Big D-tox

Podcast by Mike V.

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Welcome to Big D-Tox – Real Talk on RecoveryBig 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 for open conversations, tough questions, and real hope.So grab a cup of coffee, hit play, and let’s get into it—one step at a time.

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BigD-tox Episode 5 "Step One"

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 like rock bottom How millions recover without AA—and what they all have in common What it takes to stop pretending and start healing Plus a few darkly funny truths every addict knows too well Whether you’re new to recovery, sober-curious, or still drowning in denial—this episode will hit you straight in the soul

24. heinä 2025 - 34 min

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

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 disorders. Backed by powerful statistics and raw storytelling, Mike exposes the brutal reality of how stigma blocks recovery, fuels overdose deaths, and impacts everything from healthcare and employment to family, race, and mental health. With data from the CDC, NIDA, SAMHSA, and more, this episode is both a call to awareness and a demand for compassion. 🔥 Topics include: Why 90% of people with addiction don’t get treatment How doctors, families, and employers perpetuate stigma The racial and class-based double standards in drug laws and recovery access The deadly link between stigma, suicide, and incarceration What actually works: harm reduction, peer support, MAT How you can help fight stigma right now Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or just want to understand addiction beyond the headlines—this episode is for you. 🧠 Real talk. 📊 Real data. 💔 Real consequences. ❤️ Real hope. Listen now—and help dismantle the shame.

10. heinä 2025 - 38 min