The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast

The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast

Sobriety Power Topics and Powerful Recovery Stories to Inform & Inspire Your Recovery!

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May 4, 2025 97 mins

Welcome to another edition of The Way Out Podcast! I'm your host, Charlie, and in this rendition of The Way Out, we have something truly special lined up for you. You might know Edwin McCain as the voice behind timeless hits like 'I'll Be' and 'I Could Not Ask for More,' but beyond the music, he's got a deeply personal story that embodies recovery, resilience, and transformation. 

For those of you who’ve been listening to The Way O...

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In this episode of the Way Out Podcast, Killian Ann No shares her profound journey of recovery and the mission of Recovery Cafe. The conversation explores the essence of recovery, emphasizing that everyone is recovering from something, whether it be mental health issues, trauma, or substance use. Killian discusses the importance of community, connection, and intentionality in the recovery process, highlighting how Recovery Cafe ser...

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Reach out to Dr. Adi Jaffe: https://www.adijaffe.com/

 

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendations:

 

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom(A Toltec Wisdom Book) - by Don Miguel Ruiz - https://a.co/d/iaCIYwj

The Biology of Belief 10th Anniversary Edition: Unleashingthe Power of Consciousness, Matter & Miracles by Bruce H. Lipton PHD - https://a.co/d/iR6tX6r

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Be Honest

 

Artist t...

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Contact Aneta: https://www.instagram.com/centerofsolace/

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendations:

The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach toBreaking Any Habit by Amy Johnson PhD - https://a.co/d/c5wUcbR

The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav - https://a.co/d/3sHtfvN

Best piece of Recovery advice: You are not your thoughts.

Song that symbolizes recovery:  Awake my Soul by Mumford and Sons - https://youtu.be/KpcBjt8Wqg...

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Contact Cody: rollercodster2012@gmail.com

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: 12 Rules forLife: An Antidote to Chaos by  Jordan B.Peterson https://a.co/d/caElfKi

Best piece of Recovery advice: Drive your own car

Song that symbolizes recovery: River of Deceit by Mad Seasonhttps://youtu.be/Fm72DPJCX58?si=aNfxs42yBhvJajf4

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonlyon Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful gue...

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George Haymaker - Certified Neuroscience Coach +Neuroeducator:

https://www.georgehaymaker.com/

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: A.A. Big Book- https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

 

Best piece of Recovery advice -  There are three things you must always askyourself before you say anything:

Does this need to be said?

Does this need to be said by me?

Does this need to be said by me now?

 

Music that symbolizes Recovery to George:

Dir...

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Contact Cassie: vandevoorde7@gmail.com


Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Unfu*kYourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life by by Gary John Bishop - https://a.co/d/6PigsuM


Best piece of Recovery advice: Your brain needs time toheal. So be patient.


Song that symbolizes recovery to Cassie: Love Is Still TheAnswer by Jason Mraz - https://youtu.be/Sc2BK09eKhk


Resources: Thrive Family Recovery Resources - https://www.thriv...

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Learn more about Recovery Café Anoka County and donate:

 

https://www.recoverycafeanokacounty.org/

 

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonly on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!

 

https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA

 

(c) 2015 - 2025 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved. Theme Music: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/) by Ketsa(htt...

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Learn more about Sean Hemeon Actor (911, Criminal Minds),Author (Good Little Drug Lord), artist:

https://www.seanhemeon.com/

 

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendations:

Drop the Rock: Removing Character Defects - Steps Six andSeven by Bill P., Todd Weber, Sara S. - https://a.co/d/hjoGscH

The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by MichaelA. Singer - https://a.co/d/gGu8uHQ

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Get comfortable wit...

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Jonathan Todd Schwartz Licensed addiction counselor and licensed therapist (CADC, AMFT)

 

Quit lit (recovery literature) recommendation: How to Do the Work: Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self - https://a.co/d/0nrEqSe

 

Best piece of recovery advice: Be willing to be vulnerable

 

Recovery resources:

Aces score: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-i...

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Contact Michael: paddlefordmichael@gmail.com

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Any dailydevotionals are worth reading

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Recover Loud

 

Recovery Resources:

https://www.facebook.com/recoveryontheroad/

https://www.youtube.com/@RecoverLoud

 

Song that symbolizes recovery to Michael: The Beginning  by The Real Young Swagg - https://youtu.be/-lkFQ7azuwI?si=ZeUZTn2VPwGBx2nh

 

Don’t forget to check out ...

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Learn more about Person in long term recovery, author, host of Sober Living Snippets, and Recovery Coach Becca Jacobson:


https://beccajacobson.com/


Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Autobiography of a Yogi (Self-Realization Fellowship) by Paramahansa Yogananda - https://a.co/d/2yb9bXu



Best piece of Recovery advice: Get over your terminal uniqueness


Song that symbolizes Recovery to Becca: Everything Is AWESOME!!! -- The LEG...

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Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonly on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the podcast!

 

https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA

 

(c) 2015 - 2025 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights ReservedTheme Music: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/) byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)


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Contact Mike on his website: https://mikecinelli.com/

 

Book recommendation: Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times by John Eldredge - https://a.co/d/d7LVha9

 

Best Advice: Bloom where you are planted!

 

Song that symbolizes recovery to Mike: Spirit Lead Me by Influence Music & Michael Ketterer - https://youtu.be/1Ko4yroBP0A?si=DE14e-5Gh30tlt2n

 

Resources: Hamilton County Coalition | Opioid Ove...

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Contact Ian:

ianwfee@hotmail.com

 

Resources: Wild Ride To Sobriety: A Transformation from Drunken Oblivion to Profound Clarity by Ian Fee - https://a.co/d/bG6kz3t

Website: https://wildridetosobriety.com/

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - https://a.co/d/hRFlBbv

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Take it one day at a time

 

Song that symbolizes re...

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Reach out to Kennerly Clay:

https://kennerlyclay.com/

Letters from East of Nowhere - https://a.co/d/35LNKfd

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation:

Came to believe - https://a.co/d/1CU86AY

 

Best piece of Recovery Advice: Stick around for the miracle to happen.

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Kennerly: Free by Ultra Nate - https://youtu.be/JgRBkjgXHro

 

Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” avai...

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Contact Tyler on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557112647258

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Finding Your Moral Compass: Transformative Principles to Guide You In Recovery and Life by Craig Nakken - https://a.co/d/9lNbd8v

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: "Its OK to not be OK, it's just not ok to stay that way"

 

Song that symbolizes recovery: Be Alright by Nappy Roots - https://youtu.b...

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Learn more about Musician and person in long term recovery Hana Piranha:

https://www.hanapiranha.com/

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation:

Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker - https://a.co/d/hz7qTM1

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Never question your decision to get sober

 

The Devil Always Pulls Through by Hana Piranha: https://youtu.be/L...

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Learn more about Mishkin Fitzgerald and her projects:

Lead Singer of CRIMSON VEIL on the major label Reigning Phoenix

Bass Player in Hana Piranha

https://www.notsaints.co.uk/

https://reigningphoenixmusic.com/news/crimson-veil-release-debut-album-hex-tomorrow-launch-title-track-music-video

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations:

Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcoho...

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Reach out to Chris De Banks Founder of Not Saints and learn more about Not Saints:

https://www.notsaints.co.uk/

 

Recover literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Big Book A Vision for You - https://www.aa.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/en_bigbook_chapt11.pdf

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: Accept your imperfection and your humanity, we are not Saints!

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Chris: Ghost by Ella Henderson - h...

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