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Episode 276: Sports Betting + Tech Addiction with Carl Erik Fisher
Episode 276: Sports Betting + Tech Addiction with Carl Erik Fisher
Episode 276: Sports Betting + Tech Addiction with Carl Erik Fisher
Friday 6th June 2025
Explore sports betting and tech addiction with Carl Erik Fisher on Recovery Rocks. Uncover risks, insights, and recovery strategies.
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Episode Overview
- Sports betting is increasingly normalised through online platforms.
- Tech addiction blurs lines between gambling and other activities.
- Setting personal boundaries can help manage addictive behaviours.
- Awareness is key to recognising and addressing gambling issues.
- Recovery can involve balancing engagement with technology.
"There's a tremendous capacity for change, in part because there's so little awareness of gambling."
This episode of Recovery Rocks features a lively conversation with Carl Erik Fisher, an addiction physician and author of The Urge: Our History of Addiction. Joining hosts Tawny Lara and Lisa Smith, Carl brings his unique perspective to the discussion about sports betting and tech addiction. As gambling becomes more accessible through online platforms, the risks increase, creating a new wave of addiction challenges.
Carl shares insights from his New York Times essay on the cultural shift towards normalising sports betting and the blurred lines between gambling and other tech-driven activities. The trio dives into the impact of constant online availability and how it affects people's lives, with Tawny and Lisa contributing their own experiences in recovery. They also explore the intersection of addiction with technology, highlighting how mobile apps can subtly draw people into gambling without them even realising it.
The episode doesn't shy away from the tough questions, like whether someone recovering from gambling addiction should avoid watching sports altogether. Carl emphasises the importance of awareness and setting boundaries to prevent addictive behaviours. Music Minute adds a dash of fun as they discuss audiobooks and EPIC: The Musical. With humour and empathy, this episode offers valuable insights into the modern landscape of addiction and recovery.
So, if you're curious about how technology is reshaping addictive behaviours or seeking ways to manage them, this episode is worth a listen.