Hazelden Betty Ford: Real Recovery When Alcohol Wrecks Your Liver (Joseph Skrajewski)

This episode is part of Podcasthon 2026 — thousands of podcasts dropping special episodes to spotlight nonprofits and raise funds for addiction recovery. I’m honored to feature Hazelden Betty Ford because their work saves lives and it’s personal for me.Joseph Skrajewski (National Director of Business Development – Healthcare Solutions at Hazelden Betty Ford) joins me for a raw, honest conversation about what actually works when alcohol is destroying bodies and families.We cover:How alcohol wrecks the liver and relationshipsMedical detox for cirrhosis, encephalopathy, and organ damageThe groundbreaking Sesame Street partnership for kids in addicted familiesRebuilding trust after addictionReal hope stories and why you don’t have to hit rock bottomIf you’re in liver failure, watching someone you love spiral, or just stuck in the shame loop — this one’s for you.Hazelden Betty Ford Resources:https://www.hazeldenbettyford.orgTimestamps:00:00 Intro & Podcasthon 202601:00 Joseph’s background & recovery story03:10 Sesame Street partnership for kids04:08 Medical detox for liver damage07:04 Reaching out before it’s too late08:51 Real hope stories from families11:07 Free resources & how to get helpLike, subscribe, and share if this helped — every view supports Podcasthon’s mission.#Podcasthon2026 #HazeldenBettyFord #AddictionRecovery #LiverFailure #SoberParenting #SobrietyJourney #FamilyHealing