Smile and Save Podcast

13. Tackling Gambling Stigma w/ GambleAware

Season 1 Episode 13

Worried about how gambling makes you feel? Concerned about a loved one's gambling? This episode is for you. Let's open up about gambling.

We are delighted to welcome GambleAware's Chief Communications Officer, Alexia Clifford, as our latest guest to the Smile and Save Podcast. In this episode we discuss: 

  • Early signs of gambling harms
  • Those who might be more vulnerable to harm than others
  • Some of the reasons behind gambling stigma
  • How to start a conversation about gambling
  • The free, confidential, and personalised support available for anyone struggling


Useful links

GambleAware website: https://www.gambleaware.org/?utm_source=all&utm_medium=partnerships&utm_campaign=stigma2025

Gambling Helpline: 0808 8020 133

Useful tools: https://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/

Resources for Professionals: https://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/resources-for-professionals/


A huge thank you to Alexia for your time. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the podcast and we look forward to continuing to support GambleAware in future.

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