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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
How does identity impact the recovery journey? In this special bonus episode, Antonio Matta revisits highlights from his Season Two conversation with certified substance use disorder counselor Daniel Ingersoll, focusing on the unique mental health …
Can relapse be a turning point instead of a setback? In this bonus rewind episode, we revisit powerful moments from Season One's episode "Relapse & Regret," exploring the transformation of relapse and forgiveness in recovery. …
What does healing look like when trauma, mental illnesses, and addiction collide? In this bonus episode, Antonio Matta revisits “The Dance of Shadows,” highlighting powerful moments from lived experience expert Cynthia and leading voices in …
What role will technology play in the future of recovery? In this special bonus episode, Antonio Matta revisits powerful moments from his conversation with Angela Phillips, PhD, LCSW, CAIMHP, on how digital innovation is transforming …