Steve Matthews - Out of the Attic

Steve Matthews - Out of the Attic

The Addictive Pod: How to Recover from Addiction

Steve Matthews shares his journey from addiction to 13 years of sobriety, highlighting the roles of discipline, faith, and storytelling.

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1:01:3913 Aug 2020

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Steve Matthews: Finding Peace After 13 Years of Sobriety

I was an empty shell of a man on the inside, and that's why I behaved the way I did, and that's why I took the drink and a drug, and so frequently.

Imagine being trapped in a chaotic mind, where addiction controls your every move. This is the reality Steve Matthews faced before he turned his life around. In this episode of 'The Addictive Pod', Steve, the host of 'Stuck in the Attic', shares his deeply personal journey from addiction to a fulfilling life of sobriety. With 13 years of sobriety under his belt, Steve opens up about how he became comfortable with himself and found peace.

His story is raw, honest, and incredibly inspiring. Steve recounts his early encounters with alcohol and drugs, which he initially saw as an escape. However, this escape soon turned into a downward spiral, leaving him feeling ashamed and lost. A pivotal moment made Steve realize he wasn't truly living and needed to make a change to find happiness. He sought help and began his journey to sobriety, emphasizing the crucial roles of discipline and faith.

Discipline helped him break old habits and build new ones, while faith gave him meaning and purpose. Steve also talks about the joy and fulfillment he finds in sharing his story through podcasting. By connecting with others who are struggling, he provides hope and support to those who feel lost. His advice is straightforward: avoid self-harm, stay away from alcohol and drugs, and steer clear of anything that endangers your life or others'.

Steve's journey is a powerful testament to the possibility of recovery and offers a beacon of hope for anyone battling addiction. Tune in to 'The Addictive Pod' to hear Steve's candid account and find inspiration for your own path to sobriety.

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