The Suffering Podcast
Adversity is the common thread throughout the lives of all living human beings. This human condition can either make us or break us. Nothing great comes easy and it's the overcoming of adversity that makes us who we are. Living by the ethos Suffering is THE way to sustainable success and the path to greatness. Always remember Mike Failace.
The Suffering Podcast
Episode 278: The Suffering of Gambling with Michael Zhang
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Dr. Michael Zhang is a psychologist and founder of Incumental, a digital platform supporting individuals working to overcome gambling addiction in an era of constant access and widespread normalization. Over years working as a psychologist with individuals and families affected by gambling, he witnessed mounting financial strain, fractured relationships, private battles with shame, and the tension of living a double life. Modern gambling, now embedded in phones, sports media, and everyday life, has only intensified the struggle.
Michael recognized that recovery is shaped by what happens between sessions. It unfolds in ordinary, often unseen moments when difficult choices must be made, especially when access is immediate and the urge is only a tap away. Grounded in years of clinical practice, he created Incumental to provide structured, real-time guidance that complements therapy and peer recovery. Michael emphasizes personal responsibility, psychological flexibility, and the steady rebuilding of self-trust, shaped through repeated decisions that move a person closer to who they intend to become.
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