Hazelden Betty Ford: Real Recovery with National Director of Business Development 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 relationships Medical detox for cirrhosis, encephalopathy, and organ damage The groundbreaking Sesame Street partnership for kids in addicted families Rebuilding trust after addiction Real hope stories and why you don’t have to hit rock bottom If 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.org Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Podcasthon 2026 01:00 Joseph’s background & recovery story 03:10 Sesame Street partnership for kids 04:08 Medical detox for liver damage 07:04 Reaching out before it’s too late 08:51 Real hope stories from families 11:07 Free resources & how to get help Like, subscribe, and share if this helped — every view supports Podcasthon’s mission. #Podcasthon2026 #HazeldenBettyFord #AddictionRecovery #LiverFailure #SoberParenting #SobrietyJourney #FamilyHealing