John Vargas - The Devine Salerno Podcast No. 23 In this raw and powerful episode of The Devine Salerno Podcast, Devine sits down with John Vargas for an unfiltered conversation about his journey, the challenges he’s overcome, and the lessons that shaped who he is today. John shares the real, unpolished details of his path — the highs, the setbacks, the turning points, and what it looks like to keep moving forward with accountability and purpose. 🎙️ Topics covered: - Early life and the experiences that set the foundation - Key challenges, rock bottoms, and pivotal moments - Mindset shifts, growth, and personal accountability - Lessons on resilience, relationships, and building a better future - Advice for anyone walking a similar path Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Welcome to Episode 23 3:45 - Meeting John Vargas & Setting the Tone 8:20 - John’s Introduction & Background 16:40 - Early Life & Formative Experiences 28:15 - Key Challenges & Turning Points 42:50 - Rock Bottom Moments & Hard Lessons 58:30 - The Shift: Mindset, Accountability & Growth 1:14:20 - Rebuilding Life & Finding Purpose 1:29:45 - Current Chapter & What He’s Building Now 1:45:10 - Relationships, Family & Personal Evolution 2:00:35 - Lessons Learned & Advice for Others 2:16:50 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find John 2:28:40 - Closing Conversation & Gratitude 2:35:15 - Outro Brought to you by Ledger Media Company Booking & inquiries: booking@ledgermediacompany.com 👉 Connect with John: Instagram: / eljohnny24k Facebook: / Johnny TF 👉 Follow Devine: Snapchat: / devinesalerno Instagram: / thedevinesalerno TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thedevinesalerno/ Facebook: / thedevinesalernopodcast X: https://www.x.com/westdevine4tay/ thedevinesalernopodcast.com 👉 Follow Ledger Media Company: TikTok: @ledgermediacompany Instagram: @ledgermediacompany ledgermediacompany.com 👉 Follow Gold Standard Recovery: Search “Gold Standard Recovery” or visit goldstandarddenver.com 👉 Support Empower Recovery Homes: IG: @empowerrecoveryhomes empowerrecoveryhomes.com Episode Recorded on July 14th, 2026 All Rights Reserved - Ledger Media Company | The Devine Salerno Podcast Search “John Vargas - The Devine Salerno Podcast” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms! If you’re into real stories of growth, accountability, and turning the page, this one hits different. 🔥 Watch the full episode and drop a comment with the biggest takeaway. The Devine Salerno Podcast — Real stories. Real recovery. Real growth. Brought to you by Ledger Media Company. ✅ Subscribe, like, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! 🗣️ Drop a comment: What’s one lesson from your past that changed how you move forward? #DevineSalernoPodcast #JohnVargas #Episode23 #RedemptionStory #PersonalGrowth #Accountability #RealTalk #LedgerMediaCompany #GoldStandardRecovery