The Zac Clark Show

Father’s Day Special | Doug Clark (Zac’s Dad)


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Father’s Day Special

This week, Zac sits down with his dad, Doug Clark, for a powerful Father’s Day conversation—joined by Jay, who brings his own experience as a son and a father to the table. Together, they unpack what it means to show up for family, especially when love gets tested.

From Zac’s baseball days and early signs of addiction to arrests, rehabs, recovery, and rebuilding trust, this episode explores the messy, beautiful reality of fatherhood and resilience. Zac and Doug speak candidly about the impact of Zac’s substance use disorder on their family, how their relationship changed, and the slow, hard process of coming back together through recovery. Doug also opens up about grief, aging, loyalty, and the pain of watching a child struggle—while Zac reflects on how his father’s refusal to give up saved his life.

Through every twist and turn, this conversation makes clear: addiction is a family disease—and there’s no playbook, no quick fix. But underneath it all is a father and son doing their best to keep going. What holds them together is honesty, shared history, and a bond that’s been tested and rebuilt.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads.

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https://www.tiktok.com/@zacwclark

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https://twitter.com/zacwclark

If you or anyone you know is struggling, please do not hesitate to contact Release:

(914) 588-6564

releaserecovery.com

@releaserecovery


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