Who this episode is for:Anyone teetering on the edge of “maybe I need help”Parents of addicts who keep asking, “Am I helping or enabling?”People in recovery wondering if they can keep their phone in rehab (spoiler: no)The spiritually curious and the godless skepticsBosses trying to figure out WTF is going on with their flaky employeeAnyone who’s ever paced around their house yelling at a hockey game with chicken wing grease on their shirt🎙️ Episode 14 – What the FAQ: Easter Hangovers, Higher Powers, and Rehab Real TalkA no-BS recovery Q&A straight from the mouth of experience. Pondoff and the gang go deep, dumb, and raw on everything you ever wanted to know (but were probably too afraid or fucked up to ask) about addiction, getting clean, and what happens when you actually show up at rehab.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Bertarelli Cutlery shoutout01:01 – Intro bars by Eric01:22 – Episode 14 begins: Stats, views, and Mr. Beast envy02:45 – Meet Eric Conley03:17 – Treatment center chaos stories04:01 – Blues playoff breakdown05:01 – Cam Janssen teaser06:24 – Easter check-in + hangover tales07:24 – Jeff’s birthday wing party08:41 – Mijofsky’s Easter sermon: Hope in the darkness09:22 – Rehab: First day of the rest of your life10:34 – Finding light in the darkest moments11:03 – What the hell is Kee-poo?12:01 – Email wars + business card drama12:53 – Why “What the FAQ” episodes matter13:43 – Shirtless Eric + SNL Chippendales14:37 – AC wars: Staff vs. clients15:31 – From heavy to healing: Finding balance17:25 – Best Easter candy (spoiler: Reese’s wins)17:55 – Do you need God to recover?23:53 – Higher Power hacks: From moms to the group26:25 – Humility, open-mindedness, and not knowing it all28:15 – Are you helping or enabling?31:15 – Don’t give addicts cash32:47 – Addicts are genius-level creative (just misfired)34:32 – Artistic gifts in recovery35:44 – What can I bring to rehab?36:14 – Cell phones in rehab: Here’s the deal38:34 – Eric got hacked. It was a blessing40:13 – Why phones can derail your recovery41:44 – How IRC handles phones and triggers43:24 – Changing your number = freedom43:53 – Missing your kids is part of the process45:01 – Pondoff’s inbox detox46:13 – What happens when you first call IRC47:41 – Who qualifies for treatment?49:28 – Why hospitals aren’t always the answer50:41 – IRC’s record: 25-minute admission52:22 – Calls, check-ins, and staying alive long enough to show up54:43 – Fear, excuses, and the willingness window57:24 – Toiletries and welcome bags58:18 – Donations from staff and clients59:35 – Laundry detergent philosophy1:00:06 – Roommates, beds, and living setup1:02:02 – Roommate matching system1:03:03 – How to talk to your boss about rehab1:04:11 – Your boss probably already knows1:05:35 – Legal rights + FMLA explainedReferenced in this episode:👉 Illinois Recovery Center: https://illinoisrecoverycenter.com/👉 Bertarelli Cutlery: https://bertarellico.com/Sponsored by:🪓 Bertarelli Cutlery – https://bertarellico.com/🏥 Illinois Recovery Center – https://illinoisrecoverycenter.com/Hit that subscribe button if you’re into hard truths, heavy laughs, and healing that doesn’t sugarcoat a damn thing.