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

Donal & Tiernan Cranny: "THERE"S NO ROOM FOR EMPATHY" | The Hopeaholics Podcast In 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/thehopeaholics Buy Merch:  https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.com Visit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.com If 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 Addiction 00:17:29 – 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 Hope 00:23:21 – Tiernan’s Early Drug Use: Smoking Weed at Age 10 00:32:43 – Tiernan’s Darkest Moments: Six Suicide Attempts 00:34:49 – Relapse and the Power of a Sponsor’s Tough Love 00:38:18 – Losing Five Friends to Addiction and Its Lasting Impact 00:40:09 – A Simple Program for Complicated People: The Heart of Recovery 01:05:26 – Transitioning from Wall Street to the Tattoo Industry 01:07:42 – The Culture of Excess: Drinking and Drug Use in the 90s 01:12:21 – The Reality of Addiction: "We Chase the Dream but End Up Alone" 01:22:04 – The Rising Threat of Gambling Addiction 01:26:45 – How Addiction Affects Family Dynamics and Trust 01:42:20 – The Ongoing Work of Maintaining Sobriety