Benyi Johnson
Benyi Johnson
Episode 32: First Responders
Episode 32: First Responders
Episode 32: First Responders
Friday 28th July 2023
Coach Matt discusses his recovery journey, the role of fitness in sobriety, and challenges faced by first responders in this episode of 'Stairway to Redemption'.
38 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Coach Matt shares his personal story of addiction, recovery, and the significance of fitness in his journey.
- The conversation sheds light on the enabling culture within the first responder community and the impact on recovery.
- Coach Matt advocates for the incorporation of fitness into the recovery journey as an act of gratitude for a healthy body.
- The transformative power of recovery and the unwavering support found in communities like Alcoholics Anonymous is highlighted.
- The episode concludes with a powerful message from Coach Matt, emphasizing self-worth and imperfections.
You are enough, you are you, and you're imperfect and enough at the same time.
Imagine battling fires and addiction simultaneously. That's the reality Coach Matt faced, and in this episode of 'Stairway to Redemption', he opens up about his unique journey. Host Benyi Johnson sits down with Matt, a firefighter, fitness coach, and recovering addict, to discuss the intertwined challenges of his profession and personal life. Matt reveals how addiction crept into his world, fueled by an enabling culture among first responders where heavy drinking is often overlooked.
He recounts the pivotal moment that led him to seek help and the transformative experience of inpatient treatment. The conversation takes a deep dive into the mental health struggles faced by first responders and the importance of a supportive environment in their recovery journey. Matt passionately advocates for the role of fitness in sobriety, sharing how his own fitness journey started as a way to lose weight and grew into a vital part of his recovery.
He highlights the mental and spiritual benefits of rigorous physical exercise, viewing it as an act of gratitude for a healthy body. The episode wraps up with Matt's powerful reminder that everyone is enough, despite imperfections. His story is a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction, emphasizing the significance of self-worth and community support.