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Is My Son Addicted to Gaming? (9 Question Test)09 août 202500:14:44

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.


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Nintendo is Worse Than We Thought (Greed & Lies)08 août 202500:09:01

The classic Nintendo that everyone fell in love with has changed for the worse recently. Here are three reasons why.


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I Ranked the BEST Summer Hobbies (Tier List)28 juil. 202500:15:30

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!


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10 Signs You MUST Quit Gaming NOW27 juil. 202500:12:34

In this episode I share the 10 most important warnings signs of gaming addiction.


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Why Boys Choose Gaming Over Real Life17 juil. 202500:10:19

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.


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5 Parenting Mistakes That Ruin a Teen's Development10 juil. 202500:09:51

Episode 106 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 5 Parenting Mistakes That Ruin a Teen's Development

In this episode I share the 5 parenting mistakes with gaming and screen time that can derail a teenager’s development.


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The Dark Story Behind Fortnite’s $1.4M Champion (Wolfiez)08 juil. 202500:14:33

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.


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The #1 Mistake Parents Make About Gaming Addiction28 juin 202500:09:29

Episode 104 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - The #1 Mistake Parents Make About Gaming Addiction

In 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.


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How I Quit Gaming For 5,217 Days (FULL GUIDE)27 juin 202500:21:05

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.


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I Studied 150,000 Gamers, This Is What I Found26 juin 202500:19:09

Episode 102 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Studied 150,000 Gamers, This Is What I Found

I 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 time ever, along with three hidden patterns I found in the data.


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This Is Your Teen’s Brain on Video Games25 juin 202500:08:12

Episode 101 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - This Is Your Teen’s Brain on Video Games

When 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.


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Quit Gaming Motivation (Gaming Addiction Interviews)24 juin 202500:35:27

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 darkest side.


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I Ranked More Addictive Video Games (Using Science)23 juin 202500:48:28

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. 


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Ranking the Most Addictive Video Games (Tier List)22 juin 202500:35:41

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. 


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Why Gamers Are Failing College In HUGE Numbers21 juin 202500:18:48

Episode 97 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why Gamers Are Failing College In HUGE Numbers

Every 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.


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Listen to this if you're struggle to stop gaming20 juin 202500:08:40

Episode 96 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Listen to this if you're struggle to stop gaming

Almost 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.


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7 Signs Your Son Is Addicted to Gaming19 juin 202500:14:41

Episode 95 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 7 Signs Your Son Is Addicted to Gaming

Is 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.  


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6 Things to Expect After Quitting Gaming18 juin 202500:10:15

Episode 94 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 6 Things to Expect After Quitting Gaming

When 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.


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6 Early Signs of Gaming Addiction Every Parent Should Know17 juin 202500:13:10

Episode 94 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 6 Early Signs of Gaming Addiction Every Parent Should Know

Your 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 find balance.  


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Is Roblox Really Safe For Kids? (5 Dangers)16 juin 202500:10:35

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 5 dangers of Roblox every parent needs to know about.


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4 Levels of Gaming Addiction15 juin 202500:15:22

Episode 92 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 4 Levels of Gaming Addiction

These 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.


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11 Reasons Your Child Won't Admit Their Gaming Addiction14 févr. 202500:31:42

Episode 91 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - 11 Reasons Your Child Won't Admit Their Gaming Addiction

Parents! 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, my dad knew, even my friends knew. But getting me to admit it? That was a different story entirely. I was in complete denial. So this is the advice I wish my parents knew back when I was stuck in my problem.


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I Survived 5,364 Days Without Video Games... Here's What Happened.04 févr. 202500:13:25

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.


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Why You MUST Quit Gaming in 202504 févr. 202500:16:10

Episode 90 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Why You MUST Quit Gaming in 2025

Warning! 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.


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Life Advice For Gamers In Their Twenties10 mai 202401:12:34

Episode 89 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Life Advice For Gamers In Their Twenties

Brian 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 love of his life.


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I Quit MMOs and THIS Happened23 avr. 202400:35:25

Episode 88 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I Quit MMOs and THIS Happened

Video 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.


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How I Quit My Gaming Addiction (Diablo, PoE, WoW)02 avr. 202400:47:41

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.

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Just Stop Gaming, and You'll Level Up20 févr. 202400:51:49

Episode 86 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - Just Stop Gaming, and You'll Level Up


How I went from being a depressed gamer to a confident real life action man!

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How To Reprogram Your Mind From Addiction19 févr. 202400:57:35

Episode 85 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - How To Reprogram Your Mind From Addiction


Addiction and nihilism almost ruined Tony's life. Here's how he turned it around.

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I'll Never Play Video Games Again, Because Of THIS25 janv. 202400:50:37

Episode 84 of Gaming the System, Brought to you by Game Quitters - I'll Never Play Video Games Again, Because Of THIS


After playing video games for more than 8,132 hours, this is what it did to my life.

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Why You Spend TOO Much Time on Discord16 août 202300:15:41

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.

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My 10-Year Video Game Addiction: The Full Story02 août 202300:53:47

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.

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The EASIEST Way to Stop Gaming01 août 202300:07:29

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.

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Why Gamers Struggle with Depression01 août 202300:12:52

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?

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5 Reasons Why It’s HARD To Quit Gaming21 juil. 202300:12:36

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.

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Why MMOs Are The Most Addictive Games18 juil. 202300:09:53

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.

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Experts Warn About The Dangers of A.I. (Artificial Intelligence)14 juil. 202300:09:34

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.

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How Video Games Are Designed to be Addictive29 juin 202300:14:34

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.

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Discord Is NOT Safe (Hidden Dangers)26 juin 202300:11:04

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.

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How I Quit My $50,000 Mobile Gaming Addiction21 juin 202300:33:39

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.

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What Social Media Does to Your Brain19 juin 202300:14:17

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.

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9 Signs You Are Addicted to Gaming17 juin 202300:14:55

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.

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Parents Combating Gaming Addiction - Kate Hook Interview16 juin 202300:13:54

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.

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How Caleb Quit Gaming After Trying for 6 Years!07 mai 202300:17:13

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!

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  • 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

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Husband Addicted to Gaming - Bubba Gaeddert Interview06 mai 202300:19:38

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.

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  • 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

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How I Overcame My WoW Addiction - Dario Quacquarelli Interview05 mai 202300:37:35

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

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How Gaming Destroyed A Generation - Sam Harbonator Interview04 mai 202300:54:45

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

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Why I Quit Gaming for 4 Years (Leo Interview)01 mai 202300:41:16

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

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Improving Your Social Skills with Dr. Jay Berk PhD09 nov. 202000:27:44

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

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How to Stop Escaping into Video Games13 avr. 202000:13:35

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

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