Gaming the System: Gaming Addiction & Screen Time
Gaming the System, presented by Game Quitters, is a podcast for gamers, parents, and families dealing with video game addiction, excessive screen time, and phone addiction. Each week it explores the intersection of technology and mental health, offering practical strategies for managing screen time and improving internet safety. Episodes feature expert insights, recovery stories, and analysis of addictive game mechanics and gaming disorder. The show aims to help listeners master technology rather than eliminate it, finding balance and thriving in a tech-centric world.
Episodes
Is My Son Addicted to Gaming? (9 Question Test)
Here are 9 questions to ask yourself as a parent to determine if your son has a gaming addiction, or just a regular gaming hobby.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen t
Nintendo is Worse Than We Thought (Greed & Lies)
The classic Nintendo that everyone fell in love with has changed for the worse recently. Here are three reasons why.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episod
I Ranked the BEST Summer Hobbies (Tier List)
In this episode I share 28 of the best summer hobbies, ranked from worst to best using a tier list. Instead of gaming and doomscrolling, use these to have the best summer yet!Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFo
10 Signs You MUST Quit Gaming NOW
In this episode I share the 10 most important warnings signs of gaming addiction.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on InstagramFollow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
Why Boys Choose Gaming Over Real Life
In this episode I share why your son chooses video games over real life, why your current parenting approach isn't working, and the intervention that turns addicted gamers into functioning adults.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Fol
5 Parenting Mistakes That Ruin a Teen's Development
Episode 106 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 5 Parenting Mistakes That Ruin a Teen's DevelopmentIn this episode I share the 5 parenting mistakes with gaming and screen time that can derail a teenager’s development.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit
The Dark Story Behind Fortnite’s $1.4M Champion (Wolfiez)
Episode 105 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The Dark Story Behind Fortnite’s $1.4M Champion (Wolfiez)Imagine winning $1,400,000 at 15 years old playing video games. That's exactly what Jaden "Wolfiez" Ashman accomplished. So why did he decide to quit Fortnite and walk away from the game for good? This is his story.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our vid
The #1 Mistake Parents Make About Gaming Addiction
Episode 104 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The #1 Mistake Parents Make About Gaming AddictionIn this episode I reveal why telling your son he has a gaming addiction actually makes him less likely to change and instead more likely to ignore you.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallReconnect WorksheetTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionG
How I Quit Gaming For 5,217 Days (FULL GUIDE)
Episode 103 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Quit Gaming For 5,217 Days (FULL GUIDE)This is exactly how I quit gaming step by step for the past 5,217 days so you can just copy me and start living a life you're proud of.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordH
I Studied 150,000 Gamers, This Is What I Found
Episode 102 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Studied 150,000 Gamers, This Is What I FoundI tested 155,128 gamers on their gaming habits, and the results shocked me. After analyzing the data, I discovered that 70% of them are hiding the same dark secret. And the worst part? Most don't even realize it. So in this video I'll be revealing the results for the first tim
This Is Your Teen’s Brain on Video Games
Episode 101 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - This Is Your Teen’s Brain on Video GamesWhen teens play video games, something dramatic happens in their brain. This is why it seems so hard for them to stop playing - even when their life is falling apart - and what you can do as a parent to help them regain balance.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video g
Quit Gaming Motivation (Gaming Addiction Interviews)
Episode 100 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Quit Gaming Motivation (35 Minutes Of Inspiration)Gaming is supposed to be just some harmless fun. But are video games actually bad for you? Who better to answer that question than gamers themselves. That's why in this video, we will expose the gaming industry's darkest secrets, by the very people who have experienced its
I Ranked More Addictive Video Games (Using Science)
Episode 99 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Ranked More Addictive Video Games (Using Science)What is the most addictive video game? Today SCIENCE is going to show us. Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow
Ranking the Most Addictive Video Games (Tier List)
Episode 98 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Ranking the Most Addictive Video Games (Tier List)What is the most addictive video game? Today SCIENCE is going to show us. Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow u
Why Gamers Are Failing College In HUGE Numbers
Episode 97 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Gamers Are Failing College In HUGE NumbersEvery year millions of students chase the dream of a college degree. But up to 40% of undergrads drop out in the first year. Why? We explore the hidden reason in this video.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGam
Listen to this if you're struggle to stop gaming
Episode 96 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Listen to this if you're struggle to stop gamingAlmost everybody will struggle to quit playing video games. They're super fun, engaging, and a huge part of your social life. But once you learn the technique I'm going to show you in this video, quitting gaming will be easier than ever.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy Call
7 Signs Your Son Is Addicted to Gaming
Episode 95 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 7 Signs Your Son Is Addicted to GamingIs your son's gaming habit actually an addiction? As a parent, here are the 7 warning signs you need to watch out for that your son is addicted to gaming, and also what you can do today to help them find balance. Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction qui
6 Things to Expect After Quitting Gaming
Episode 94 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 6 Things to Expect After Quitting GamingWhen I quit gaming 10 years ago, 6 things happened that I wish somebody had told me. One of them even led me to relapse at one point for six months. So I hope this video helps you avoid the same fate.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Vi
6 Early Signs of Gaming Addiction Every Parent Should Know
Episode 94 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 6 Early Signs of Gaming Addiction Every Parent Should KnowYour son loves to play video games, but you’re worried his hobby might be turning into something more serious. As a parent, here are the 6 early warning signs you need to watch out for that your son is addicted to gaming, and also what you can do today to help them
Is Roblox Really Safe For Kids? (5 Dangers)
Episode 93 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Is Roblox Really Safe For Kids? (5 Dangers)Is Roblox really safe for kids? With more than 97 million daily active users, Roblox is one of the world’s biggest and most popular gaming platforms, especially amongst kids and teens. But while Roblox markets itself as family friendly, the reality is far more concerning. Here are
4 Levels of Gaming Addiction
Episode 92 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 4 Levels of Gaming AddictionThese are the 6 levels of video game addiction shared by a hardcore gamer whose experienced all of them. How severe is your gaming addiction? Watch the video to find out.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame
11 Reasons Your Child Won't Admit Their Gaming Addiction
Episode 91 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 11 Reasons Your Child Won't Admit Their Gaming AddictionParents! These are the 11 reasons why your teen or young adult stays in denial about their gaming problem... even when it's so obvious that it's affecting their life. I know, because when I was addicted to gaming, everyone around me knew I had a problem. My mom knew,
I Survived 5,364 Days Without Video Games... Here's What Happened.
Episode 91 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Survived 5,364 Days Without Video Games... Here's What Happened.I haven't played a video game in 5,364 days. So here's how my life has changed and 5 secrets I've discovered along the way.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters
Why You MUST Quit Gaming in 2025
Episode 90 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You MUST Quit Gaming in 2025Warning! This podcast will challenge everything you believe about gaming. Here's how I went from being addicted to World of Warcraft, to building a life beyond the screen, and how you can do it too.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game A
Life Advice For Gamers In Their Twenties
Episode 89 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Life Advice For Gamers In Their TwentiesBrian Mark was addicted to Runescape as a teenager. Instead of grinding away in a virtual world, he decided to quit and go all-in on his real life. Since then, he's made over $20,000,000 in sales for his online business, won fitness competitions, bought his dream car and married the
I Quit MMOs and THIS Happened
Episode 88 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Quit MMOs and THIS HappenedVideo games almost got me FIRED. In this video, this gamer shares his story of staying up too late playing fantasy video games and how they almost cost him his career. After realizing gaming was a problem, he took steps to change and turn his life around.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallT
How I Quit My Gaming Addiction (Diablo, PoE, WoW)
Episode 87 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Quit My Gaming Addiction (Diablo, PoE, WoW)I was addicted to video games like Path of Exile, World of Warcraft and Diablo for more than 30 years. In this video I share my journey to stop gaming and how it affected my life.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game Add
Just Stop Gaming, and You'll Level Up
Episode 86 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Just Stop Gaming, and You'll Level UpHow I went from being a depressed gamer to a confident real life action man!Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us on Instag
How To Reprogram Your Mind From Addiction
Episode 85 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How To Reprogram Your Mind From AddictionAddiction and nihilism almost ruined Tony's life. Here's how he turned it around.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Follow us
I'll Never Play Video Games Again, Because Of THIS
Episode 84 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I'll Never Play Video Games Again, Because Of THISAfter playing video games for more than 8,132 hours, this is what it did to my life.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitter
Why You Spend TOO Much Time on Discord
Episode 83 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You Spend TOO Much Time on DiscordDiscord is the most popular app for gamers and often an addiction to gaming goes hand in hand with spending too much time on Discord. In this episode we explore the reasons why.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Qu
My 10-Year Video Game Addiction: The Full Story
Episode 82 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Revealing Everything About My 10-Year Video Game AddictionThis episode is an interview I gave to Host of the Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan, revealing everything about my 10-year video game addiction and how I recovered.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Q
The EASIEST Way to Stop Gaming
Episode 81 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The EASIEST Way To Stop GamingIn this episode we talk about the easiest way to stop gaming, bypassing common obstacles like FOMO, friends inviting you to play, new games being released and relapses.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame
Why Gamers Struggle with Depression
Episode 80 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Gamers Struggle with DepressionIn this episode we investigate the question: Do video games cause depression, or are video games just a way to cope with life?Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWan
5 Reasons Why It’s HARD To Quit Gaming
Episode 79 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 5 Reasons Why It’s HARD To Quit GamingIn this episode we discuss the 5 reasons why you can't stop gaming so much. For me, as a hardcore gamer, there was simply no amount of gaming that was ever enough. And it's because of these 5 reasons.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Vide
Why MMOs Are The Most Addictive Games
Episode 78 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why MMOs Are The Most Addictive GamesIn this episode we discuss what makes MMO games like World of Warcraft, RuneScape and Final Fantasy 14 so addictive, especially compared to other types of games.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame
Experts Warn About The Dangers of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)
Episode 77 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Experts Warn About The Dangers of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)In this episode we discuss why experts are warning about the rapid expansion of AI technology and what we need to do as a society before it's too late.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Qu
How Video Games Are Designed to be Addictive
Episode 76 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The Addictive Game Design FormulaIn this episode we share the secret formula video game companies use to design addictive games.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Foll
Discord Is NOT Safe (Hidden Dangers)
Episode 75 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Discord is NOT Safe (Hidden Dangers)In this episode we discuss the hidden dangers of Discord, the lesser known side, the dark and dangerous side... along with tips to keep yourself or your family safe.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGa
How I Quit My $50,000 Mobile Gaming Addiction
Episode 74 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How This Mobile Game Cost Me $50,000Abby started playing a mobile game to pass time while her mom was in the hospital for chemotherapy. A few years later, her addiction to a pay-to-win game cost her over $50,000.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitt
What Social Media Does to Your Brain
Episode 73 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - What Social Media Does to Your BrainSocial media can have a detrimental affect on your brain. Here's why and what to do about it.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit GamingWant to find more Game Quitters?Fol
9 Signs You Are Addicted to Gaming
Episode 72 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 9 Signs You Are Addicted to GamingHow do you know if you are addicted to video games? Well in this episode we talk about the 9 warning signs you need to pay attention to.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitters DiscordHow to Quit
Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook Interview
Episode 71 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook InterviewKate Hook was concerned about her son's screen time during the summer so she rallied parents in her community together to help combat it.Resources:Book a Gameplan Strategy CallTake our video game addiction quizGuide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumGame Quitt
How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!
Episode 70 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!Caleb has successfully quit gaming for 94 days and counting, after struggling to do so for over 6 years. In this interview he shares what helped him finally break free!In this episode we cover:What life was like for Caleb before Game QuittersHow life has changed after 94 days
Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert Interview
Episode 69 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert InterviewBubba lost 40 pounds after he took a 90 day break from gaming. In this interview he shares what helped him develop more balance in his life.In this episode we cover:How Bubba's gaming addiction startedWhat happened when Bubba did the 90 day detoxHow Bubba's marriage chan
How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli Interview
Episode 68 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli InterviewWoW hooked Dario from the moment he started playing. But his story has a twist - his addiction led him to make millions.In this episode we cover:The peer pressure of gamingWhy World of Warcraft (WoW) was so addictiveWhat WoW can teach you about businessHow Dario
How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator Interview
Episode 67 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator InterviewThis 24 year old reveals how gaming almost ruined his life - and he's not the only one! Most of his generation are lost in gaming.In this episode we cover:How Sam's video game addiction startedHow gaming is affecting the potential of young peopleGamers in denial a
Why I Quit Gaming for 4 Years (Leo Interview)
Episode 41 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why I Quit Gaming for 3 Years featuring LeoIn this episode we cover:How Leo's gaming addiction startedWhat advice we have for gamers to find balanceLiving a fulfilling life beyond gamingResources:Guide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumHow to Quit GamingWant to find out more?Follow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTube
Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhD
Episode 40 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhDIn this episode I cover:Practical steps to make friends and improve your social skillsHow to navigate challenges such as ADHD and social anxietyWhy it can be a challenge to quit gaming and focus on other areas of your lifeResources:Guide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters
How to Stop Escaping into Video Games
Episode 39 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How to Stop Escaping into Video GamesIn this episode I cover:Why you use games to escape from your lifeWhat is the difference between healthy escape and unhealthy escapeHow you can stop escaping into video games and deal with your life insteadResources:Guide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumHow to Quit GamingWant
Dealing with Gaming Nostalgia
Episode 38 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Dealing with Gaming NostalgiaIn this episode I cover:Why you get nostalgic about gamesHow to practically overcome nostalgia and avoid going back to gamingResources:Guide to Video Game AddictionGame Quitters ForumHow to Quit GamingWant to find out more?Follow us on TwitterSubscribe on YouTubeListen to more episodes
037 - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?
Episode 37 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Are Some Games More Addictive than Others?In this episode I cover:The 4 reasons why you get addicted to gamingThe Game Quitters addiction model and how it can help you identify games you should avoidExternal and internal factors that contribute to a game's 'addiction score'Resources:Guide to Video Game AddictionArticle
036 - The #1 Habit to Start When You Quit Gaming
Episode 36 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The #1 Habit to Start When You Quit Gaming.In this episode I cover:Why I hated journaling in the pastHow I've implemented it into my routine so that it has become effortlessThe benefits of journalingThe best way to get startedResources:Game Quitters ForumHow to Quit GamingWant to find out more?Follow us on TwitterSubscribe
BONUS: How to Manage Gaming During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Kids are at home and uncertainty is in the air... how do you find balance with technology use without constantly fighting and being stressed?1) Get in the right mindset!Reframe this crisis as an opportunity for you and your family to develop a deeper connection.It might be painful at first, but don’t lose hope. Be prepared for bickering and decide how you are going to show up. We like the
035 - Are Online Games More Addictive than Offline?
I couldn’t see myself spending more than a few hours on something like Solitaire, but if you put me in front of Dark Souls then it’s a disaster waiting to happen.At Game Quitters, we see the same names pop up over and over again when people are talking about the most addicting games.Modern video games are a far cry from the games of old. They’re no longer just intended to provide a few ho
034 - How to Overcome Cravings
How can you overcome cravings for video games?I've spent over 5 years battling with a video game addiction, and almost 1 year working with Game Quitters. I've learnt a lot about how to overcome certain problems in this time, and cravings are definitely at the top of the list for most common struggles.Here's what we cover in this episode:Understand why you have cravings; what needs are you
033 - Why Men Are 15x More Likely to Be Gaming Addicts + New Podcast Announcement!
What do you think the average gamer looks like? A man in his early 20’s, perhaps a college student? Wrong. It’s actually a woman in her mid 30’s. Why is it then that the average gaming addict is a 24-year-old male? With men making up over 90% of the population of gaming addicts, scientists have been prompted to undertake research into why this is the case.As it turns out, there may actual
032 - Why Are New Activities Boring After You Quit Gaming?
It's one thing to quit gaming and find some new hobbies to fill your time, it's another to develop these hobbies into meaningful passions that bring you fulfilment, motivation, and growth throughout your life.The problem is, it's difficult. Gaming warps your ability to gain happiness from other things. Nothing can compete with video games on a primal level when it comes to meeting your ba
031 - Do Video Games Cause Violence?
With tens of millions of teenagers playing violent video games such as Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, and PUBG do parents have cause for concern? Does playing video games make you violent? If you are playing violent video games, are you at risk of committing horrific acts of murder? As it turns out, the answer isn't quite so black and white.There has been a huge amount of research done o
030 - Gaming in Moderation: Everything You Need to Know
The question of whether or not you can play video games in moderation is one of the most common problems we get asked at Game Quitters. People post on our forum, on social media, and on the Stop Gaming subreddit about it almost daily asking for help.If you're in this position, where you want to play games but aren't sure how to go about doing it, then you'll want to listen to this podcast
029 - How To Make Friends After You Quit Gaming
When you quit gaming it often means leaving a lot of your old friends behind. Whether it's because you can't cope with them talking about video games all the time, inviting you to play, or because you're trying to shed your old identity as a gamer, it's never an easy process to go through.
So what can you do? Ultimately it comes down to one thing.
You have to become someone that can attra
028 - Why Twitch Is Destroying Your Mindset and Keeping You from Success
You might think the biggest problem with Twitch is that you're spending too much time on the website, but you'd be wrong.
In reality, the Twitch community with their crabs-in-a-bucket attitude is holding you back in more ways than you think. When you spend your free time listening to people talk about how poorly their life is going and being proud of that fact, it's going to wear down you
027 - How Pauline Narvas Overcame Gaming Addiction to Become a Full-Time Programmer, Speaker, and Inspirational Figure
To say Pauline's story is inspiring would be doing it a disservice.
Having started her first 'side hustle' at 8 years old by learning how to turn HTML into websites, it seems like she was destined to be a part of the tech world.
However, when school came around she found herself at one of the lowest points of her life.
Constant bullying, poor grades, excessive gaming and bad eating habi
026 - The Surprising Benefits of Relapsing
I've relapsed far more times over the last 5 years than I'd like to admit. However, what was once a painful barrier accompanied by months of pain is now an opportunity for me to build self-awareness and overcome my problems much faster than I did in the past.
When I relapsed in the past, I always assumed that it was because I was a failure. I wasn't meant to quit gaming, and I should just
025 - Reflecting on 2019 and Starting Off the New Year Properly
We're back! Hope you didn't miss the podcast too much over the new year's break, but after getting severe food poisoning and having to travel across the country, I thought I'd use the opportunity to take a bit of a break.
In this episode I'm going to go through my exact process for reflecting on 2019, why you need to do it, and what questions you should ask yourself.
I'd recommend taking
024 - The Best Activities to Replace Gaming After You Quit
So many people struggle to find new things to do after they quit playing video games that it even has its own name - The Void. You're so used to getting a certain level of stimulation from gaming, anything else you do just feels boring in comparison.
In this episode, I go over a few of my favourite hobbies that I think you should try if you want to quit gaming. They focus on the major nee
023 - How Your Gaming Addiction Affects Everyone In Your Life
Take a few moments to think about the people who see you gaming every day. Your parents, carers, friends. Whoever it might be.
Now imagine you've swapped places.
What would you say to this person? Would it be an encouragement? Reflection? A simple "okay no problem"?
So, why aren't you saying it to yourself?
In this episode of Gaming the System, James explores what life is like for the pe
022 - The Most Important Decision You Can Make when You Try to Quit Gaming
In all of my friendship groups, I was always known as the gamer. I never stood out in any way, and whenever someone talked to me it'd usually be about video games.
At the time I didn't see anything wrong with it. But, when I look back on how different my life could have been if I just took it upon myself to be more, to do more, to aim higher and really achieve the things that I was capabl
021 - How to Avoid Gaming Over Christmas
Growing up, Christmas was always a time for three things; no school, food, and gaming. I'd always ask for gaming-related presents from my family and eagerly look for the game-shaped present in the pile of gifts under the tree. But, after battling against a gaming addiction for the last 5 years, I've come to place a lot more value on how important family is over Christmas.
I think about a
020 - What if Your Friends Are Making You Relapse?
When it comes to talking to your friends about your gaming problem, it's really freaking difficult. It's easy to convince yourself that you'll be laughed at and stigmatized, that your friends will kick you out of their life, or even abuse you.
So, how do you go about opening up this communication?
In this episode, I discuss some of the mistakes I made during my time in university and how
019 - Do Loot Boxes Lead to Problem Gambling?
It's time again to talk about everybody's favourite surprise mechanic, loot boxes.
Parents hate them, governments hate them, gamers hate them, and yet publishers continue to shove them down our throats at every chance they get.
They might seem like harmless fun, but more and more research is being done into their link with problem gambling. So today I'm going to look into what the scienc
018 - Is Gaming on the Weekend Really that Bad? (spoilers, yes)
Are you someone that rewards themself with a week of hard work by sitting down in front of your computer or TV and spending the entirety of your weekend playing video games?
Maybe you think there's no harm in playing 2 days a week. You've worked hard, so why not reward yourself?
You might be surprised to know that gaming is actually rewiring the internal mechanisms of your brain. It's can
017 - How to Help a Loved One with Video Game Addiction w/ Cam Adair and Nadja Streiter
It's one thing struggling with video game addiction yourself, but what can you do when you see someone you love destroying their life with gaming?
Maybe they're still living at home, struggling to get a job, overweight and are losing the will to live.
No matter how much you want to help them, the painful truth is that you can't convince someone to change. You can give them all the informa
016 - From Suicidal Twitch Streamer to Living My Dream Life: How I Escaped Rock Bottom
I don't usually get too personal on this show. I never really thought it was the place to be emotional...
However, a conversation with a friend of mine, shortly followed by him urging me to share my story, prompted me to create this episode. I realised that there are hundreds, if not thousands of people in our community that are in the same position I was just a year ago.
I was horribly d
015 - I Relapsed After 8 Months of No Gaming...
I didn't want to make this episode. I didn't even EXPECT to have to make this episode. But, here we are...
This week I relapsed hard.
Although I had been playing in moderation (5 hours a week) prior to it, I didn't count it as a relapse because nothing had changed in my life. However, just a few days ago something happened that altered my perspective completely.
Listen to the episode to f
014 - Internet Porn Is Destroying a Generation One Erection at A Time || Interview w/ Gabe Deem
If you watch internet porn, it might be time to start rethinking.
Regardless of whether you watch it once a week or 3 times a day, it can have long-lasting damaging effects. Effects that today's guest, Gabe Deem, knows all too well.
He started watching internet porn at the ripe old age of 12, and from that, it spiralled into an uncontrollable addiction. It got so bad that he ended up deve
013 - Are Video Games Designed to be Addictive?
If you asked me this question 15 years ago, I'd probably answer it with a resounding no. However, in recent years the gaming industry has shifted towards an approach that focuses on broken, microtransaction-filled, free-to-play games full of mechanics that are cleverly implemented in order to keep you hooked.
As it turns out, there are a load of psychological tactics game developers use i
012 - The Link Between Gaming and Porn Addiction
If you spend any amount of time on the internet you'll soon start to see how prevalent porn is in our modern world.
The rise in smartphone technology and high-speed internet has made porn more easily accessible than ever before in history. This has unsurprisingly led to a huge number of problems.
One of those issues is porn addiction.
As it turns out, gamers tend to watch a lot of porn. S
011 - Are Parents to Blame for Gaming Addiction? w/ Nadja Streiter
Nadja Streiter is a therapist, parent coach and Director of Programs at Game Quitters.
On this episode of Gaming the System she joins me in a discussion about whether or not parents are to blame for their child's addiction.
On the internet, the first thing that people criticize when gaming disorder gets mentioned is the parents. It's eas understand why. The parents are responsible for th
010 - Instant Gratification: What Is It and Why Is It Causing You so Many Problems?
Instant gratification is probably the number 1 drug of the modern generation. You really can't escape it.
With smartphones always within arms reach, and an unlimited number of worlds ready to be explored at home or on the move, it's no wonder a human's attention span is now less than a Goldfish.
The problem with instant gratification, or a lack of delayed gratification, is that once you b
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