Episode 83 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You Spend TOO Much Time on Discord Discord 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Ins...
Aug 16, 2023•16 min
Episode 82 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Revealing Everything About My 10-Year Video Game Addiction This 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on In...
Aug 02, 2023•54 min
Episode 81 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The EASIEST Way To Stop Gaming In 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us ...
Aug 01, 2023•7 min
Episode 80 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Gamers Struggle with Depression In 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Liste...
Aug 01, 2023•13 min
Episode 79 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 5 Reasons Why It’s HARD To Quit Gaming In 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Qui...
Jul 21, 2023•13 min
Episode 78 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why MMOs Are The Most Addictive Games In 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us ...
Jul 18, 2023•10 min
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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Ins...
Jul 14, 2023•10 min
Episode 76 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The Addictive Game Design Formula In this episode we share the secret formula video game companies use to design addictive games. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes...
Jun 29, 2023•15 min
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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow ...
Jun 26, 2023•11 min
Episode 74 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How This Mobile Game Cost Me $50,000 Abby 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instag...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min
Episode 73 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - What Social Media Does to Your Brain Social media can have a detrimental affect on your brain. Here's why and what to do about it. Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes...
Jun 19, 2023•14 min
Episode 72 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 9 Signs You Are Addicted to Gaming How 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouT...
Jun 17, 2023•15 min
Episode 71 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook Interview Kate 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 Call Take our video game addiction quiz Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum Game Quitters Discord How to Quit Gaming Want to find more Game Quitters? Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Tw...
Jun 16, 2023•14 min
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 Quitters How life has changed after 94 days off games Caleb's advice for others How to get help for your gaming problem Resources: Book a Gameplan St...
May 07, 2023•17 min
Episode 69 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert Interview Bubba 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 started What happened when Bubba did the 90 day detox How Bubba's marriage changed Working in the esports and gaming industry Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video g...
May 06, 2023•20 min
Episode 68 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli Interview WoW 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 gaming Why World of Warcraft (WoW) was so addictive What WoW can teach you about business How Dario quit gaming Advice for teens to be successful Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our video ...
May 05, 2023•38 min
Episode 67 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator Interview This 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 started How gaming is affecting the potential of young people Gamers in denial about addiction How to build an epic life after gaming Resources: Book a Gameplan Strategy Call Take our ...
May 04, 2023•55 min
Episode 41 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why I Quit Gaming for 3 Years featuring Leo In this episode we cover: How Leo's gaming addiction started What advice we have for gamers to find balance Living a fulfilling life beyond gaming Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes...
May 01, 2023•41 min
Episode 40 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhD In this episode I cover: Practical steps to make friends and improve your social skills How to navigate challenges such as ADHD and social anxiety Why it can be a challenge to quit gaming and focus on other areas of your life Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to m...
Nov 09, 2020•28 min
Episode 39 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How to Stop Escaping into Video Games In this episode I cover: Why you use games to escape from your life What is the difference between healthy escape and unhealthy escape How you can stop escaping into video games and deal with your life instead Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes...
Apr 13, 2020•14 min
Episode 38 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Dealing with Gaming Nostalgia In this episode I cover: Why you get nostalgic about games How to practically overcome nostalgia and avoid going back to gaming Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes...
Apr 06, 2020•9 min
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 gaming The Game Quitters addiction model and how it can help you identify games you should avoid External and internal factors that contribute to a game's 'addiction score' Resources: Guide to Video Game Addiction Article on Why Games Are More Addictive than Others (+Addiction Model) Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming...
Mar 27, 2020•12 min
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 past How I've implemented it into my routine so that it has become effortless The benefits of journaling The best way to get started Resources: Game Quitters Forum How to Quit Gaming Want to find out more? Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Listen to more episodes...
Mar 20, 2020•7 min
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 mantra, KFC: Kind, Firm, Calm. Some of you might need to relax your rules a little…Okay but don’t feel yo...
Mar 15, 2020•27 min
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 hours of entertainment. Gaming companies know exactly how to keep you hooked. They understand how often to re...
Mar 13, 2020•10 min
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 missing out on Catch yourself in the moment Habit loop; trigger, action, reward Acknowledge, Accept, Acti...
Mar 06, 2020•9 min
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 actually be underlying neurological reasons as to why men are more likely to become addicted to gaming, read more ...
Feb 28, 2020•10 min
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 basic human needs. Combine it with other modern luxuries such as smartphones, food delivery, and even porn, an...
Feb 21, 2020•7 min
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 on the topic of whether or not video games cause violence, and the general consensus sits somewhere in the mi...
Feb 14, 2020•12 min
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. You'll learn: - What healthy gaming looks like - Why people want to play in moderation - Whether or not i...
Feb 08, 2020•31 min
