Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero

Louis Ruggiero
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On Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero, no topic is too heavy, no story too raw. Through powerful conversations about resilience, perseverance, and beating the odds, Louis and his guests confront life’s toughest challenges head-on. This is a space for unfiltered honesty, real growth, and relentless inspiration—because when it comes to overcoming adversity, nothing is off the table.

  1. 1d ago

    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 to severe Adderall abuse, and what it actually took to rebuild his life after quitting. Anthony's addiction recovery story ultimately shows how recovery can become much more than staying away from a substance. It can mean rebuilding your identity and learning how to live without constantly needing to escape yourself. 🔔 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 Connect with Our Guest: 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/aescamardella) — 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. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 3d ago

    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 of compulsive gambling. For anyone struggling with problem gambling, sports betting addiction, online casino addiction, or wondering how to stop gambling, Uri's story is a reminder that even after decades of addiction, recovery is possible when honesty replaces secrecy and you become willing to ask for help. 🔔 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 Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: — 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. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 5d ago

    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 what it actually takes to rebuild your life after addiction. Craig explains how mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, parts work, purpose, and understanding human behavior changed his approach to recovering from addiction. 🔔 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 Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/mindful_habit_coaching) 👉 Facebook:(https://www.facebook.com/themindfulhabitsystem) 👉 Website: (www.mindfulhabithelp.com) — 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. © Nothing's Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Share or embed with credit and a link to our official pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Sep 17

    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 years of destructive drug use. Now more than 7 years sober, Madeline explains the work behind long-term sobriety and drug addiction recovery. She discusses 12-step recovery, sponsorship, meetings, prayer, meditation, making amends, helping other people, and learning to stop entering every situation focused on what she could take from it. 🔔 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. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: 👉 TikTok: 👉 Website: 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 #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery 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

  5. Sep 15

    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-term sobriety. The conversation also explores the deeper behaviors behind addiction and alcoholism, including lying, manipulation, control, and isolation. Raquel explains how surrendering control, developing faith, helping other people, volunteering, and finding a personal addiction recovery path helped her finally maintain her sobriety. 🔔 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. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/asap_raquie) 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 #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery 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

  6. Sep 13

    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 severe compulsive gambling that affected his finances, relationships, and everyday life. For anyone searching for how to stop gambling, gambling addiction help, or hope for life after gambling addiction, John’s message is simple: stop hiding it, be open about what is happening, and reach out for help. 🔔 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. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/theoddsandreality) 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 #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery 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

  7. Sep 10

    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 drinking herself to death. Now nearly 2 years sober, Karina works in the recovery field and shares what life after alcoholism actually looks like.  This is an honest alcoholism recovery story about shame, relationships, family, addiction treatment, learning to accept help, and discovering that some of the greatest rewards of sober living are the simplest parts of everyday 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. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/karina.mies) 👉 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@karinainrecovery) 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 #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery 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

  8. Sep 8

    Loving An Addict Turned Out To Be The Best Decision Of Her Life

    Louis Ruggiero welcomes his wife, Mia Ruggiero, for one of his most personal conversations yet.  For the first time, Mia shares what Louis’s addiction recovery looked like from the perspective of the person standing beside him through alcoholism, drug addiction, repeated relapses, broken trust, and eventually gambling addiction. The conversation also explores the hidden nature of gambling addiction, the loneliness families experience, the importance of boundaries with an addicted spouse, and what actually helped Mia begin trusting Louis again. 🔔 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. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram:(https://www.instagram.com/itsmiacara) 👉 TikTok:(https://www.tiktok.com/@itsmiacara) 👉 Website: (https://substack.com/@unfilteredbymiacara) 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 #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery 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

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On Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero, no topic is too heavy, no story too raw. Through powerful conversations about resilience, perseverance, and beating the odds, Louis and his guests confront life’s toughest challenges head-on. This is a space for unfiltered honesty, real growth, and relentless inspiration—because when it comes to overcoming adversity, nothing is off the table.

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  • Creator
    Louis Ruggiero
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
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    Explicit
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    © 2025 Nothing's Off The Table. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this podcast or its content is strictly prohibited.
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