"Love Island Star Opens Up | Suicide Attempts, Addiction & How He Got 4 Years Sober

Cormac is an Irish-born fitness coach, model, and former Love Island USA cast member — and he's now nearly four years sober. In this raw, no-holds-barred episode of Nothing's Off, he sits down to share the full story behind the highlight reel. We get into his last drink at his brother's wedding in Australia, just months after losing his father. His battle with cocaine, Adderall, and alcohol that dropped his weight to 162 lbs. The suicidal thoughts that started at 21 and the multiple rock bottoms that followed. And the moment he watched himself on national TV and realized he hated the person he'd become. But this is also a story about coming back. Cormac opens up about going to rehab in 2020, the relapses in between, walking into the rooms again and again, and how recovery, fitness, and brutal honesty gave him a "ladder out of the dark hole." Today he runs an online coaching business and uses his platform to spread awareness around addiction, sobriety, depression, and men's mental health. If you or someone you love is struggling, this conversation is for you. As Cormac says: everything is going to be okay — one minute, one hour, one day at a time. Topics we cover: * His last day drinking & drugging (4 years sober July 12th) * Losing his father and the emotional spiral that followed * Coke, Adderall, and the lifestyle that nearly killed him * Multiple suicide attempts and the shame around them * Why men don't talk about their feelings — and why that has to change * His Love Island USA experience and the trauma behind it * How fitness became a non-negotiable in his recovery * Accountability, amends, and learning to like who he is * His best advice for anyone still sick and suffering 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption—and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. 🎙️ Hosted by Louis Ruggiero 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/nothingsoffpod) 📹 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@nothingsoffpod) 🔗 Linktree: (https://www.linktr.ee/nothingsoffthetable) 🧢 Buy a Nothing's Off The Table Hat: (https://nothings-off-the-table-with-louis-ruggiero.myshopify.com) 🤝 Proudly Sponsored by Right Choice Recovery If you or someone you love is struggling with gambling, drugs, alcohol, or addiction, please reach out. Louis personally recommends Right Choice Recovery, a team that genuinely cares and treats every client like family. They provide compassionate, individualized support and can help connect people with the resources they need to begin their recovery journey. Learn More: 🌎 Website: (https://rightchoicerecoverynj.com) 📱 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/rightchoicerecovery) ☎️ Contact: (732) 808-2725 🎙️ Connect with Our Guest 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/iamcormacmurphy) 👉 TikTok: (https://www.tiktok.com/@iamcormacmurphy) 👉 Website: (https://beacons.ai/iamcormacmurphy?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGni6ohbn7QcNIqHSQXs5-3ybpoAwuwqPPW8Nuz11ss-RupCnxXeIRg594VBvI_aem_un2FA0a8XhytKxgW0rTP3Q) About the Show Hosted by Louis Ruggiero, a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and advocate for recovery, Nothing’s Off The Table is where real people share their real stories. From battling addiction to overcoming life’s toughest challenges, Louis and his guests uncover the moments that spark change and fuel unstoppable comebacks. Expect raw honesty, deep insights, and stories that hit home. Meet Louis Louis Ruggiero turned his life around after years of struggling with addiction, gambling, and substance abuse. Now, he’s on a mission to amplify voices—from celebrities to everyday survivors—sharing their journeys of grit, growth, and healing. #AddictionRecovery #WeDoRecover #NothingsOffTheTable #LouisRuggiero #RecoverOutLoud #ComebackStories #RecoveryIsPossible #MentalHealthAwareness #RecoveryCommunity #RightChoiceRecovery Disclaimer: The stories and views shared on Nothing’s Off The Table are personal experiences and not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals for guidance on personal matters. Copyright: © Nothing’s Off The Table with Louis Ruggiero. All rights reserved. Feel free to share or embed episodes with proper credit and a link to our official pages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices