Matt Stevens

My Sober Addiction

Matt Stevens

  • Your Attention is Being Hijacked. Get it Back! With Clive and Dom

Your Attention is Being Hijacked. Get it Back! With Clive and Dom

Wednesday 17th September 2025

Matt, Clive, and Dom discuss reclaiming attention from fear-driven media and offer practical tools for transforming anxiety into empowerment.
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My Sober Addiction
Author:
Matt Stevens
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Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Reclaim Your Focus: Overcoming Fear-Driven Distractions

Episode Overview

  • Fear-driven media can hijack attention and fuel addiction.
  • Setting boundaries helps transform anxiety into empowerment.
  • Awareness is key to facing fears and making conscious choices.
  • Problem-spotting should be replaced with solution-finding.
  • The serenity prayer offers wisdom in addiction recovery.
"Our brains are wired to notice threats five times more than positivity."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Matt Stevens, along with Clive and Dom, dive into the chaos of our media-driven world and its impact on addiction recovery. In a society where fear and negativity are rampant, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on reclaiming your focus and mental clarity. The trio shares practical tips on setting boundaries and experimenting with small changes to transform anxiety into empowerment.
Clive shares an anecdote from a festival, highlighting the power of spreading positivity even amidst chaos. Dom chimes in with the wisdom of the serenity prayer and reflects on the origins of AA, providing a balanced view on traditional recovery methods. The discussion doesn't shy away from the challenges of sobriety but instead offers tools and insights to help listeners break free from negative cycles.
You'll find yourself nodding along as they challenge the notion of problem-spotting as a superpower, suggesting instead a focus on finding solutions and fostering creativity. With a mix of humour and sincerity, the episode encourages listeners to embrace awareness, face their fears, and make conscious choices for a better life. So, are you ready to look for clear paths instead of trees?
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