Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero

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.

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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.
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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

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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.

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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.
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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.

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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
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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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