Donal & Tiernan Cranny: "THERE'S NO ROOM FOR EMPATHY" | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Donal & Tiernan Cranny: "THERE'S NO ROOM FOR EMPATHY" | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this compelling episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, father-son duo Donal and Tiernan Cranny share their powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Donal reflects on his childhood in Northern Ireland during "The Troubles," his battle with alcoholism while working on Wall Street, and how the 12-step program transformed his life. Tiernan opens up about starting substance use at 10 years old, his struggle with harder drugs in his teenage years, and how his father’s sobriety eventually inspired his own recovery. Together, they discuss the generational impact of addiction, the challenges of family dynamics, and the hope found in healing.#TheHopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover  #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #RecoveryIsPossible #Hope #wedorecover Join our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record’, exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:07:21 – Growing Up in Northern Ireland During "The Troubles"00:15:34 – Donal’s Wall Street Days and His Descent into Addiction00:17:29 – The Mental Toll of Addiction: "A Body Fighting to Live, a Mind Wanting to Die"00:21:08 – Donal’s Turning Point: The First Men’s Meeting and Finding Hope00:23:21 – Tiernan’s Early Drug Use: Smoking Weed at Age 1000:32:43 – Tiernan’s Darkest Moments: Six Suicide Attempts00:34:49 – Relapse and the Power of a Sponsor’s Tough Love00:38:18 – Losing Five Friends to Addiction and Its Lasting Impact00:40:09 – A Simple Program for Complicated People: The Heart of Recovery01:05:26 – Transitioning from Wall Street to the Tattoo Industry01:07:42 – The Culture of Excess: Drinking and Drug Use in the 90s01:12:21 – The Reality of Addiction: "We Chase the Dream but End Up Alone"01:22:04 – The Rising Threat of Gambling Addiction01:26:45 – How Addiction Affects Family Dynamics and Trust01:42:20 – The Ongoing Work of Maintaining Sobriety