Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero
- Episodes
- 123
- Released
- several times a week
- Latest episode
- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
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 123
Harvard Law Grad | “I Was Shooting Meth on Skid Row”
Louis Ruggiero welcomes Damon Watson, a Princeton graduate, Harvard Law School alumnus, former attorney, and recovering meth addict whose life took an unimaginable turn from a successful legal career to …
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Louis Ruggiero welcomes Damon Watson, a Princeton graduate, Harvard Law School alumnus, former attorney, and recovering meth addict whose life took an unimaginable turn from a successful legal career to shooting meth in a tent on Los Angeles' Skid Row. Now nearly 9 years sober, Damon has transformed his life through Ironman triathlons, meaningful relationships, and helping formerly incarcerated individuals. His remarkable journey from Harvard Law to Skid Row, and ultimately to a life of purpose, is a powerful story of addiction, homelessness, recovery, redemption, and second chances. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/damoncwatson) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 conversation offers an honest look at the consequences of addiction and the possibility of rebuilding your life. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 almost everything. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/recoveringoutloudpod) 👉 TikTok:(https://www.tiktok.com/@recoveringoutloudpod) 👉 Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@UCVn2bv1JWvT_L6ud0jE2Aow ) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 achieving five and a half years of sobriety. Whether you're struggling with drinking, supporting someone with addiction, or wondering how to quit drinking alcohol, this conversation offers an honest look at the challenges and possibilities of long-term recovery. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/grfoley) 👉 Website: (https://elevate-chicago.com) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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, and the challenges of rebuilding a healthy relationship with money. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/marysantoracomedy) 👉 Facebook:(https://www.facebook.com/marysantoracomedy/?ref=PROFILE_EDIT_xav_ig_profile_page_web#) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 that overcoming opioid addiction is possible and that asking for help is often the first step toward lasting recovery. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/wyndcroftecoffee) 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/jsenzon) 👉 Website: (https://www.wyndcrofte.com) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 first sports bet at 12. Whether you're struggling with gambling addiction, supporting someone in recovery, or searching for how to stop gambling, this episode offers an honest look at the challenges of addiction and the possibility of lasting recovery. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Youtube: (https://www.youtube.com/@UCmuIDUohmMwOB_NCsAOxu-g ) 👉 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@lifeiswonderful.love) 👉 Website:(www.lifeiswonderful.love)
— About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 …
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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 recovery story offers an important reminder that no matter how many times someone struggles with relapse, lasting recovery is still possible. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/life.withkeri) 👉 TikTok:(https://www.tiktok.com/@keriii.__) 👉 Website: (https://msha.ke/keriwalsh?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafQSE2B_o42V0nHgQ_eLoPcZygMSO3riGfi9JVBdPd_mvDL66BpqP00iC3X6g_aem_YrNOT74U9R73U-oqQgL7RA) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 offers powerful insights into overcoming drug addiction, rebuilding your life after addiction, maintaining long-term recovery, and finding happiness without alcohol or drugs. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/emmawilloughbyg) 👉 TikTok:(https://www.tiktok.com/@emmawilloughbyg) 👉 Website: (https://soberpartygirl.com) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 find purpose after devastating losses. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram: 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 behavior. Their conversation offers a powerful perspective on life after heroin addiction, the importance of asking for help, and how lasting change begins with honesty. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/_deanmoses) 👉 Website: (https://spearheadhealth.com) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 uses her experience to advocate for gambling awareness and help others understand how to quit gambling addiction and rebuild their lives. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/sharonmabon1) 👉 Website: (https://beacons.ai/sharonmabon) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 relapse prevention, life after addiction, rebuilding family relationships, running as a tool for personal growth, and why David believes people struggling with addiction must learn to accept the discomfort that comes with change. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/david.millar.mindset) 👉 TikTok:(https://www.tiktok.com/@david.millar.mindset) 👉 Website: (https://comebackchanged.netlify.app/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAafpXwCBLkldETieaZDliezhzqhz0qUjjxOqkWiZoVq2ekxlXVfSUVVMhJ8p-g_aem_iRQgn5c22JkPukgPadgmMQ#footer) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 problem gambling, sports betting addiction, casino addiction, or gambling-related debt. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram: 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 with heroin addiction, cocaine, prescription opioids, and alcoholism to becoming a present father and husband, this is a powerful conversation about what sobriety, healing, and long-term recovery can actually look like. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/c_herren_) 👉 Website: (https://herrenwellness.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAae-Trg9CwkFLRAEv5SOqhm6y5gaZOHTjib8IE6QYXjOgNKcW56vx8ZfqqqaBg_aem_T97K5MlwuFAmgC3k6QoYhQ) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 after addiction are often the simple things addiction once took away: being present, dependable, and available for the people you love. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/ihopethesewordsfindyou) 👉 Website: (https://www.passioncollectivepublishing.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAac0crlbs_6aTIU1u_QdwUZYjs_k9xrKm-vnInUyUooV7Z0B5Iytq_mpKTYsOQ_aem_N1j06y3sbUvSrsQp_aD5LQ) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 to chase losses. The conversation also explores gambling relapse, rehab, therapy, recovery meetings, rebuilding trust with family, paying back debt, and learning why one big win could never solve the underlying problem. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/addicted_recovery) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 look at both the struggle and what can come after it. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/sophiesumner8) 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 explains why he spent 16 years as a dry addict before returning to Alcoholics Anonymous, finding a sponsor, and working through 12 step recovery. Together, they discuss addiction and family, the behavior he still needed to change, and why asking for help became a turning point in his recovery. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram: 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 rebuilding your identity and learning how to live without constantly needing to escape yourself. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/aescamardella) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 is possible when honesty replaces secrecy and you become willing to ask for help. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing's off the table. Unfiltered conversations with people who've faced addiction, loss, and rock bottom — and came back stronger. — This episode is sponsored by Algamus Recovery Center. If gambling is running your life — the lying, the chasing, the debt — you don't have to figure it out alone. Algamus is one of the only residential treatment centers in the country built specifically for gambling addiction. Certified gambling counselors, many in recovery themselves, treating this disease for 30+ years. Most commercial insurance accepted. Start here:(https://www.algamus.org/?utm_source=nott_podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nott_podcast_collab_louis_ruggiero&utm_content=collab_post) You're not a degenerate. You're sick, and there's treatment. — 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod 🔗 Everything else: https://link.me/nothingsoffthetable 🧢 NOTT Merch: https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/mindful_habit_coaching) 👉 Facebook:(https://www.facebook.com/themindfulhabitsystem) 👉 Website: (www.mindfulhabithelp.com) — About the ShowHosted by Louis Ruggiero — restaurateur, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate — Nothing's Off The Table is where real people tell the truth about addiction, comebacks, and finding purpose again. Louis knows the story firsthand: after years of gambling and substance addiction, he turned his life around and now amplifies the voices of survivors, from celebrities to everyday people. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #GamblingAddiction #RecoveryCommunity #Algamus Disclaimer: Stories shared on Nothing's Off The Table are personal experiences, not professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for personal matters. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 amends, helping other people, and learning to stop entering every situation focused on what she could take from it. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 people, volunteering, and finding a personal addiction recovery path helped her finally maintain her sobriety. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/asap_raquie) About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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: stop hiding it, be open about what is happening, and reach out for help. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/theoddsandreality) About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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, addiction treatment, learning to accept help, and discovering that some of the greatest rewards of sober living are the simplest parts of everyday life. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/karina.mies) 👉 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@karinainrecovery) About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 addiction, the loneliness families experience, the importance of boundaries with an addicted spouse, and what actually helped Mia begin trusting Louis again. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/itsmiacara) 👉 TikTok:(https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmiacara) 👉 Website: (https://substack.com/@unfilteredbymiacara) About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 became essential to his new life. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/coachshooty) 👉 TikTok:(www.tiktok.com/@coachshooty) 👉 Website: ( https://www.just-today.org) About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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 deeper into what happened after the substances were gone. John discusses replacing drugs with other coping behaviors, eventually turning to therapy, somatic trauma work, personal development, spirituality, and AA to address the fear and unresolved pain underneath his addiction. The episode ultimately becomes a conversation about accepting help, confronting trauma, and building a life in recovery rather than making recovery your entire identity. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/johnrokee21) 👉 TikTok:(https://www.tiktok.com/@johnrokee21?_t=ZT-8uevftnIcgA&_r=1) 👉 Website: (https://www.johnrokee.com) About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages.
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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 …
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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. And what he's uncovered studying DraftKings, FanDuel, and the sports betting industry confirms everything those of us in recovery have lived firsthand. We get into: ▶ How sportsbooks hire armies of PhD psychologists to engineer addiction into their apps — "they can't pump oxygen through your phone, so they design the platforms to mimic it"▶ Why gambling went from a frat-house thing to a seventh-grade thing in under a decade▶ The Ohtani scandal — and the dinner where I asked Matt Bowyer point blank: was it him or not?▶ Terry Rozier, college athletes, and the scandals the leagues saw coming▶ Why a 22-year-old's brain is biologically incapable of stopping — and why "responsible gambling" puts all the blame on the individual anyway▶ The one simple guardrail that could save thousands of lives — and why the industry will never allow it▶ My story: my first casino at 15, a bookie in college, and the night I sat with a plan to end my life, $1 million in debt, with a ten-month-old baby at home▶ The real DM I received the morning of this recording — $30K lost in 45 days — and what I told him Whether you bet every Sunday, love someone who does, or you're one of the millions caught in the fastest-growing addiction in America — this conversation is for you. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🤝 Proudly Sponsored by Right Choice Recovery If you or someone you love is struggling with gambling, drugs, alcohol, or addiction, please reach out. Louis personally recommends Right Choice Recovery, a team that genuinely cares and treats every client like family. They provide compassionate, individualized support and can help connect people with the resources they need to begin their recovery journey. Learn More: 🌎 Website: (https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com) 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/rightchoicerecovery) ☎️ Contact: (732) 808-2725 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages.
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