Hooked on Recovery: Nicole Jacobs' Inspiring Journey
Episode Overview
Fishing can be a therapeutic tool in recovery. Community support is crucial for overcoming addiction. Faith plays a significant role in Nicole's sobriety. Relapse is part of the journey but not the end. Living for God brings blessings and purpose.
"Your network is your net worth."
What happens when fishing becomes more than just a hobby, but a lifeline to recovery? Episode 477 of 'The Way Out' podcast introduces us to Nicole Jacobs, a professional angler whose journey through addiction and sobriety is as riveting as a day on the water. Nicole candidly shares her struggles with alcohol and drugs, her relapse in 2019, and how she ultimately found salvation through faith and fishing.
Her story is a testament to the power of community, faith, and finding joy in unexpected places. Nicole's non-profit, ReelCovery, aims to 'unhook addiction and hook fishing,' offering free events and retreats that use the therapeutic nature of fishing to aid recovery. With her infectious enthusiasm, Nicole discusses the importance of sharing personal stories, the role of AA in her life, and how she balances her recovery with her professional fishing career.
She emphasises that recovery is life or death for her and highlights how living for God and practising sexual purity have brought blessings to her life. Nicole's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding purpose and passion through service and community engagement. So, whether you're an angling aficionado or someone seeking inspiration in recovery, this episode is bound to offer a fresh perspective on the journey to sobriety.
Could fishing be the next unexpected tool in your recovery toolkit?