Jersey Shore star Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino kept his addiction secret from MTV – but now he’s 11 years sober, founder of his own rehab centers, and says he’s thinking about running for New Jersey governor. Mike joins Dr. Drew to talk recovery, second chances, and the “Governor Situation.”
After eight months in federal prison, Mike Sorrentino rebuilt his life around sobriety and family. He founded Archangels addiction rehabilitation centers, with a goal of one in every state — and is floating a run for NJ governor on a platform he hints starts with “no property tax.” Dr. Drew and Mike get into the addiction, the prison time, the reality-TV years, and what turning a comeback into a campaign actually looks like, following the same reality-star-to-politics thread as Spencer Pratt in Los Angeles.
Also on today’s show: Dr. John Gaitanis, pediatric neurologist and co-founder of Meadow Biosciences, on leucovorin for autism and why families face 18-to-24-month waitlists. Eric Metaxas discusses his new bestselling book “Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World.”
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino is a TV personality, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and recovery advocate best known for his role on MTV’s Jersey Shore. Now nearing 11 years of sobriety, Mike transformed his platform into one centered around family, wellness, second chances, and personal growth. He is the founder of Archangel Centers and his latest book is “Reality Check: Making the Best of The Situation – How I Overcame Addiction, Loss, and Prison.” Follow at https://x.com/ItsTheSituation
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Dr. John Gaitanis is co-founder & chief medical officer of Meadow Biosciences. He is a board-certified pediatric neurologist with over two decades of clinical and research experience in autism spectrum disorder. Learn more at https://meadowbiosciences.com/
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Eric Metaxas is the founder and host of Socrates in the City and host of The Eric Metaxas Show. He was appointed to serve on President Trump’s Commission on Religious Liberty. He is the author of “Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World.” Follow at https://x.com/ericmetaxas
