In this transparent and relatable *bonus* podcast episode, Jacqueline shares her conversation with her brother Jake who opens up about his journey of becoming a father while simultaneously battling a gambling addiction. He discusses his struggles and transformation, sharing his process of acknowledging he had an addiction, tackling it head-on, and continuing to uphold his commitment to staying clean. The episode highlights the importance of parental perspectives, honesty, resilience, personal growth, and maintaining a supportive network when facing addiction. Jake also emphasizes the potential dangers of prevalent societal influences, specifically for young people in the sphere of gambling, urging parents to equip their children with awareness and wisdom.00:00 Introduction and Welcoming the Guest00:44 The Journey to Fatherhood: The Beginning02:19 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Pregnancy05:28 The Reality of Parenthood: First Year Reflections07:34 The Struggle with Gambling Addiction: A Candid Discussion10:26 The Impact of Addiction on Personal Life and Relationships13:21 The Turning Point: Acknowledging the Addiction21:40 The Road to Recovery: Attending the First Meeting26:50 The Impact of Parenthood on Recovery27:59 The Role of Support in Overcoming Addiction30:39 The Unexpected Challenges of Parenthood and Recovery32:29 The Importance of Transparency in Recovery34:19 Navigating Unforeseen Challenges in Recovery39:23 The Role of Education in Preventing Addiction45:54 The Ongoing Journey of Recovery and Parenthood•  A one-stop hub connecting people with a gambling problem to local resources•  Join the Motherhood Intended Community•  Follow @motherhood_intended on Instagram•  Leave a review for the podcast• Apply to be a guest on the showStruggling to conceive? Download this *free* Month-by-Month Roadmap to Your Fertility Success to help you stay calm and focused on your journey to baby. You'll also be signed up to receive the Motherhood Intended newsletter [coming soon!].Support the showIf you're interested in helping give the absolute greatest gift to deserving parents, learn more about becoming a surrogate (and earn up to $650 just for taking the first few simple steps!): share.conceiveabilities.com/hello12