The Way Out Podcast

John Machado shares his passion for the 12 steps with us and talked about a wide array of topics such as emotional maturity in early recovery, communication skills, and learning what true intimacy in a relationship is. The first step towards learning any hard lesson is always the hardest, and nothing that’s worth it is going to come easy! This was John’s first ever podcast appearance and he's got a great voice for radio so #ListenUp https://buff.ly/3AIoRBc   Contact info: johnallenmachado.com      johnallenmachado@gmail.com Instagram: @johnallenmachado   Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz - https://a.co/d/4dE1Jzr   Best piece of Recovery advice: You don't want to have “meeting” recovery ( Do the work).   Song that symbolizes recovery to John: Wondering Why by The Red Clay Strays - https://youtu.be/GhcMmaUPtrk?si=kCQz7vGo6p04Jx8s   Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all our wonderful guests on the p

Sobriety Coach and person in long term #Recovery Dallas Brag shares his #Recovery journey and how he went from isolation and alienation to meaningful connection. Dallas discusses the challenges he faced as a gay man and with a crystal meth addiction in finding rewarding and enduring #Recovery and how he's helping people like him find Recovery so #ListenUp Reach out to Dallas Brag:   https://www.drdallasbragg.com/   Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations:   Anything by Gabor Mate https://drgabormate.com/book/   Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear https://a.co/d/0XAM1p1   Lust, Men, and Meth: A Gay Man's Guide to Sex and Recovery by David Michael Fawcett - https://a.co/d/iOy14HD   Best piece of Recovery advice: Do one thing to interrupt the negative cycle today.   Song that symbolizes Recovery to Dallas: Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin - https://youtu.be/68vZX2uUKKA?si=1HOTppPjkNrGN5i1   Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out

Robert L Bray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds a PHD in Clinical Psychology and is an expert practitioner and teacher of Thought Field Therapy. Robert shares his own experience with addiction and what EMDR Therapy and Thought Field Therapy have in common and what separates these two forms of therapy. Robert actually performs Thought Field Therapy on Charlie in the interview and the results were completely unexpected so be sure to #ListenUp Contact Robert L Bray Licensed Clinical Social Worker PHD Clinical Psychology and learn more about his work:   Thought Field Therapy Center of San Diego   www.rlbray.com   Book recommendations:   The Teachings of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of Knowledge - https://a.co/d/5enki8L   The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom - https://a.co/d/iRTyGnV   Best piece of Recovery advice: Your primary purpose is to love yourself as much as the causes and people you love the most   Song recommendations: Anything by Johnny Cash   Don’t forget to check out “The

Contact Paul and learn more about Wild Heart Adventures: Wildha.org Thrivefrr.org Contact Paul: Paul@wildha.org Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation:  The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute - https://a.co/d/hbth1Fs Best Piece of Advice: "Do you want to be right for the sake of justice? Or do you want to love for the sake of relationship?" Songs recommendations: Jake's Song: The Nights by Avicii - https://youtu.be/UtF6Jej8yb4?si=kP44xyv6pRLHx1k2 Paul's Song: I Am... I Said by Neil Diamond - https://youtu.be/tA5bFJt9Wp0?si=_53LnzHax7wwQjzQ (c) 2015 - 2024 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)

Jonathan Horstmann is a person in long term #Recovery and frontman and creative force behind the band Urban Heat. Jonathan shares his journey to and through Recovery to this point and how it has enabled to live out his dreams as a touring musician. Jonathan's story is proof positive all our experiences, both positive and adverse can be part of our Recovery process so #ListenUp. Reach out to Jonathan Horstmann and check out his band Urban Heat:   https://www.urbanheatband.com/   Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation - The Sober Lush: A Hedonist's Guide to Living a Decadent, Adventurous, Soulful Life--Alcohol Free - https://a.co/d/0rERNiB   Best piece of Recovery advice – Relapse can be a part of the Recovery process.   To Build A Home by The Cinematic Orchestra - https://youtu.be/oUFJJNQGwhk?si=uOBMFObC0TXrfDuu   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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADg

Person in long term Recovery Kerry Braun shares her sobriety journey for the first time on a podcast and all about the amazing work she's doing as a Life and Wellness Coach as a result. Kerry is amazing example of what Recovery can be and the amazing things that can happen when we see what meaningful, rewarding and enduring Recovery looks like up close so #ListenUp. Reach out to Kerry Braun:   IG: @soul_discoverycoach FB: @Kerry Soule   More about Kundalini yoga - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundalini_yoga   Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation: AA Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book   Best piece of Recovery advice: Only the here and now can hold you.   Song that symbolizes Recovery to Kerry: Once You're Gone by Paul Cauthen - https://youtu.be/8mC6xQoym1A?si=MqiBxiom7vV7Lh1N 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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064  

Comedian and person in long term Recovery Patrick Holbert shares on his at times uneven journey to #Recovery that included two sober bottoms on top of the bottom that got him into #Recovery in the first place. Patrick is proof positive that recovery gives us the opportunity to rediscover our gifts, talents and abilities and use them to create meaning and purpose in our lives. Laugh along with us as we #RecoverOutLoud and find the funny parts of Recovery #ListenUp. Reach out to Patrick Holbert and learn more about her work:   https://www.patrickholbert.com/   Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations:   The Tender Bar: A Memoir by J. R. Moehringer - https://a.co/d/aNsT9wd The Recovering: Intoxication and Its Aftermath - https://a.co/d/1P2sGf7   Best piece of Recovery advice - To thine own self be true.   I Don't Wanna Be An Asshole Anymore by The Menzingers - https://youtu.be/TQBG7wAVWAA?si=VfBvI_cLGsKAAULg   Don’t forget to check out “The Way Out Playlist” available only on Spotify. Curated by all

Author and person in long term recovery Caroline Beidler is back along with her Mom and retired Social Worker Diana Dalles who share about their upcoming book You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree. The book offers guide posts to help you with your own trauma and this episode provides helpful insight into trauma, how it effects us individually, how it's passed on generationally and is a testament that family healing is possible #ListenUp Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree by Caroline Beidler and Diana Dalles - https://a.co/d/bqP2Aa0 Best pieces of Recovery advice: Diana - Be yourself Caroline - Your life has value and purpose Song recommendations: Caroline Break Every Chain by Tasha Cobbs Leonard - https://youtu.be/ucY6NwQTI3M?si=GdIRGaT9RmmKyDg1 Diana I Want to Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston - https://youtu.be/eH3giaIzONA?si=YNaJfQtaHb6OzzRp Don’t forget to check out “The

Contact Paulette: spiritledsobriety@gmail.com   Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation: This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, Find Freedom, Discover Happiness, and Change Your by Annie Grace - https://a.co/d/0j33kofH   Best Piece of Recovery Advice: "Quit future trippin'"   Song that symbolizes recovery: Born to Run  by Bruce Springsteen - https://youtu.be/IxuThNgl3YA?si=xZ_PJeLUMR30_cVi   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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 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)

Woman in long term recovery, coach and Author of Recovering in Recovery Shelby John shares her Recovery journey with us in truly enlightening fashion. Shelby shares how she hit a bottom ten years sober, and most instructive, how she Recovered from that sober bottom. Now Shelby helps other sober women do the same as a coach and with her new book. We submit everyone can benefit from the Recovery truth in this episode so #ListenUp Contact Patricia A. Roos and learn more about her book Surviving Alex: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, and Addiction - https://www.patroos.com/   Recovery Literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: Unbroken Brain by Maia Szalavitz - https://a.co/d/04BTXZZE   Best pieces of advice:   You don't get over it you just get used to the idea that you won't get over it Grief doesn't lessen, however your life can grow and move forward   Songs that symbolize Recovery to Pat:   Forever Young by Bob Dylan - https://youtu.be/Frj2CLGldC4?si=44X0XtLnnnMqYnM7   Wiz Khalifa See You Again ft. Charlie Puth

Reach out to Shelby and learn more about her work:   https://shelbyjohncoaching.com/ Recovering In Recovery: The Life Changing Joy Of Sobriety by Shelby John - https://a.co/d/05XvJErz   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/059pT1ZL   Songs that symbolize Recovery to Shelby:   The Champion by Carrie Underwood - https://youtu.be/HgknAaKNaMM?si=wi_cB9-88p59K9AS   Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys - https://youtu.be/J91ti_MpdHA?si=RBSarxBtYfmEpyXH   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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 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) --- Send in

Reach out to Angela and learn more about her work:   https://angelapugh.com/   Recovery Literature (Addiction Fiction): Killing Hurt by Will Thatcher - https://a.co/d/3o7YXjV   Best Pieces of Recovery Advice: Sit down shut up. Mind your own business.   Songs that symbolize addiction and Recovery to Angela:   Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine - https://youtu.be/bWXazVhlyxQ?si=LtLgUVtFq_x9ILHs   Away from the Sun by 3 Doors Down - https://youtu.be/DDK5qGlLT8s?si=LHeaYAwN6hEvhVbS   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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 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) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-way-out-podcast/me

Ashley Wright has faced almost any obstacle you can imagine. The journey has not been an easy one, yet her dedication and commitment to her own #Recovery show us all what is possible if you make the decision to do whatever it takes. We hear about the restoration in her life, how she cultivates stronger bonds than ever, and the myriad of ways that she gives back to her community today. We're sure you will all agree that Ashley is a true inspiration, so #ListenUp Contact Ashley: ashley@mnwitw.org   Book Recommendation: The Bible   Best Piece of Recovery Advice: "If you're not uncomfortable, you're not growing."   Song that symbolizes Recovery: Overcomer by Mandisa - https://youtu.be/b8VoUYtx0kw?si=hotgva3s5w8lVpVW   Resource Link: Wellness in the Woods - https://mnwitw.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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 The Way Out P

Reach out to RJ Zimmerman, host of the untapped keg podcast and alcohol-free life coach: https://www.untappedkeg.com/ Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation: Atlas of the Heart - by Brene Brown - https://a.co/d/1SBFYXs   Best Piece of Recovery Advice: Embrace the uniqueness of your Recovery   Song that symbolizes Recovery to RJ: She Hates by Me Puddle of Mud - https://youtu.be/BYE4CVhVkhw?si=hw4afhx_hpt99UBV   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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 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) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-way-out-podcast/message

Reach out to Constance Todd Smith and Learn More About A Sober Companion: https://www.constancealignment.com/   Recovery Literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women by Karen Casey - https://a.co/d/i2Oq3mN   Best Piece of Recovery Advice: Turn it over to your higher power.   Songs that Symbolizes Recovery to Constance: Many Rivers to Cross and I Can See Clearly by Now Jimmy Cliff - https://youtu.be/fjW5f7i5EwE?si=ju8aIVDT4Z8FMo-P https://youtu.be/MrHxhQPOO2c?si=SvXKFSii0Y06OgNv   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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064 (c) 2015 - 2024 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) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com

Contact Boston: Boston2prct on TikTok or at Faithsrun9@gmail.com Book recommendation: The Holy Bible Best Advice: Believe in yourself. Song that symbolizes recovery- Almost sober by Ian Loveless- https://youtu.be/PBw_008YUZU?si=R57LupXAxLO7ARcc Resources: Fire and Ice: The Meth Bible by Boston Bornagain (Author), Sandra Lee (Editor), Steve Oliver (Illustrator) - https://a.co/d/ce3524c 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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064 (c) 2015 - 2024 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) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-way-out-podcast/message

Contact: Jefferson Tabler on FB Book recommendation: Amazon.com: Done with That: Escape the Struggle of Your Old Life by Bob Merritt - https://a.co/d/diIcrYs Best piece of Recovery Aadvice: "In recovery, there's a lot of Pigeons, but not a lot of Eagles. Soar with the Eagle's!! Don't peck in the sand with the Pigeons." Song that symbolizes recovery: Shake it Off by Taylor Swift - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfWlot6h_JM Resources and donations: www.felonshideaway.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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 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) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-way-out-podcast/m

Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) recommendation: A. A. Big Book - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book   Best piece of Recovery advice: Not all suggestions in the rooms of Recovery are good suggestions.   Song that symbolizes Recovery to Jessica: Love Broke Through by TobyMac - https://youtu.be/44l9PRI4c2M?si=UkkDOEy0xrTZ9Vdk   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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 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) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-way-out-podcast/message

Contact Roz: operationsaveourcity@gmail.com Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendation - In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts by Dr. Gabor Mate https://drgabormate.com/book/in-the-realm-of-hungry-ghosts/ Best piece of advice - Don't judge and be kind. Song that symbolizes recovery to Roz: Redemption Song by Bob Marley & The Wailers - https://youtu.be/yv5xonFSC4c?si=bb0F7PcIq3qZcfHJ Resources: OPERATION SAVE OUR CITY - https://www.facebook.com/OperationSaveOurCity/about Sunshine House 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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 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) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-way-out-podcast/mess

Contact Leah- harmreductionislove@gmail.com Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life by Mark Manson - https://a.co/d/0LgugJt   Best piece of Recovery advice - "Assume nothing, it makes an ass out of you and me."   Song that symbolizes recovery to Leah: Journey - Don't Stop Believin' https://youtu.be/1k8craCGpgs?si=S07iwGFIMxjKVivz   Resources: FindTreatment.gov 211 Hotline for essential community services - United Way - https://www.211.org/ Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline - massoverdosehelpline.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/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=3c5c5bb2ba0e4064   (c) 2015 - 2024 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://c