Episode 012 - Zac Ponczak

Today we sit down with Zac Ponczak, Director of Business Development at The Embers (PHP/IOP/OP + luxury sober living). Zac opens up about his journey—from high-risk polysubstance use and a brutal run that ended in a moment of clarity—to rebuilding his life through service, sponsorship, and professional growth across multiple programs. We go deep on why documentation = advocacy, how to coordinate true continuum of care (DRC residential → Embers PHP/IOP/OP → sober living), and the Embers’ FOSS framework (a salutogenic, strengths-based approach grounded in positive psychology and evidence-based care).