A Bronx Tale's Lillo Brancato Addicted to Cr*ck & Years in Prison Leading to Sobriety

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F#CK THE STIGMA

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F The Stigma Podcast is an extension of our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, F The Stigma, dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health, addiction, trauma, and the struggles we face in society. Hosted by Laisha Martinez, we have real, unfiltered conversations with guests from all walks of life—advocates, experts, and individuals with lived experiences—who share their personal stories, challenges, and triumphs. Our goal is to normalize these tough conversations, challenge societal shame, and make mental health and addiction resources accessible to all. No one should feel ashamed in their journey

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A Bronx Tale's Lillo Brancato Addicted to Cr*ck & Years in Prison Leading to Sobriety

F#CK THE STIGMA

1 hour 24 minutes 50 seconds

4 months ago

A Bronx Tale's Lillo Brancato Addicted to Cr*ck & Years in Prison Leading to Sobriety

FTS sat down with Lillo Brancato, best known for his roles in A Bronx Tale and The Sopranos. Joining us from Yonkers, New York, Lillo opens up about his struggles with addiction, the choices that led to his high-profile burglary case, and the tragic events that resulted in the death of an off-duty police officer—landing him behind bars for years. He shares raw, unfiltered insights on how addiction took control of his life, what he learned during his time in prison, and how he fought to rebuild himself after hitting rock bottom. Now focused on using his story to inspire others, he discusses his journey to recovery, the lessons he’s gained, and what he’s working on today.

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Highlights |

0:00 | Intro ; How Lillo would've defended his own case

4:08 | Lillo's thoughts on Addiction & Recovery14:28 | Lillo's upbringing

21:03 | Effects of Addiction to Crack Cocaine

33:25 | Struggling with Sobriety ; Physical & Psychological Dependency

39:48 | Prison Mentality

44:56 | Done Apologizing for Past Mistakes

51:45 | Do you have any regrets?

1:00:07 | Lillo's Sobriety

1:10:13 | Thought's on Treatment

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Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been taking meds for a diagnosis, our community doesn’t judge and seeks to collectively end the stigma around mental health.

Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree…

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