Addiction Talk

Alcohol addiction, addiction recovery, and emotional sobriety are at the heart of this extended episode of Addiction Talk, featuring Daniel Fulop-Furlano and host Joy Sutton. Despite a successful career and a loving family, Daniel struggled with alcohol addiction that threatened his marriage, his relationships, and his well-being. He shares the turning point that led him to seek addiction treatment and how learning to manage difficult emotions helped transform his recovery. In this extended c...

Can you stop drinking alcohol and still struggle with the emotions that fueled your addiction? For years, Daniel Fulop-Furlano appeared to have everything—a successful career in the music industry, a wife, three children, and a fulfilling life. But behind the scenes, he was battling alcohol addiction, anxiety, and emotional struggles that nearly cost him his marriage and family. After nearly 30 years of drinking, Dan had tried to quit multiple times. Sometimes he stopped for months, even cl...

What does rebuilding your life after alcohol addiction actually look like—and how do you stay sober when recovery feels overwhelming? In Part 3 of Marci Hopkins’ story on Addiction Talk, Marci moves from her past into the practical side of recovery, sharing the tools, mindset shifts, and daily practices that helped her build a life she no longer wanted to escape from. Marci discusses changing the way she thought about herself through practices such as gratitude, meditation, spirituality, and ...

How can childhood trauma shape someone’s relationship with alcohol—and why can addiction remain hidden even when life looks successful from the outside? In Part 2 of Marci Hopkins’ story on Addiction Talk, Marci takes us back to where her relationship with alcohol began and shares the painful experiences that followed her from childhood into adulthood. Marci recalls having her first drink around age eight and getting drunk for the first time at 12. She also opens up about childhood sexual abu...

Can someone look successful on the outside while struggling with alcohol addiction behind the scenes? In Part 1 of Marci Hopkins' story on Addiction Talk, Marci opens up about the years she spent hiding her struggle with alcohol, the shame and exhaustion she experienced, and the moment that ultimately changed the direction of her life. After waking up following a DUI, Marci reached a point where she knew something had to change. She describes what surrender really meant for her, walking into ...