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The 1% in Recovery Successful Gamblers & Alcoholics Stopping Addiction

Hugo V
Recovery
Addiction
Emotional Intelligence
Gambling Addiction
Gambling
Mental Health
Addiction Recovery
12 Steps
Sports Betting
Community Support
Recovery Freedom Circle
Spirituality
Alcoholism
Self-Awareness
Emotional Health
March Madness
Personal Growth
Loneliness
Super Bowl
Alcohol Addiction

Stopping Gambling and Alcohol Addiction!! Gambling Addiction is the new epidemic. Learn with a Recovery Expert, Hugo V and his knowledgeable Guests. Successful Gamblers & Alcoholics Stopping Addiction. Become The 1% in Recovery and Achieve Total Freedom. This podcast talks about recovery, healing, working The Steps, gambling, drugs, alcohol, and emotional intelligence. We solve the emotional disea... more

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A $2 million check lands on the table and suddenly a question gets impossible to ignore: can a problem gambling organization stay credible while taking money tied to the gambling ecosystem? We talk through the National Council on P... more

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“What is a fan?” sounds like a simple question until you look at what modern sports asks of us: more money, more attention, more data, and now more betting. We start from the place that made us love sports in the first place, compe... more

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250 episodes is a long time to keep one promise: make recovery clearer, more human, and more doable. We start by celebrating the milestone, but we quickly get practical about what actually changes people, especially early on when m... more

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Crack addiction doesn’t just wreck your body, it rewires your relationships until the only “friend” left is the next hit. We’re back on the East Coast and talking with Tara from Charlotte, North Carolina about the realities of crac... more

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Dr. Michael Zhang
Psychologist discussing prediction markets and recovery
Episode: Psychologist Michael Zhang Talks Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting, Adolescent Brain
Declan Hill
Professor and investigative journalist specializing in organized crime in sports
University of Oxford (former PhD work)
Episode: Scandals, Gambling Fixes with Professor Declan Hill, New Haven CT, and the Future of Sports and Sports Leagues
Hugo V
Recovery expert and advocate against gambling addiction.
Life Is Wonderful
Episode: Entrepreneurs on Fire Interview with JLD!! Gambling, Productivity and Gambling Advertising to Kids
Joseph O
Grief counselor and recovery expert
Episode: Grief Counselor, Alcoholic, Recovery, Ivy League Talk with Joseph O in Philadelphia
John G
Gambler with over 30 years of sobriety and advocate for recovery.
Independent
Episode: Austin Texas Gambler John G, 30 Years, Talks 12 Step Rooms, Depression and Live Sports Betting
Ron R
Recovered alcoholic and leadership coach
Owner of leadership training company
Episode: New Jersey Alcoholic Ron R, 32 Years, Goes from Rock Bottom to Leadership and Recovery
Father Nicholas
A Passionist Priest who discusses the mission of the Passionist Order in helping those with addictions
Passionist Order
Episode: Father Nicholas Shares Passionist Mission to Help Addicts Find Peace, Spirituality and Recovery
Anthony Brown
A recovery advocate who shares his experience of overcoming homelessness and addiction
Episode: Park Bench to Park Avenue, Anthony Brown Talks about Homelessness, Meth, Recovery

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Hugo V
Recovery Expert and host of The 1% in Recovery

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 108 ratings
  • Content for everyone!

    I listened to the episode on Maturity and could 100% relate even though I’m not the target audience for the show. It’s inspiring and just the kick in the behind we all need to live more intentional lives!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Remi Roy
    United States7 months ago
  • The Steps Work

    Love the emphasis on The Steps!! The ability to change your life and live better. Be Free. Positive messaging to help everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amazon Hugo
    United States7 months ago
  • Gambling Help

    This podcast brings clarity to gambling recovery and gambling addiction. As well as alcoholism. Talking about The Steps in a new way pushes Recovery in a new dimension. Love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Life Is Wonderful Love
    United States7 months ago
  • motivation GOLD

    great pod, thanks for taking the time to help so many listeners

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    .__Z__.
    United States8 months ago
  • Super motivational

    Love this podcast and the host. This show completely changed my life for the better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brittbratt2013
    United Statesa year ago

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Fans note the show feels like a supportive, sponsor-like resource for long-term sobriety.
GUESTS and content are consistently described as honest, hopeful, and informative about gambling recovery.
Listeners praise the host for practical, actionable recovery guidance and real-world stories.

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Voices To Victory Author Tara Talks Crack, Sexual Abuse, Journaling and Recovery
Q: Talk to us about the journaling, the book, and the healing aspect of all that.
Tara explains how journaling serves as an objective record that helps counter denial, how writing Voices To Victory allowed her to process her life from a strengths-based perspective, and how sharing her story can empower others to heal.
Psychologist Michael Zhang Talks Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting, Adolescent Brain
Q: Question three asks how Incumental assists young people and those in recovery to curb gambling.
Dr. Zhang describes Incumental as an app providing in-the-moment support to disrupt urges, integrating with other recovery options, and offering friction-based tools to slow down impulsive bets while guiding users through honesty and personal accountability.
Psychologist Michael Zhang Talks Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting, Adolescent Brain
Q: Question two discusses youth exposure to gambling and its impact on the next generation, especially among ages 12-25.
The guest highlights that the math behind gambling is not neutral, losses accumulate over time, and early exposure via free money hooks and education about risk is critical; he notes rising problem gambling signs among younger populations and emphasizes the need for early intervention.
Psychologist Michael Zhang Talks Prediction Markets vs Sports Betting, Adolescent Brain
Q: Question one asks about similarities and differences between prediction markets and sports betting, and why prediction markets are considered the future of gambling.
Dr. Zhang explains that prediction markets are not replacing gambling but absorbing it; they combine betting with a stock-market-like structure, emphasizing information flow and potential profits from being better informed, while still carrying the same fundamental risk of loss.
Scandals, Gambling Fixes with Professor Declan Hill, New Haven CT, and the Future of Sports and Sports Leagues
Q: What concrete reforms does the guest advocate for?
Establish an independent sports integrity agency, separate data and betting operations from leagues, and redirect a fraction of gambling revenue to funding independent investigations and protections.

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A recovery-focused show hosted by a long-time recovery expert who interviews guests with lived experience or clinical expertise to explore gambling and alcohol addiction, emotional intelligence, and the 12 steps. Episodes cover prediction markets and sports betting from a recovery lens, psychology of addiction, personal recovery journeys, and practical tools for staying sober, with emphasis on community, restructuring routines, and actionable resources. The format often blends expert insight with personal stories, highlighting strategies that help listeners regain control, reduce harm, and live a more intentional life. A notable strength is its consistent emphasis on actionable steps, supportive communities, and branding that positions reco... more

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2. Declan Hill
3. Hugo V
4. Joseph O
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6. Ron R
7. Father Nicholas
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