Kelly Reverb
Kelly Reverb
Sober Sounds: Matty C - Rhythm of Recovery
Sober Sounds: Matty C - Rhythm of Recovery
Sober Sounds: Matty C - Rhythm of Recovery
Friday 30th May 2025
Join DJ Kelly Reverb & Matty C as they explore the transformative power of dance music in addiction recovery.
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64 minutes
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Author:
Kelly Reverb
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Dance Beats & Recovery: Matty C's Journey
Episode Overview
- Matthew Carder shares his journey from addiction to recovery through dance music.
- The episode highlights the role of community support in overcoming addiction.
- Listeners learn about the impact of ADHD and autism on Matthew's life choices.
- Matthew's experiences illustrate the challenges of maintaining sobriety.
- Dance music becomes a tool for emotional expression and healing.
"I gave drinking 30 years of my life – why not give sobriety five?"
Ever wondered how dance music could play a role in recovery? This episode of *This Pink Cloud* brings you an inspiring chat between DJ Kelly Reverb and Matthew Carder, better known as Matty C. Matthew shares his candid journey from the chaotic club scene to finding solace in sobriety and the rhythm of recovery.
Growing up in Bournemouth, England, Matthew's early life was marked by family struggles and a diagnosis of ADHD and autism, leading him to seek comfort in the nightlife. He paints a vivid picture of his life immersed in rave culture, where ecstasy and amphetamines were as common as the beats that drove him. As he transitioned into adulthood, Matthew's addiction took a darker turn, pulling him away from meaningful relationships and deeper into a cycle of substance abuse.
His story takes a hopeful twist as he recounts how the 12-step programme helped him find his footing again. The episode is peppered with anecdotes about his life-changing encounters with community support, revealing how he managed to reconnect with dance music without the haze of drugs and alcohol. You'll hear about Matthew's commitment to sobriety and how it led him to new friendships, a loving marriage, and even a dog that keeps him grounded.
His reflections on the connection between music and emotions offer a refreshing perspective on recovery. With a sprinkle of humour and honesty, this conversation might just make you rethink your own journey or help someone close to you. So why not give it a listen? You might find that the beat of recovery has its own unique rhythm.