John Cupich - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 18

John Cupich - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 18 In this episode, Devine sits down with John Cupich — a seasoned clinical addiction and behavioral health professional with over 20 years in the field and deep lived experience in recovery. John shares his journey from Omaha, Nebraska to Denver in the late '80s, building a family, navigating the American dream, and confronting alcoholism that led him into treatment and long-term sobriety. From growing up in a large Croatian family with roots in a domestic violence home, to finding independence, starting college, skiing the slopes, and eventually rediscovering his path through recovery, John's story is full of raw honesty, resilience, and wisdom. They dive into topics like breaking cycles, building your own identity, the power of lived experience in helping others, and what true recovery looks like in practice. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for inspiration on personal growth and overcoming challenges, this conversation delivers hope, practical insights, and real talk from two men walking the walk. 👉Connect with John: Johncupich@empowerrecoveryhomes.com 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/devinesalerno/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevinesalerno/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thedevinesalerno/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevinesalernopodcast/ X: https://www.x.com/westdevine4tay/ thedevinesalernopodcast.com 👉 Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok: @ledgermediacompany Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com 👉 Follow Gold Standard Recovery: Search “Gold Standard Recovery” or visit goldstandarddenver.com 👉 Support Empower Recovery Homes: IG: @empowerrecoveryhomes empowerrecoveryhomes.com Episode Recorded May 20th, 2026 All Rights Reserved - Ledger Media Company | The Devine Salerno Podcast 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week and turn on notifications. 👍 Like if this episode spoke to you. Search “John Cupich - The Devine Salerno Podcast” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms! 🎙️ Follow for more raw redemption stories, recovery journeys, and real conversations that matter. #Recovery #AddictionRecovery #Sobriety #PersonalGrowth #RedemptionStory #TheDevineSalernoPodcast