The Game Is Over: Recent Episodes
Kelly Arendt
A podcast which explores Video Game addiction. Join host, Kelly as he documents his journey of recovery from gaming addiction, the relationship with other addictions and what he has learned on the road of recovery. If you or someone else you know suffers from a mental health issue such as gaming disorder, gambling addiction or any other addiction, please seek professional help. You can get a hold of me here: uplevel450@gmail.com. Thank you for listening.
In this episode, Kelly shares the details of a recent relapse in video game addiction. While it is commonplace for people in addictions, this is somewhat unfamiliar territory for Kelly as he has been working diligently to keep up his abstinence. In the episode, you will learn what happened, and why he believes it happened. Thank you for listening to this very important episode.
Support the showIf you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
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Every episode, Kelly ends by telling you to be kind to yourself, but what does that mean and how do you be kind to yourself especially with everything that has happened in your life?
Kelly discusses this key ingredient he used in early recovery and how it can make a difference in our lives.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
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Kelly shares where he has been for the past month and discusses the future of the podcast. Also in today's episode the importance of making calls to others in recovery.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
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Kelly shares how habits are changing his life and discusses what it was and is like to take suggestions from others.
In this episode Kelly discusses The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.
https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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In this episode, Kelly emphasizes the importance of step work in his life and in his recovery and shares some aspect of our freedom to make decisions.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
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Kelly discusses research that exposes a link between loot boxes and gambling activity and also discusses the need to take action.
https://globalnews.ca/news/9535007/loot-boxes-gambling-research/
https://globalnews.ca/news/9535007/loot-boxes-gambling-research/amp/
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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It has been sometime since I have released an episode so I give an update on how I am doing and what has been holding me back. Plus I share why I am able to continue on my journey. Thank you for listening.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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In this episode Kelly discusses step 2 and step 3 of the 12 step programs and what having a higher power means to him.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
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Today Kelly discusses the way video games can become addictive to us.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
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In early recovery Kelly discovered that meditation helped with coping with stress, anxiety and helped him think more clearly and allowed him to focus more on the things he needed to do. This episode dives into some of the benefits of meditation.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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Kelly shares some of the tips and tricks that he has learned and needs to apply in order to make journaling a better habit and help make it work for him.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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We may have regrets in our life. In this episode Kelly shares why and how he intends to liuve his life with less regret.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
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email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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Kelly loves what Toastmasters has done for him. In todays episode he shares his latest speech which he presented at his toastmasters club.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
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Kelly shares his goals with us on the podcast and also shares some tips on how to accomplish our goals a little easier.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
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In todays episode, Kelly explains 9 things that he needs to stop doing in order to create a better life for himself.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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This episode Kelly dives into some of his limiting beliefs and the steps he has taken to defeat them.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
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What are your goals for 2023?
Do you want to join Kelly as he takes on 2023 with some new goals for himself?
Make 2023 the best year of your life!
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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Have you ever struggled with gaming over the holidays? In today's episode, Kelly shares his thoughts on how to stay away from gaming when we have so much spare time on our hands.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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Join Kelly as he shares his experiences with negative self talk and how he is taking steps to eliminate it and to love himself more.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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Kelly explains how he used video games as an escape and shares some better ways to relieve stress in our lives.
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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In this episode, Kelly explains how the universe and/or our higher power helps us know we need to make changes and do something different.
Thanks for listening!
If you or anyone else is struggling in any way, please seek professional help.
Twitter: @uplevel450
email: uplevel450@gmail.com
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In today's episode, Kelly shares his journey of improving his life every day by making changes he needs to make.
If you have questions or what to reach out to Kelly, he can be reached at uplevel450@gmail.com
Kelly shares more of his story of gambling and how reaching out for help saved his life. If you or someone else you know are suffering, please seek professional help.
As we quit playing video games, many of us experience varying withdrawal symptoms. Join Kelly as he discusses the withdrawal symptoms he has experienced in quitting his addictions. You can reach out and talk by sending an email to uplevel450@gmail.com
Join Kelly in an episode that discusses what activities he enjoys that help him keep video games out of his life. If you want to reach out and talk you can contact the podcast here: uplevel450@gmail.com
Procrastination - everyone suffers from it, especially us addicted gamers and compulsive gamblers. Tune in to find out why and some strategies Kelly has used to help him overcome this behaviour.
In this episode, Kelly shares his answers to the 20 questions of GAA, which are a set of questions which can help anyone find out if they have a video game problem. You can contact the podcast at uplevel450@gmail.com if you want to talk.
In this episode Kelly shares how he creates strength within himself to help defeat addiction.
You can contact the podcast by sending an email to uplevel450@gmail.com.
If you or someone else you know suffers from any mental health issues or addictions, please seek professional help.
We admitted we were powerless over our addiction and our lives had become unmanageable.
In today's episode Kelly discusses his powerlessness over gaming and gambling. If you or someone you love struggles with a gaming or gambling addiction please seek professional help. You can contact the podcast via email: uplevel450@gmail.com.
In otoday's episode, Kelly has some updates on the format of his podcast and also discusses the topic of moderation of gaming and if that works for him or not. Please if, you or someone you know suffers from any mental health problem or addiction please seek professional help. You can contact the podcast here: uplevel450@gmail.com
Join Kelly with his first interview on his podcast as he and his guest, Wendy Leroux discuss mentorship and how mentors can shape us to become great people. If you want to become a toastmaster please visit the Toastmasters International website to find a meeting near you. https://www.toastmasters.org/
Join Kelly as he shares the power of positive energy and sleep in order to help fight gaming addiction.
In this episode, Kelly goes through and explains some of the signs of gaming addiction or gaming disorder and his experiences with them,
Welcome to my Podcast. My name is Kelly and in this episode I introduce myself and the goals for my podcast. I hope you like it.