Recovery Dialogues & Sober Stories

Recovery Dialogues & Sober Stories
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Recovery Dialogues & Sober Stories

Join Recovery Dialogues & Sober Stories—where empathy meets insight, humor meets hope, and authentic conversations inspire meaningful recovery. Host Antonio Matta navigates stories of resilience and expert insights, fostering connection and breaking stigma... one episode at a time.

  1. Facing Recovery Anxiety and the Lost Self After Trauma

    JUN 25

    Facing Recovery Anxiety and the Lost Self After Trauma

    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 your sense of self.

    14 min
  2. Deep Dive Response to a Listener on Pornography, Attraction and the Modern Man

    JUN 6

    Deep Dive Response to a Listener on Pornography, Attraction and the Modern Man

    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 how evolutionary biology, socioeconomic pressures, and loneliness intertwine to shape attraction, intimacy, and addiction. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on recovery, mental health, and the impact of today’s culture on human connection.

  3. Deep Dive Response to a Listener on Pornography, Attraction and the Modern Man

    JUN 6 · BONUS

    Deep Dive Response to a Listener on Pornography, Attraction and the Modern Man

    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 how evolutionary biology, socioeconomic pressures, and loneliness intertwine to shape attraction, intimacy, and addiction. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on recovery, mental health, and the impact of today’s culture on human connection.

    7 min
  4. Unmasking Porn Addiction, Emotional Isolation and the Pressure to Be a Man

    JUN 2

    Unmasking Porn Addiction, Emotional Isolation and the Pressure to Be a Man

    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 masculinity can lead to real recovery. Listen as lived experience and clinical insights reveal what it takes to break the silence and heal.

    58 min
  5. The Forgoten Embrace - A Mental Health Month Reflection

    MAY 27 · BONUS

    The Forgoten Embrace - A Mental Health Month Reflection

    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 in the Eye of the Beholder, followed by intimate afterthoughts on emotional honesty, trauma, and recovery. A meditative journey through memory, pain, and the quiet return to self.

    10 min
  6. A Mental Health Month Reflection on Trauma

    MAY 10

    A Mental Health Month Reflection on Trauma

    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 complex trauma, survivor’s guilt, and the silent battles many carry unseen. This is a quiet offering—for anyone learning to live with their scars and reimagine what healing might truly mean. 🎧 Press play to witness a story stitched with pain, grace, and the possibility of transformation.

    13 min
  7. Anatomy of Sadnes - A Mental Health Awareness Month Reflection

    MAY 2

    Anatomy of Sadnes - A Mental Health Awareness Month Reflection

    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 on how we carry pain, survive it, and eventually reshape it into purpose. This is a raw and intimate meditation on mental anguish, memory, and the quiet power of healing. Even in silence, recovery is still writing its story. 🎧 Tune in to witness how creative expression can illuminate the shadows—and spark hope.

    5 min

  8. FEB 28

    Volunteers With City Voices’ Mental Health Buddy Program, the Friendship Squad, Transforms Lives

    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 initiative bringing healing through companionship. Together, they discuss how meaningful relationships can reduce isolation, foster resilience, and become a foundation for lasting recovery. 🎧 Tune in to discover the power of peer connection—and how friendship can transform lives.

    21 min
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