A Way Through

013 - Becoming the Best Version of You Through Recovery & Spirituality with Dr. Matt Russell


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Welcome to A Way Through, a podcast brought to you by Archway Academy! The purpose of this podcast is to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different is possible; Recovery is possible!

**The views and opinions expressed by our guests are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of Archway Academy. Any content provided by our student co-host(s) or guests are of their opinion and are not intended to reflect the philosophy and policies of Archway Academy itself. Nor is it intended to malign any recovery method, religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.

In this episode of A Way Through, Sasha Coles, LMFT, LPC, Executive Director at Archway Academy, is joined by Dr. Matt Russell. Dr. Matt Russell is an academic, activist, pastor, professor and teacher. He is on staff at Chapelwood United Methodist Church in Houston and is the Executive Director of Iconoclast Artists and projectCURATE (a non-profit educational and social enterprise incubator that seeks to build bridges across cultural, economic, religious and racial divides in Houston).

Join Sasha and Dr. Russell as they discuss the truth about recovery and navigating through challenging life experiences and what it means to hold space for curiosity and mystery in our lives.

A Way Through invites you to join in on the conversation and hear stories of triumph, self-discovery, and healing. Be sure to subscribe to A Way Through to stay updated on each new episode and leave a review of the show!

Topics Discussed:

  • How Faith and Spirituality allow us the freedom to take risks
  • Understanding trauma and why addiction isn’t our “lowest” point
  • Why spirituality is a team sport
  • The transformation of Grace and Forgiveness
  • How Sobriety holds a mirror to our inner world
  • Connect with Dr. Matt Russell:

    • Project Curate: https://www.projectcurate.org/
    • Iconoclast Artists: https://iconoclastartists.org/#empowering-young-artists
    • Instagram: https://instagram.com/mhrussell1
    • Connect with Archway Academy:

      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archwayacademyhtx/
      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archwayacademy/
      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVBgxwG5CC6qBcJ3U6KcK5Q
      • Contact Archway Academy:

        If you or a student you know needs help, visit the website, or call the number below to schedule a tour. We are here to help.

        • Address: 6221 Main Street Houston, TX 77030
        • Call: 713.328.0780
        • Website: https://www.archwayacademy.org
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          About Archway Academy:

          Welcome to A Way Through, brought to you by Archway Academy, "Where Education Meets Recovery."

          Archway is a sober high school located in the sunny heart of Houston, Texas. We meet the individual educational needs of teens recovering from Substance Use Disorder with care, compassion, respect, and rigor.

          Archway is the largest recovery high school in the nation. We are here to remind you that though you may not see it now, something different IS POSSIBLE - This is a Way Through.

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