The Way Out Podcast

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 crucial as physical sobriety in therecovery journey.Kyla's strict upbringing contributed to her feelings ofinadequacy and social anxiety.The first experience with ecstasy provided a sense of joyand acceptance that was previously missing.Cocaine use escalated quickly, leading to a loss of controland moral decline.Kyla's music career was intertwined with her substance use,leading to significant challenges.Service to the recovery community is essential formaintaining sobriety.Writing became a therapeutic outlet for Kyla, leading to herupcoming book.Sharing personal stories helps to break