{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a45cd6a005d700163d5471/6a13fe8b6ee822cbfb6c8a7e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#309 - Luke Bateman on rebuilding his life after gambling destroyed it.","description":"<p>Luke Bateman is a writer and book enthusiast.</p><p><br></p><p>His own journey has been through many ups and downs. From early life in country QLD to making his way to the NRL, the Batchelor and now BookTok fame, Luke battled depression, gambling addiction and substance abuse that ripped through his life like a hurricane, before he took the courageous step to get help and begin rebuilding.</p><p><br></p><p>An incredibly honest conversation that covers some heavy themes of shame, addiction and learning to be your realest self through it all.</p><p><br></p><p>Luke also takes up my challenge and shares his own eulogy on the episode.</p><p><br></p><p>You can follow both Luke &amp; I on social media @bradleyjdryburgh @lukebateman_</p><p><br></p><p>To support the channel, you can subscribe and share this with your mates!</p><p><br></p><p>Big love,</p><p>Brad.</p>","author_name":"Bradley J Dryburgh"}