Matt Stevens
Matt Stevens
Back To Basics: Planning Life After Addiction and Staying Sober
Back To Basics: Planning Life After Addiction and Staying Sober
Back To Basics: Planning Life After Addiction and Staying Sober
Sunday 7th July 2024
Matt Stevens shares practical advice and personal stories on planning life after addiction, tackling toxic positivity, and embracing emotional maturity.
25 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Matt Stevens
Overview:
Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Emphasise the importance of planning in sobriety.
- Address past traumas rather than ignoring them.
- Develop emotional maturity alongside sobriety.
- Visualise your ideal life and take small steps towards it.
- Turn past struggles into strengths through transmutation.
People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan
Matt Stevens takes you on a journey through his own experiences with addiction and recovery in this episode of 'My Sober Addiction'. After his last relapse in 2017, Matt finally saw sobriety as a way of life, not just quitting heroin. He shares the wisdom passed down from his father: 'People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.' This episode is a mix of humour, hard truths, and practical advice for those navigating life after addiction.
Matt tackles the idea of 'toxic positivity' and the importance of addressing past traumas rather than ignoring them. He emphasises the need for emotional maturity and the challenges faced by those who start using substances at a young age and stop maturing emotionally. He shares his thoughts on the law of attraction and the necessity of taking concrete steps towards a sober life.
Matt encourages listeners to be consistent in their efforts, to visualise their ideal life, and to take small steps towards it. He also discusses the concept of 'transmutation' from the Kabbalion, urging listeners to turn their past struggles into strengths. This episode is both raw and uplifting, offering a unique blend of personal anecdotes and philosophical insights.
Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just looking for inspiration, Matt's candid storytelling and practical advice make this episode a must-listen.