My Sober Addiction

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 In this episode of My Sober Addiction, we are making another installment in our “Isn’t It Nice” series. When we were in active addiction, it was nearly impossible to be there for the ones we love. Sure, we intended to be but it just never seemed to work out. Any time something would come up, we would say we would be there but addiction always had other plans for us. 

 Now that we are sober and living that clean and sober lifestyle, we can actually be there for people with no worry of being away from the hustle and grind of the dope game. Ain’t sobriety great? 

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  “Clear paths, not trees.” A new episode of My Sober Addiction with Matt, Dom and Clive cuts through the noise and gets practical. The trio look at how fear‑driven media rigs our attention. They show how awareness, boundaries and small experiments can flip anxiety into agency. No mysticism. No outrage farming. Just tools you can try today.

 We are all being bombarded from every side with negativity from the soul crushing media and social media. It’s enough to make anyone want to bury their head in the sand. We addicts need to be especially careful during these times because anxiety and dread can lead to relapse back into active addiction. There is hope but it will take some effort and sacrifice on your part. It’s totally worth it, though, so don't despair. To regain our sanity as well as our humanity we must take control of our own (as Clive says) mental diet. This means getting hyper aware of where you are directing your attention. Do not play into the games that “they” are always trying to distract us with. Addicts in recovery are particularly aware of how easily distracted we humans are, and we’ve had to overcome it at least once in order to get sober. 

 What you’ll hear

 Why negativity sells, and how to stop buying it.
How acceptance and action work together, not against each other.
Why “emotional baggage” keeps you heavy, and how to put it down.
How simple lifestyle shifts, including fasting done sensibly, can clear the fog.
How community and story shape the reality you live in.
The core move Stop problem‑spotting. Start path‑finding. The episode reframes attention as your daily vote for the world you inhabit. You do not control headlines or other people’s choices. You do control your focus, your boundaries, and the next small thing you do. That is enough to change a day. Change enough days and you change a life. 

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 In this episode of My Sober Addiction, I am flying solo after two episodes with Clive cohosting and one with Dominic joining us. I recently read a post on Reddit (don’t judge me) and it definitely struck a nerve. It was about an addict in recovery who is doing very well and was being assisted by a cousin who allowed him to move in with him. That is, until recently when the cousin accused the poster of relapse and wouldn’t accept a drug test as proof and asked the poster to move out. It gets worse and i get into those details in this episode. 

 Further, a drug test is like a mirror to us addicts, whether in active addiction or in recovery. In active addiction, it. Is. Our worst enemy and forces us to face our addiction. In recovery, though, it is like a badge of honor.

 Clive and Dom will  be back in the next  episode.  Much love and respect!

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 In this episode of My Sober Addiction, Clive is back as cohost and we take it up yet another notch by having our friend, Dominic, join the discussion. Clive and Dom have been friends for quite some time so the conversation is very natural. Dom is much more experienced with fasting and is a fantastic resource for learning to fast and do it the right way. There are lots of reasons to fast such as health and spirituality but Dom’s story of how he discovered it is fascinating and inspiring. The three of us went for a 72 hour fast. I, Matt, made it to 36 hours while Clive made it to the 72 hours mark and Dom got all the way to 84 hours, which is exactly half a week. Impressive…and inspiring!

 Please visit FastingForChange.org for more information and consider joining us for a fast and contribute to a very worthy cause. In addition to that, Clive has started a Fasting For Change group on Telegram and I started the official My Sober Addiction group on Telegram. Please stop by and chat us up. 

 Much love and respect!

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  in this episode of My Sober Addiction, Clive Wilson of the Breaking My. Addictions and QRious Threads podcasts is my cohost. I say this because we are going for something a bit different than the usual host/guest interview format. Our conversations seem to flow naturally and Clive is a formidable host on his own, so why not try this out? 

 We go beyond the usual talk of addiction and sober living and into more of what motivates us to continue pressing forward. The world can be a dark place so, now more than ever, we need to shine our lights. Where does all this fit in with addiction and recovery? Well, this isn’t exclusive to addicts in recovery but then again, we do know as well as anyone just how dark things can be and how necessary it is for those of us to shine our lights. I always say that awareness is key. That is true for when you come face to face with your addiction and know something must change and that a sober lifestyle is the only real way to begin lasting change. Then we can go and be the shining examples of sobriety that we know we can and should be. 

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 www.BreakingMyAddictions.com

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Ever notice how your mind gets hijacked by news, social media, or petty dramas? In a raw chat on the My Sober Addictions podcast with Matt Stevens, we dug into how attention shapes our lives. From doom-scrolling to autopilot habits, we’re often pawns in a game designed to steal our focus for profit or power. The cost? Anxiety, lost time, and a creeping disconnect from what matters.

Yet, there’s a way out. Awareness is the first rebellion—spotting where your energy leaks and redirecting it to what you can control. We shared how fasting, like our 3-day challenge, sharpens focus and breaks addictive cycles. It’s not just about food; it’s reclaiming mental space. High-vibrational acts—writing poetry, cooking for a friend—beat the quick dopamine hits of TikTok or nicotine.

The world won’t change for you, but you can change yourself. And that ripples. Want in? Join our Fasting for Change initiative or share where your attention’s trapped. What’s one thing you’d redirect it to today?

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 In this episode of My Sober Addiction we are talking about how our old habits from active addiction are still showing through, and probably have since we were born. Even when we are living sober, we are still obsessed with whatever it is that we are doing whether it’s learning a new skill, working, cleaning, etc. Addicts are very persistent and can even be viewed as perfectionists because we focus on details like a laser, we learn and grow and obsess over whatever it is we are doing. We don't have to be in active addiction to still have those traits, those tendencies. If we are totally honest then we can see how we have always been this way. In fact, it probably could’ve been a sign that we could be addicts. We can redirect this trait and use it to perfect things we do even after active addiction, when we are living sober.

 Much love and respect!

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 In this episode of My Sober Addiction, we look back on a couple things we’ve talked about in the past. In particular, how when we do finally kick addiction and begin living a sober lifestyle most of us seem to find spirituality. We begin exploring our spiritual awakening and in a lot of cases (like mine) it stems from some profound experience we had while in an overdose. When I was in active addiction, I had a particular relapse where I had been sober a couple weeks but then caved in and bought some drugs. The overdose that ensued was a severe as it can be and still survive.  Afterward, I realized that I had been conscious but not in my body while I was in that overdosed state. This happens to a lot of addicts and then, when we get sober, we find ourselves searching for answers. We turn to religion and philosophy but those things never seem to do it….until we find pure spirituality. 

 If you’ve had an experience like this, I’d love to hear your story. Please contact me either through the Chat WIth Matt feature or through the My Sober Addiction website. Please remember to leave your contact info so I can get back in touch with you.

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 In this episode of My Sober Addiction, I want to encourage you to tell your recovery story with more encouragement in it. Meaning, when you tell your story of recovery, don't just talk about your addiction, the withdrawal symptoms, the relapses and all the things you had to do to overcome addiction and come out on the other side living a sober lifestyle. Of course, all those things are extremely important but what is also important is telling how you were able to recovery those damaged relationships with loved ones. In a lot of cases, that usually happens quicker and much easier than most people think.

 Last week,  I did not release a podcast episode because I was on vacation with my family. I reflected on how they have accepted me back into the family unit and how I was able to rebuild trust a lot faster than I ever would’ve expected. Sure, they were completely fed up with me and my addiction and relapses, and certainly didn’t want me bringing any of the drama that comes with someone in active addiction but once I did recover once and for all, they allowed me back in. All they ever wanted from me was to see me living a happy, healthy, sober lifestyle in recovery. 

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 In this episode of My Sober Addiction, we are joined by guest, Joy Downey. Joy has nearly 20 years of sobriety and now helps addicts in active addiction to get into treatment. Her story is harrowing, from smuggling drugs out of Mexico to run ins with the police and the prospect of serious penitentiary time. She tells how losing it all, including your kids, is sometimes still not enough to finally get sober. Joy’s addiction took her to  some very dark places but, ultimately, after losing her kids, she decided enough is enough, I want my kids back! She now has an amazing relationship with her family and has found herself babysitting her grandchildren. This is something people still suffering in active addiction think will never be possible even if they do recover and live a sober lifestyle.

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 In this episode of My Sober Addiction, our good friend, Clive Wilson from the Breaking My Addictions podcast, returns for another great conversation. We cover it all, too! Things we addicts in recovery remember dealing with during our time in active addiction and things we are dealing with now that we are sober. Life doesn’t get easy just because we kicked addiction and are now living sober. We have so much we have to do to get life back on track. Facing our demons and sometimes having to do the hard things that no one wants to do, though, will cause us to grow as souls as well as instill in us a sense of accomplishment. Also, there are those still in active addiction who look to people who are in recovery and living a sober lifestyle and find inspiration. As I’ve said many time, you are the shining examples that those still struggling with addiction need to see to be inspired. 

 The outro song is one of Clive’s titled “United State of Awakening” that can be found on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5rwZYDFtD7DINpVeB6nIDj?si=MKQQL9k0RKydTO2CvtvZmA&pi=Anxmmo07QfaA- 

or by following the link below. You already know that I think that title alone is brilliant. The song is great, too, though, so I had to share it with you here. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLQuD7PoVN-/?igsh=YW43c2xzejFyOG5z

Visit the QRious Threads website for more music,  articles and Clive’s super cool t shirts that look great and inspire thought. 

 https://qriousthreads.com

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