EPISODE 041026

EPISODE 041026

From Clean and Sober Radio by Gary Hendler

April 11, 2026 · 56 min

About this episode

Gary Hendler and guest Louis DeSanto discuss addiction, recovery, and personal experiences related to substance use and support.

On this episode of Clean and Sober Radio, host Gary Hendler was joined by special cohost Louis DeSanto, who filled in while regular cohost Mark Sigmund was on vacation. The show featured an engaging and wide-ranging conversation about addiction, recovery, and real-life experiences, including discussion of recovery news, the challenges of substance use across all walks of life, and the evolving landscape of treatment and support. Louis shared his personal journey into recovery, offering insight into the impact of addiction on family, career, and identity, as well as the turning points that led him to seek help. The episode also explored topics such as stigma, workplace recovery support, emerging treatments, and the importance of community, while encouraging listeners to reflect on their own experiences and reminding them that help and hope are always available.

People in this episode

Hosts: Gary Hendler, Mark Sigmund

Guest: Louis DeSanto

Topics covered

  • addiction
  • recovery
  • substance use
  • treatment
  • support
  • stigma
  • workplace recovery
  • community

Keywords

  • recovery news
  • personal journey
  • impact of addiction
  • emerging treatments

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