Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Mark Mongiardo, Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR))
Imagine Getting Drunk From Food — Inside the Nightmare of Auto Brewery Syndrome
Imagine Getting Drunk From Food — Inside the Nightmare of Auto Brewery Syndrome
Imagine Getting Drunk From Food — Inside the Nightmare of Auto Brewery Syndrome
Monday 24th November 2025
Explore Auto Brewery Syndrome with Mark Mongiardo as he shares his journey of recovery and advocacy on Recovery Matters! Podcast.
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Episode Overview
- Auto Brewery Syndrome causes internal alcohol production.
- Mark Mongiardo shares his story of facing legal challenges due to ABS.
- Daily management includes strict diet and frequent breathalyzer tests.
- Support groups play a crucial role in coping with rare disorders.
- Awareness and advocacy are vital for understanding ABS.
"I haven't had a drink or a carb or a sugar since 2019."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast takes you into the bewildering world of Auto Brewery Syndrome (ABS), a condition where your body becomes its own brewery, producing alcohol internally. Host Tj chats with Mark Mongiardo, who shares his rollercoaster journey of discovering and managing ABS. Imagine getting drunk from food — that's Mark's reality.
He explains how he once faced felony prison time due to DWIs caused by his body's involuntary fermentation. With anecdotes about his career as a physical education teacher and athletic director, Mark recounts the challenges of being wrongly perceived as a closet alcoholic. The episode highlights the importance of awareness and advocacy, as Mark shares how he uses breathalyzers daily and adheres to a strict diet to manage his condition.
Mark's story is a testament to resilience, showing how support groups and advocacy can help those battling rare disorders. His emotional tale is filled with hope and determination, leaving you pondering the complexities of recovery. Ready to learn more about how people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Dive into this captivating conversation.