Finding New Waters

Why I Started a Treatment Center with Luke DeGrossi


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In this powerful episode of Finding New Waters, B. Reeves sits down with Luke DeGrossi, CEO of Novara Recovery Center, to talk about how a single journal entry in a psychiatric hospital changed the course of his life. Luke shares his raw and honest journey through addiction, mental health, and long-term recovery—and how it all led him to build a treatment center designed to meet people where they are.


Luke opens up about what it means to be of service, how to honor the “window of recovery,” and why personal experience can be one of the greatest assets in leading others out of the darkness. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just seeking hope—you’ll find it here.


Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Luke DeGrossi

01:10 – Luke’s first experience with treatment and the psych ward journal

03:45 – Why he kept going back to recovery, even after falling

06:20 – “What if you had all the money in the world?” and the Novara vision

09:00 – Learning to answer the call when the window of recovery opens

11:15 – How Novara aims to meet people where they are

14:00 – Service, humility, and the weight of the work

17:50 – Family support and the impact of healing together

20:10 – Mentorship, Villanova, and giving back

23:00 – What makes a treatment center truly supportive

26:30 – Final reflections and the future of Novara Recovery


Guest Bio:

Luke DeGrossi

CEO, Novara Recovery Center

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Luke is the CEO of Novara Recovery Center, where he leads the company’s strategy and mission to make addiction treatment accessible and effective. With over a decade of personal sobriety and more than 10 years of leadership experience, Luke combines professional excellence with a deep, personal passion for recovery. He also serves as Chairman of the Board for Friends of Valence College Prep and sits on the Villanova School of Business Mentorship Advisory Board.


Resources Mentioned:

  • Novara Recovery Center: https://www.novararecoverycenter.com

  • Circle of Security Parenting: https://circleofsecurityinternational.com


📍 Learn more: ⁠https://www.novararecoverycenter.com⁠

🔗 Connect with Luke on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukedegrossi/⁠



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