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The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast

Hosted by Charlie and Jason
Recovery
Addiction
Mental Health
Sobriety
Alcoholism
Alcohol
Community Support
Faith
Spirituality
Trauma
Family Dynamics
Substance Use Disorder
Alcohol Addiction
Personal Growth
Recovery Community
Rehabilitation
12-Step Program
Substance Abuse
Recovery Coaching
Family Relationships

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.

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

Best piece of Recovery advice: If you want... more

Contact Ryan- Ourprotectordevelopment.com

Book recommendation: The Bible

Best advice: "When I pray coincidences happen. When Idon't, they don't"

Song recommendation: Eye of the Tiger by Survivor - youtu.be/btPJPFnesV4

Summary

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CODA Book - coda.org/purchase/

Recovery literature (quit-lit) recommendations:

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

Best piece of Recovery advice:

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Recovery literature Recommendations:

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Recent Guests

Ryan Reichert
Guest on The Way Out Podcast, author and nonprofit founder
Our Protector Developments / The Way Out Podcast collaboration
Episode: When I Pray Coincidences Happen with Ryan T. Reichert | Episode 510
David Dean Haskell
Recovery advocate, author of Wounded Angels
Author; recovery educator
Episode: Recovery Means Healing the Inner Child with David Deane Haskell | Episode 509
Ellie Rose Sikovic
Newly minted author from LA area, recovering addict
Author
Episode: The Alchemy of Recovery with Elli Rose Cikovic | Episode 508
Burke Jackson
Founder and creator of Recovery Bridge app; recovery coach
Recovery Bridge
Episode: Recovery Means Doing The Next Right Thing with Burk Jackson | Episode 507
Rachel Sereni
Sobriety and recovery advocate; host of Rock Bottom with Ryan
Rock Bottom with Ryan, The Way Out Podcast
Episode: So Much More Than a "Wine Girlie" with Rachel Sereni | Episode 506
Lindsay Taylor
Author, Soul Soldier Speaks; Therapist and recovery advocate
Soul Soldier Speaks / Private Practice
Episode: The Rise of a Soul Soldier with Lindsay Taylor | Episode 505
Greg Downs
Author, financial planner, recovery advocate
Independent (Recovery-focused author and financial coach)
Episode: The Priceless Life the 12 Steps Gave Greg Downs | Episode 504
Tara Peterson
Recovery storyteller and author of Voices to Victories
Recovery advocate, author
Episode: Tara Peterson Voices Her Victories | Episode 503
Mike Glover
Former sober house manager, recovery advocate
The Way Out Podcast / The Sober House network
Episode: How Sobriety Cleared The Way with Mike Glover | Episode 502

Hosts

Charles LeVoir
Host with extensive involvement in recovery storytelling and community building; affiliated with The Way Out Podcast.
Jason
Co-host with a collaborative role in guiding conversations and maintaining recovery-focused discussions; frequent host alongside Charles LeVoir.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Long intro music

    I’m not sure why there is intro music that last over 20 mins while guest are talking. It takes away from the message in my opinion. Nonetheless, thank you for what you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    No Name78216
    United States6 months ago
  • The way out

    Helping me through some really tough times thank you guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew B 6
    Canada9 months ago
  • Speaking

    I really love the topics but the way the hosts speak makes me cringe. No need to enunciate every word with such emphasis.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Brad4152
    United States2 years ago
  • Knowledge and connection

    March 15, 2022 was my last drink. Heard about podcasts but didn’t know anything about them. Without them I doubt I would have remained sober. They are always there and always informative. Great discussions! Thanks for all yall do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flmatt88
    United States2 years ago
  • Information, inspiration, motivation

    The interviews, discussions, and personal reflections are extremely intelligent and informative, yet simultaneously relatable, witty, and unpretentious. I love how genuine and kind the hosts are when they speak with guests, and how open and honest they are about all the aspects of this life, big and small, that can lead us both to, and through, our addictions. Charlie’s wealth of knowledge about recovery is truly impressive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jerseygrl100
    United States4 years ago

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Hosts are praised for their empathy and real-talk, though some listeners critique pacing or delivery style.
The show is valued as a supportive, hopeful resource for people in recovery and their families.
Guests bring powerful recovery stories and practical guidance.

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Recovery Means Healing the Inner Child with David Deane Haskell | Episode 509
Q: What does recovery mean to you?
Recovery means peace of mind, which is achievable when I'm in a good spiritual condition and actively working the practices that sustain it, even if I don't feel perfect every day.
So Much More Than a "Wine Girlie" with Rachel Sereni | Episode 506
Q: What does your recovery look like today?
Today she hosts Rock Bottom with Ryan several days a week, maintains a consistent gym routine, practices meditation and recovery dharma, helps others in recovery, and stays engaged in community.
So Much More Than a "Wine Girlie" with Rachel Sereni | Episode 506
Q: What was your substance of choice or DOC if you had one?
Rachel describes starting with Xanax and other pills, moving into alcohol, and eventually recognizing a pattern of using to numb emotions, with ADHD later identified as a factor.
Tara Peterson Voices Her Victories | Episode 503
Q: What was Tara's substance of choice and how did her recovery date come about?
Tara discusses cocaine and crack as her initial substances, with recovery milestones around August 25, 2024, marking a sobriety date she recognizes and embraces. The conversation also covers the difficulty of admitting an addiction and the role of a sponsor in guiding her through the steps.
A Simple Program with Barbara Brown | Episode 501
Q: How did you start the AZ recovery newspaper and what purpose does it serve?
Barbara explains starting the paper in 1991, its free distribution in Arizona, its role in sharing stories and resources, and how it connects with professionals in the field.

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A weighty, recovery-focused show featuring candid conversations with guests who share personal journeys through addiction and Healing, alongside hosts who emphasize community, accountability, and multiple pathways to sobriety. Episodes highlight faith-based and secular recovery, practical strategies for staying engaged with recovery networks, and stories of resilience, relapse, and renewal. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on service, peer support, and cross-pollination with related recovery communities, making it a strong resource for listeners seeking motivation, actionable tips, and hope across diverse recovery paths.

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Recent guests on The Way Out include:

1. Ryan Reichert
2. David Dean Haskell
3. Ellie Rose Sikovic
4. Burke Jackson
5. Rachel Sereni
6. Lindsay Taylor
7. Greg Downs
8. Tara Peterson

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