The Way Out Podcast

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 effective path for individuals navigating both traumatic brain injuries and addiction so listen up.Episode Summary:This episode of the Neuro Navigator Series delves into the complex relationship between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and addiction, exploring how rehabilitation can be a more effective solution than punishment. The conversation highlights the role of law enforcement in addressing these issues, the importance of compassionate care, and the successes and challenges of diversion programs. It emphasizes the need for community involvement and innovative approaches in crisis mana

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 effective path for individuals navigating both traumatic brain injuries and addiction so listen up.Episode Summary:The Neural Navigators podcast explores the intersection of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and addiction, emphasizing the need for rehabilitation over punishment. The discussion highlights the complexities of TBI, its symptoms, and the often-overlooked link to substance use disorders. Experts advocate for a compassionate, interdisciplinary approach to treatment, addressing the stigma surrounding these issues and the importance of understanding the dynamic nature of the brain.T

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 others findhope and healing. The discussion also touches on the role of the Recovery CafeNetwork in providing resources and support for recovery organizations. In thisconversation, Kyle Peterson discusses the multifaceted approach to recovery,emphasizing the importance of community support, innovative programming, andpersonal growth. He shares insights on the challenges and successes in hisrecovery journey, the significance of daily routines, and the impact ofliterature on his life. The discussion also touches on the importance offorgiveness and the role of music in recovery, culminatin

Contact: mentalhealthctr.comRecovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow by William R. Miller PhD, Stephen Rollnick PhD - https://a.co/d/0e0LrSeSong that symbolizes Recovery to Mark: Eye of The Tiger by Survivor - https://youtu.be/btPJPFnesV4?si=ku4iDWLxrhyTUujhIn this episode of The Way Out Podcast, host Jason R.m engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Mark Hrymoc, a psychiatrist specializing in addiction. They explore the multifaceted nature of recovery,the intersection of addiction and mental health, and the importance of treating both simultaneously. Dr. Hrymoc shares insights on innovative treatments like ketamine therapy and the challenges of medications like Suboxone. The discussion also touches on personal reflections about family, success, and the ongoing journey of learning in both personal and professional realms. Dr. Hrymoc emphasizes the importance of reaching out for help and the value of support in the recovery process.TakeawaysRecove

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 sobriety.His insights offer a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength found in the recovery community. In this conversation, Skeeter shares his profound journey of recovery, emphasizing the importance of honesty, self-discovery, and spirituality. He discusses the layers of self-deception that can hinder personal growth and the significance of living in the present moment. Skeeter highlights the role of connection with others in recovery and the unique paths individuals take. He reflects on impactful literature, daily routines, and the journey of forgiveness, ultimately undersc

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 Out from the start, you’ll recognize this as the original format of the show, where I would deliver the introduction to the interview that followed. We’re going old school on this one with Edwin because once our chat got started, there was no stopping for nothin. In this conversation, Edwin opens up about his journey to and through Recovery to this point—the highs, the struggles, and the lessons that have shaped him not just as an artist, but as a human being. His insights into addiction, healing, and finding purpose beyond fame are powerful and deeply relatable. All of this he takes

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 serves as a nurturing space for individuals to find love, support, and healing. The dialogue also delves into the challenges of maintaining joy amidst loss and the significance of discernment in relationships. Ultimately, the episode is a heartfelt exploration of love, acceptance, and the ongoing journey of recovery.TakeawaysRecovery is about addressing core causes and conditions.Connection with ourselves and others is vital for healing.We are all recovering from something, not just substances.Intentionality in choosing love over fear is crucial.Community plays a significant role in th

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/iaCIYwjThe 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 that symbolizes Recovery to Adi: Nine Inch Nails 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/)byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk)licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd

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/c5wUcbRThe Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukav - https://a.co/d/3sHtfvNBest piece of Recovery advice: You are not your thoughts.Song that symbolizes recovery:  Awake my Soul by Mumford and Sons - https://youtu.be/KpcBjt8Wqg8Resources: https://centerofsolace.com/Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist”available only 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. ThemeMusic: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk)licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

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/caElfKiBest piece of Recovery advice: Drive your own carSong that symbolizes recovery: River of Deceit by Mad Seasonhttps://youtu.be/Fm72DPJCX58?si=aNfxs42yBhvJajf4Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonlyon 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/) byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk)licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

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:Dire Straits Mark KnopflerEric ClaptonDon’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available onlyon 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. ThemeMusic: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/) by Ketsa(https://ketsa.uk)licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

Contact Cassie: vandevoorde7@gmail.comRecovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: Unfu*kYourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life by by Gary John Bishop - https://a.co/d/6PigsuMBest 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/Sc2BK09eKhkResources: Thrive Family Recovery Resources - https://www.thrivefrr.org/Wild Hearts Adventures - https://www.wildha.orgDon’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/) byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk) licensedunderCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

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(https://ketsa.uk) licensed underCCBY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

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/hjoGscHThe Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by MichaelA. Singer - https://a.co/d/gGu8uHQ Best piece of Recovery advice: Get comfortable with saying “IDon’t Know” Songs that symbolize Recovery to Sean: Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley - https://youtu.be/vIw0ewEsNHs Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin - https://youtu.be/d-diB65scQU?si=l3y5i3-OKmNXJlNn Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” availableonlyon 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/)byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk)licensed under CCBY-NC-ND4.0(htt

Jonathan Todd Schwartz Licensed addiction counselor andlicensed therapist (CADC, LADC, AMFT Quit lit (recovery literature) recommendation: How to Do theWork: 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-it-does-and-doesnt-mean Music that symbolizes Recovery to Jonathan: Anything byLinkin Park - https://linkinpark.com/Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available onlyon 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. ThemeMusic: “all clear” (https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/)byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk)licensed under CC BY-NC-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

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 “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-ND4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

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/2yb9bXuBest piece of Recovery advice: Get over your terminal uniquenessSong that symbolizes Recovery to Becca: Everything Is AWESOME!!! -- The LEGO® Movie - https://youtu.be/StTqXEQ2l-Y?si=XEAV3uM40Wj27eVNDon’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only 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/) byKetsa(https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0(https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

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)

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 Overdose Prevention | Tennessee - https://www.hccoalition.org/   Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only 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(https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)

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 recovery: Welcome To The Jungle by Guns N' Roses - https://youtu.be/o1tj2zJ2Wvg   Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only 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(https://ketsa.uk) licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd)