
Addiction 18: Exploring the Intersection of Addiction and Mental Health with Andrew Kim
In this episode, hosts Jon Bruford and Dr. Michael Auer engage with Andrew Kim, a Canada research chair in addictions and mental health comorbidity. They explore the complex relationship between addic...
24 Helmi 1h 6min

Addiction 17: Understanding Lower Risk Gambling Guidelines, with David Hodgins
Hosts Jon Bruford and Dr. Michael Hour engage in a deep conversation with David Hodgins, Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Calgary, about the complexities of gambling, its risks, a...
17 Helmi 42min

Addiction 16: Incentivisation, national frameworks, and much more with Kasra Ghaharian
In this episode, hosts Jon Bruford and Dr. Michael Auer engage with Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the International Gaming Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. We discuss vario...
10 Helmi 1h 6min

Addiction 15: Gambling regulation – a complex world, with Brendan Bussmann
First up, we are really delighted (not to mention warm and tingly) to announce the podcast’s first-ever sponsor. We welcome the magnificent Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) as our headline act!...
3 Helmi 57min

Addiction 14: Research integrity and much more, with Travis Sztainert
In the latest episode of our holistic look at all things addiction, we are joined by the excellent Travis Sztainert, director of research and education at the International Center for Responsible Gami...
27 Tammi 1h 22min

The power of micro breaks, with Richardson Amartey
This week's episode sees Dr Auer and his extraordinary sidekick Jon Bruford meet The Digital Wellness Center’s Richardson Amartey. We explore the significance of micro breaks in altering moods, and th...
20 Tammi 59min

Addiction 12: Workaholism, The Hidden Epidemic – with Paweł Atroszko
We're back with another absolute blockbuster episode that you didn't even know you needed to hear! This time Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford are joined by Professor Paweł Atroszko of the University of...
13 Tammi 1h 10min

Addiction 11: The Intersection of Game Design and Gambling with Kim Lund
Join Dr Michael Auer and Jon Bruford for a weekly discussion about addiction in all its forms. In this episode, Kim Lund, CEO of Aftermath Interactive, discusses his journey in the gambling industry, ...
6 Tammi 1h 6min





















