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“I Was The Bottom Of The Barrel Drunk.” | Addiction Nearly Took Everything
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- May 28, 2026
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Summary
In this powerful episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with Caitlin for a raw, emotional, and honest conversation about addiction, alcoholism, relapse, detox, treatment, recovery, faith, therapy, and what it really takes to rebuild your life. Caitlin shares her journey from growing up outside of Boston to struggling with alcohol, drugs, repeated relapses, treatment centers, and the painful cycle of getting sober, losing herself again, and trying to find a way back. Now with 18 months sober, she opens up about the moments that nearly broke her — and the recovery tools that finally helped her find peace, self-love, and emotional sobriety. This episode is not about glorifying addiction. It is about showing the truth of where addiction can take someone, while also proving that recovery is possible. Caitlin’s story is a reminder that no matter how many times you fall, your life can still change. If you are struggling with addiction, alcoholism, drug addiction, relapse, gambling, mental health, codependency, or feeling hopeless in recovery, this conversation is for you. “If I can get sober, you can too.” Recovery is possible. Change is possible. And if someone else made it out, so can you. 🔔 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 Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🎙️ Connect with our guest 👉 Instagram: (https:/…