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

<p>This episode is part of <b>Podcasthon 2026</b> — 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.</p><p>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.</p><p>We cover:</p><ul><li>How alcohol wrecks the liver and relationships</li><li>Medical detox for cirrhosis, encephalopathy, and organ damage</li><li>The groundbreaking Sesame Street partnership for kids in addicted families</li><li>Rebuilding trust after addiction</li><li>Real hope stories and why you don’t have to hit rock bottom</li></ul><p>If you’re in liver failure, watching someone you love spiral, or just stuck in the shame loop — this one’s for you.</p><p></p><p>Hazelden Betty Ford Resources:<br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org" target="_blank">https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org</a></p><p></p><p>Timestamps:<br />00:00 Intro &amp; Podcasthon 2026<br />01:00 Joseph’s background &amp; recovery story<br />03:10 Sesame Street partnership for kids<br />04:08 Medical detox for liver damage<br />07:04 Reaching out before it’s too late<br />08:51 Real hope stories from families<br />11:07 Free resources &amp; how to get help</p><p></p><p>Like, subscribe, and share if this helped — every view supports Podcasthon’s mission.</p><p></p><p>#Podcasthon2026 #HazeldenBettyFord #AddictionRecovery #LiverFailure #SoberParenting #SobrietyJourney #FamilyHealing</p>