The 1% in Recovery Successful Gamblers & Alcoholics Stopping 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 disease of addiction. Your EQ is Your IQ. Empowering People Through Self Awareness. Live Your Best Life!!

The 1% in Recovery Successful Gamblers & Alcoholics Stopping Addiction is a health podcast hosted by Hugo V, with 255 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Hugo V hosts The 1% in Recovery Successful Gamblers & Alcoholics Stopping Addiction, a health show with 255 episodes published.

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  Episode #254

  Football Season, Locker Room Camaraderie & Vegas Making the Lines Harder so You Can't Win

  Aug 18, 202611 minS9

  Text and Be Heard Football season is back, and so is the loudest lie in sports: that you can beat the book if you just “know ball.” We love the start of a new season, the routines, the locker room mindset, the hope. But we also see how quickly that excitement gets hijacked by sports betting apps, influencer promos, and a constant stream of prop bets that keep you clicking until your money is gone. We walk through why football betting is uniquely stacked against you. Vegas is tighter on football than almost anything, and modern sports data makes the odds even sharper. When you add player props, live betting, micro betting, and prediction markets, the “game” becomes a full-time chase where everything comes down to the last play and your nervous system never gets to rest. That is not entertainment for a lot of people. That is a carefully designed system that monetizes impulse and keeps you thinking you are one smart bet away. We also talk about the bigger impact: kids gambling from their phones, politicians treating addiction like a revenue stream, and a culture that celebrates big wins while hiding the taxes, the losses, and the shame. Our goal is simple: help you enjoy football without gambling, and build real confidence through daily recovery actions that boost natural dopamine and self-esteem. If this hits close to home, listen now, share it with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you do not miss what comes next. If you can, leave a review and tell us: what is your biggest trigger during football season? Support the show Recovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!! Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | Facebook Your EQ is Your IQ YouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo V Recovery Freedom Circle The System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships. A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weeks www.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.Love TikTok - Lifeiswonderful.Love Pinterest - Lifeiswonderful.Love X - LifeWonderLove LinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic LinkedIn - The 1% in Recovery

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  Episode #253

  The $266 Million LeBron Bet, Free Agency Betting

  Aug 11, 20267 minS9

  Text and Be Heard $266 million wagered on one question: where will LeBron James play next? That number stopped us cold, because it’s not just sports talk anymore, it’s the financialization of fandom through prediction markets. We unpack how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket turned NBA free agency into a massive betting event, how the loudest “leaks” pointed people toward Miami, Cleveland, and Golden State, and why the quiet path to Philadelphia left almost everyone stunned. Then we get honest about what that pattern can do to people. When the odds, the headlines, and the influencer chatter all push the crowd in one direction, it’s easy to feel like the public is being played, whether by hype, marketing, or something darker. We talk about why so many accounts end up losing, how athlete sponsorships and league-adjacent money can muddy trust, and why the constant drip of “yes or no” wagers can hook the brain faster than most people realize. We also connect this back to recovery and real life. Prop bets, live betting, and micro betting aren’t just new features, they’re speed, repetition, and chasing built into the product, and that’s a recipe for deeper holes and more calls to gambling crisis hotlines. We share what we’re doing next, including upcoming talks on prediction markets, and why we’re pushing tools that help you track growth and build healthier patterns. If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people hear it. Support the show Recovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!! Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | Facebook Your EQ is Your IQ YouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo V Recovery Freedom Circle The System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships. A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weeks www.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.Love TikTok - Lifeiswonderful.Love Pinterest - Lifeiswonderful.Love X - LifeWonderLove LinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic LinkedIn - The 1% in Recovery

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  Episode #252

  National Council on Problem Gambling and Kalshi, The Money, Resonsible Gambling Doesn't Work

  Jul 17, 202611 minS9

  Text and Be Heard 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 Problem Gambling, the controversy around prediction markets, and why some state councils are walking away. If you care about gambling addiction recovery, this is where the funding conversation gets real, fast. We also challenge the most common slogan in the space: “responsible gambling.” From our perspective, that phrase doesn’t fit compulsive gambling or gambling disorder, and it can distract from what people actually need once the line is crossed. We connect the dots between brain chemistry, emotional regulation, and why you can’t outthink an emotional issue when the product is designed to keep you playing. Then we break down how modern sports betting apps have been refined since legalization expanded, moving from basic wagers into prop betting, micro betting, and live betting with cash-out features. More bet types mean more triggers, more decisions, and a shorter path from impulse to action, which fuels chasing losses and deeper harm. We end with what accountability could look like, and where to turn if you want help right now. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find recovery support. Support the show Recovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!! Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | Facebook Your EQ is Your IQ YouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo V Recovery Freedom Circle The System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships. A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weeks www.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.Love TikTok - Lifeiswonderful.Love Pinterest - Lifeiswonderful.Love X - LifeWonderLove LinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic LinkedIn - The 1% in Recovery

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  Episode #251

  Fans are expected to Spend Money and More Money and Gamble. From Youth Leagues, AAU, NIL and Betting.

  Jul 13, 202610 minS9

  Text and Be Heard “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, competition, practice, winning and losing, and the joy of testing yourself. Then we pull the camera back and talk about how the so-called fan experience is increasingly designed around extraction, not connection. We get into youth sports and the way AAU travel teams and year-round single-sport schedules can drain families financially while putting kids at higher risk for overuse injuries. We talk honestly about the scholarship chase, the pressure to specialize, and how NIL money changes the emotional stakes for teenagers who are still trying to grow up. If you grew up playing multiple sports, you will recognize what gets lost when everything becomes a pipeline. Then we go straight at sports betting and the machinery behind it: live betting, micro betting, and the power that comes from controlling official data. When leagues and data partners profit while gambling companies chase quarterly earnings, the incentives tilt hard against the public. Add in soaring ticket prices, parking, food, drinks, and merch, and it is no wonder so many people feel pushed away from the game. If sports have started to feel less fun and more like a bill, you are not alone. Listen, share this with a friend who loves the game, and subscribe and leave a review so more people can rethink what being a fan should mean. Support the show Recovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!! Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | Facebook Your EQ is Your IQ YouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo V Recovery Freedom Circle The System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships. A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weeks www.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.Love TikTok - Lifeiswonderful.Love Pinterest - Lifeiswonderful.Love X - LifeWonderLove LinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic LinkedIn - The 1% in Recovery

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  Episode #250

  Episode 250: Recovery Is Beautiful, You Too, Can Recover!!! Let's Do It

  Jul 3, 202610 minS9

  Text and Be Heard 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 motivation is low and your mind is loud. If you’ve been trying to “think” your way out of pain, we lay out why that doesn’t work and what to do instead, because you cannot outthink an emotional issue. We connect recovery to neuroplasticity and to the everyday habits that help your brain heal, including routines that support natural serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, and oxytocin. From there we look back at the evolution from Life Is Wonderful to the 1% in Recovery podcast, including the decision to rebrand for better SEO and podcast discoverability. We also explain the system we built to reduce guesswork: start with the free recovery growth scorecard, keep learning through the podcast, then choose a next step that fits your needs, from our Strong Leader, Strong Character course to the deeper 18-week Recovery Freedom Circle built around the 12 steps, 12 character traits, and guided questions. We also widen the lens beyond meetings alone, talking about the real-world stack that helps people recover faster: a recovery coach, therapy, nutrition, training, cardio or sport, and a grounded approach to spirituality and connection. Along the way, we reflect on the power of guest stories, from compulsive gambling and alcoholism to people who’ve seen addiction from the inside of prisons and public systems, and why sharing those voices helps reduce stigma. If this resonates, subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs structure, and leave a review so more people can find a recovery podcast that treats healing like a plan. Support the show Recovery is Beautiful. Go Live Your Best Life!! Facebook Group - Recovery Freedom Circle | Facebook Your EQ is Your IQ YouTube - Life Is Wonderful Hugo V Recovery Freedom Circle The System That Understands Recovery, Builds Character and Helps People Have Better Relationships. A Life Changing Solution, Saves You Time, 18 weeks www.lifeiswonderful.love Instagram - Lifeiswonderful.Love TikTok - Lifeiswonderful.Love Pinterest - Lifeiswonderful.Love X - LifeWonderLove LinkedIn - Hugo Vrsalovic LinkedIn - The 1% in Recovery

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