24. 'When I was arrested, the Officer sat me down and said...You've got a problem' | Martin's Story

11/11/2025 48 min
24. 'When I was arrested, the Officer sat me down and said...You've got a problem' | Martin's Story

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On this episode, Steve sits down for an open and honest chat with Martin. Martin tells us how his childhood led him to gambling and what started as fruit machines by the sea soon became spending a full day, on one machine, in a bookmakerMartin also shares how his prison experience changed him, made him better understand himself and taught him to make the best of every situation through embracing the presentUSEFUL LINKS:Gambler's AnonymousGordon MoodyReframe CoachingGambling Harm UKGamble AwareBetKnowMoreGamfamGamlearnBreakevenGamcareTELL US WHAT YOU THINK BY FILLING OUT THIS QUICK SURVEY - THANKS SO MUCHCall the National Gambling helpline, for free, on 0808 8020 133If you would like to get in touch with Hold or Fold and ask us a question, suggest a topic or start a conversation, you can E-mail us at...📧: [email protected]💬 DM us: @holdorfoldpod on Instagram & Twitter (X) ✉️ Write to us: Life After Prison, National Prison Radio, HMP Brixton, London SW2 5XFThis episode is hosted by...Ben Jones & Steve GirlingYou can find out more about the work of the 'Prison Radio Association' and 'National Prison Radio' here:https://prison.radio/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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