Christina
Christina
Kate's Story and Advocacy
Kate's Story and Advocacy
Kate's Story and Advocacy
Monday 17th November 2025
Kate Seselja shares her story of gambling harm and advocacy, highlighting industry manipulation and promoting compassionate recovery.
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59 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Eye-opening
Compassionate
Encouraging
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Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Gambling harm is often mislabelled as 'problem gambling' by the industry.
- Poker machines are designed to exploit vulnerability through conditioning.
- Hormonal changes can impact gambling behaviour, especially in women.
- Advocacy for loss limits on poker machines aims to reduce addiction.
- Compassionate understanding is crucial for recovery from gambling harm.
"We wanted to be able to take people's money without having to stick a gun in their face."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Kate Seselja's story is a powerful exploration of gambling harm and advocacy. Hailing from Australia, Kate shares her experience of being trapped in a system designed to exploit vulnerability and shift blame onto individuals. She passionately discusses the difference between being labelled a 'problem gambler' and someone experiencing gambling harm, highlighting how the industry profits from this misconception. Kate's insights into the manipulative tactics of the gambling industry are eye-opening.
From the conditioning of poker machines to the industry's strategic use of shame, she sheds light on the systemic forces that fuel addiction. Her advocacy work, including launching campaigns for loss limits on poker machines, aims to hold the industry accountable and reduce gambling harm. The conversation also touches on the impact of hormonal changes on gambling behaviour, emphasising the need for awareness and support for women experiencing gambling harm during postpartum or menopause.
Kate's journey from secrecy and shame to using her voice for change is inspiring. Her Hope Project, which stands for Help Other People Every day, encourages others to step out of shame and share their experiences. As Kate shares her personal battles, she invites listeners to build compassion and understanding for themselves and others affected by gambling harm.
This episode is a call to action for societal change, urging us to challenge the predatory nature of the gambling industry and advocate for public health reform. What drives someone to seek a life without gambling? Perhaps it's the desire for hope, healing, and reclaiming one's wholeness. Tune in to Kate's compelling narrative and advocacy work, and consider how you can contribute to change.