The Modern Meeting
A podcast about addiction, recovery, and mental health — with a focus on gambling, alcohol, and substance use.
Hosted by Adam Lyons, a compulsive gambler in recovery, The Modern Meeting shares real stories, support, and strategies for anyone impacted by addiction.
🎧 New episodes every Monday and Thursday.
If you’re struggling, supporting someone who is, or just looking for connection, this is for you.
Podcasting since 2024 • 59 episodes
The Modern Meeting
Latest Episodes
Ep. 59 - Not About the Game with Rob Bumbaco of The Better Institute
Adam says goodbye to MGM Springfield and consolidates his debt. Inspired by today's guest, Adam starts a research project. Rob Bumbaco is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Mental Coach, former Division 1 athlete, and is the COO of Th...
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Ep. 58 - Crypto Roulette with Daniel Bullen of Addicted Recovery (Part 2)
Adam begins to prepare for another move. In Part 2 of Daniel's story, he arrives in Australia and it feels like a second chance. His credit was reset, his slate was clean, and for a while he stayed away from the casino. But in 2017, a new tempt...
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Ep. 57 - Intoxicated by the Bet with Daniel Bullen of Addicted Recovery
Adam starts looking for a way out. Daniel Bullen, host of the Addicted Recovery YouTube channel, sits down with Adam to share his powerful story of gambling addiction and recovery. Daniel began gambling at just 12 years old — horses, sports bet...
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Ep. 56 - Broke and Broken
Adam can't even enjoy a 33-0 Patriots Win. Adam sits down with Linda, a mother of five and grandmother of 12, who for nearly 30 years, gambled "once or twice a year for 50 bucks." But in her mid-50s, after major traumas shook her world, casual ...
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Ep. 55 - Living on the Edge with Dan Spencer of EPIC Global Solutions
Deep in debt, Adam tries "The System," at the craps table. Adam sits down with Dan Spencer, Principal Consultant for EPIC Global Solutions. Dan shares his powerful journey through gambling addiction. From childhood exposure to betting, to forty...
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