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The Addicted Mind Podcast

239: Escaping Addiction through Mentorship with Nic Kalo

The Addicted Mind Podcast

Duane Osterlind, LMFT

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Mental Health

4.8621 Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2023

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

What if you could conquer a 26-year-long addiction and transform your life in just two years? Join us for a compelling conversation with Nic Kalo, who shares her incredible journey from the depths of drug addiction to a life filled with supportive, goal-driven individuals and mentors. Nic opens up about her relentless pursuit of the next high, her illegal shoplifting business, and the pivotal moments that led her to recovery.

In this powerful episode, we explore Nic's experiences with rehab and the vital role of personal development and mentorship in overcoming addiction. Discover how attending a life-changing event during her newfound sobriety and surrounding herself with positive influences allowed her to believe in herself as others believed in her. Nic also discusses her insights on why her previous rehab attempts failed and what ultimately led her to take a much-needed deeper approach to recovery.

Now, Nic is giving back by mentoring teens in high school and sharing her experiences. We'll delve into the importance of having a cheer squad and the powerful impact of a mentor's guidance and encouragement. 

In this episode, you will hear:

  • The shift from addiction to a book
  • The importance of believing in yourself and your goals
  • The importance of small steps and small wins
  • The process of building a support network
  • Mentoring teens in high school
  • Mentorship and having a mentor
  • About “The Power of Mental Wealth”

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Supporting Resources:

The Power of Mental Wealth: Success Begins From Within, Volume 3

https://www.amazon.com/POWER-MENTAL-WEALTH-Featuring-Kalo/dp/1951502779 

http://www.novusmindfullife.com/

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello, everyone. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Welcome to the Addicted Mind podcast. My name's Dwayne Austerlund and I'm your host and we are on to another episode.

0:17.9

Today I have a wonderful guest, Nick Kalo, and she is going to share her story of being

0:23.5

in active addiction for 26 years and running a very successful shoplifting business that

0:31.3

allowed her to continue in her addiction until COVID hit and the store is closed.

0:38.3

She's going to talk about how she made the choice to do something different and change the people around her to, as she said, fill her table with people who could help her achieve her goals. She is the author of the book,

0:58.3

The Power of Mental Wealth. Success begins from within. She is inspiring and supportive and wants

1:06.9

you to know that you can change. So enjoy this interview with Nick. And if you're enjoying

1:14.1

the Addicted Mind podcast, please leave us a review. Wherever you get your podcast, I do read them.

1:20.8

They mean a lot to me. And I want to thank everyone who's taking the time to do that. That really

1:25.7

does help the Addicted Mind podcast get found by others who hopefully it can help as well.

1:32.4

And check us out on Instagram at Addicted Mind Podcast.

1:36.7

All right.

1:37.4

Stay tuned for this episode.

1:43.0

All right, everyone, welcome to The Addicted Mind.

1:46.0

My guest today is Nick Kalo.

1:49.0

She's going to share her story of addiction and recovery and just put it all out there for us to understand and learn.

1:57.0

So Nick, you want to introduce yourself and tell us a little bit about you and we'll get going.

2:02.9

Yeah, sure.

2:03.4

No worries.

2:03.8

Thank you.

2:04.7

My name's Nick Callow and I was addicted to drugs for 26 years.

2:10.4

I'm a mum of three, 18, seven and eight and drugs just ruled my life.

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