Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor
Episode 7: Answering Difficult Questions
Episode 7: Answering Difficult Questions
Episode 7: Answering Difficult Questions
Monday 14th October 2019
Join Matt Taylor as he shares his raw journey from addiction and HIV to self-acceptance on The Well Deserved Podcast.
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Matt Taylor
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!From Darkness to Light: Matt Taylor's Raw Journey of Self-Acceptance and Healing
I hurt a lot of people and I got more and more frustrated with the world I found myself in... I realized I didn't like myself at all. I thought that that was what I deserved in life was to contract HIV, and so I did.
Ever wondered how someone deeply involved in wellness could end up addicted to crystal meth and living with HIV? In this heartfelt episode of The Well Deserved Podcast, Matt Taylor lays it all out. As a massage therapist and wellness coach, Matt often faces the tough questions: How did he get addicted? How did he contract HIV? But instead of shying away, he dives headfirst into his story, offering a candid look at his struggles and triumphs.
Matt takes us back to his mid-twenties, a time when he was lost and struggling to understand himself. He found himself spiraling into addiction, hurting those around him, and drowning in self-loathing. The darkness seemed all-consuming, and he even believed that contracting HIV was a punishment he deserved. But this isn't just a tale of despair. It's about the incredible journey of climbing out of that dark hole.
Through therapy, self-care, and an unwavering commitment to facing his demons, Matt began to turn his life around. He speaks openly about the importance of mental health support and the small steps that led him to self-acceptance. His story is raw, unfiltered, and incredibly inspiring. It's a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit's ability to heal. If you're grappling with your own challenges or know someone who is, this episode offers a beacon of hope.
Matt's journey reminds us that no matter how deep the darkness, there's always a way to find the light.