Why do we shut down when we’re hurting—and why do we sometimes blame others for the pain we can’t face in ourselves? In this solo episode, Antonio Matta delves into the evolutionary origins of two …
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What makes recovery so intimidating—and why can trauma leave us feeling like strangers to ourselves? Antonio tackles listener questions about the comfort of old pain, the science behind derealization, and practical ways to reconnect with …
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In this candid bonus mini-episode, Antonio Matta tackles a listener’s provocative take on the connection between pornography addiction, modern beauty standards, and shifting cultural expectations. From Janis Joplin to contemporary icons like Lizzo, Antonio unpacks …
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In this candid bonus mini-episode, Antonio Matta tackles a listener’s provocative take on the connection between pornography addiction, modern beauty standards, and shifting cultural expectations. From Janis Joplin to contemporary icons like Lizzo, Antonio unpacks …
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Porn addiction hides in the shadows of masculinity and cultural silence, leaving many men to struggle in isolation. In this episode, we explore how emotional suppression, shame, and societal expectations fuel porn addiction—and how redefining …
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What happens when the truth we run from is the very thing that sets us free? In this special Mental Health Month reflection, Antonio Matta shares a raw, poetic piece from his book Love Is …
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What if healing begins with being heard? In this bonus solo episode, Antonio Matta shares a raw, poetic excerpt from his micro-memoir Born Premature Loved Overdue. Through spoken word and lived experience, he reflects on …
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At thirteen, I wrote Anatomy of Sadness—a poem that mapped depression onto the human body. In this special episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, I revisit that piece through a digital story and reflective commentary …
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Loneliness can be as painful as addiction—but connection is part of the cure. In this episode, Antonio Matta sits down with Dan Frey, Executive Director of City Voices, to explore The Friendship Squad, a peer-support …
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Can faith be a force for psychological healing? In this soul-stirring episode, lived experience experts share how spirituality anchored them through addiction and mental health crises, while clinicians examine how belief, gratitude, and meaning-making enhance …
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What’s beyond the diagnosis? In this powerful episode, lived experience experts and clinical voices come together to explore how mental health and addiction labels can both shape and limit identity. Through candid stories and expert …
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Can small, healthy habits lay the foundation for long-term recovery? In this bonus episode, Antonio Matta revisits transformative insights from Season Two’s debut, featuring reflections from lived experience expert Richard and health and wellness coach …
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