Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero

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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 add

Oct 22
51 min

I Got My Brother Hooked To Heroin | Here’s How We Stopped

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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, dru

Oct 20
1 h 00 min

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 ab

Oct 18
51 min

Gambling Addict Says Quitting Completely Is Too Extreme

Louis Ruggiero welcomes Moshe Haimoff back to the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about gambling addiction, compulsive gambling, relapse, recovery, self-control, a

Oct 15
41 min

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.

Oct 13
43 min

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 lasti

Oct 11
1 h 01 min

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 open

Oct 8
1 h 03 min

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, fai

Oct 7
47 min

Compulsive Addict Reveals The Darkest Side Of Fentanyl And Heroin

Louis Ruggiero welcomes Zack Franck for a raw conversation about addiction recovery, heroin addiction, opioid addiction, overdose, relapse, treatment, faith, and rebuildi

Oct 6
47 min

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

Oct 4
1 h 07 min

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 rea

Oct 1
55 min

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

Sep 29
41 min

My Daughter Was in the Hospital | I Was Home Gambling

Louis Ruggiero welcomes Joe Pizzimenti for an honest conversation about gambling addiction, sports betting addiction, and rebuilding a life in recovery. Joe shares how a

Sep 27
44 min

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

Sep 24
46 min

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

Sep 22
53 min

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 wha

Sep 20
49 min

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

Sep 17
58 min

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-t

Sep 15
36 min

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

Sep 13
45 min

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 drin

Sep 10
42 min

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What listeners say

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My brother had a drug addiction and these conversations have helped me better understand recovery and the challenges. The message of hope is a message we can all benefit from. Thank you for providing this platform.

Shiloh Woodford · Jul 2026

This podcast is so raw and vulnerable. Every episode I listen to moves me in a special way. I connect with so much of it being an addict myself. I also had the privilege of being a guest on LJ's podcast and you could feel his compassion. He has great energy, asks great questions, and is so vulnerable and raw, it's inspiring. Please listen. It will give you hope.

Craig Lyle · Jul 2026

I don’t know how I found this podcast, but I’m glad I did. Every week I’m taken on someone’s unbelievable journey through heartache through mind blowing and gut-wrenching personal stories of those who have been near death, who have lost everything and eventually have overcome, and fortunately for us have lived to sit down with this exceptional host. Listen as each person describes the details of their lives from their childhood to what their last drink or overdose was like to eventually what recovery looks like for them. The common thread is this: they are sharing in hopes that their story will help even just one person know that hope is out there. Gambling, prescription pills, alcohol, cocaine, the addictions are varied and sometimes combined. No story is the same but the message typically is. I’ve been absolutely moved to tears on numerous occasions listening as these heroic and strong people describe the absolute lowest lows of their lives. With Louis, there, listening and considering their pain and suffering acknowledging at times his own story. He reassures the guests he understands while also allowing them the time and space to fully speak. He never interjects and has a natural ability to steer the conversation in ways that pull the reader in. I’m neither an addict nor in recovery. I’m simply a person who is here to admire the miracles and be moved and reminded that life is not easy but it is often beautiful.

Aboskjazz · Apr 2026

It’s pretty rare to hear podcasts based on trauma and addiction with majority of male guests, so I’m really loving this one so far. As a lady, I have encountered numerous men struggling with inner demons. I hope podcasts like this can help men feel more comfortable discussing addictions, egos and mental health. Love this pod, the hosts and the guests!

halloweenbean · Mar 2026

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