Erik Anderson: Person in Long‑Term Recovery and Founder of Walk the Nine

Learn more about Walk the Nine:https://www.walkthenine.com/

Recovery literature (quit‑lit) recommendation:The Disease of Addiction: A Twenty‑First Century Understanding and Beyond by Joseph Caravellahttps://www.amazon.com/Disease-Addiction-Twenty-First-Century-Understanding/dp/1733110704/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Best piece of Recovery advice:It’s ok to be ok but it’s not ok to stay that way

Song that symbolizes Recovery to Erik:“I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmithhttps://youtu.be/JkK8g6FMEXE?si=9mlfObAjPKxpMH7O

Summary

Eric Anderson shares his journey through trauma, addiction, and recovery, highlighting the importance of community, vulnerability, and service in overcoming substance abuse. Discover how his experiences led to founding Walk the Nine and how recovery can be joyful and fulfilling. In this episode, Erik Anderson shares his inspiring journey through recovery, highlighting the importance of community, accessible recovery activities like golf, and the power of honesty and routine in maintaining sobriety.

Key Topics

Eric Anderson's childhood and trauma

His first experience with alcohol at age 13

College years and early drinking habits

The impact of pandemic on his drinking

The role of community and service in recovery

Founding Walk the Nine and its mission

The importance of vulnerability and honesty in recovery

Misconceptions about addiction and sobriety

The concept of rock bottom and its myths

The significance of finding joy in recovery Erik Anderson's personal recovery story

The role of community and belonging in sobriety

Innovative recovery activities like golf for inclusivity

The importance of routine and mindfulness in recovery

Lessons learned from relapse and resilience

The significance of honesty and self-awareness

Building supportive relationships post-recovery

The impact of recovery literature and mental health practices

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Contact Drea: 

Instagram — @Soberherbalist

Book Recommendation: 

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

Best Recovery Advice: 

“Don’t drink no matter what.”

“Trust Love.”

Song That Symbolizes Recovery: 

Transformer by Gnarls Barkley - Transformer — Gnarls Barkley(YouTube)

Featured Resources:

Mountain Rose Herbs Blog — Guest Writer: Drea Moore

Sober Herbalist • Alcohol‑Free Herbal Education • Holistic Consultant

Summary

Drea Moore, widely known as the sober herbalist, shares herpowerful journey through addiction, recovery, and her evolution as anherbalist. She reveals how spirituality, herbal medicine, and community serviceshape her approach to sobriety and holistic wellness.

In this episode, Drea explores the intersection of recovery,nature‑basedhealing, and spiritual connection. She highlights the importance of self‑care,community, and personalized spiritual practices, offering a grounded andinspiring perspective on transforming your recovery experience.

Key Topics

Drea Moore’s personal journey through addiction and recovery

Herbalism as a tool for holistic wellness and sobriety

The role of spirituality and astrology in recovery

Community service, mentorship, and giving back

Challenges and misconceptions in sober herbalism

Nature connection as a foundation for healing

Mindfulness and spiritual practices in recovery

Stories of transformation, resilience, and self‑discovery

The history and evolution of self‑help andsobriety programs

🎧 The Way OutPlaylist 

Curated exclusively by guests of The Way Out Podcast —available only on Spotify.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6HNQyyjlFBrDbOUADgw1Sz?si=NC26a67vQjqw0BcgTzPmRg

© 2015–2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights Reserved

Theme Music: all clear by Ketsa — licensed under CC BY‑NC‑ND4.0

https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/ (ketsa.uk in Bing)