Contact Nicole : https://reelcovery.org/contact-us

Book recommendation: The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.aa.org/the-big-book

Best Advice: "Your network is your net worth."

Song that symbolizes recovery to Nicole: My Whole World | FOUNT

Resources: ReelCovery

Takeaways

Nicole celebrated five years of sobriety on 10-11-2020.

She serves the recovery community through her nonprofit,Real Covery.

Recovery means everything to Nicole; it's life or death.

Nicole's journey includes trauma, family dynamics, andsubstance use.

She found faith during a mission trip to Nicaragua.

Nicole's professional fishing career is intertwined with herrecovery journey.

Relapse is part of the journey; Nicole experienced it in2019.

AA played a crucial role in her recovery and spiritualgrowth.

Real Covery aims to connect fishing with recovery and faith.

Nicole emphasizes the importance of community andaccountability in recovery. Daily routines are essential for sustainablerecovery.

The AA Big Book and the Life Recovery Bible aretransformative texts.

Networking plays a crucial role in recovery and personalgrowth.

Forgiveness is a vital part of healing, both for oneself andothers.

Restoring relationships can be a significant success inrecovery.

Letting go of control is a common challenge in recovery.

Self-reflection helps in understanding personal issues andgrowth.

Finding peace and serenity is achievable through recoverywork.

It's important to reach out and not feel alone in thejourney.

Recovery is a collective effort, and support is available.

Summary

In this episode, Nicole Jacobs shares her powerful journeyfrom addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of faith, community, andpersonal growth. She discusses her struggles with alcohol and drug use, theimpact of trauma, and how her relationship with God transformed her life.Nicole highlights her work with the nonprofit Real Covery, which connectsfishing with recovery, and the significance of accountability through AA. Herstory is one of resilience, hope, and the belief that recovery is possible foreveryone. In this conversation, Nicole Jacobs shares her journey of recovery,emphasizing the importance of establishing a consistent routine, the impact ofliterature on her recovery, and the value of networking. She discusses thechallenges of letting go of control and the successes of restoringrelationships with her family. Nicole also highlights the significance offorgiveness and self-reflection in her healing process, ultimately delivering apowerful message to those struggling with addiction.

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)