Ep. 238: Illenium Addiction Almost Killed Him. Music Saved Him.

Today's guest is a multi-platinum DJ, producer, and songwriter who turned personal devastation into one of electronic music's most emotionally resonant careers. From opioid addiction in high school to wilderness therapy at rock bottom, he rebuilt his entire life in Denver—sober, alone, and teaching himself music theory from scratch. Now 13 years clean, he's become a voice for mental health in a scene built on excess, collaborating with Jon Bellion, Halsey, Teddy Swims, and countless others to create music that connects survivors. His latest album, Odyssey, is a cinematic journey through heartbreak, recovery, and the sessions that saved his life. And The Writer Is... Illenium! In this episode of And The Writer Is…, Nick Miller (Illenium) opens up about: * Moving every two years as a kid and never having roots * Falling into opiates at 15 and hitting bottom by 2011 * Moving to Denver alone and getting sober at 21 * The Good Things Fall Apart session (and demo) * How music saved his life entirely and much more... Hit the

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This episode is 1:20:59 long.

This episode was published on Feb 10, 2026.

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