#114​ Author Jordan Barnes shares About His Story & His Book "One Hit Away"...

In this episode I have the privilege of talking to author Jordan Barnes about his book "One Hit Away". I connected with Jordan after he had listened to the show and reached out to tell me a little bit about his story and how he related a lot to my own story. I enjoyed the conversation and felt that he would be a great fit for the show. Below are a couple of questions that Jordan answered for the show that will give you a little background on him. * What made you want to be a guest on the "Nowhere To Go But Up Podcast? * I enjoy your podcast and want to talk about recovery and let people know that long-term inpatient treatment isn't nearly as scary as it sounds. I went to a two year program (though I left halfway through and finished the rest via outpatient) and think it's a wonderful tool that can work for certain people the same way that MAT can work for others. I am also self published author and have learned the benefits and healing changes that occur through a deep reflection on someone's life. I think that it has proven extremely beneficial to help me process some things that I never really experience because I was so medicated on heroin, such as my friends overdose, et cetera. * What bottom or life struggle would you like to share with our audience? * That recovery from a hopeless condition of mind and spirit is possible for anyone, and that recovery is as personal as it gets. I also think that it's a common misconception that someone has to be ready to get sober (or even want it) since I myself didn't think I wanted to get clean when I did. I have seen that scenario play out a lot, especially at a treatment center where most clients are mandated by the courts. So I think that's something to consider because a lot of people wait for loved ones to hit rock bottom, and many of those individuals die. * * You can find Jordan here: * Website: https://jordanpbarnes.com/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jordan_P_Barnes * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Jordan_P_Barnes/ * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXHYOFN0Xz-aeGs4ZQWAekQ * Jordan's Book Link: https://jordanpbarnes.bigcartel.com/ * * Book Suggestion: Papillon by Henri Charrière * Podcast Suggestions: Joe Rogan and Dave Ramsey * * Please Help Support My Vision Here: * If you like what I'm doing and creating and have been wondering how you can get involved and help support my vision. Head over to my Patreon page and check out the perks & benefits you receive by becoming a monthly subscriber. You can also learn more about the nonprofit organization that my team and I are building for transitional age youth in my county that are re-entering the community from incarceration. As a subscriber you would be helping to build and support my ability to work on this project full time, while still being able to bring you the engaging content that you enjoy listening to or watching. * https://www.patreon.com/user?u=19859993&fan_landing=true * * If you like the streaming platform that I am using called StreamYard use the link below to sign up with and receive a $10 credit for signing up. I will get a credit as well and that of course will help the show. * StreamYard Affiliate Link: https://streamyard.com?pal=5045291231739904 * * Live-Stream Links: * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nowheretogo.butupnow.9/videos/778308353087613/ * YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeK4HU-9hvw * * Here is where you can find Sean Dustin: * Linktree: * https://linktr.ee/Nowheretogobutup * CLUBHOUSE: @seandustin * To support the show through Patreon: * https://www.patreon.com/user?u=19859993 * You can also tip me through PayPal: * www.paypal.com * recipient: nowheretogobutupnow@gmail.com * The Cash App: * https://cash.app/ * Recipient: $nwtgbupod * Show Notes Writer: Sean Dustin * *