{"podcast":{"title":"The Hidden Addiction Podcast","slug":"the-hidden-addiction-podcast-3245482","podcast_index_feed_id":3245482,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/midhudsonpgrc/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/midhudsonpgrc","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/midhudsonpgrc/20251223_071249_3df1a1cb743ab1bbefb64176ea73b73c.png","author":"New York Council on Problem Gambling","episode_count":50,"summary":"Hello and welcome to the Hidden Addiction Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by the New York Council on Problem Gambling. Across New York state we have 7 resource centers dedicated to connecting individuals to care. We are here to increase awareness about problem gambling and advocate for support services for persons adversely affected by problem gambling. Problem Gambling is defined as risking something of value on a game of chance. There can be many types of gambling, and it can affect anyone at any time in their life. It may not be talked about often and kept in the dark, but we hope this podcast sheds light on the hidden addiction of gambling and brings forth resources and information for you to use.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-addiction-podcast-3245482"},"episode":{"title":"The Hidden Addiction Podcast - Voluntary Self-Exclusion","slug":"the-hidden-addiction-podcast-voluntary-self-exclusion","published_at":"2025-05-22T19:58:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-addiction-podcast-3245482/the-hidden-addiction-podcast-voluntary-self-exclusion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-addiction-podcast-3245482","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/midhudsonpgrc/2040977","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/44592/2040977/midhudsonpgrc/2025_05_22_19_53_05_040e2211-a20b-4104-bf4b-52eaf6cecfa2.mp3","summary":"In this episode we welcome Sarah Bryant, Finger Lakes Program Manager, and Isabel Barbosa, Special Population Coordinator. They join us to discuss the Voluntary Self-Exclusion program and supportive services . Questions that are discussed include: What is Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE)? What is the process to complete the VSE form? How can we connect with help to complete the VSE form? How does the VSE program work with casinos and benefit them? How does the VSE help make the casino environment better? How is an empathetic approach a beneficial strategy? Is there something we’re doing with the casinos that can help them? Do we have a training that is specific to casino employees? Can someone refer themselves or someone else for VSE? Who do you contact to access this information and support? If you find yourself struggling with gambling harm, or if you suspect someone you know is facing such challenges, don’t hesitate to seek help. For 24/7 support, call the NYS OASAS HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text 467369. Or choose your county using our interactive map on our NYProblemGamblingHELP.org HOME PAGE to see the contact information for the Problem Gambling Resource Center (PGRC) in your region.","meta_description":"In this episode we welcome Sarah Bryant, Finger Lakes Program Manager, and Isabel Barbosa, Special Population Coordinator. They join us to discuss the Vol…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1045,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-hidden-addiction-podcast-3245482/episodes/the-hidden-addiction-podcast-voluntary-self-exclusion/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hidden-addiction-podcast-3245482/the-hidden-addiction-podcast-voluntary-self-exclusion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}