Mike V.

Big D-tox

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Welcome to Big D-Tox – Real Talk on Recovery Big D-Tox , is a podcast where we dive deep into the real stories behind addiction—alcohol, drugs, gambling, and more—and what it truly takes to find your way back. Whether you’re in recovery, just starting out, or supporting someone you care about, you’re not alone here. Each week, we drop new episodes where we talk honestly about the highs, the lows, and everything in between. You’ll hear from people who’ve lived it, experts who get it, and everyday folks who are walking the road to healing. This isn’t just a podcast. It’s a safe space. A place fo...

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Mike V.

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BigD-tox Episode 5 "Step One" 24.07.2025 34:52

Mike explores what real surrender looks like—from the science of addiction and brain chemistry, to the shame that keeps people sick, to the quiet chaos of high-functioning alcoholism. Step One isn’t weakness. It’s the beginning of your strength. You’ll also learn: Why 94% of people with addiction never get help What neuroscience says about “powerlessness” Why “unmanageable” doesn’t always look lik...

Big-D Podcast episode 4; Stigma Kills: The Deep, Dirty Truth About Addiction and Judgment 10.07.2025 38:06

In this unflinching and deeply personal episode of Big D-Tox, host Mike dives headfirst into the stigma surrounding addiction—what it is, where it comes from, and how it’s destroying lives in silence. Titled “Stigma Kills: The Deep, Dirty Truth About Addiction and Judgment,” this extended episode explores the systemic shame, social bias, and cultural cruelty faced by people with substance use diso...

BigD-tox Podcast Episode 1 10.07.2025 24:51

In this video, we start our journey as I touch on how I got to this point over the last 5 months.