Your New Jersey (Episode 501)

January 8, 2026

This week on Your New Jersey, Lisa Marie Falbo travels to Tinton Falls for a special episode spotlighting hope, healing, and second chances at the grand opening of The Archangel Centers’ first-ever facility. Founded to support individuals and families impacted by addiction, The Archangel Centers offers compassionate, comprehensive care rooted in recovery and community.

Lisa Marie sits down with Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, founder of The Archangel Centers, whose personal journey of recovery has become a powerful platform for positive change, alongside his wife, Lauren Sorrentino, who shares the family’s commitment to advocacy and healing. She’s also joined by Mike Smilo, Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer and longtime friend of Sorrentino, who helped bring this mission-driven organization to life, as well as Samantha Hewett, CEO & Co-Founder, who discusses the vision behind the center and its commitment to providing real pathways to recovery.

From the ribbon-cutting ceremony to conversations about recovery, resilience, and rebuilding lives, this special episode highlights how one New Jersey-based mission is creating lasting impact for individuals, families, and communities across the state.

About the Author

Alexis DeNure
Executive Producer

Alexis is a key member of the ONNJ team, serving as an Emmy-nominated Producer of “Your New Jersey” and Executive Producer of Media First Group. In her role, she ensures quality control across all ONNJ productions, overseeing both the people and processes involved. Alexis fosters a collaborative and productive work environment, contributing to a positive company culture and continuously evaluating content strategy to improve audience engagement.
Alexis is a proud alumna of James Madison University’s School of Media Arts and Design.