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"I Was Homeless for a Decade… and Still Survived" w/ Sean Speck | The Hopeaholics Podcast #289 In this intense and deeply personal episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Sean Speck opens up about a journey that few survive—years of addiction, homelessness, relapse, medical trauma, and ultimately, an unexpected path to redemption. Sean takes us through the harsh reality of smoking weed at 14, graduating high school addicted to meth, getting kicked out at 19, and spending nearly a decade homeless on the streets of Riverside. He talks openly about the first time he used a needle, the psychosis that consumed him, waking up in an industrial complex without his colostomy bag, and the terrifying moment doctors told him alcohol had destroyed his colon. Sean describes the collapse of his life as he relapsed again, eating 45–75 gas-station “heroin” pills a day, taking a “one-time” hit of heroin that pulled him right back into the cycle, and being forcibly taken to detox as his fiancée fought to save his life. But he also shares the moment everything shifted—calling from a park saying he was done, begging God to remove the obsession, reconnecting with his daughters, and learning to rebuild his life through honesty, humility, and real recovery. This episode is raw, vulnerable, heartbreaking, and absolutely inspiring. It's a reminder that even after years of darkness, there is still hope, still redemption, and still a way forward. #thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off! Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps: 00:03:21 – High school addiction spirals: meth, pills, and hiding it from everyone 00:05:26 – Getting kicked out at 19 and starting life on the streets 00:06:18 – First time he tried heroin while homeless in Lake Elsinore 00:07:43 – Nearly a decade homeless in Riverside, stuck in the cycle 00:10:15 – The first time he ever used a needle and how everything changed 00:12:30 – Waking up in an industrial complex missing his colostomy bag 00:13:13 – Breaking down in a park and calling for help, “I’m done” 00:16:55 – Eating 45–75 gas-station “heroin” pills every day 00:17:47 – A “one time” heroin hit that turned into full relapse 00:19:08 – Fiancée orders friends to “kidnap” him into detox 00:20:14 – The moment Sean begged God to remove the obsession 00:21:27 – Doctors explain alcohol destroyed his colon 00:24:42 – Waking up with a colostomy bag at 30 years old 00:27:11 – Drinking again just one week after colon surgery
"I Was Homeless for a Decade… and Still Survived": Sean Speck | The Hopeaholics Podcast #289
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Inside the Mind of a Compulsive Gambler with Louis Ruggiero | The Hopeaholics Podcast #288 In this gripping episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Louis Ruggiero lays everything on the table as he shares his unbelievable journey through addiction, gambling, destruction, and redemption. From the moment he first sat at a blackjack table at just 15 years old and turned $200 into $9,000, Louis became hooked on the rush—a rush that would ultimately cost him over $10.2 million, countless relationships, and nearly his life. He opens up about his battles with opioids, alcohol, and gambling, his public downfall after a headline-making arrest in New York City, and the years of chaos that followed as he spiraled deeper into addiction while trying to hold onto a facade of success. Louis paints a vivid picture of the highs of Vegas suites, private jets, and massive wins, followed by the devastating lows of broken promises, debt, and suicidal thoughts. Yet through all the pain, he found redemption in recovery—turning to Gamblers Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, and the 12-step program to rebuild not only his sobriety but his sense of purpose. Now, nearly a year sober from gambling and years clean from drugs and alcohol, Louis is using his platform and his podcast Nothing’s Off the Table to shine a light on the realities of addiction and the hope found in recovery. His story is brutally honest, deeply human, and serves as a reminder that no matter how far you fall, it’s never too late to change, heal, and rise again. #thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off! Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps: 00:03:01 - Early Gambling Beginnings 00:05:10 - First Rehab and Substance Use 00:08:03 - Arrest and Public Scandal 00:11:24 - Friend’s Murder and Relapse 00:13:18 - Intervention and Trip to Sierra Tucson 00:14:26 - Move to LA and First Real Sobriety 00:15:25 - Making Money and Relapse into Gambling 00:17:05 - Losing $10.2 Million 00:18:20 - Vegas Escapades Begin 00:22:04 - Covid Collapse and Drinking Again 00:25:12 - Cirque Lodge and Colombia Spiral 00:29:49 - Fired and Hitting Rock Bottom 00:31:02 - Family Cuts Him Off 00:33:02 - Sobriety and New Sponsor 00:34:23 - Gambling Relapse During Sobriety 00:35:12 - Suicidal Thoughts and Confession 00:38:58 - Gamblers Anonymous and Financial Honesty 00:42:11 - Launching Podcast and Raising Awareness 00:44:39 - Making Amends and Working at Family Restaurant 00:45:03 - Balancing AA and GA Recovery 00:46:44 - Commitment to 12-Step Program and Spiritual Growth
Inside the Mind of a Compulsive Gambler with Louis Ruggiero | The Hopeaholics Podcast #288
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Losing a Father to Addiction and Finding Purpose with Angie Nunez | The Hopeaholics Podcast #287 In this episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, guest Angie Nunez shares her deeply personal journey of loss, healing, and spiritual awakening. Born and raised in the Bronx to Dominican parents, Angie reflects on her upbringing, cultural roots, and the challenges of growing up in a tight-knit immigrant family. She opens up about losing her father to addiction after his long battle with opioids and cancer, revealing how his passing inspired her to create her own show, Sins of My Father, to honor his story and shed light on the struggles of addiction and generational pain. Angie speaks candidly about her grief and the process of finding strength through self-awareness, spirituality, and faith. She discusses how her spiritual journey helped her reconnect with her father’s memory, embrace her shadow self, and release shame through forgiveness and understanding. The conversation also explores her marriage, motherhood, and her husband’s transition from military life to rediscovering purpose through service and compassion with their project A Meal with Humanity, which brings food and dignity to the homeless in New Jersey. Through vulnerability and resilience, Angie’s story embodies love, transformation, and the belief that even through loss, healing and light can emerge. #thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarie Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off! Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials: https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholics Buy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC: https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps: 00:01:39 - Growing Up in the Bronx 00:07:17 - Losing Her Father to Addiction 00:08:19 - The Birth of “Sins of My Father” Podcast 00:09:46 - Grieving and Healing Journey 00:22:43 - Feeling Guided by Her Father’s Spirit 00:33:54 - Marriage, Communication, and Healing 00:34:58 - Husband’s Struggles After the Marines 00:35:18 - “A Meal with Humanity” Project 00:41:27 - Grandfather’s Hospital Experience 00:43:04 - Witnessing Death and Trauma 00:44:24 - Spiritual Awakening and Meditation 00:45:22 - Reconnecting with Her Father Through Spirituality 01:20:14 - Closing and Reflections on Her Journey
Losing a Father to Addiction and Finding Purpose with Angie Nunez | The Hopeaholics Podcast #287
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