La Cara Oculta 10-07-26La Cara Oculta 10-07-26
La Cara Oculta
Faustino shares a candid account of his years of alcoholism, hospitalisation and long‑term sobriety, linking alcohol with other risky behaviours. The episode offers direct advice and reflections aimed at people struggling with addiction and those around them.
1:05:36•10 Jul 2026
La Cara Oculta: Faustino’s Hard Truths About Alcohol, Vices and Second Chances
Episode Overview
- Alcoholism is presented as a serious illness that can be treated, not a moral failure.
- Faustino stresses that recovery requires personal effort and accepting help from professionals.
- He warns that alcohol often leads to other risky behaviours, including unsafe sex and gambling.
- Using condoms and following medical advice are highlighted as basic self‑respect and protection.
- He urges families and partners to act when someone’s drinking is out of control, including seeking medical support.
“«Si me quieres, déjalo» fue lo más serio que me han dicho en mi vida.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this edition of *La Cara Oculta*, Faustino shares exactly that, speaking candidly about alcohol, drugs and the messy realities of everyday life. The style is raw, fast-paced and conversational, like sitting with an older friend who’s seen a lot and refuses to sugar-coat anything.
He jumps from forest fires and politics to relationships, sex, gambling and faith, always coming back to a central message: actions have consequences, and you’ve got more choice than you think. As he puts it bluntly, «el alcohol… te lleva de un lado al otro como la ola en el mar». A big part of the episode focuses on his own experience with severe alcoholism: delirium tremens, losing his liver, hospitalisations and the slow climb back.
He talks about treatment centres, the lack of support for people with addiction, and how much medical staff helped him understand that “la vida hay que vivirla, no hay que destrozarla”. One of the most moving moments is when he recalls his daughter telling him, «si me quieres, déjalo», a phrase he credits as a turning point in staying sober for many years.
Faustino also tackles risky sexual behaviour and sexually transmitted infections, insisting on moderation and condom use, mixing serious warnings with rough humour. He speaks about gambling, financial ruin and how vices feed each other, especially when alcohol is involved. Throughout, he reminds anyone struggling that being a "borracho" means being ill, not worthless, and that help and change are possible if you’re willing to put in your part.
This episode will suit Spanish-speaking people dealing with alcohol or drug issues, their families, or anyone wanting straight-talking recovery stories with no gloss. It’s intense, honest and full of lived experience—could some of Faustino’s hard-won lessons be the nudge you need?
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