“I Went on 3-Day Benders… Now I’m 21 Years Sober” | Addiction, Sobriety & Fatherhood

Nothing’s Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero · May 7, 2026 · 50m

“I Went on 3-Day Benders… Now I’m 21 Years Sober” | Addiction, Sobriety & Fatherhood Michael Chernow’s story is proof that no matter how far you’ve gone… you can come back. After years of 2–3 day drug and alcohol benders, running on empty, and living without purpose, Michael hit a breaking point. What followed wasn’t luck — it was structure, discipline, and one simple but powerful decision: Ask for help. Now 21+ years sober, Michael is a successful entrepreneur, devoted father, and living example of what’s possible when you commit to change. This episode is raw, honest, and packed with real…