John Cupich - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 18 In this episode, Devine sits down with John Cupich — a seasoned clinical addiction and behavioral health professional with over 20 years in the field and deep lived experience in recovery. John shares his journey from Omaha, Nebraska to Denver in the late '80s, building a family, navigating the American dream, and confronting alcoholism that led him into treatment and long-term sobriety. From growing up in a large Croatian family with roots in a domestic violence home, to finding independence, starting college, skiing the slopes, and eventually rediscovering his path through recovery, John's story is full of raw honesty, resilience, and wisdom. They dive into topics like breaking cycles, building your own identity, the power of lived experience in helping others, and what true recovery looks like i ...