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

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast, Cam interviews Phil MacNevin, a former Nintendo Power Connoisseur turned Six-Figure Entrepreneur. In this interview we discuss how gaming held Phil back from living his fullest potential, the impact it had on his relationships (including with his wife), and how leveraging his free time for more productive pursuits ultimately helped him build successful businesses (and how you can too!) If you like the episode, please share it on social media and subscribe for a new episode every Thursday! Show notes for the podcast are available here: gamequitters.com/podcast

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast Jason interviews RJ Carter on how to go from consuming content, to actually taking action in your life instead. If you enjoy the episode, please share it on social media, "like it", leave a comment, and subscribe for a new episode every Thursday! Shownotes available on gamequitters.com

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast Cam interviews Pete Marston, a recovering drug and gaming addict who discovered how changing simple habits had a profound impact on his addiction recovery and ability to avoid relapse. We also discuss the importance of a morning routine, support system, and Pete's opinion on AA (Alcoholics Anonymous). If you enjoy the episode, please share it on social media, "like it", leave a comment, and subscribe for a new episode every Thursday! For the shownotes: gamequitters.com/podcast

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast Cam sits down with Dr. Richard Freed, a child and adolescent psychologist and author of Wired Child to discuss challenges and strategies to reclaim your child in the digital age. We also discuss the role marketing plays from technology companies like Apple in creating a perception of our relationship to technology that is more perception than reality. Dr. Freed shares a lot of insight into what he sees in his practice working with client, and we hope you enjoy this interview. If you do, please "like it", share it on social media, leave a comment,. rating and review, and subscribe to receive a new episode every Thursday! Connect with Dr. Freed on richardfreed.com and find the show notes on gamequitters.com/podcast

In this episode Cam and Jason explore the concept of commitment, and the role it plays in how success you will be when you quit playing video games. We also explore the reasons for changing your "Gamer" identity, what the positive uses of video games are, the different kind of replacement activities you want to have, and Jason gives an update on his 90 day detox. If you like the episode, please "like it", share it on social media, subscribe to get the next episode (every Thursday!), and leave us a comment.

In this episode Cam goes to Las Vegas to speak about video game addiction at the Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling and we have the recording! In this episode you will learn what video game addiction is, why is happens, and what the practical strategies are to combat it. You will also learn what the demographics of video game addicts are, and what to look for in an addict. Jason also stops by for an update on his 90 day detox. If you like the episode, please "like it", subscribe to get the next episode (every Thursday!), and leave us a comment.

In this episode we welcome special guest Dr. Huu Kim Lee, an Australian Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who's on the front lines of the debate about whether "video game addiction" should be an officially recognized disorder. We have a candid conversation surrounding that debate, including what the current obstacles are to being officially recognized, what some of the "myths" about video game addiction are, especially in the academic and scientific community, and we also share insights into what we've both learned working with video game addicts to help them live a great life. If you like the episode, please "like it", subscribe to get the next episode (every Thursday), and leave a comment. Connect with Dr. Huu Kim Le at http://cgiclinic.com and watch his TEDx talk, The spell of digital immersion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ7A74Vx7YE

In this episode we welcome special guest Tyler Willine, who is a Mental Health Specialist and Youth Worker to discuss the role addiction plays in youth, and how to shift our thinking patterns, how and why we become addicted, the phases of overcoming an addiction, and how to manage anxiety. We also answer your burning questions on how to develop more confidence, how to improve your focus, and how to stop consuming so much content and actually put it into action. If you enjoy this episode, please share it on social media, like it, and subscribe to never miss another episode.

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast we answer the top questions from an exclusive Q&A thread for the StopGaming Reddit community. Questions answered include whether low self-worth is related to gaming addiction, the impact of psychological associations to our bedroom play after we quit, how to push through the void in our identity left by quitting games, whether gaming has an affect on our social interactions, whether we should minimize our time with gadgets and technology in general, and if constantly checking our mobile devices has an impact on our mental capacities. Jason also gives us an update on his 90 day detox. If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and share it on social media.

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast, Jason shares his story of video game addiction, and what the "moment" was that inspired him to make a change. We also share more details on what the BIG goal is of Game Quitters, what the 90 day detox is all about, and answer your burning questions: How do I game less, instead of quitting all together? How old are most people who quit gaming? Should I quit gaming if I'm 15 years old? If game development is my passion, what do I do? And should you also quit porn? If you enjoy the episode, make sure you hit like, share it on social media, subscribe, and leave us a comment.

In this episode of the Game Quitters Podcast, your hosts Cam Adair and Jason Welwood introduce what the podcast is all about, why they decided to start it, and what you can expect to learn as this journey begins to unfold. They also answer your questions on whether you should quit gaming gradually or cold turkey, what to replace gaming with, how to determine what is most important when you're setting a new direction and long-term goals; and at what point does gaming become an addiction? Enjoy the episode and make sure you hit like, subscribe, and leave a comment.