Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero

“I wasn’t drinking for fun anymore — I was drinking to escape myself.” In this raw and brutally honest episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Neva Coleman shares her unfiltered journey through alcoholism, blackout drinking, suicidal ideation, and the moment she realized alcohol was no longer optional — it was killing her. From growing up in a loving home in New Jersey, to losing her father on 9/11, to spiraling through college drinking culture, Neva opens up about the mental obsession that controlled her life, the Sundays filled with panic and despair, and the night she called the suicide hotline after a three-day bender. She talks about: * Blacking out before even getting to the bar * Being found unconscious while her roommates thought she was dead * Why near-death experiences didn’t stop her from drinking * The lie of “I’m not that bad” * Why alcoholism is not a character defect * What finally changed when she committed to sobriety and AA * How recovery gave her a life she never thought was possible This episode is for anyone who feels trapped in their own mind, secretly struggling, or wondering if sobriety is worth it. Recovery is possible. Change is possible. And if someone else made it out — so can 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: [@neva_coleman] 👉 TikTok: [@soberpartygirlll] 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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gambling didn’t just cost Adam Lyons money — it nearly cost him his life. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Adam Lyons opens up about compulsive gambling, crushing debt, lying to everyone he loved, declaring bankruptcy in his 20s, and reaching a point where he simply didn’t want to live this life anymore. Adam worked inside casinos. He drove hours just to gamble. He maxed out credit cards, borrowed from strangers, and lived in a nonstop mental prison where every thought revolved around the next bet. “Nothing took my soul like gambling debt.” Then came the moment that changed everything. On February 8th, Adam walked into his first Gamblers Anonymous meeting — and by 7:15 PM, he had fully surrendered. This conversation dives deep into: * Compulsive gambling and why it’s different than any other addiction * The lies, shame, and isolation no one talks about * Bankruptcy, debt, and the illusion of “starting fresh” * Why legalized sports betting is exploding — and who it’s hurting * The moment Adam knew he was finally ready to stop * How recovery, community, and surrender gave him his life back This is the side of gambling you will never see in a sportsbook commercial. If you’re struggling — or love someone who is — this episode could be the one that makes you realize you’re not broken, you’re not alone, and recovery is possible. If this story hits home, share it. You never know who needs to hear it today. 🔔 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/ utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: [@modernmeeting] 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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elizabeth never drank in the morning. She never drank at work. And for years, she convinced herself she didn’t have a problem. Until the truth became impossible to ignore. “I was ready to take my own life because quitting drinking felt worse.” In this raw and deeply honest episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Elizabeth opens up about her eight-year battle with alcohol addiction—how perfectionism, anxiety, and untreated OCD fueled her drinking, and how she quietly unraveled while appearing “high-functioning” on the outside. Elizabeth shares: How alcohol instantly became her solution in college The exhaustion, emptiness, and isolation at the end of her drinking Why being “dry” without recovery was worse than drinking Walking into her first AA meeting and realizing she wasn’t alone Her struggles with God, control, and surrender Rebuilding relationships, identity, and purpose in sobriety Why fear kept her sick—and courage saved her life This episode is for: Anyone questioning their relationship with alcohol Anyone afraid to ask for help Anyone who feels “too far gone” to recover Anyone who needs proof that recovery is possible Elizabeth’s story is living proof that addiction doesn’t discriminate—and neither does healing. If you’re struggling, you are not weak. You are not broken. And you are not alone. 🔔 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: [@eatlizabeth] 👉 TikTok: [@eatlizabeth] 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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Johnny didn’t just party — he was headed straight for the grave. By his late teens, Johnny was deep into Xanax, OxyContin, heroin, alcohol, arrests, and jail — surrounded by addiction on all sides and watching friends overdose and die. At just 20 years old, he made a decision that saved his life. In this raw episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Johnny shares: Growing up around addiction Selling drugs as a teenager Using Xanax and Oxy daily Nearly injecting heroin Watching friends overdose Going to jail before 21 Six months of inpatient rehab Staying sober for 15 YEARS Building a company, a family, and a life worth protecting This episode isn’t motivational fluff. It’s the reality of addiction — and the discipline required to stay sober when life gets harder, not easier. If you’re struggling, or love someone who is, this episode could save a 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: [@jrp.co](https://www.instagram.com/jrp.co) 👉 Website: [aug11.co](https://aug11.co) 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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 32 years old, Dan Brody was doing 10–15 oxy pills a day, hiding a full-blown addiction behind a successful career, relationships, and the illusion of having it all together. Then everything collapsed. Dan overdosed in his childhood bedroom. His mother found him barely breathing. Narcan saved his life. That moment became the line in the sand. In this raw, emotional, and brutally honest episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Dan walks through: • Growing up with a “good” life — and still becoming addicted • Losing his identity after sports ended • Party culture, opioids, Xanax, isolation, and denial • A broken engagement and walking out of rehab too early • The overdose that nearly killed him • The moment he realized it was either rehab… or death • What finally made sobriety stick • Building a life he’s proud of — one day at a time Today, Dan is over 4.5 years sober and serves as SVP of Membership at The Maze, an alcohol-free private members club in NYC backed by world-class hospitality talent — proving that sobriety isn’t small, boring, or limiting… it’s expansive. This episode isn’t just about addiction. It’s about identity, fear, ego, redemption, and what happens when you stop running. If you’re struggling — or love someone who is — this conversation could save a 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: [@djbrody] 👉 Website: (https://www.themazenyc.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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mordi didn’t just gamble — he destroyed his life in silence. In this raw episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Mordi shares how a single scratch-off turned into a full-blown obsession: sports betting, secret bookies, and a constant need for “one more” — until he drained $150,000 of wedding money meant to build a future with his new wife. What makes this conversation hit so hard isn’t just the money. It’s the mental prison gambling creates — the way it hijacks your thoughts, rewires your priorities, and convinces you you’re “in control” while everything around you quietly collapses. Mordi opens up about how addiction didn’t just take his bankroll… it took his presence, his relationships, his peace, and his ability to live in the moment. Inside this episode, Mordi and I talk about: * How gambling starts “small” — and why it escalates faster than most people realize * The hidden stigma around compulsive gambling that keeps people suffering in silence * The lies, manipulation, and isolation that come with protecting the addiction * The obsession: waking up thinking about bets, chasing losses, and never feeling settled * How gambling damages marriage and family — even when nobody “knows” what’s happening * The moment the weight became unbearable, including thoughts of suicide * What finally broke the cycle, and why asking for help is not weakness — it’s strength Mordi shares the turning point that changed everything: walking into Gamblers Anonymous on October 1, 2014, realizing he wasn’t alone, and meeting people who spoke the exact thoughts he had been terrified to admit out loud. From there, he began rebuilding a life he truly believed was out of reach — one day at a time. This is the side of gambling you will never see in a sportsbook ad. No bonus bet. No “odds boost.” No smiling influencer. Just the truth: the anxiety, the obsession, the shame, the damage… and the hope that recovery is possible. If you’re struggling — or if someone you love is — please hear this: you’re not alone, and you don’t have to do this by yourself. This episode could be the moment things start to change. If you need help: reach out to me directly. And if you’re ready to take a first step, consider finding a local or online Gamblers Anonymous meeting and simply showing up. 🔔 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsofftheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #gamblingdisorder #gambling #gamblingaddiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, LJ sits down with Riley, one of the fastest-growing sober creators on TikTok and Instagram- a young woman who went from blackouts, arrests, interventions, and losing everything… to building a new life through recovery. Riley opens up about: Growing up in Louisville feeling “different” Blackouts starting at age 14 Getting suspended, arrested, kicked out of college, and losing control The moment her parents found her missing How treatment, sponsorship, and the 12 steps finally changed her life Getting sober young — and why it’s NOT something to fear The spiritual shift that saved her The ripple effect recovery had on her entire family This episode is raw, emotional, unfiltered, and full of hope for anyone battling addiction or wondering where to start. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, you’re not alone. Riley and LJ break down exactly what it feels like to hit bottom… and how to rebuild from absolutely nothing. 🔔 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/riwhey_orthehighway?igsh=MWs5Mzd0bmhlYWNiMw==) 👉 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@riwhey_orthehighway?_r=1&_t=ZT-928nkqmCrbZ) 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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is one of the most intense, emotional, and unbelievable interviews ever on Nothing’s Off the Table. Mike Zallie grew up in a loving Philly family… until the day his world shattered. At just 24 years old, he discovered his sister after she died by suicide — a moment that broke him and sent him into a 20-year spiral of addiction, crime, psychosis, and near death. In this raw conversation, Mike goes deep into: 13 years addicted to opiates and alcohol Shooting heroin, overdosing, and losing everything A 7-year meth run that led to full psychosis Being hunted by Homeland Security after being misidentified as Antifa Breaking into skyscrapers, hallucinating aliens, living on rooftops Daily suicidal thoughts and the moment he finally broke down How recovery, love, community, and art brought him back to life His mission today helping addicts in Kensington and beyond Today, Mike Zallie is 13 months sober, creating powerful art, rebuilding his family, speaking truth, and helping people who feel like there’s no way out. This episode will shock you, break your heart, and inspire the hell out of you. If you know someone struggling — send this to them. 🔔 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: [@recklessoptimismz](https://www.instagram.com/recklessoptimismz?igsh=amYwdmJqOXFxeHp6) 👉 Instagram: [@vizion_gallery] (https://www.instagram.com/vizion_gallery?igsh=MWhheDl4aWoweG8wMA%3D%3D) 👉 Website: (https://recklessoptimismz.com) 👉Website: (https://www.recoverydonesimple.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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is insane in the best way. Tzvi’s story doesn’t just check the boxes of addiction — it shatters them. The lying, the hustling, the chaos in Miami… the oxy pipeline in Israel… the wave-runner disaster… the 50-roxys-a-day habit… the shrooms + Norbit overdose spiral… and then the moment that finally broke him wide open. Today he’s a husband, a father, and the owner/operator of multiple treatment centers — the rare kind that actually put people before profit. And he’s over 12 years sober. In this raw conversation, we talk about: * Growing up fatherless and using lying as a first drug * Smoking heroin while convincing his wife it was “hash” * Flushing 1,000 pills down a Hard Rock hotel toilet * Detoxing on a rabbi’s floor * The psychic change that rebuilt his entire life * Why NYC is drowning in addiction with barely any real help * How treatment (done right) can save lives in a way meetings alone can’t If you’re struggling, if you’re lying to everyone around you, if the consequences don’t scare you anymore… this episode is your wake-up call. 🔔 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: [@GuestHandle](https://www.instagram.com/GuestHandle) 👉 TikTok: [@GuestHandle](https://www.tiktok.com/@GuestHandle) 👉 Website: [GuestWebsite.com](https://GuestWebsite.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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #banyanpartner --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sydney McAllister — known on TikTok as Sober Syd — sits down with Louis Ruggiero for one of the rawest, most relatable recovery stories we’ve ever had on Nothing’s Off The Table. From growing up around addiction to secretly drinking through her marriage, hiding bottles in drawers, under beds, and even in other people’s trash cans, Sydney opens up about the chaos she carried for years. This episode dives deep into: * What it’s like growing up in an alcoholic family * High-functioning alcoholism and the hidden double life * Hiding bottles and lying to everyone you love * How alcoholism destroyed her marriage * The moment everything came crashing down * The turning point that led to her sobriety * How her life transformed after April 19, 2024 If you’re struggling with alcohol, addiction, or feel like you’re living a double life — Sydney’s honesty will hit you right where you need it. Her story is going to help a lot of women, a lot of young people, and a lot of people who think “I don’t drink that much.” 🔔 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable Today’s Guest 🎙️ Connect with our guest: 👉 Instagram: [@sobersyd](https://www.instagram.com/sobersyd?igsh=MWo5d2R5MmN5cjJ) 👉 TikTok: [@sydleemac](https://www.tiktok.com/@sydleemac?_r=1&_t=ZT-91dsAlyDTm1) 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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I sit down with the man who saved my life, the legend of Alcoholics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous — Ronnie A. A 35-year veteran of sobriety, a pro soccer phenom who played with the New York Cosmos, a man who’s survived addiction, destruction, loss, divorce, anxiety, gambling, and rebuilding from absolutely nothing… and came out on the other side spiritually rich, grateful, and living with purpose. In this episode, Ronnie tells the full story — from being discovered at age 7 and sent to Manchester United… to battling five addictions at once (alcohol, gambling, drugs, sex, and nicotine)… to losing everything and living alone in a New York showroom for six years… to becoming a father, a respected businessman, and one of the most impactful recovery figures in New York City. Ronnie also breaks down:     •    What addiction really is — and why most people never recover     •    Why gambling is today’s cigarette industry — glamorized, marketed, deadly     •    How he helped my parents stage the intervention that got me into rehab     •    Why the 12 Steps are the ONLY thing that has ever saved either of our lives     •    The brutal truth about relapse, ego, and why people die     •    What he wishes every addict, alcoholic, and compulsive gambler understood right now This is the most emotional, powerful, and truth-telling episode I’ve ever filmed. If you’re struggling… if someone you love is struggling… or if you think you “just gamble casually”… Watch this. It might save your 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. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/?utm_source=louis_podcast&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=banyan_partnership&utm_content=episode_read 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero  📱 Instagram: @nothingsoffpod 📹 TikTok: @nothingsoffpod 🔗 Linktree: linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable 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 #BanyanTreatmentCenters #BanyanxLouis #BanyanRecovery #BanyanPodcastPartner #RecoveryIsPossible #AddictionRecovery #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity  --- 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a $5 bet turns into a full-blown gambling addiction? In this powerful episode of Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero, LJ sits down with Rob, one of the loudest voices online exposing the predatory world of sports betting and the mental destruction caused by compulsive gambling. Rob opens up about how it all began — $5 fantasy bets in high school that spiraled into tens of thousands lost on FanDuel, DraftKings, and illegal bookies. From betting on Chinese ping pong at 3AM to losing everything on a casino bathroom floor in Paris, his story is a raw reminder that you never win against the house. Louis also shares his own painful moments — stealing checks, chasing losses, crying in casinos — and how both men found recovery through honesty, accountability, and helping others. This episode pulls no punches on:     ⁃    The truth about sports betting apps and predatory marketing     ⁃    The psychology behind compulsive gambling & chasing the rush     ⁃    The destruction of families, finances, and self-worth     ⁃    The real path to recovery, one day at a time If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. Reach out. There’s a better way to live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the outside, Juliet Warner had it all — a beautiful family, four kids, a loving husband, and the picture-perfect life. But behind the smiles and the Palm Beach backdrop, she was quietly unraveling. After years of sobriety and a successful life as a mom and wife, Juliette thought she was “cured.” One glass of wine turned into blackout nights… until one horrifying day in the Bahamas changed everything forever. In this raw and unfiltered conversation with Louis Ruggiero on Nothing’s Off The Table, Juliet shares her unthinkable journey from PTA mom to heroin addict, and the powerful comeback that has made her a voice for mothers in recovery around the world. She opens up about:     •    Growing up in an affluent family, hiding pain behind perfection     •    The first time she tried OxyContin and how it changed her life forever     •    Living a double life — from corporate offices to the streets of Philadelphia     •    Shooting heroin for the first time and losing all fear     •    Her first attempt at sobriety — and the pink cloud that didn’t last     •    Years of relapse, shame, and self-destruction     •    Becoming a mother and finally finding purpose     •    The devastating relapse that led her to lose her kids during a blackout in the Bahamas     •    Her husband’s unconditional love and the moment she decided to surrender     •    How she rebuilt her faith, found God again, and used her voice to inspire thousands on TikTok Juliet’s  story is more than addiction — it’s a reminder that recovery isn’t about perfection. It’s about getting back up again, no matter how many times you fall. It’s about grace, faith, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her children. Louis and Juliet dive deep into what true recovery looks like, what happens when ego replaces humility, and how relapse can become the greatest teacher of all. This episode will move you, challenge you, and remind you that no matter how dark life gets, you are never too far gone to start over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when gambling becomes deadlier than drugs? In this raw, unfiltered episode of Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero, Chicago native Joe Cannon opens up about his 12-year gambling spiral — from $50 bets to risking $150,000 on a single game, chasing losses across five bookies, and losing $580,000 in just 10 days. Joe’s story isn’t about money — it’s about survival.He shares how sports betting apps like FanDuel, DraftKings, and Caesars prey on vulnerable young men, how the dopamine rush mimics drug addiction, and how gambling drove him closer to suicide than opioids or alcohol ever did. From hiding bets while holding his newborn daughter’s bottle…To sitting in a Chicago apartment wondering if the pipes above him could hold his weight — Joe’s brutal honesty will shake you to your core. This episode exposes the dark truth about America’s gambling epidemic, the predatory tactics of major sportsbooks, and the silent crisis destroying millions of families behind the bright lights of “responsible gaming” ads. Watch now to hear: How gambling addiction destroys lives in silence The moment Joe’s family found out and saved his life Why self-exclusion isn’t enough to stop the spiral How to rebuild your life after losing everything Why recovery is possible — no matter how far you’ve fallen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would make a straight-A student, loving husband, and father of two paint his face black, put on a Bob Marley wig, grab a gun, and start robbing bodegas in Newark, New Jersey? For Bo Joseph, it wasn’t greed. It was gambling — the invisible addiction that nearly took everything. In this jaw-dropping episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, host Louis Ruggiero sits down with Bo, the author of An American Loser, for one of the most shocking, brutally honest comeback stories ever told. From being minutes away from abortion to building a $20-million business empire, Bo’s journey is a rollercoaster of chaos, crime, desperation, and redemption. Before the money, before the mob threats, and long before success, Bo was a teenager just trying to save his family’s home. What started with $5 handball games in the schoolyard turned into a compulsive gambling spiral that left him owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to violent bookies and loan sharks. When the debts piled up, he stole, scammed, and lied — and when that wasn’t enough, he crossed the line most people never could. “I painted my face black, put on a Bob Marley wig, and robbed bodegas to pay off my gambling debts.” Bo’s story gets darker: mobsters beat him in public, his wife was terrorized, and his daughter was handed a note at school that said, “Next time, she won’t come home.” That was his breaking point. What happened next was a moment of pure transformation — a decision that changed his life forever. From that night on, Bo swore he would never gamble again. He started from nothing — sleeping in his mother’s pink childhood bedroom, working minimum-wage jobs, rebuilding his integrity piece by piece. Now, decades later, Bo is a respected businessman, husband, and father again — living proof that even the darkest rock bottom can lead to redemption if you’re willing to face the truth. This conversation isn’t just about gambling. It’s about the human condition — addiction, survival, forgiveness, and rebirth. If you’ve ever battled demons, chased losses, or wondered how far desperation can push a person — this episode will shake you to your core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up for a no-holds-barred episode as Louis sits down with J-Mac, a Boston street kid turned graffiti artist and recovery warrior. From stealing at 8 to shooting heroin by 21, J-Mac’s life was a whirlwind of drugs, high-speed chases, and heartbreak. Witnessing domestic violence at 6, growing up with an addicted mom, and chasing the rush of graffiti and opiates, his story is as real as it gets. But this ain’t just a sob story. J-Mac clawed his way out of addiction’s grip, turning his street art into a powerful voice for hope. With nearly 9 years sober, he’s painting murals, running groups at treatment centers, and helping others rise from the ashes. From dodging cops on Revere Beach to losing friends to overdoses, J-Mac’s journey is a gut-punch of pain, relapse, and redemption. Louis and J-Mac dive deep into the chaos of addiction, the power of recovery, and why speaking your truth is the ultimate weapon against demons. Whether you’re fighting addiction, mental health struggles, or just life’s bullshit, this episode will hit you in the feels and leave you inspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was beaten at six, sexually abused by her stepfather, and abandoned by her mother. By her 20s, she was trapped in addiction — living behind the mask of success while dying inside. Today, Marci Hopkins is 10 years sober, a TV host, author, and advocate helping women find healing through faith, forgiveness, and recovery. In this powerful and emotional episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis “LJ” Ruggiero sits down with Marci to unpack her journey — from the darkest corners of childhood trauma to the light of sobriety and purpose. “Once you surrender, life becomes so much more beautiful.” — Marci Hopkins What You’ll Hear: The trauma that started it all — and how she survived it The night of her DUI and the moment she surrendered Healing the wounds of her childhood and breaking generational cycles The truth about recovery vs. abstinence Finding God and spiritual freedom through surrender Honest talk about parenting, shame, and forgiveness This isn’t just another recovery story — it’s a roadmap to redemption, faith, and freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this explosive episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with Mathew Bowyer — the infamous bookmaker tied to Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and a man whose life spiraled into the extremes of compulsive gambling, high-stakes bookmaking, federal indictments, and staggering casino losses. Bowyer reveals: How he went from hustling as a teenager to running one of the biggest bookmaking operations in the country. The insane Vegas nights where he won $3.2M in 48 minutes—only to lose $13M at Resorts World. His connection to the Ohtani scandal, wire transfers, and how the feds finally came crashing through his doors. The dark psychology of gambling: why losing often feels more addictive than winning. Raw confessions about addiction, family destruction, and recovery—and what it really takes to break free. This isn’t just about sports betting scandals. It’s about the rush, the ruin, and the razor’s edge between fortune and self-destruction. If you’ve ever wondered how gambling addiction can take down anyone—from everyday hustlers to celebrity insiders—this is the story you need to hear. Watch until the end to hear Mathew’s unfiltered truth and Louis’s powerful reflections as two compulsive gamblers face the realities of recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Nothing’s Off the Table will leave you speechless. Jenn opens up about losing both of her parents as a teenager, falling into addiction, and marrying a man whose choices nearly destroyed her family. From watching her husband get arrested on Christmas Eve in front of her children, to paying off hundreds of thousands in judgments, to almost losing everything—including her will to live—Jenn’s journey is raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable. But this isn’t just a story of pain. It’s a story of resilience and redemption. Jenn shares how she fought her way through the darkness, raised three kids alone, built a successful business from scratch, and reclaimed her life in sobriety. If you’ve ever doubted whether recovery is possible—or whether you can rise again after your world falls apart—this conversation is the proof you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Moses has lived a life most people couldn’t survive. From selling fake SATs in Texas, running drug empires in college, and moving hundreds of pounds across state lines — to seven years of heroin addiction, overdoses, arrests, and near-death experiences. In this unfiltered conversation with Louis Ruggiero on Nothing’s Off the Table, Shane reveals: How addiction destroyed his family, his future, and nearly his life The chilling moment his mom discovered needles and bloodstains in his room The seven-year spiral of heroin and gambling that left him broken The relapse after 6.5 years of sobriety — and the painful price it cost him How becoming a father and surrendering to God finally brought him back to life This isn’t just another recovery story — it’s a blueprint for transformation. Shane’s raw honesty, his battles with gambling, heroin, and ego, and his comeback as a father, businessman, and spiritual man will leave you floored. If you’ve ever struggled with addiction, relapse, or wondered if change is possible — this episode is your proof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices