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.
The Modern Meeting
Ep. 60 - The Hidden Addiction with Odessa Dwarika, Chief Programs Officer, MACGH
Adam and Hillary drive cross country. Adam sits down with Odessa Dwarika, Chief Programs Officer for the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health. Drawing from more than 30 years in public health and seven years at MCGH, Odessa shares insights on why gambling often goes underfunded compared to drugs and alcohol, the overlooked links between gambling and domestic violence, and the role organizations like MCGH play in prevention and recovery. Together, they discuss what it will take — from individuals, communities, and society at large — to address the rise of gambling-related harm and create a healthier future.
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