Game Quitters Podcast: Addiction | Gaming | Recovery | Personal Growth | Psychology

Episode 73 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - What Social Media Does to Your BrainSocial media can have a detrimental affect on your brain. Here's why and what to do about it.Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes

Episode 72 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 9 Signs You Are Addicted to GamingHow do you know if you are addicted to video games? Well in this episode we talk about the 9 warning signs you need to pay attention to.Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes

Episode 71 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook InterviewKate Hook was concerned about her son's screen time during the summer so she rallied parents in her community together to help combat it.Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes

Episode 70 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!Caleb has successfully quit gaming for 94 days and counting, after struggling to do so for over 6 years. In this interview he shares what helped him finally break free!In this episode we cover: What life was like for Caleb before Game Quitters How life has changed after 94 days off games Caleb's advice for others How to get help for your gaming problem Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes

Episode 69 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert InterviewBubba lost 40 pounds after he took a 90 day break from gaming. In this interview he shares what helped him develop more balance in his life.In this episode we cover: How Bubba's gaming addiction started What happened when Bubba did the 90 day detox How Bubba's marriage changed Working in the esports and gaming industry Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes Find Bubba Online: Varsity Esports Foundation Follow Bubba on Twitter

Episode 68 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli InterviewWoW hooked Dario from the moment he started playing. But his story has a twist - his addiction led him to make millions.In this episode we cover: The peer pressure of gaming Why World of Warcraft (WoW) was so addictive What WoW can teach you about business How Dario quit gaming Advice for teens to be successful Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes

Episode 67 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator InterviewThis 24 year old reveals how gaming almost ruined his life - and he's not the only one! Most of his generation are lost in gaming.In this episode we cover: How Sam's video game addiction started How gaming is affecting the potential of young people Gamers in denial about addiction How to build an epic life after gaming Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes

Episode 41 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why I Quit Gaming for 3 Years featuring LeoIn this episode we cover: How Leo's gaming addiction started What advice we have for gamers to find balance Living a fulfilling life beyond gaming Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes

The world is a social world and it's crucial that you have the skills necessary to navigate it. Often when you play video games excessively you can find yourself with poor or underdeveloped social skills, which are made even more challenging if you struggle with ADHD or social anxiety. So how do you practically improve your social skills and succeed in a physical world? We welcome Dr. Jay Berk PhD to share his insights.

Gaming helps you escape from stress in your life. It's one of the most popular reasons why people play video games. Now there's a good side of this but there's also a downside. And often people who use gaming to escape are most at-risk of developing addictions. So in this episode we talk about how you can stop escaping into video games.

After you quit gaming it’s common to experience feelings of nostalgia, and this can be a problem because these emotions create cravings to play. One of the reasons why this happens is because gaming meant something to you, and you can acknowledge that. You don’t need to shy away and pretend gaming wasn’t meaningful, but that also doesn’t mean you need to continue to play. So in this episode we talk about what nostalgia is and how to overcome it.

Why do some gamers get attracted to the immersive world of Skyrim, when others only care about ranking up and getting kills? As it turns out, there are a number of external and internal factors that contribute to this, and we've created an easy-to-use addiction model for you to determine exactly why games are addictive for you!

Journaling. You'll find countless people talking about the benefits of keeping a journal every day, and honestly, I never thought I'd be one of them. I've hated journaling in the past. I could never make it stick. However, I've recently turned it into one of my keystone habits and over the last few weeks, I've seen so many positives I can't believe I didn't do it sooner.

Millions have been affected by the Coronavirus, and with people staying at home it can be a struggle for those of you battling against video games to find support about how to navigate this situation. In this bonus episode of Gaming the System, Cam and Nadja got on a call to talk about how parents can manage their child's screentime during this outbreak and provide a number of practical steps for you to follow.

There's no doubt that some games are more addictive than others. Whether it's a fast-paced shooter like Call of Duty or the relaxing and immersive world of Skyrim, people get drawn to different games. In this episode I talk about whether or not some games are more addictive than others, and if so, why is that the case?

Cravings affect everyone that tries to quit video games, and unfortunately, leads to many people relapsing back into their old gaming habits. Find out how to avoid them in this episode of Gaming the System.

With 2.5 billion people playing video games around the globe, and 3-4% of these showing signs of gaming addiction, it's easy to see how there are 10's of millions of gaming addicts worldwide. However, did you know that 94% of them are men?

Anyone that has quit gaming and tried to fill their time with new activities has experienced this at some point. Nothing seems to scratch the same itch that gaming did. Nothing brings you as much fulfilment. As it turns out, the problem doesn't lie with you. It lies with video games. But, what can you do about it?

Concerns over violent media started in the 50's, and have remained a controversial topic of debate ever since. In this episode, I explore whether there's any validity to the argument that video games make people violent, or whether it's a symptom of something else.

Some people want to quit gaming completely, and others want to play in moderation. If you're part of the latter group, how do you go about turning video games into a healthy hobby? Listen to this episode to find out!