At 80, Russell has been sober longer than most overdose-awareness campaigns have existed. He and addiction medicine physician Dr. Sylvie Stacy from Rehab.com talk mental health, addiction recovery, and the clinical insight nobody applies to …
On the day this country celebrates independence, we asked what freedom actually means in addiction and mental health recovery. Seven real answers—from faith to found family to living fully despite an ongoing diagnosis—surface one of …
A returning sponsor sparks a timely conversation about how meaningful work can anchor recovery. Antonio explores the link between employment, mental health, and housing needs, drawing from real voices in online forums and evidence-based models …
Can building with your hands rebuild your mind? This episode explores how trades like carpentry, welding, and plumbing offer a path to mental health recovery. Antonio Matta and Christopher Pollock of TheraVize uncover how hands-on …
Feeling overwhelmed or persistently down in your recovery journey? You're not alone. Antonio Matta explores how emotional overwhelm and low moods can impact recovery, featuring therapist Erica Schwartzberg from Downtown Somatic Therapy, NYC, who shares …
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 …
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 …
As we gear up for Season 3, we’re revisiting one of our most impactful conversations—now with fresh insights and deeper reflections. In this special bonus episode, host Antonio Matta returns to “Mental Wellness Matters” alongside …
Can creativity be the key to recovery? In this uplifting episode, author Mary and theater artist Nicholas share how writing and performance helped them reconnect with themselves in sobriety. Host Antonio Matta is also joined …
Can the right habits and relationships become the foundation of your recovery? In this inspiring conversation, lived experience expert Richard and recovery coach Isabelle Wettergren join Antonio Matta to share how daily self-care, connection, and …
What happens between inpatient treatment and independent recovery? In this episode, Kristen Gennaro, Director of the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Wish Recovery, breaks down how IOPs provide a crucial bridge to long-term sobriety. From …
Can a playlist save your life? In this episode, an anonymous guest opens up about her recovery from stimulant use disorder—and how music became her emotional anchor. Through carefully chosen songs, she found stability, strength, …