Matt and Katie Davis
Matt and Katie Davis
Ep. 78 Behind the Scenes: Matt Shares What's Working in His Recovery
Ep. 78 Behind the Scenes: Matt Shares What's Working in His Recovery
Ep. 78 Behind the Scenes: Matt Shares What's Working in His Recovery
Wednesday 10th December 2025
Matt Davis shares his candid journey through recovery, focusing on honesty, personal responsibility, and the impact of shame.
28 minutes
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Matt and Katie Davis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Honesty is crucial for genuine relationships and recovery.
- Taking personal responsibility is key to effective recovery.
- Shame often fuels dishonesty and hinders healing.
- Katie's independent recovery journey positively impacted Matt's progress.
- Mindset shifts from shame to self-acceptance are transformative.
"Honesty is what allows us to have true relationships."
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? In this episode of Supported Sobriety, Matt Davis takes the reins to share his personal journey through recovery, offering a candid look at the challenges and breakthroughs he's experienced over the past seven years. He reveals how honesty became a cornerstone of his healing process and why it was crucial for him to take charge of his own recovery, rather than relying on his wife, Katie, to manage it.
Matt delves into the impact of shame and how it fuels dishonesty, stressing the importance of being truthful with oneself and others to foster genuine relationships. Matt also discusses the significant role that Katie's own recovery journey has played in his progress. He highlights how both partners working on their individual healing can lead to mutual growth and a stronger marriage.
The episode is packed with insights into the dynamics of managing recovery within a relationship, using a football analogy to illustrate the importance of giving each other space to make mistakes and learn from them. Listeners will find Matt's reflections on thought work particularly enlightening. He emphasises the power of mindset in shaping one's actions and outcomes, advocating for a shift from shame-driven motivations to self-acceptance and self-love.
This episode is a raw and honest account that offers hope and practical advice for anyone dealing with addiction or supporting a loved one through it. How can honesty transform your relationships?
Listen in to find out.