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.
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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
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