Podcast appearances and mentions of kate seselja

Today marks the start of Gambling Harm Awareness Week, so Vic and Hamish have had a chat with Kate Seselja. Kate is an ex-gambler, who, for the past 10 years has passionately advocated for Gambling Reform by telling her own personal journey of addiction. Kate is a mother from Canberra that found herself blindsided by addiction. A struggle that lasted ten years, took all her money and nearly her life. Today she talks all about how she was drawn in by the sounds of the pokie machines, the guilt of losing everything, what it was like for her family and finally getting help. She also discuss's the term 'Addiction by Design' Is it fair that blame for addiction rests on the shoulders of the user? And where is all this money that's disappearing from pockets and communities all over Australia? Find out on this moving and informative episode of Sober Awkward. RESOURCES kate.seselja@agr.org.au www.agr.org.au Like us on Facebook twitter.com/ReformGambling This episode is proudly sponsored by Choose Sunrise. This is a wonderful place for our listeners who might feel as if their alcohol consumption doesn't require traditional services like rehab. It just needs a reset. They offer a range of self-paced courses with personal plans and a supportive community on hand. They are so confident in their courses that they will give you your money back if you don't reach 101 alcohol free days! Check out their website at: https://choosesunrise.co.uk for more information! Sober Awkward is also excited to be brought to you by BetterHelp. Professional help is our #1 tip for a long lasting and healthy sobriety. So give online therapy a try with 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/SOBERAWKWARD and get on your way to being your best self. JOIN PATREON! and buy us a Cuppa so we can keep being awkward! https://www.patreon.com www.cuppa.community – The Free Social Network for the Sober and Sober Curious - Sober Events – Therapy – Sobriety Courses – Sober Groups, Tea and loads more. Buy Sober Awkward T-Shirts and Tea at: www.cuppashop.com @soberawkward @drunkmummysobermummy @cuppa.community @hamishadamscairns @patreon @spotify If you are struggling with your relationship with alcohol please reach out to your local doctor, a therapist, AA Group or just chat to a close friend. Don't feel shame, just get the help you deserve. Contact us! If you have a topic you'd like us to cover then please email us - vicandhamish@soberawkward.com Check out our website at: https://www.soberawkward.com #soberawkward #menopause #soberawkwardpodcast #drunkmummysobermummy #cuppa.community #sober #sobermom #sobermummy #sobriety #soberaf #sobermovement #sobercurious #alcoholfree #mummybloggers #writersofinsta #soberfamily #greyareadrinking #addiction #soberissexy #soberwomen #sobermomtribe #sobrietyrocks #soberlifestyle #alcoholfreelife #wedorecover #sobernation #mumblog #mentalhealth #motherhood #wineoclock #sobermums #selfcare #womeninrecovery #sobercommunity #gambling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I loved this conversation with Kate Seselja. So real, raw, vulnerable, educational and to be totally honest, f***ing fascinating. If you don't understand how addictive, powerful and destructive gambling can be, this conversation will enlighten you. thehopeprojectnow.com@the.hope.projectSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 81 - Overcoming Gambling Addiction with Kate Seselja. Did you know Australia is the Poker machine capital of the world!? Gambling addiction is a hidden struggle that affects countless individuals worldwide. The allure of winning, the excitement of risk-taking, and the illusion of control can quickly spiral into an all-consuming compulsion. Join me as I chat with Kate Seselja about her journey from gambling addict to recovery coach. We shed light on the often invisible nature of this addiction, and the importance of seeking support, and the profound impact of gambling addiction on individuals and their families. If you're keen to check out the links mentioned in this episode, here they are: Website:  https://thehopeprojectnow.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the.hope.project/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thehopeprojectnow/ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjn76ei5Swin_QIweFS_GCQ  Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-seselja/ For more from Mindful Men, check out the website at www.mindful-men.com.au ***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help*** Cheers, Simon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmen/message

Dr. Jaffe is joined by fellow IGNTD coaches Kate Seselja and Jenn Brogan to speak on different vernacular that we can expect from our family members during the holidays. Loved this episode? Don't forget to follow the IGNTD Podcast for more bite-sized information treats. We are hoping to hear from you again. Remember, how you hone your habits reflects how you handle stress. Don't worry; you'll do great. What is the IGNTD podcast? The IGNTD podcast covers a wide range of topics for everyone, from honesty, life exploration, relationships, health, self-improvement, and intimacy. Explore multiple and limitless topics with Dr. Adi and Sophie Jaffe as we unlock and unravel everything and anything that has to do with the rawness of human nature. Sex, cheating, death, drugs, spirituality, work, and success—take a little bit of everything in each episode, every day!  Stay tuned, because there is a lot to talk about. In this Episode:  Dr. Adi Jaffe  https://www.adijaffe.com/bio  www.igntd.com   Ready to break free from addiction?  Join the 7-Day Sober Experiment Here:  https://www.igntdrecovery.com/transforming-addiction-2021-annual?_fs=16310584785-15029428280&utm_source=homepage    Know Your Drinking Score (100% FREE) here:  https://sparx.igntd.com/go    Socials:  Instagram:  @igntd.me    @dradijaffe   Youtube: IGNTD  Facebook: IGNTD  TikTok: dradijaffe

CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses gambling and briefly touches on suicidal thoughts. If you need support please contact one of the below organisations: - Gambler's Help - Ph: 1800 858 858 Website: gamblershelp.com.au - Lifeline - Ph: 13 11 14 Website: lifeline.org.au   EPISODE NOTES For 12 years, Kate struggled with a gambling addiction to the pokies, on which she gambled half a million dollars in total. After hitting her rock bottom and almost taking her own life, she found help and began her recovery. Kate now uses her lived experience and training as a recovery coach, to coach, educate and inspire others. She is an advocate for gambling reform and the founder of The Hope Project. In this interview Kate shares her own journey through gambling and recovery, as well as her knowledge of the industry and how we can support those who are impacted by gambling harm. This is such an insightful conversation and I hope after hearing Kate's story that you gain a much better understanding of this topic.   KATE'S DETAILS Website: thehopeprojectnow.com Facebook: @thehopeprojectnow Instagram: @the.hope.project Twitter: @seselja_k   PODCAST DETAILS Instagram: @inspirationaltalespodcast Website: inspirationaltales.com.au

Dr. Jaffe, along with IGNTD Coaches Jenn Brogan and Kate Seselja, help you gain insight into why you're experiencing triggers during the Holidays and most importantly, how to handle them. ⚡️ ️ Mentioned in the episode: www.igntd.com ⚡️ Start the Hero Program Free Trial ⚡️ Download our new Free Mocktail Guide ⚡️ Join the Free 7-Day Sober Experiment

Welcome to Lifeline's Holding onto Hope, a podcast in which people who've attempted suicide explain how they found joy in life again.Australians are the biggest gamblers – and the biggest losers in the world and nowhere do we lose more than on the pokies. Every year, it is estimated 400 people commit suicide due to distress over their gambling issues and a further 12,000 contemplate or attempt suicide. Here, Kate Seselja describes how she too despaired about the way pokies were wrecking her life – and how not only overcame her addiction but has helped many others live their best lives as well.

Have you ever considered how hard it is to break through the stigma and shame of gambling addiction? Kate Seselja (founder of @the.hope.project ) has a story of overcoming gambling addiction, while a wife and mother, is nothing short of 'miraculous'. If she can do it so can you, and she wants to help you do it. Here is all the links you need to connect with Kate. thehopeprojectnow.com Twitter@seselja_k igntdrecovery.com

Guilt convicts us that we may have done the wrong thing but shame tells us that we are bad. Too many people live in the prison of shame but God has come that you would be free. In this episode Karen is joined by Kate Seselja. Kate shares her battle with shame as a result of suffering an addiction for 12 years and the journey to freedom. 

We are so proud and excited to bring you Kate Seselja today! We met Kate about eight months ago and she has become one of the first IGNTD Recovery Coaches.   When we first started IGNTD, Adi was the only one doing all the work with clients. And in this space of addiction and mental health, it can be really hard to find like-minded individuals who are not closed-off, who are not going to shame and judge people ahead of time — and Kate is absolutely one of these people! And in today’s episode, you’re going to hear exactly why when she tells you her story of how she got here.   You’ve already learned a lot about Adi on this channel, so I’m excited for you to also get to know the people behind the message that will be working with us to support this IGNTD movement. Kate’s story is not at all like mine so I hope you’ll all tune in to hear about her incredible story of success and recovery from her gambling addiction! IGNTD Offerings this Month: 21-Day Habit Reset Challenge Family SOS Workshop (for loved ones of those struggling with addiction)   Topics Discussed: [:42] About today’s special episode with our new IGNTD coach, Kate Seselja. [3:17] Welcoming Kate to the podcast! [3:50] How Kate came to this world of helping others through her own experience with her gambling addiction. [6:15] How gambling looks different in Australia than it does in the United States. [7:54] What started Kate’s addiction around gambling. [10:14] How Kate’s gambling addiction took shape and what pushed it to the extremes. [15:00] Kate’s experience with coming clean to her husband about her gambling addiction. [19:36] Over the decade of Kate’s addiction, what is happening in her life that kept pulling her back to it? [22:42] Kate speaks about the breaking point of her addiction at age 32. [24:52] What was it about Kate’s husband’s voice that made her feel safe to go back home the day she reached her breaking point? [25:58] What ‘rock bottom’ really means. [27:30] The importance of stepping out of your own pain to notice someone else’s. [28:34] What happened immediately after Kate’s breaking point? [31:58] Kate’s experience with seeing a counselor after her hitting her rock bottom. [34:24] The importance of finding the right fit for you in recovery! [38:15] What it was about this counselor that gave Kate help for recovery. [41:14] How soon after visiting this counselor did Kate’s gambling resolve? [42:52] When did Kate start the Hope Project? What drew her to begin wanting to help other people? [44:48] What have been some of the most rewarding work Kate has done in the last 4-5 years? And where has she found a magical translation between her life earlier on and the work she does now? [49:17] How does Kate see the next 1–2 years of this helping journey she’s on? [50:48] Thanking Kate for joining the podcast!   Mentioned in this Episode: IGNTD Recovery (Register and join the free workshop!) TheAbstinenceMyth.com (Pay for shipping and I will send you the book for free!) Kate’s Website: TheHopeProjectNow.com Instagram: @The.Hope.Project   Find out more about IGNTD: IGNTD.com IGNTD.libsyn.com   Subscribe to the Podcast iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify Reach Out to Me! @DrAdiJaffe on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook — or email me at Info@IGNTD.com

Kate Seselja had a crippling gambling addiction. After putting her family of five kids with one on the ways last 20 dollars into a poker machine she knew she had hit rock bottom. Kate shared her story publicly in 2015 in hope to help other people struggling with gambling. In 2016 she started The Hope Project to help all people deal with life stuggles and develop strategies for resilience.

In this episode, Miro talks with Kate Seselja Founder of "The Hope Project" an organization that aims to help shift the way people view struggles. Kate Seselja is using her lived experience to create positive change. Her 12-year struggle with a gambling addiction to Poker Machines & slots almost took her life. The passionate mother of 6 has turned her experience into a mission to educate, inspire and create change in the areas of advocacy in gambling reform and Founding The Hope Project ( a social enterprise) to tackle proactive prevention of all struggles through programs focusing on emotional intelligence and resilience skill building.

Ash went to the recent Australian and New Zealand Addiction Conference on the Gold Coast.In this episode he speaks with Kate Seselja from The Hope Project.The Hope Project is changing the way society views struggle, destroying stigma and challenges the systems that cause human harm. Human struggle is a global issue so Kate –an Ambassador of World Kindness Australia and a certified United Nations Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals targets SDG #3 Good Health and Well Being for all, has worked both here and abroad. HOPE stands for Help Other People Everyday with a focus that no one gets left behind. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As an 18-year-old in a club Kate Seselja saw no harm in following her boyfriend to the bank of pokies and having a go. The psychological design of the machines triggers the same reaction in the brain as cocaine use and caused an addiction that nearly ruined Kate’s life. Now awake to her emotional functions and back in control Kate runs The Hope Project, which helps people live a sustainable mentally healthy life and is an ambassador for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals or SDG’s. Kate talks to us about conquering her addiction and helping others.