The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast

The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast

The Way Out Podcast delivers sobriety power topics and powerful recovery stories to inform and inspire your recovery! Join hosts Charlie and Jason, along with remarkable guests, as we recover out loud and celebrate ALL pathways to recovery through real, insightful conversations.

Episodes

August 24, 2025 76 mins

Learn more about Kaila Yu:

https://kailayu.com/

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation:

 AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

 

Best piece of Recovery advice: It's all happening FOR me

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Kaila:

Welcome to the Jungle Guns N’ Roses - https://youtu.be/o1tj2zJ2Wvg

 

Takeaways:

 

Kyla has been sober for nearly 12 years, emphasizing theimportance of community in recovery.

Emotional sobriety is as...

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Learn more about Jam Alker’s work:

https://www.jamalker.com/

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation:

AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

 

Best pieces of Recovery advice:

Keep coming back!

Get comfortable being uncomfortable

Shut up and listen

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Jam:

A Call to Arms by Jam Alker - https://youtu.be/-SSCMS4-PX4

 

Summary

In this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Jam Alker shares hisprofound journe...

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Contact Kristin- mskristincasey@gmail.com

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation:  

Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes of Depression -and the Unexpected Solutions - https://a.co/d/62AVxrq

Best Advice: "People will always treat you the way theysee you treat yourself."

Song that symbolizes recovery: Only God Knows Why by KidRock - https://youtu.be/cDshdJK9Rwg

Kristin's books: 

Casey Dancer: A Memoir About D...

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Contact Jon: https://www.jonseidl.com/confessions-of-a-christian-alcoholic-book

Jon’s book: Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigatingthe Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life - https://a.co/d/g1UwG6v

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation:  

Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for theLiberating Truth of God by Jamie Winship -  https://a.co/d/e8paRPU

 

Best Piece of Recovery Advice: "Get to the root to getto the...

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Sabrina Rose - Author Thirty, Dirty, & Dying : From theJournals of a Raging Bipolar Alcoholic:

 

Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563367177655

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sabrinaillustrated/

Book Link: https://a.co/d/eW6UNIN

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sabrina_illustrated

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation:

The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure: A Holistic Approach toTotal Recovery by Chris Pr...

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Contact Emiliano: freeforever010224@gmail.com

Recovery Literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendations: The Bibleand the Big Book

Best Pieces of Recovery Advice: Embrace the present moment |One Day at a Time

Song that symbolizes recovery: Made for More by Josh Baldwin-

https://youtu.be/UnLQvzAUiCo?si=M2XCtuxH4MQvJ-sq

 

Summary

In this episode, Emiliano Roman shares his profound journeythrough addiction, recovery, and personal transformation. He dis...

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Jason Robinson and Recovery Café Lexington:

 

https://recoverycafelexington.org/

 

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendations:

AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps byRichard Rohr - https://a.co/d/26eQqPf

 

Best pieces of Recovery Advice:

Keep coming back

Do the next right thing

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Jason:

Running Down a Dream by Tom Petty - https://youtu.be/Y1D...

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Scott Strode:


Executive Director and Founder of The Phoenix - https://thephoenix.org/

Co-Founder Newform - https://www.newform.org/

Author of Rise. Recover. Thrive. How I Got Strong, GotSober, and Built a Movement of Hope - https://a.co/d/dFqBSWG

 

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: The DeepestWell: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity - https://a.co/d/6g6EoKH

 

Aces score: https://www.npr.org/sectio...

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Shine a Light:

https://www.shinealightlv.com/

https://crossroadsofsonv.com/


Summary


In this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Brent Nowak shares his powerful journey of recovery from addiction, detailing his struggles with substances like methamphetamine and heroin. He discusses the importance of community support in recovery, his work with the Shine a Light Foundation, and the transformative power of personal growth. Brent emphasizes th...

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Shurr JR:

https://linktr.ee/shurrjrband

 

Recovery literature (Quit-lit) Recommendation: The Easy Wayto Quit Drinking by Allen Carr - https://a.co/d/eNLCK9o

 

Best piece of recovery advice: Learn to forgive yourself

 

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Frankie: Here comes theregular by The Replacements - https://youtu.be/sdbXGi2WX0Q

 

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

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Contact Jessie- jesksidhu@gmail.com

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation: SacredContracts: Awakening Your Divine Potential - https://a.co/d/fiyhm2c

 

Best Advice: "Come all the way in and sit all the waydown."

 

Song that symbolizes recovery to Jessie- Patakha GuddiHighway by Alia Bhatt, Randeep Hooda - https://youtu.be/8HDTS80dlr4?si=mboPmLQ1jgVkf9aZ

 

Resources:

Step and Heal Recovery Coaching - https://stepandheal.com/

CCAR - ht...

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In this episode of the Way Out Podcast, host Charlie LeVoir speaks with Barney Whiter, who shares his journey of sobriety and recovery from alcohol addiction. They discuss the cultural implications of alcohol, the importance of living in the present moment, and the process of recovery as a journey of discovery. Barney reflects on his health scares that prompted him to quit drinking and the role of disconnection in addiction. The co...

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We here The Way Out Podcast are deeply committed to supporting and advocating for research that advances and improves treatment for substance use disorders and mental illness. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Boise State University’s Crossing the Boise Brain Bridge for a special three-episode mini-series, hosted by Charles, Mel, and Ashley. Together, we'll explore how rehabilitation—rather than punishment—may offer a more effect...

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We here The Way Out Podcast are deeply committed to supporting and advocating for research that advances and improves treatment for substance use disorders and mental illness. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Boise State University’s Crossing the Boise Brain Bridge for a special three-episode mini-series, hosted by Charles, Mel, and Ashley. Together, we'll explore how rehabilitation—rather than punishment—may offer a more effect...

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We here The Way Out Podcast are deeply committed to supporting and advocating for research that advances and improves treatment for substance use disorders and mental illness. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Boise State University’s Crossing the Boise Brain Bridge for a special three-episode mini-series, hosted by Charles, Mel, and Ashley. Together, we'll explore how rehabilitation—rather than punishment—may offer a more effect...

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In this conversation, Kyle Peterson shares his journey fromaddiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of community and connectionin the healing process. He discusses his experiences with substance abuse, theimpact of family dynamics, and the challenges of relapse. Kyle emphasizes thesignificance of building a supportive recovery community through the CouveCollective in Vancouver, Washington, which he co-founded to help othe...

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Contact: mentalhealthctr.com


Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow by William R. Miller PhD, Stephen Rollnick PhD - https://a.co/d/0e0LrSe


Song that symbolizes Recovery to Mark: Eye of The Tiger by Survivor - https://youtu.be/btPJPFnesV4?si=ku4iDWLxrhyTUujh


In this episode of The Way Out Podcast, host Jason R.m engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Mark Hrymoc, a psy...

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In this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Skeeter shares his profound journey through addiction and recovery, reflecting on the importance of hope, spirituality, and connection with others. He discusses his substance use history, the role of service in recovery, and how music has been a lifeline throughout his life. Skeeter emphasizes the significance of honesty,mentorship, and the ongoing process of self-discovery in maintaining sob...

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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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