In this rendition of The Way Out we have an extremely relatable and inspiring discussion with musician, fellow podcaster and person in long term recovery Nick Warnke. Nick’s journey to and through recovery from addiction to this point was anything but linear, which only adds to the inspirational and relatable value embodied within his nothing short of miraculous story. Perhaps the most edifying elements personified by Nick’s journey, in order of appearance, are that childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences are not a prerequisite to experience a substance use disorder, the reality is that addiction can take hold with or without childhood trauma. Perhaps equally instructive is how Nick’s substance use evolved from an easier to justify pill addiction to IV heroin use and the insidious justifications that accompanied this near fatal escalation. The lines we draw while in the throws of addiction that we swear we will not cross, and mean it with every fiber of our being, can be rationalized and justified rather swiftly when in the midst of an excruciating withdrawal. A few fateful experiences precipitated by what can only be described as an extraordinary recovery that included true surrender, taking suggestions, doing the deep and often uncomfortable work of Recovery, and surrendering the outcome to a power greater than himself and resulted in Nick being of service in truly wonderful ways and continuing to use the skills and tools of recovery one day at a time - and he’s just getting started so Listen Up.

Contact Nick Warnke:

Heroin Survivor on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Heroin-Survivor-100611671921257

Survivor Sessions Podcast on Spotify and Facebook:

https://open.spotify.com/show/5tnjXJzZ9kuMjQy4El96vZ?si=254eff7938084917https://open.spotify.com/show/5tnjXJzZ9kuMjQy4El96vZ?si=254eff7938084917

https://www.facebook.com/groups/258354279219224

More information on Highly Sensitive People:

https://hsperson.com/

Advice - Always trust your gut

Recovery Literature (Quit Lit) Recommendation - Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill:

https://soilandhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/0304spiritpsych/030413.Hill.Think.and.Grow.Rich.pdf

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Nick:

Nicky Logos: When My World Fell Down

https://open.spotify.com/track/6wL0wuhSqCEUU2xreMudBY?si=c921ed34cb504dd8

More Music by Nicky Logos (Nick Warnke):

https://open.spotify.com/user/1238165186?si=ee2cacca6dd349d7

Meraki Sober Living Program:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1898107106999521/

Twin Cities Wellness Center and Recovery Gym:

https://www.facebook.com/TwinCitiesWellnessCenter

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