Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero
Louis Ruggiero 70 episodes Nov 10, 2026
On Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero, no topic is too heavy, no story too raw. Through powerful conversations about resilience, perseverance, and beating the odds, Louis and his guests confront life’s toughest challenges head-on. This is a space for unfiltered honesty, real growth, and relentless inspiration—because when it comes to overcoming adversity, nothing is off the table.
Episodes
I Embezzled From My Family Business to Keep Gambling
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Chuck Bovis, a gambling addiction recovery veteran with 26 years of experience, to share his shocking journey through compulsive gambling, financial destruction, family betrayal, and ultimately, gambling addiction recovery.
Whether you're struggling with gambling addiction, supporting someone through gambling recovery, or trying to understand how to stop gambling, this con
I Was Sober For 7.5 Years | Then I Lost Everything To Cocaine
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Anthony Degasperis to Nothing's Off the Table for a powerful conversation about cocaine addiction, drug addiction recovery, and the devastating reality of relapsing after 7.5 years of sobriety.
This episode offers a firsthand look at overcoming drug addiction, the psychological challenges of recovery after relapse, and what it truly takes to rebuild a life after losing al
My Wife Was 6 Months Pregnant And I Couldn't Stop Drinking
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Ryan Foley to Nothing's Off the Table for a powerful conversation about alcohol addiction recovery, overcoming alcoholism, and rebuilding your life after years of struggling with alcohol.
Ryan, a former Google employee, endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and father, shares his remarkable sobriety story and explains how he went from drinking every day for nearly 10 years to
My Dad Was a Gambling Addict | After He Died, I Became One Too
In this episode of Nothing Is Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with stand-up comedian Mary Santora to discuss her battle with compulsive gambling, the devastating effects of slot machine addiction, and her journey toward recovery.
Louis and Mary also explore why gambling addiction can be harder to overcome than drugs or alcohol, the hidden dangers of casino promotions and online betting, a
Ex-Opioid Addict | "I Spent $100,000 On Drugs In One Year"
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Jason Senzon to Nothing's Off the Table for a powerful conversation about opioid addiction recovery, overcoming drug addiction, and the journey to nine years sober.
Jason reflects on how his sobriety journey changed his marriage, his relationship with his children, and his outlook on life.
His story offers hope to anyone struggling with painkiller addiction, showing tha
I Was Addicted to Gambling for Decades | Here's How I Quit
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Hugo Vrsalovic to Nothing's Off the Table for a powerful conversation about gambling addiction recovery, alcoholism, and the reality of living with compulsive gambling.
With 29 years sober from drugs and alcohol and 26 years free from gambling, Hugo shares his remarkable addiction recovery journey, revealing how his struggles began with his first drink at age 8 and his fi
I Took a Painkiller | Then I Started Spending $800 a Day on Drugs
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Keri Walsh to Nothing's Off the Table for an honest conversation about drug addiction, opioid addiction, alcohol addiction, relapse, and the difficult road to long-term sobriety.
Despite growing up in a loving and financially stable family, Keri developed a devastating Percocet addiction during college that eventually cost her nearly everything.
This powerful addiction r
Harvard Kicked Me Out Because Of My Drug Addiction
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Emma Gray, a Harvard graduate and sober lifestyle advocate who has been sober for nearly 11 years, for an honest conversation about drug addiction, mental health, and long-term sobriety.
Now nearly 11 years sober, Emma has returned to Harvard to complete her degree, built a career in finance, and pursued a new chapter as a content creator and entrepreneur.
Her journey o
I Lost Over $100,000 Gambling | Here's How I Finally Stopped
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Alyx Effron, a recovering compulsive gambler, for a powerful conversation about gambling addiction, online blackjack addiction, sports betting addiction, and the devastating consequences of compulsive gambling.
Through his experience, Alyx demonstrates how recovery from gambling addiction can make it possible to rebuild relationships, regain financial responsibility, and f
I Got My Brother Hooked To Heroin | Here’s How We Stopped
Louis Ruggiero welcomes his longtime friend, best man, and recovery mentor, Dean Moses, to Nothing's Off the Table for a powerful conversation about heroin addiction, drug addiction recovery, opioid addiction, and the journey to lasting sobriety.
Through their personal experiences, Louis and Dean discuss long-term addiction recovery, rebuilding trust, and finding peace after years of destructive
Ex-Cop: I Saw Murders | Then Gambled To Escape The Memories
In this episode of Nothing Is Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero welcomes Sharon Mabon, a retired police lieutenant, author, and recovering compulsive gambler, who opens up about her decades-long struggle with gambling addiction.
After decades of struggling, Sharon finally committed to gambling addiction recovery in 2025 through counseling, faith, family support, and casino self-exclusion. Now, she u
Ex-Cocaine Addict Explains What Cocaine Psychosis Feels Like
Louis Ruggiero welcomes David Millar for an honest conversation about addiction recovery, cocaine addiction, sobriety, and rebuilding a life after hitting rock bottom.
David shares how his substance use escalated rapidly from teenage drinking and cocaine use into psychosis, psychiatric hospitals,
homelessness, and sleeping beneath the Atlantic City boardwalk.
Louis and David also discuss relap
I Lost Everything Gambling | Then Planned My Suicide
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Will Hinman for a raw conversation about gambling addiction, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, relapse, and what it actually takes to build lasting addiction recovery.
Will shares how gambling entered his life at a young age and eventually became part of his identity. Now helping others through lived experience, Will shares practical advice for anyone struggling with prob
I Was Living The NBA Dream | Then Cocaine Destroyed Everything
Louis Ruggiero welcomes former NBA player Chris Herren for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, recovery, sobriety, family, and life after basketball.
Chris opens up about his early exposure to alcohol and drugs, becoming addicted to cocaine at 18, his descent into opioid addiction, and what it was really like battling addiction while playing professional basketball.
From his experience
Heroin Survivor | I Lost Everything Before I Asked God For Help
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Zack Franck for a raw conversation about addiction recovery (5 years sober), heroin addiction, opioid addiction, overdose, relapse, treatment, faith, and rebuilding a life after years of substance abuse.
Zack also reflects on repairing his relationship with his brother, becoming someone his family and friends could trust again, and discovering that the real rewards of life
100% Of My Income Went Straight To Gambling | Here's How I Quit
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Daniel Bullen for an unfiltered conversation about gambling addiction, compulsive gambling, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life after years of chasing the next win.
Daniel explains how gambling entered his life as early as 8 or 9 years old and gradually became an obsession fueled by early wins, the belief that gambling could make him rich, and the constant need
I Hid My Alcohol Addiction Behind Modeling And Traveling
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Sophie Sumner for an honest conversation about her sobriety journey, alcohol addiction, recovery, self-worth, and the life she has built after reaching six years of continuous sobriety.
For anyone interested in women in recovery, sobriety motivation, mental health and addiction, 12 step recovery, or a powerful addiction recovery story, Sophie’s experience offers an honest
Heroin Made Me Rob A Jewelry Store | Here’s How I Got Sober
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Jimmy Abbate for a conversation about heroin addiction recovery, life after prison, and 25 years in recovery. Jimmy shares how childhood drinking escalated into heroin addiction, a jewelry store robbery, and 3 prison stays totaling 11 years before he began rebuilding life after addiction.
But his sobriety journey involved more than putting down drugs and alcohol. Jimmy exp
I Tricked 3 Doctors To Feed My Adderall Addiction
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Anthony Scamardella for an honest conversation about his eight-year battle with Adderall addiction, the progression from a legitimate prescription to severe Adderall abuse, and what it actually took to rebuild his life after quitting.
Anthony's addiction recovery story ultimately shows how recovery can become much more than staying away from a substance. It can mean rebuil
Recovering Gambler | I Turned $200 Into $100,000 Then Lost It All
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Uri Edell for an open conversation about gambling addiction, sports betting addiction, and what it takes to finally choose recovery after decades of compulsive gambling.
For anyone struggling with problem gambling, sports betting addiction, online casino addiction, or wondering how to stop gambling, Uri's story is a reminder that even after decades of addiction, recovery i
AI Girlfriends Could Create A $20 Billion Addiction Crisis
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Craig Perra for a raw conversation about addiction recovery, sex addiction, porn addiction, behavioral addiction, trauma, shame, intimacy, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life after addiction.
Craig explains how mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, parts work, purpose, and understanding human behavior changed his approach to recovering from addiction.
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7.5 Years Sober | How I Escaped OxyContin, Heroin & Sex Work
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Madeline for a raw conversation about heroin addiction, opioid addiction, psychosis, recovery, and what it actually takes to rebuild a life after years of destructive drug use.
Now more than 7 years sober, Madeline explains the work behind long-term sobriety and drug addiction recovery. She discusses 12-step recovery, sponsorship, meetings, prayer, meditation, making amend
Alcohol Addiction | “Doctors Told Me One More Drink Could Kill Me”
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Raquel Herrera for an honest conversation about alcohol addiction, drug addiction, relapse, grief, faith, and what it really takes to build long-term sobriety.
The conversation also explores the deeper behaviors behind addiction and alcoholism, including lying, manipulation, control, and isolation. Raquel explains how surrendering control, developing faith, helping other p
Gambling Addict | "I Gambled Over $2 Million Before I Finally Stopped"
Louis Ruggiero welcomes John Bonatesta to share his story of gambling addiction, how betting became part of his life at a young age, and how it eventually developed into severe compulsive gambling that affected his finances, relationships, and everyday life.
For anyone searching for how to stop gambling, gambling addiction help, or hope for life after gambling addiction, John’s message is simple:
Alcohol Gave Me Stage 2 Liver Disease at 22 | Here's How I Got Sober
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Karina Miesner for a raw conversation about alcohol addiction, alcoholism recovery, and what it took for her to rebuild her life after nearly drinking herself to death.
Now nearly 2 years sober, Karina works in the recovery field and shares what life after alcoholism actually looks like.
This is an honest alcoholism recovery story about shame, relationships, family,
Loving An Addict Turned Out To Be The Best Decision Of Her Life
Louis Ruggiero welcomes his wife, Mia Ruggiero, for one of his most personal conversations yet.
For the first time, Mia shares what Louis’s addiction recovery looked like from the perspective of the person standing beside him through alcoholism, drug addiction, repeated relapses, broken trust, and eventually gambling addiction.
The conversation also explores the hidden nature of gambling a
I Wanted to Drink Myself to Death | Then I Found God
Louis Ruggiero sits down with Mike Shooty to discuss Mike’s journey from alcoholism, repeated relapses, DUIs, damaged relationships, and losing his will to live to nearly four years of recovery.
The conversation explores the moment Mike finally surrendered during treatment, how recovery helped rebuild his relationship with his daughter and family, and why honesty, community, and asking for help b
I Overdosed on WATER & Went Into a Coma Because of Drugs
Louis Ruggiero sits down with John Rokee to trace his journey from childhood pain and early substance use to severe addiction, rehab, legal trouble, and a near-death experience that ultimately changed the direction of his life.
John explains how drugs initially gave him relief from loneliness and insecurity, but eventually became something he could no longer control.
The conversation then goes
Historian EXPOSES How DraftKings & FanDuel Engineer Gambling Addiction
They know everything about you. That's not a conspiracy theory — it's the business model.
In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan Cohen, award-winning historian and author of Losing Big: America's Reckless Bet on Sports Gambling — one of the leading voices examining how legalized sports betting exploded across America and what it's really costing us. Jonathan isn't in recovery. He's a scholar.
Former Heroin Addict | Why Getting Sober Is NOT Enough to Stay Sober
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Corey Warren for a raw conversation about addiction recovery, heroin addiction, alcoholism, relapse, faith, and what it actually takes to rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom.
Corey opens up about his drug addiction and the beginning of his sobriety journey. The conversation also explores faith and recovery, community, accountability, and the deeper changes required
"I Didn't Leave My House For a Year" | John Scafiddi Jr on Depression, Weed & Getting Your Life Back
He didn't leave his house for a year. Smoked weed, watched shows, and told himself he was fine — while his whole life sat on pause.
In this episode, I sit down with John Scafiddi Jr — co-host of The Journey podcast and founder of the clothing brand At War, built on one idea: we're all at war with something.
This isn't my typical recovery episode. John's story isn't about a substance taking every
He Lost SIX FIGURES in 35 Minutes | Then the Casino Offered Him a Free Room
He walked into Parx Casino with a school bag full of money that wasn't his. 35 minutes later, it was gone — and the casino's response was to offer him a free hotel room.
In this episode of Nothing's Off the Table, I sit down with Danny, a compulsive gambler nearly two years into recovery, for a raw conversation about gambling addiction and what it really costs. We go deep on his last bet, the dec
He Robbed His Own Mother for Crack | Now He's 38 Years SOBER
In November of 1987, Dan Ryan was a broken man. He'd spent most of that year living between crack houses, under bridges, and in the back of a friend's van. He hadn't seen his children in a year. He'd robbed his own mother that summer. This was a man who once managed on Wall Street — climbing the ladder, doing well — until addiction stripped everything away.
When he finally got a shot at help, he
I Was a Heroin Addict in Kensington | Now I'm 13 Years Sober
Westley Morris was supposed to be a farm boy. His family still owns a 500-acre working farm in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. Instead, addiction took him to the darkest corner of America — the open-air drug markets of Kensington and North Philadelphia — where he watched people overdose and die on the sidewalk and wondered how any of it could be happening in this country.
His last day using was Decembe
Famous at 18, Psych Ward at 25 | Jonah Marais (Why Don't We) Tells His Sobriety Story
Jonah Marais of Why Don't We sold out Radio City Music Hall before he could legally drink. Behind the boy band fame, chart hits, and millions of fans was a kid taking shots before shows just to get through the tour — until the blackouts, a psychosis episode, and a 5150 psychiatric hold nearly ended everything.
In this episode of Nothing's Off the Table, Jonah opens up about his last day drinking,
My 3-Year-Old Daughter Ate My Weed Gummy |The Day I Finally Got Sober
Tyler Ramsey was living the dream on paper — a Wall Street career that started at Bear Stearns, a sprint to Los Angeles, a family, a future. Underneath it all, he was drowning in alcohol and drug addiction. Then came the day that shattered him: a weed gummy fell out of his pocket, and his 3-year-old daughter ate it. While his wife raced their unresponsive daughter to the hospital, Tyler had — hour
Kidnapped, Robbed at Gunpoint, 25 Rehabs | How Ashley Finally Got Sober
Ashley Moore survived things most people wouldn't. Addicted to heroin and speed almost immediately after her first use, she spent 9 years in the grip of it — cycling through 25 treatment centers, stealing from her own grandmother, and eventually selling drugs to fund a habit that kept dragging her deeper. She went in and out of jail, did 14 months locked up in California, and still, in her own wor
What His Wife Put in the Pizza Box Changed Everything | Compulsive Gambler with 5 Years Clean
Eugene K. was a New Yorker with a bookie in his pocket. Sports betting, casinos, roulette at 18 — and a family lineage of compulsive gambling he didn't learn about until his twenties. By October 23rd, 2021, he was crying in a locked bathroom with a plan to end his life. Instead, he drove home and told his wife everything.
What happened next is one of the most powerful recovery stories we've ever
JAILED AT 18, GAMBLING FOR 40 YEARS | Sal's SHOCKING Gambling Addiction & Recovery Story
Sal walked into his first Gamblers Anonymous meeting at 18 years old — in 1986. He answered 18 out of 20 questions "yes." He'd already battled a serious cocaine addiction at 16. And he still spent decades in and out of the rooms before finally placing his last bet on August 29, 2018.
In this raw episode of Nothing's Off the Table, Sal opens up about the SHOCKING reality of long-term gambling addi
From Heroin, Homelessness & Level 4 Prison Yard to 13 YEARS SOBER | SHOCKING Recovery Story
Garet grew up in Santa Monica with no education, no voice, and nowhere to put the anger. So he did what addicts do best — he silenced it with drugs and alcohol. What followed was a nightmare most people don't survive: shooting heroin, years living on the streets, and landing on a Level 4 prison yard, one of the most dangerous places in the California prison system.
In this raw, unfiltered episode
Pro Baseball Player Ran a $32 Million Ponzi Scheme to Feed His Gambling Addiction
Sam Favata was a professional baseball player with a promising career — until a devastating injury changed everything. What followed was a gambling addiction so severe it spiraled into a $32 million Ponzi scheme, more than $10 million in gambling debts, and 33 months in federal prison.
In this episode of Nothing's Off The Table, Sam opens up about his rise through pro baseball, the beaning injury
A Handle of Vodka a Day Put Her in a Coma at 30 | How Adriana Finally Got Sober
At 30 years old, Adriana was in a coma with liver failure and cirrhosis. Doctors read her last rites and her family signed a DNR. She survived — then went back to drinking anyway.
In this episode of Nothing Is Off the Table, Adriana shares her raw, unfiltered addiction recovery story: how alcoholism started at 15, drinking a handle of Tito's vodka a day, relearning how to walk and read after live
"Love Island Star Opens Up | Suicide Attempts, Addiction & How He Got 4 Years Sober
Cormac is an Irish-born fitness coach, model, and former Love Island USA cast member — and he's now nearly four years sober. In this raw, no-holds-barred episode of Nothing's Off, he sits down to share the full story behind the highlight reel.
We get into his last drink at his brother's wedding in Australia, just months after losing his father. His battle with cocaine, Adderall, and alcohol that
"I Lost $20,000 in 15 Minutes" | A Gambling Addict's Brutal Confession
Adam Joseph spent over a decade as a compulsive gambler — losing $5,000 to $10,000 a week, blowing $20,000 in a single 15-minute blackjack session, and hiding it all from his wife for the first 10–12 years of their marriage. To everyone around him, Adam was the responsible one: a business owner, a baseball coach, active in his church, a devoted family man. Nobody suspected that "Adam's dirty littl
"He Shot Me Up With Heroin For The First Time" | Surviving Addiction, Prison & 7 Years Sober
"He shot me up with heroin for the first time" — and that single moment sent Lauren G. into a years-long battle with addiction that nearly cost her an arm, a foot, and her life.
In this raw, unfiltered episode of Nothing's Off The Table, Lauren G. (Philly / Kensington) opens up about the addiction story she's never fully told. From taking her first drink at 14, to a trauma bond that pulled her i
"I Started Gambling at 11 Years Old" | He Stole Wallets, Did Jail Time & Got Hooked on Crypto Casinos
He placed his first bet at 11 years old. By 21, he'd stolen wallets, done jail time, and burned through everything chasing the next bet on underage crypto casinos.
In this episode of Nothing's Off The Table, I sit down with Kurt F. — a former compulsive gambler now in recovery — to talk about the dark reality of youth gambling addiction in the age of sports betting apps, loot boxes, and 24/7 ac
"I Thought I Couldn't Overdose" | 16 Years on Heroin to Sober
For 16 years, Jessie thought she was the exception — that she was too smart to overdose, that the heroin, the chaos, and the dangerous people would never actually catch up to her. Then one overdose changed everything.
In this raw, no-filter episode of Nothing's Off The Table, Jessie opens up about the full arc of her addiction and recovery: getting hooked, losing herself to heroin, a violent rela
Lamar Odom’s SHOCKING Story: The Coma, Khloe Kardashian & The Night That Almost Killed Him
Lamar Odom sits down for one of the most raw, honest conversations we've ever had on Nothing's Off The Table.
Two-time NBA champion. Sixth Man of the Year. Played alongside Kobe Bryant. Married into the most famous family on earth. And then — 12 strokes, 6 heart attacks, and a coma that nearly ended it all at the Bunny Ranch in 2015.
In this unforgettable episode, Lamar opens up about growin
Her Kids Found Her Passed Out at a 0.47 BAC | Anne's SHOCKING Story of Alcohol Addiction
A 0.47 blood alcohol content. Five rehabs. Three kids coming home from school to find their mother passed out. In this episode of Nothing's Off The Table, Anne— a mom from Michigan, now 7 years sober — shares the raw, unfiltered story of how alcoholism nearly killed her, and the single moment that finally broke through.
She takes us from a childhood with an alcoholic father, through a progression
Gambling Addiction Almost Killed Him by 28 | Anthony’s SHOCKING Gambling Addiction
Anthony Natoli was 12 years old when he placed his first bet. By his late 20s he was living a "perfect" six-figure tech sales life in San Francisco — while secretly drowning in over $100K of gambling debt, 60 pounds overweight, a credit score in the 400s, and standing at the edge of the Golden Gate Bridge.
In this raw, unfiltered episode of Nothing's Off The Table, Anthony tells host Louis how a
"I Overdosed in My Father's Car — Then Begged Him to Drive Me to Rehab"| Alan’s SHOCKING Story
What does it take to survive 14 trips to rehab, a fentanyl overdose in your own father's car, and still find your way back?
In this raw, unfiltered episode of Nothing's Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with Alan Griffin — a man who used drugs and alcohol from age 12 to 31, hit a rock bottom most people don't survive, and is now 15 years sober and the National Director of EAP & Union Partne
"‘Mom, What Are You Snorting?’ | Jodi’s SHOCKING Recovery After 10 Years of Secret Opioid Addiction
For 10 years, nobody knew.
Not her parents. Not her friends. Not even her children.
In this powerful episode of Nothing's Off the Table, Jordi shares her shocking journey from a successful suburban mom secretly battling opioid addiction to finding freedom through recovery.
After a decade of hiding her addiction, everything came crashing down during COVID when she unknowingly took counterfeit pi
“I Snorted Heroin While My 2-Month-Old Daughter Slept…” | The SHOCKING Truth About Heroin Addiction
In this shocking episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Andrew shares the raw truth about addiction, heroin, overdoses, crime, recovery, and nearly losing everything. From selling drugs and stealing to support his addiction… to overdosing, surviving getting shot FOUR times, and fighting to become a better father — this story is unbelievable.
Andrew opens up about:
* Heroin & oxy addiction
* Overdosi
“I Gambled Until I Lost My Mind” | The SHOCKING Truth About Gambling Addiction
Jordan Freeman opens up like never before in this brutally honest conversation about addiction, gambling, Xanax abuse, alcohol, recovery, rehab, relapse, and rebuilding his life from rock bottom.
In this episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Jordan reveals the shocking truth behind his gambling addiction, hiding substance abuse from his family, getting high while shopping for rehab clothes with his
“I Was The Bottom Of The Barrel Drunk.” | Addiction Nearly Took Everything
In this powerful episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with Caitlin for a raw, emotional, and honest conversation about addiction, alcoholism, relapse, detox, treatment, recovery, faith, therapy, and what it really takes to rebuild your life.
Caitlin shares her journey from growing up outside of Boston to struggling with alcohol, drugs, repeated relapses, treatment centers,
“I Lost Everything to Gambling at 15…” | Jimmy’s Gambling Recovery Story
In this episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with Jimmy — a compulsive gambler with 14 years in recovery — for one of the most honest conversations ever shared about gambling addiction, sports betting, shame, family trauma, and redemption.
Jimmy started gambling at just 13 years old in the streets of Chicago. What began as harmless parlay cards and neighborhood betting qui
Porn, Toxic Love & Trauma | The Therapist Warning Everyone About Modern Relationships
For the first time on Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis sits down with a therapist who specializes in trauma, codependency, love addiction, sex addiction, and emotional recovery — and the conversation gets REAL fast.
In this episode, Angela Smigiel, LCSW, CSAT breaks down:
* Why people become addicted to toxic relationships
* The psychology behind love addiction
* How porn is rewiring young men’s br
“I Was Dying Inside” | How Addiction & Depression Nearly Destroyed Her Life
In this raw and emotional episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with author and recovery advocate Carly Schwartz to talk about addiction, depression, self-medication, relapse, recovery, and what it truly takes to rebuild your life.
Carly opens up about using substances to cope with mental health struggles, the moment she realized things had spiraled out of control, and how
“The Drugs Stopped Working… But He Couldn’t Stop.” | Addiction Nearly Killed Him
Ben W thought he had everything under control. The partying. The cocaine. The drinking. The New York City lifestyle.
Until addiction completely took over.
In this raw conversation, Ben shares the brutal reality of addiction, relapse, detox, rehab, and what finally helped him get sober after years of chaos.
From hitting rock bottom to rebuilding his life through recovery and 12-step programs, th
“I Lost Everything to Heroin… Then This Happened” | From Addiction to Recovery
This is one of the most raw and powerful addiction recovery stories we’ve ever shared.
In this episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Matt Fleming opens up about his battle with heroin addiction, losing people he loved, survivor’s guilt, and the brutal reality of hitting rock bottom.
From shooting heroin to multiple relapses… to finally achieving 4.5 years of sobriety — this is a story of pain, res
“I Went on 3-Day Benders… Now I’m 21 Years Sober” | Addiction, Sobriety & Fatherhood
“I Went on 3-Day Benders… Now I’m 21 Years Sober” | Addiction, Sobriety & Fatherhood
Michael Chernow’s story is proof that no matter how far you’ve gone… you can come back.
After years of 2–3 day drug and alcohol benders, running on empty, and living without purpose, Michael hit a breaking point. What followed wasn’t luck — it was structure, discipline, and one simple but powerful decision:
Ask
Heroin, Crack & Trafficking | The Moment That Saved Her Life
She was homeless, addicted to heroin and crack, and trapped in sex trafficking… until the moment that changed her life forever.
In this raw and emotional episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Jillian shares her story of addiction, trafficking, survival, and recovery. From being arrested with drugs in her system to discovering she was 14 weeks pregnant… this is a story about hitting rock bottom—and
“I Went Through a Dead Guy’s Pockets...And Then Went To Get High.” | Addict to 10 Years Sober
“I just went through a dead guy’s pockets… and then went to get high.”
That moment changed everything.
In this episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Dave Marcus shares his raw, unfiltered story of addiction — from living in his car, using heroin and fentanyl, running scams to survive, and witnessing death up close… to building a completely new life with nearly 10 years of sobriety.
This is a brut
NFL Star Kayshon Boutte Lost $80,000 in ONE Day | Gambling Took Over His Life
NFL wide receiver Kayshon Boutte opens up about his gambling addiction, losing $80,000 in a single day, and the hidden reality inside professional sports.
In this episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Kayshon shares how sports betting went from harmless fun in college to a daily obsession — waking up at 5AM betting on overseas table tennis, risking his NFL career, and losing control at the peak of
“Watching My Son Destroy His Life…” | A Father’s Raw Truth About Addiction, Gambling & Recovery
What is it like to watch your child spiral into addiction — and feel completely powerless to stop it?
In this episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, I sit down with my dad, Louis Ruggiero Sr., for the most honest conversation we’ve ever had about my addiction.
For the first time, he shares what it was really like watching his son battle drug addiction, alcohol abuse, and gambling addiction — the fe
“I Buried My Daughter… Then God Told Me ‘Go Get Clean’” | From Crack Addiction to 15 Years Sober
She buried her 16-year-old daughter — and walked into rehab 30 days later. This is Anika Pitts's miracle.
For 15 years, Anika Pitts was locked in the grip of crack addiction — consumed by shame, low self-esteem, and trauma she couldn't escape. Then, on September 17th, the unthinkable happened: her daughter Brad Asia, just 16 years old, was stabbed and killed. Standing in that hospital, Anika's fi
“I Was a Homeless Meth Addict & Prostitute… Now I Help Others Heal” | Betty’s Redemption Story
“I Was a Homeless Meth Addict & Prostitute… Now I Help Others Heal” | Betty’s Redemption Story
This might be one of the most raw and powerful recovery stories we’ve ever shared.
Betty went from psych wards, homelessness, prostitution, and severe drug addiction (meth, heroin, crack)… to becoming a transformational coach helping others rebuild their lives.
In this episode, we dive into:
* Her roc
You Lost Everything But Still Think You'll Win It Back | Here's Why From A Gambling Therapist
In this episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, I sit down with a gambling therapist who has never gambled… but understands addiction better than most people living it.
We break down:
* Why gambling addiction is different from drugs and alcohol
* How the brain gets hooked on “fake wins”
* Why you can lose everything… and still believe you’re about to win it back
* The hidden psychological traps casin
“I Was in Psychosis for 14 Days… Alone” | From Cocaine Addiction to Recovery
“I was talking to a plant… I lost my mind.”
This is one of the craziest addiction stories we’ve ever told.
In this episode, Louis sits down with his cousin Mike Mudd — a man who went from making serious money and living large… to complete isolation, cocaine psychosis, and nearly losing everything.
Mike opens up about:
* Spending $1,500 a day on cocaine
* His nose collapsing from drug use
* 14 d
“I Was 9 Years Sober… Then I Lost Everything” | From Trap House to Recovery
Nikki Bell had 9 years of sobriety.
She was a mother. A wife. A leader helping other women escape addiction and exploitation. Then… she relapsed.
What followed was a rapid descent into homelessness, prostitution, and living in trap houses — surrounded by the same life she once helped others escape.
In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Nikki shares:
* The exact moment everything fell apart
* Wh
"I Was Ready To Blow My Brains Out" | The Dark Reality of Gambling Addiction with Brian Dolan
"If someone else made it out, so can you."
In this episode of Nothing's Off The Table, I sit down with my friend Brian De, a masters-level clinician and sober coach who has been in recovery for nine years from drugs, alcohol, and gambling. Brian shares his raw, honest journey—from the "moment of arrival" with his first drink in 9th grade to the high-stakes world of underground bookies at Sacred H
“If I Drink Again, I’m Choosing Suicide” | 4 DUIs, Illegal Alligators & 8 Years Sober
“I had this vivid image… a beautiful blonde woman with two kids, and I killed them. Something hit me and said: if you continue to live like this, you are going to kill yourself, kill somebody else, or wind up in jail for the rest of your life.”
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