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VinnyRoc Podcast

VinnyRoc Podcast

By: Vincent Rocco Vargas
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VinnyRoc Podcast Introduction: "Hey everyone, welcome to the VinnyRoc Podcast! This isn't just any ordinary podcast; it's a journey into the minds and souls of some of the most captivating people I've met throughout my life. Every episode, we'll delve deep, uncovering the passions, drives, and unique perspectives propelling my guests toward their successes. We've got you covered whether you're here for inspiration, motivation, or good old-fashioned entertainment. Your voice matters, too! We're all about creating a community where everyone feels heard. So, don't hesitate to contact us on social media and share your thoughts, stories, and suggestions. Together, we'll laugh, learn, and perhaps even change our little corner of the world. Let's get started, shall we?" Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • "I Was Given 3 Months to Live..." Beating CANCER w/ Casey West
    May 16 2025

    In this deeply moving episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, Vincent "Rocco" Vargas sits down with Casey (@transmute_that_innergy), a Marine Corps veteran, former Mongols MC member, and glioblastoma survivor. Casey shares his raw and transformative journey from war zones and outlaw brotherhoods to holistic healing and inner peace.

    Diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given only 3 months to live, Casey defied all odds by rejecting conventional treatment and embracing alternative therapies including fasting, breathwork, plant medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and deep spiritual exploration. Now three years later, Casey is thriving—mentally, physically, and spiritually.

    This episode explores the toll of war, childhood trauma, ego death through psychedelics, healing masculinity, and what it means to truly be at peace. If you’re a veteran, first responder, or anyone walking through fire and looking for light, this is a must-listen.

    🔗 Follow Casey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transmute_that_innergy

    🌐 Learn more or apply for veteran treatment: https://www.beyondservice.us

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    39 mins
  • “I Was Sitting in My Truck, Ready to END IT..." | How Making Knives Saved Me w/ Dustin Hill
    May 4 2025

    In this powerful episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, Vincent "Rocco" Vargas sits down with Dustin Burkett, a former law enforcement officer turned custom gun grip artist and founder of Burkett Customs. Dustin Hill opens up about his 20-year career in law enforcement, his battle with PTSD, and the life-changing impact of the Warrior PATHH program through Boulder Crest.

    He shares how forging unique custom grips from rare and meaningful materials—like wooly mammoth tooth, meteorite, and even samurai armor—became both his business and his therapy. From addiction and suicidal thoughts to finding peace and purpose in craftsmanship and fatherhood, Dustin’s story is one of raw vulnerability, redemption, and resilience.

    This is a must-watch conversation for first responders, veterans, and anyone navigating the mental health challenges of service and life after.

    Guest:

    Dustin Burkett

    Website: https://www.burkettcustoms.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burkettcustoms/

    Resources Mentioned:

    https://bouldercrest.org/program/warrior-pathh/

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    45 mins
  • Escaping the Past: One Man’s Journey from Trauma to Transformation w/ Mikey Horbaczewski
    Apr 26 2025

    In this deeply moving episode of the VinnyRoc Podcast, host Vincent Vargas sits down with Mikey Horbaczewski, a Marine Corps veteran, father, and podcast host of Life Unlocked with Mikey. Together, they explore Mikey's emotional and transformative journey from the streets of Chicago and a life immersed in gang culture, to surviving a traumatic deployment in Afghanistan, and ultimately finding healing, leadership, and purpose.

    Mikey Horbaczewski opens up about his military experience, the devastating loss of a mentor, battling a severe injury, and struggling with mental health and addiction after returning home. But through resilience, community, and guidance—including Light the Fuse retreats and mentorship—he’s rewritten his story as a present father, devoted husband, and inspiring voice for fellow veterans and men seeking growth.

    This episode is a powerful reminder that healing is possible and that leadership and love go hand in hand.

    🎙 Mikey’s Podcast: Life Unlocked with Mikey

    Available on Spotify, YouTube, and Instagram

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/life_unlocked_with_mikey/

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    48 mins

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