ask yourself. I'd recommend taking some time to reflect on these questions and answer them as honestly as possible. Reflection is an incredibly powerful process, and it can really make the difference between success and failure at the start of 2020. The questions I go through in the episode are: - What went well in 2019? - What surprised you? - What are you most proud of accomplishing? - What was your favourite day, moment, and experience? - What did you discover about yourself? - What were you most grateful for in 2019? - When did fear hold you back? - What have you learnt in the past year? - Describe 2019 in 3 words Chances are you haven't considered the answers to any of these questions. When you go through this exercise, I guarantee you'll remember things that you had completely forgotten about. It's amazing what pops up when you really think about it. Hopefully, you find this episode helpful. There's going to be some amazing content coming to the podcast in the next few months, and I can't wait to show you everything we've got planned at Game Quitters! If you haven't already I'd love for you to leave us a rating. It'll help us get the podcast in front of more people, and we can provide as much value as possible! Until next time. Music by Nordgroove from Fugue.

One of the biggest problems we hear at Game Quitters is from people struggling to make friends after they quit gaming. It's easy to understand why. Not only is your entire friendship group exclusively online, but you've also never really developed the confidence or knowledge to make new friends. As a result, I recorded this episode to try and offer some guidance about what you can do in this situation. It's not easy, and it definitely takes a lot longer than you think to build a strong friendship, but it's so worth it. Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the episode don't forget to leave us a review or rating, it helps us out massively. Until next time, peace. Music by Moscillate from Fugue.

Nadja Streiter is a therapist, parent coach and Director of Programs at Game Quitters.  On this episode of Gaming the System she joins me in a discussion about whether or not parents are to blame for their child's addiction. On the internet, the first thing that people criticize when gaming disorder gets mentioned is the parents. It's eas understand why. The parents are responsible for the child's upbringing, so they will have the greatest impact on whether or not a child develops an addiction. Right? Well, not entirely. Due to the changing world of gaming, more and more games are being designed to addict and it's only getting worse. As I mentioned in the episode we're running a FREE webinar on the 31st October at 7 PM PST. It's all about the most common mistakes parents make when it comes to gaming addiction, and if you're a parent struggling at the moment you don't want to miss it. So click the link here to sign up: https://events.genndi.com/register/818720503324746489/f0f86a3a08 Thanks for listening, and as always don't forget to leave a rating, review or comment. It really helps us out! Until next time. Peace.

What's the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? You probably don't think you have a morning routine, but the reality is that everyone does. Even if you hit snooze 5 times then spend 30 minutes on your phone, that's still a morning routine. Creating an effective morning routine that works for you is crucial in building powerful habits and transforming your day both in terms of productivity and focus. Learn everything you need to know about morning routines in this episode of the Life Unlocked podcast, brought to you by Game Quitters. Don't forget to check out the blog post by clicking here. If you enjoyed the episode, it'd be amazing if you could rate us and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for listening! Peace. Music by Moscillate from Fugue.

Instant gratification is probably the number 1 drug of the modern generation. You really can't escape it. With smartphones always within arms reach, and an unlimited number of worlds ready to be explored at home or on the move, it's no wonder a human's attention span is now less than a Goldfish. The problem with instant gratification, or a lack of delayed gratification, is that once you become accustomed to it you'll stop finding enjoyment in other activities. This is why it's so hard for gamers to move on and pick up new hobbies. They expect to get rewarded straight away, instead of doing the normal thing and building up progress over time. Learn what instant gratification is all about in this episode of Gaming the System. Brought to you by Game Quitters. As always thanks for listening. If you enjoyed it I'd love it if you could leave us a review as it really helps us out! Until next time. Music by Nordgroove from Fugue.

31 years old and game-free for 10 years, Cam Adair is a recovering video game addict, and now a leading expert and pioneer in the field of video game addiction. Growing up in Canada, Cam seemed normal. He went to school, played hockey, went home and played video games. But that all changed in the 8th grade when he began to get picked on. For the next ten years he disappeared into the world of video gaming. Nothing else mattered except the World of Warcraft. In 2018, The World Health Organization declared video game addiction as a mental health disorder. There are 2.2 billion gamers worldwide and it’s 3% of gamers struggle with addiction challenges. This means there could be tens of millions of addicted gamers globally. At 21, Cam beat the odds and quit gaming once and for all. He founded Game Quitters which is now the largest support community for people who want to break free from the addiction. Cam joined me in the BUCKiT® studio part way through a national tour, to tell me about how he turned his life around and the lives of so many others who suffered like he did.

Ed Latimore is a heavyweight boxer, author, and physics major who transformed himself from someone battling with a heavy alcohol addiction into the inspiring, passionate, and knowledgeable man he is today. Using the experiences he has gained throughout his life, he regularly provides advice to thousands of people every day through his Twitter page, his live speaking events and his regular newsletter. In this episode of Gaming the System, I talk to ed about the struggles he faced during his journey and how he overcame them, as well as discussing how people in the Game Quitters community can use the parallels between alcohol and gaming addiction to really turn their lives around. Check out his website here! Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you enjoy the show as much as I enjoyed making it. If you're listening on Apple it would mean a huge amount if you could leave us a review, thank you! Music by Nordgroove from Fugue.

(Image by Pixabay)   According to the Wall Street Journal, there is a growing phenomenon on college campuses- video game addiction leading to college failure and other horrible consequences. And it is not rare! Stay tuned to learn just how dangerous video games can be for your college age children. Musical intro Playing Video Games Can Become an Addiction  Childhood anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, depression, teen suicide, and acting on violent thoughts with a gun are all on the rise. Like with all sociologic phenomena the reasons for this are varied and complex but many experts think that video games use, and addiction is a definite contributor. And I don't use that word addiction lightly. It starts innocently enough-a gift at Xmas or a birthday present of a gaming platform to play on, usually bought by the child's parents! For some, playing video is just a relaxing activity, a diversion from the stress of life. But for others, especially boys, it morphs into an all-consuming activity that frequently goes on for 8-10 hours straight. Late night or even all-night gaming is not unusual either. That's when there is time to play. It is generally recognized by psychologists, mental health workers, psychiatrists, parents, and the gamers themselves, that some suffer from an addiction. Just ask them.  For some, it has all the features of an addiction-it is a compulsion somewhere deep in the child's brain that drives them to play, its very difficult for the gamer to stop, over time the gamer needs more and more gaming time to satisfy their craving, and finally, with withdrawal from gaming, the child experiences a very unpleasant sensation. Sounds like an addiction to me. The Story of Jake and Many Others OK, so back to the WSJ article that I referenced in the intro. The article tells the story of Jake, an insecure college student who gamed all through high school but, with the structure of his parents around him, managed to get by- functioning academically and otherwise. But then came college. Jake quickly learned that no one really cared if he didn't go to class, stayed up all night gaming, showered, or ate regularly. His parents didn't find out how bad things were until they saw him and realized that he was not bathing, sleeping very much, or eating enough to maintain his weight. Here is a description of Jake's life and many other college student's experience: “The cycle works like this: Gamers develop a problem in high school, but they are able to get away with it. The transition to college is a different story,” said Cam Adair, founder of Game Quitters, an online support community for people with videogame addictions. “There’s less parental supervision, more independence, more responsibilities, a change in their social environment, more difficult classwork and they experience an increase in stress.” “To deal with stress they play videogames, which causes them to get behind in class, which causes more stress, and they escape further into games to deal with it, perpetuating the problem. This creates a cycle of academic self-destruction,” For Some, Gaming Has Serious Repercussions in College For some, gaming has serious repercussions when they get to college. We already know that 50% of entering college freshman will fail to get a degree. There are many reasons that these young adults fail to graduate from college- the high tuition costs, homesickness, too much partying, too much alcohol, lack of seriousness about their education, and a need for more immediate income. These are just a few of the reasons young adults fail to graduate but as this WSJ article points out, videogame addiction is now being recognized as an important contributor to college failure.  If you have a college age student, especially a boy, who likes to game, I think you need to be aware of this trap and keep a close eye on their overall academic and life functioning while they are at school.

This episode is a must-listen whether you're a gaming addict, parent, or loved one. There's so much information and great advice it's hard to know where to start. 2 years after arriving on Episode #14 of the Game Quitters podcast, Jared Webb comes on to talk to James about his journey through the ups and downs of conquering gaming addiction. We discuss what it's like to raise a son and how he's going to limit his children's tech use, how Jared went from running 3 hours a week to 3 hours a day and completing a 100 mile race, as well as how he overcame urges during his gaming detox. Don't forget to share the podcast with your friends and family, and leave us a review if you enjoyed it. Thanks for listening! Music by Nordgroove from Fugue.

ESports. You either love them or you hate them. Or, in most cases, you have no idea what they are. With the recent success of the Fortnite World Cup, which saw 16-year-old 'Bugha' walk away with $3,000,000 in prize money, a number of discussions have been brought up around the topic of electronic sports. Should the be banned? Are they bad for our health? They're good for us... You get the idea. In this episode of Gamin the System I chat to the founder of Game Quitters, Cam Adair, about the positives (and negatives) of eSports, some valid concerns about the rise of the sports, as well as some potential outcomes we as an organization would like to see come about as a result. As always, thanks for watching. Music by Nordgroove from Fugue

The first episode of our new podcast, Gaming the System! We've kept all of the old Game Quitters podcast episodes that you loved, we're just adding to them with these. On this episode, James discusses the recent controversies in the crossover world of gaming and gambling. Covering topics such as the GTA Casino, manipulating users to spend more money, and the prevalence of gambling in games marketed to children. Thanks for watching, and if you enjoyed the episode don't forget to give it a review or send us a message telling us what you think. We love all feedback. Peace.

Addiction survivor, spokesperson and founder of Game Quitters, Cam Adair.

GUEST: Cam Adair, founder of Game Quitters, the largest support group for video game addiction in the world.

Summary: This week I talk to Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters — the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, serving 20,000 members/month in 77 countries. We chat about opening up, how gaming can effect your anxiety, and how to interact with the world around you.  Find out more about Cam and his mission here: http://camerondare.com/ http://gamequitters.com/ Links: To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: Cam’s experience with anxiety in his teens How bullying perpetuates Cam's social anxiety Cam’s depression and anxiety resulted in a suicide note How Cam reached out for help Cam dropped out of school twice How vulnerability connects us Social media is just a highlight reel We need to share our anxious and painful moments on social media Open up about what’s really going on Video game addiction Peer pressure around gaming culture How do you quit gaming and maintain friendships? Being happy vs. having fun Four reasons why people game The desire to be constantly entertained 90 Day without gaming Can you play in moderation? Finding different ways interact with the world around you Embody more unattachment in your life   Quotes: “It’s a part of my story and it allows me to have the impact that I have” “As much as gaming allowed to escape from my depression, it didn’t fix it” “I really believe that Superbad saved my life.” “Vulnerability is the bridge that will connect us all.” “On Instagram, what you see is the highlight reel.”  “The ups and downs are part of the human experience.” “It begins by being honest with ourselves about our own technology use.” “There’s a difference between being happy and having fun. A lot of people who game are having fun but they aren’t happy.” “An amount of time is not correlated with addiction."

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the booming video gaming industry. Recently, the World Heath Organization classified "gaming disorder" as a bonafide mental health condition. Locally, stories of gamers who dropped out of school or allowed their lives to become consumed with video play have made headlines. But esports is a business that makes billions and sees double digit growth every year. Gaming is becoming a legitimate athletic sport, with devout players employing training regimens and earning big bucks every year with hundreds of thousands of followers. So where is the line between gaming fan and gaming fiends. John Fazio, CEO of N3rd Street Gamers joins Jordan Shaprio, a Temple University professor and author research into video affects on child and parents... doesn't say the "a" word, prefers unhealthy behaviors . Cam Adair -- founder of Game Quitters, has very emotional video game addiction story. Our newsmaker of the week is Dr. Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer at Franklin Institute. Born and raised in the Nicetown section of North Philadelphia, Pitts grew up studying the stars and planets from his inner city bedroom. He since followed his hear becoming a nationally known astronomer. He recently made headlines when he was named Explorer of the Year. Follow Pitts on Twitter @CoolAstronomer. The Temple Community Garden is our changemaker of the week. Flashpoint airs every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am on KYW Newsradio. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW."

Video games are a way of life. In fact, there are more than two billion gamers in the world, including 150 million in the United States. Studies show that 3–4% of these gamers struggle with video game addiction. Those are epidemic numbers. And the World Health Organization recently declared video game addiction as a legitimate mental health disorder. Because video games aren't going anywhere, we all need to better educate ourselves about the risks involved so we can help our kids develop a healthy relationship with games and technology as a whole. In this episode, I talk with Cam Adair. He is an international speaker and leading expert on video game addiction. Cam is the founder of Game Quitters, the world's largest support community for video game addiction. His work has been published in Psychiatry Research (a peer-reviewed medical journal on psychiatry), he has been featured in two TEDx talks as well as NPR, BBC, Forbes, ABC 20/20, CNN, VICE, and Bloomberg, among many others. What You'll Learn Hear about Cam's own struggle with video game addiction Warning signs that might indicate your child has a problem How to handle a child or teen that doesn't think they have a problem A parent's role in helping their child develop a healthy relationship with technology The impact of using technology to “babysit” our kids Specific aspects of games that make them addictive (what to watch for) The impact of prolonged exposure to overstimulation from games and devices The financial risks to parents if we're not familiar with a game's functionality The gaming industry is extremely powerful—but just how powerful? (this will blow your mind) What makes many games predatory in nature The long term consequences of raising an entire generation of gamers What parents can do to help equip our kids to deal with these threats The effects gaming has on a child's perception of the real world and in turn, their young adulthood We know the impact gaming and technology has had on teens, but scientists have no data indicating what it might be doing to the brains of very young children (ages 1–5) The most dangerous types of video games for kids Thanks for listening! You can find all of the show notes for this episode by visiting theinspiredlegacy.com/podcast/008 _____ Request our FREE Dad Guide at theinspiredlegacy.com/join Join our private Facebook Group at facebook.com/groups/theinspiredlegacy

Cam Adair is a former video game addict who has made it a life mission of his to provide education and resources to help those struggling with gaming addictions. One of the ways he does this is by teaching video game addicts - who are predominantly male - to take the passion and purpose they have for gaming and translate it into real world purpose and conquest. Cam has been featured on multiple TEDx Talks. He is the Founder of Game Quitters, the world's largest support community for gaming addicts. His work has been published in a number of well known publications, and he also travels the world speaking on the problems of gaming addictions and how to overcome them. This is an issue that affects us as individual men and as fathers of children relying on us to guide and protect them. Video game addiction isn't just a danger for us. It's a danger to our children that we need to be intentional about proactively strategizing to prevent within our homes. In today's discussion, Cam paints the problem of video game addiction in vivid detail, while also providing practical ways we can work to ensure it doesn't gain a foothold in our lives (or in the lives of our children). Show Highlights - Cam’s story of overcoming gaming addiction and his decision to help others struggling with video game addictions - Why gaming has such a strong appeal for men - How video game addictions are destroying today’s men - How to tell if gaming is an addiction and not just a hobby - The personal and societal consequences of widespread gaming addictions - How to start the process of defeating an addiction to gaming - How video games are shaping the lives of children and teenagers - The benefits that gaming can provide for children - How today’s games are being specifically designed to make gaming addicts out of teenagers - How to approach video games as a parent working to raise exemplary children Cam's Website: https://camerondare.com/ Cam Adair On Twitter: https://twitter.com/camerondare Join the Fraternity of Excellence: https://fraternityofexcellence.com Follow Craig on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasculineDesign Craig's Blog: https://masculinebydesign.com Get the Masculine by Design Newsletter: https://masculinebydesign.com/newsletter Get Craig's Book: https://deathblowtothedadbod.com

The World Health Organization has officially recognized video game addiction as a disease. This is all part of a larger conversation around digital addiction and mental health generally that I believe needs to be happening at scale. I hope this episode is a small step towards a more global conversation and destigmatization.    Cam Adair is a speaker, entrepreneur, and pioneer on video game addiction. He is the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, serving 50,000 members in 91 countries. Named one of Canada's top 150 leaders in Mental Health, Cam's work has been published in Psychiatry Research, and featured in two TEDx talks, Forbes, BBC, ABC 20/20, and Vice, amongst others. His videos on YouTube have over two million views. Cam's NY Times Article On this episode, we talk: video game & digital addiction - what it is and some steps to take if you want to quit the rise of eSports & the implications for those prone to addictive behavior removing the stigma from mental health issues depression & anxiety in entrepreneurs & more -------- To connect with Cam: Game Quitters Game Quitters YouTube Cam's Twitter Cam's Instagram Cam's Website To connect with Brittany Instagram Twitter LinkedIn  Website Facebook Sign up here if you want to receive the latest news on growing you industry influence! #beyondinfluentialpodcast -------- *FREEBIE: For those who don’t know, I’ve been hot on building brand on LinkedIn for pretty much every industry. If you haven’t been on LinkedIn in a while or if you just haven’t updated your profile, I created a free checklist to make sure you’re up to date and answering the right questions with your LinkedIn bio. You can get it at brittanykrystle.com/linkedin If you’d like your questions answered on a future episode, the next round will be sourced from my email list & from iTunes reviews. If you haven’t already, head to brittanykrystle.com to sign up for my email list OR you can leave me a review on iTunes and include your question.  

Are you a Gamer? Or care for someone who is? Last week, the World Health Organization declared that compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a mental disorder. My guest is Cam Adair, founder of Game Quitters who helps people who are trying to quit gaming. He's been doing non-stop media appearances for the past week since the WHO announcement, and is even doing an interview with NBC 30min before he's on our show.

- Cam Adair, founder of Game Quitters on video game addiction - His personal struggle, turning to games for help, and realizing how he could improve his life without them - The American Psychiatric Association (APA) criteria for Internet Gaming Disorder in the "Conditions for Further Study" Diagnostic Statistical Manual 5th Edition (DSM5): LINK - ^ basically, how a group of psychiatrists wants to define what we are always calling "gaming addiction" - What your first step should be if you think you might be addicted to games - Why it is so important to understand why you play the games that you do and the way you do - The level of stimulation that games provide - How games fulfill basic human needs   - The WHO classification of "gaming disorder" - How pictures of kids playing video games could have huge consequences   Links - +7 Intelligence Discord Server - Join an awesome community all about the power of games to influence our lives and the world around us. Come chat and play games with me and your fellow listeners   - Mack Weldon - Use promo code at checkout for 20% off your first order   - Laser Time Podcast   - Game Quitters - Game Quitters podcast - Game Quitters Youtube - Cam Adair on Twitter - Reddit community: r/stopgaming   +++++++     About +7 Intelligence   +7 Intelligence is the podcast about how games impact people. Each episode explores a different perspective on how games profoundly influence the real world. Interviews with game designers, psychologists, professionals, and everyday players discuss the unique way that games influence their life and work.   +++++++   Listen to the show:   Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Radiopublic RSS feed   Find the show online: +7 Intelligence Website On Twitter: @7_Intelligence On Facebook: @plus7intelligence +7 Intelligence is a member of the Podglomerate network.   +++++++   Music by Creo Epilogue by Creo is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial License. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A gaming addict has a quality of life score of 3 out of 10, and this is causing a huge crisis in our society. What is the root of video game addiction? What are the three ways video games wreak havoc on the brain? What can parents do to save their children? On this episode, Game Quitters founder and speaker, Cam Adair, shares his own story and explains how we can help our children live healthier and happier lives.   Three Takeaways A lot of young men feel rejected, and they don’t have the tools and resources to deal with it. In response, they just escape into games. It has been proven that there’s a 2x improvement to quality of life just after 90 days of detoxing from gaming. People who are able to focus more on delayed gratification are more successful in life. Fulfillment comes from engagement. It comes from being a creator, not a consumer.   At the start of the show, Cam shared on his story and experience recovering from video game addiction, as well as how rejection can lead young men to turn to video games. Next, we talked about how gaming affects people’s view of the real world since it is a safe space to fail. We also talked about the role parents have in this addiction crisis. We also discussed: What parents can do to stop this problem Why kids need to learn emotional resilience The media’s role in glamorizing video games   Overexposure to video games numbs our pleasure response, numbs satisfaction with other experiences in our life, ruins willpower, and harms the quality of our relationships. From an emotional, physical, and mental standpoint: detoxing from gaming takes quality of life up from 3/10, to 7/10-- in 90 days. This is how powerful it is. It is so essential that we solve video game addiction so that we can make men strong, emotionally resilient, well-adjusted and healthy.   Guest Bio- Cam Adair is a speaker, entrepreneur, and pioneer on video game addiction. He’s the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, serving members in 91 countries. His work has been published in Psychiatry Research, and featured in two TEDx talks, Forbes, BBC, ABC 20/20, and VICE, amongst many others.

Kelly talks about video game addiction with the founder of Game Quitters, Cam Adair.

On episode 5 we speak with Cam Adair, founder of Game Quitters. Cam has a compelling story about his own journey into and out of gaming addiction, which we get into at length. While Cam's story of gaming addiction is pretty extreme, our conversation will offer practical insights to parents whose kids play video games for 18 minutes or 18 hours a day.

Cam Adair is the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, with over 20,000 members globally. Through sharing his own story in an open... The post 159 Cam Adair – How To Break Bad Habits appeared first on Make Your Mark Today.

*ARLENE BYNON IN FOR JOHN OAKLEY*GUEST: Cam Adair, former video game addict, now the founder of Game Quitters, the largest support community for video game addiction

The founder of Game Quitters (www.GameQuitters.com) and MC of the "Permission To Think Freely" tour in Australia, Cam Adair, joins me for the fourth time. In this episode, we dive deep into the backlash from him going on an alt-right podcast, the growing fear that men have concerning women, and his unwillingness to quit his coffee addiction. www.AdamRoa.com

Time Stamped Show Notes: [1:08] Cam Adair founded Game Quitters [2:49] The foundation of Game Quitters [4:32] There's a reason we relapse [6:36] The final turning point in Cam's rehabilitation [8:44] Deciding to capitalize the market [9:30] Cam's platforms [11:20] Life of an addicted gamer [11:57] How you can attract the audience that doesn't know they need you [13:46] Transferring Cam's experience to your business [15:24] Navigating a conversation so others know you aren't attacking [16:45] How Cam got into Reddit and had success with it [17:47] The key to being on Reddit is to be apart of Reddit [20:16] Cam Adair's helps others with their eating, porn, and video game addictions [20:42] Getting over an addiction successfully requires a replacement [23:02] 90-day addiction recovery plan [24:11] The replacement [27:20] Being Engaged [29:14] How Brad remembers to stay productive [31:34] Awareness [33:00] Book recommendations [33:42] How Brene Brown affected Cam's life [36:10] Joining the Game Quitters Forum gives you people to talk to [37:14] You don't need to be a gamer to get value from Cam Adair [39:19] We all have a story to share [42:46] As long as your story can affect one person, share it [43:34] Tips to increase your media pull [43:35] Tip 1: The people in your network can help you more than you even know [44:02] Tip 2: Your story needs a hook [45:10] Tip 3: Be humble and open for suggestions [47:58] The purpose of media 3 Main Points: Cam use to be a hardcore gamer therefore he easily can relate to his audience Cam was able to get into the Reddit space and be fairly successful as well   Last Question: Cam wants you to think of anybody who is struggling with quitting video games or any other addiction and send them to http://gamequitters.com. Cam is also looking for others that have a similar journey as himself. If you have anything you feel like could use a change in the world or knows anybody that wants to make a change, get in touch with Cam. Help Cam Adair help others to overcome the trials they have in their lives.   Reach Cam Adair at..   Facebook: Cam Adair   Instagram: @camadair   Twitter: @camadair   Email: Camadair at gamequitters dot com   Resources Mentioned:   Game Quitter Forum http://gamequitters.com/detox The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Power of Habbit by Charles Duhigg Dare and Greatly by Brene Brown

This week’s Talk Recovery Radio guest is Cam Aider, Cam is addicted to video games.. and here is some information about Cam. “This addiction affected many areas of my life, including being a major influence in my decision to drop out of high school not once, but twice. I never graduated, never went to college, and struggled with depression for many years.” “I want to be very clear, I don’t blame video games for why this happened, nor do I think video games were the problem. I’m not here to vilify gaming, tell you that it’s bad or debate with you about whether you or not you should play; because I don’t believe gaming is bad and if someone wants to play then I would encourage them to go ahead and play.” “What I do want to share with you is about my experience playing video games and how the decision to move on from them has taught me more about living a meaningful life than anything I’ve done before, and how over the last five years my journey has led me to founding Game Quitters, the largest support community for people who struggle to overcome a video game addiction. Today Game Quitters has members in over 60 countries around the world.” Learn about Game Quitters on Thursday at noon on 10.5 fm. Here is a link to “Game Quitters” https://gamequitters.com/. Every week we also include a personal story … this week is Jolene Greyeyes’ story. She Survived BC’s Overdose Crisis, but 49 Friends Did Not.

Cam Adair (www.GameQuitters.com) is the founder of Game Quitters, the largest online support community for video game addiction. Before this episode, he convinced me to smoke weed, which means this is the first podcast I will have released where I'm stoned! During this conversation, we discuss that decision, how intention shapes everything, and how Burning Man showed us our personal growth. www.AdamRoa.com

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast, Cam and special guest, former NFL Cheerleader Amber Valdez talk about how gaming brought them together halfway across the world in Tanzania, Africa. They talk about why they are there, and Amber also shares her opinion on whether or not the "gamer stereotype" is accurate, how to build your self-esteem and confidence, how to overcome challenges and adversity, and finally, what Amber would like to share for any Game Quitters who are currently feeling depressed or suicidal. If you like the episode, please share it on social media and subscribe for a new episode every Thursday! Show notes for the podcast are available here: gamequitters.com/podcast

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast, Jason shares his story of video game addiction, and what the "moment" was that inspired him to make a change. We also share more details on what the BIG goal is of Game Quitters, what the 90 day detox is all about, and answer your burning questions: How do I game less, instead of quitting all together? How old are most people who quit gaming? Should I quit gaming if I'm 15 years old? If game development is my passion, what do I do? And should you also quit porn? If you enjoy the episode, make sure you hit like, share it on social media, subscribe, and leave us a comment.

Cam Adair is the founder of Game Quitters (www.gamequitters.com), the largest support community on the planet for video game addiction. He helps over 25,000 members a month in over 80 different countries and those numbers are growing rapidly. In this episode, we dive in to different aspects of addiction and why we have trouble thinking up new solutions to our current problems. If you're interested in the Unlocking Your Inner Artist program, visit www.AdamRoa.com/upcoming for more info.

Guest: Cam Adair, video game addiction recovery advocate For today’s show, my guest is Cam Adair, founder of GameQuitters.com, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction. Since its formation only two years ago, the community has quickly grown to serve 20,000 members a month from 79 countries and counting. Cam joined me at the Innovations in Recovery conference in San Diego to share how he developed Game Quitters’ pioneering detox and treatment program and address the skepticism that many people have about video game addiction being a legitimate concern. For more about Recovery Unscripted, visit http://recoveryunscripted.org For more about Game Quitters, visit http://gamequitters.com Music from this episode: "The Ache" by David Condos - URL: davidcondos.com "Hearts Aflutter" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Building/HeartsAflutter9 - Composer: Chad Crouch "Sincerely Yours" by Podington Bear - URL: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Podington_Bear/Epilogue_1331/Sincerely_Yours - Composer: Chad Crouch "Ronny" by Alex Fitch - URL: URL: freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Fit…ola/Ronny_1253

Summary: This week I talk to Cam Adair, the founder of Game Quitters — the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, serving 20,000 members/month in 77 countries. We chat about opening up, how gaming can effect your anxiety, and how to interact with the world around you.  Find out more about Cam and his mission here: http://camerondare.com/ http://gamequitters.com/ Links: Retreats page: https://timjpcollins.leadpages.co/retreat/ To get my Toolkit to Overcome Anxiety go to - http://timjpcollins.com/free In the USA text "LEANIN" to 44222 Please click here to leave a review -http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1031117023 Join the Less Anxiety More Life community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/lessanxietymorelife/   In this episode you will learn: Cam’s experience with anxiety in his teens How bullying perpetuates Cam's social anxiety  Cam’s depression and anxiety resulted in a suicide note How Cam reached out for help Cam dropped out of school twice How vulnerability connects us  Social media is just a highlight reel We need to share our anxious and painful moments on social media Open up about what’s really going on Video game addiction  Peer pressure around gaming culture How do you quit gaming and maintain friendships? Being happy vs. having fun Four reasons why people game The desire to be constantly entertained 90 Day without gaming Can you play in moderation? Finding different ways interact with the world around you Embody more unattachment in your life   Quotes: “It’s a part of my story and it allows me to have the impact that I have” “As much as gaming allowed to escape from my depression, it didn’t fix it” “I really believe that Superbad saved my life.” “Vulnerability is the bridge that will connect us all.” “On Instagram, what you see is the highlight reel.”  “The ups and downs are part of the human experience.” “It begins by being honest with ourselves about our own technology use.” “There’s a difference between being happy and having fun. A lot of people who game are having fun but they aren’t happy.” “An amount of time is not correlated with addiction."

Cam Adair is a Canadian-born speaker, YouTuber and pioneer on video game addiction. He’s the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, with members in over 70 countries. A talented hockey player, Cam’s life took a dramatic turn at the age of 13 when he began to suffer from intense bullying, leading Cam to drop out of high school. He never graduated and never went to college, spending the next year depressed, living in his parents basement playing video games up to 16 hours a day, until the age of 19 when he made a commitment to change.   http://camerondare.com   http://gamequitters.com   Twitter - @camerondare   Ted X - https://youtu.be/EHmC2D0_Hdg   Thanks to our Sponsors:   Foundations Recovery Network DxRx Medical - Get Sober at Home with the DxRx App Sober Nation Ad music by www.bensound.com  

Hello ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to “How to Be a Grownup Podcast”! My name is Erik Andress, I created this show to help you to understand that you have a birthright to be healthy, happy and live an extraordinary life. Today, I have a special treat for you. Today, I have the profound privilege and humble honor of having Cam Adair on the podcast! Cam is the mastermind behind the amazing organization Game Quitters. Game quitters came about due to the fact that, at a young age, Cam struggled with compulsive behavior surrounding his video game playing. His story begins with him lying to those that love him about his video game usage, pretending to have jobs, and finding himself in an incredibly dark place. Cam persevered and overcame that addiction, to start his organization and online presence that is dedicated to helping people the world over, battle and defeat their own demons around video game addiction. Cam is a powerful, ambition driven and amazing testament to what a person can accomplish when they align with their true purpose in this universe. Again, it is my humble and profound honor to welcome Cam to the show today. Some of the topics we cover over the course of the conversation:
 -How did Cam begin his journey towards self-empowerment and becoming the heart-centered teacher he is today? 
- How does Cam believe that we can begin to put our own messages out into the world? -What does Cam believe makes up a grownup of substance?
 -And much more! A bit of housekeeping: This is a labor of love for me, I do not make a dime off of this podcast! If you could please hit "subscribe" on the podcast app of your choice and leave a positive review for us on iTunes, it would really help me to spread the amazing wisdom shared by my great guests to as many young people as possible. Secondly, if you or somebody that you know is making a positive effect in the lives of young people, I would love to hear from you! Please email me at howtobeagrownuppodcast@gmail.com, and let me know if we could chat! I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed having the conversation! Let's learn how to be a grownup! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/90598a4/podcast/sponsor/acugkf/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp (https://anchor.fm/app)

To learn more about Butterflies of Wisdom visit http://butterfliesofwisdom.weebly.com/ Be sure to FOLLOW this program https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wins-women-of-wisdom/id1060801905. To find out how Win walk and about Ekso go to http://www.bridgingbionics.org/, or email Amanda Boxtel at amanda@bridgingbionics.org.   On Butterflies of Wisdom today, Best-Selling Author, Win C and JC welcomes Cam Adair. Cam is the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, with members in 70 countries. A talented hockey player, Cam’s life took a dramatic turn at the age of 11 when he began to experience intense bullying which led him to drop out of high school not once but twice. He never graduated, never went to college and struggled with depression for many years. Now as a motivational speaker he travels around the world sharing his message on how we can harness the adversity we face as fuel for growth, connection, and purpose. His story has been featured in two TEDx Talks and on the main media outlets. Today Cam shares weekly videos on YouTube where his work has been seen by over a half a million people, and in his spare time, Cam enjoys traveling, DJing and surfing. Born in Canada, he currently lives in beautiful San Diego, California. To learn more about Cam visit http://gamequitters.com/. To find out more about Win Kelly Charles visit https://wincharles.wix.com/win-charles. To follow Win on Twitter go to @winkellycharles. Please send feedback to Win by email her at winwwow@gmail.com, or go to http://survey.libsyn.com/winwisdom and http://survey.libsyn.com/thebutterfly. To be on the show, please fill out the intake at http://bit.ly/bowintake. Butterflies of Wisdom sponsored by The Muscle Memory Group powered by Professor John. To learn about the magic of Siri go to https://www.udemy.com/writing-a-book-using-siri/?utm_campaign=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email. If you want to donate Butterflies of Wisdom, please send a PayPal donation to aspenwin@gmail.com. Please send a check in the mail so 100% goes to Bridging Bionics Foundation.    In the Memo section have people write: In honor of Win Charles.    Send to:  Bridging Bionics Foundation  PO Box 3767 Basalt, CO 81621   Thank you, Win

Cam Adair is the founder of Game Quitters, a company that helps people all over the world overcome video game addiction. In this episode, we dive deep into what it means to be an addict, how to expand your consciousness, and the Hilary Clinton/Donald Trump situation.

Cam Adair of Game Quitters joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about how he has dealt with video game addiction in his own life and started a community to support others wanting to live a life of purpose. 

Video game addiction is a very real problem Cam has solid advice for parents, college kids, and even people into their 50’s who are struggling with video game addiction. Overview: My guest this week is Cam Adair.  Cam is the founder of Game Quitters, the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, with members in […] The post ASP029: Video Game Addiction with Cam Adair appeared first on Addiction Support Podcast.