Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero

Porn, Toxic Love & Trauma | The Therapist Warning Everyone About Modern Relationships

May 21, 2026

For the first time on Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis sits down with a therapist who specializes in trauma, codependency, love addiction, sex addiction, and emotional recovery — and the conversation gets REAL fast. In this episode, Angela Smigiel, LCSW, CSAT breaks down: * Why people become addicted to toxic relationships * The psychology behind love addiction * How porn is rewiring young men’s brains * Why healthy relationships can feel “boring” * The hidden connection between childhood trau...

“I Was Dying Inside” | How Addiction & Depression Nearly Destroyed Her Life

May 19, 2026

In this raw and emotional episode of Nothing’s Off the Table, Louis Ruggiero sits down with author and recovery advocate Carly Schwartz to talk about addiction, depression, self-medication, relapse, recovery, and what it truly takes to rebuild your life. Carly opens up about using substances to cope with mental health struggles, the moment she realized things had spiraled out of control, and how she fought her way to over 7.5 years sober. Together, Louis and Carly dive deep into the realitie...

“The Drugs Stopped Working… But He Couldn’t Stop.” | Addiction Nearly Killed Him

May 14, 2026

Ben W thought he had everything under control. The partying. The cocaine. The drinking. The New York City lifestyle. Until addiction completely took over. In this raw conversation, Ben shares the brutal reality of addiction, relapse, detox, rehab, and what finally helped him get sober after years of chaos. From hitting rock bottom to rebuilding his life through recovery and 12-step programs, this episode shows what addiction REALLY looks like behind closed doors. Today, Ben is over 3.5 ye...