Patrick Belliveau & Ryan Burgio: Gambit's AI Tool to Fight Addiction | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Patrick Belliveau & Ryan Burgio: Gambit"s AI Tool to Fight Addiction | The Hopeaholics Podcast Dive into a powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast with Pat and Ryan, the visionary founders of Gambit, a company revolutionizing conversational AI to tackle real-world challenges like addiction and mental health support. This episode explores their journey of building the world’s first AI tool designed to provide 24/7, non-judgmental guidance for those battling addiction, their loved ones, and anyone seeking personal growth. Pat, five months sober after a struggle with alcohol that nearly cost him his business and life, shares raw moments, like choosing to engage with their AI instead of a bottle of bourbon, finding solace in its empathetic responses. Ryan, who never faced addiction himself, reveals how Gambit’s AI helped him navigate tough conversations to support Pat, strengthening their partnership and deepening his understanding of the disease. Driven by the tragic loss of a loved one to fentanyl, their mission at GambitCo—blending cutting-edge technology with human-like empathy—aims to transform lives. #thehopeaholics  #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover  #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #RecoveryIsPossible #Hope #wedorecover  Check out the website we made with Gambit: https://www.chaddict.com https://www.askevamarie.com Visit https://gambitco.io/ to learn more about this software & how they"re revolutionizing what it means to seek help in the mental health & addiction treatment industry. Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics  Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics  https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch:  https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction.  Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com  Timestamps: 00:05:01 - Sharing Sobriety Struggles and Need for Constant Support 00:06:24 - Emphasizing Non-Judgmental Support in AI Tool 00:07:10 - Highlighting AI’s Role in Scaling Support for Recovery 00:12:48 - Confronting Drinking’s Impact on Business Partnership 00:13:37 - Using AI Tool to Understand Addiction Communication 00:14:26 - Learning to Preserve Strengths in Recovery Process 00:15:33 - Recognizing AI’s Value for Supporting Loved Ones 00:18:51 - Choosing AI Chat Over Drinking Bourbon 00:19:20 - Feeling Validated by AI’s Non-Judgmental Response 00:23:04 - Describing Emotional Depth in Building AI Personalities 00:31:32 - Redirecting Urges Through AI Conversation 00:32:22 - Reflecting on Lack of Off-Switch in Addiction 00:34:13 - Advocating for Environmental Changes in Support 00:35:10 - Finding Personal Growth Through AI Interaction 00:44:28 - Recalling Sobriety Turning Point After Confrontation