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Matt Gardiner
When the going gets tough, and you don’t look within and become aware of the real issues and know how to deal with them, alcohol will present itself as an ever-reliable friend.
But, with all the mask it wears, you won’t notice yourself sliding into the pit of devastation that you have a hard time getting out of.
How do you shape up? Once and for all, how do you escape for life from the bondage of alcoholism? And any addicting substance or any bad behavior that gets hold of your life and snuff out that greatness in you?
Matt Gardiner is a Recovery Coach, Level 2 Enlifted Coach, Podcaster, Author, Musician, and Sound Therapist.
In this episode, Matt will take us through his journey with alcoholism. He talks about the comforting effect(unsustainable) it initially offered him, losing control with it -- the dark and bad side effects it introduced to him [that he keeps putting aside]. And finally realizing the need to be free from it all and facing the challenges and struggles that led up to his sobriety - helping others find redemption and happiness and letting it ripple out to those around them.
I like to use an analogy of dieting when making a change. You have your cheat day like I do when I drink on weekends. You can't wait for it. But, if you make a choice to do something 100%, it is easier than 95%; otherwise, you're only thinking about the 5%." - Matt Gardiner
What you will learn from this episode:
01:03 - Matt’s first exposure to alcoholism
05:28 - Breaking boundaries with alcohol and losing control with it
13:26 - Becoming sober and the benefits of becoming one
22:04 - What that massive change felt and looked like for him
26:23 - A profound quote that deeply resonated with and for the change seen in him
28:35 - Doing away with negative self-talk
37:15 - Understanding the third stage of a hero’s journey
42:39 - What he wants to tap into with his work and mission
45:39 - ‘Imagination is the electric soil of creation’ - digging deep into this quote
Resources:
- Finding Joe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8nFACrLxr0
Connect with Matt Gardiner:
Connect with Gavin McHale:
- maverickcoachingacademy.ca
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When the going gets tough, and you don’t look within and become aware of the real issues and know how to deal with them, alcohol will present itself as an ever-reliable friend.
But, with all the mask it wears, you won’t notice yourself sliding into the pit of devastation that you have a hard time getting out of.
How do you shape up? Once and for all, how do you escape for life from the bondage of alcoholism? And any addicting substance or any bad behavior that gets hold of your life and snuff out that greatness in you?
Matt Gardiner is a Recovery Coach, Level 2 Enlifted Coach, Podcaster, Author, Musician, and Sound Therapist.
In this episode, Matt will take us through his journey with alcoholism. He talks about the comforting effect(unsustainable) it initially offered him, losing control with it -- the dark and bad side effects it introduced to him [that he keeps putting aside]. And finally realizing the need to be free from it all and facing the challenges and struggles that led up to his sobriety - helping others find redemption and happiness and letting it ripple out to those around them.
I like to use an analogy of dieting when making a change. You have your cheat day like I do when I drink on weekends. You can't wait for it. But, if you make a choice to do something 100%, it is easier than 95%; otherwise, you're only thinking about the 5%." - Matt Gardiner
What you will learn from this episode:
01:03 - Matt’s first exposure to alcoholism
05:28 - Breaking boundaries with alcohol and losing control with it
13:26 - Becoming sober and the benefits of becoming one
22:04 - What that massive change felt and looked like for him
26:23 - A profound quote that deeply resonated with and for the change seen in him
28:35 - Doing away with negative self-talk
37:15 - Understanding the third stage of a hero’s journey
42:39 - What he wants to tap into with his work and mission
45:39 - ‘Imagination is the electric soil of creation’ - digging deep into this quote
Resources:
- Finding Joe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8nFACrLxr0
Connect with Matt Gardiner:
Connect with Gavin McHale:
- maverickcoachingacademy.ca