TheWillpowerPodcast
Will Gordon
The Willpower Podcast shares raw sobriety stories from people who’ve hit rock bottom and rebuilt—2x transplant survivor Will Gordon interviews guests on addiction, relapse, shame, and real recovery.
Episode
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
The charity and its cause
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the nation's leading nonprofit provider of evidence-based addiction treatment and mental health care, specializing in alcohol use disorder (alcoholism) recovery. Which I personally suffered from. Founded in 1949 (merged with Betty Ford Center in 2014), they offer residential, outpatient, virtual programs, family support, and free resources to help people rebuild lives with science, compassion, and lived experience. They serve thousands annually across the US, earning a 96% score and 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for transparency and impact.