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In this episode of My Sober Addiction we are joined by my friend, Clive Wilson, who hosts the podcast Breaking My Addictions. Clive is an innovator and approaches addiction and recovery in a totally fresh, new way. In addition to his podcast, he has a very strong presence online through his multiple websites. For example, the Breaking My Addictions website has some features that anyone interested in recovery, relapse prevention and sober living need to check out.

We dig into Clive’s mind a bit and see how he got started and what drives his passion for understanding addiction and all that it entails. He is very straight forward and looks at things in a very practical way that can easily be incorporated into daily life. He is developing new ways, new strategies, to confront addiction and put it in your rear view. I recommend going to the Breaking My Addictions website and exploring some of his ideas. To me, Clive is more of a “roll with it” kind of guy. Meaning, instead of fighting that monster toe to toe, use its own strength against it and allow it to beat itself. With that out of the way, we are left with confronting ourselves and what we need to do with our own lives to make addiction irrelevant…or at least not so dominant. Shifting our focus. When we do that, all we have left to conquer is ourselves. That’s still no easy task but at least we’ve knocked it down to I against I. Much love and respect!

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In this episode of My Sober Addiction, we delve into the memories of active addiction that we sometimes find ourselves reflecting on when we are in recovery. It’s sometimes hard to find understanding and support outside of ourselves. We need to remember that our own stories are inspiring and that we have came so very far and in a surprising short amount of time. The momentum generated just from the act of getting sober and beginning sober living is immense and definitely not something to overlook.

I analyze the bonus episode that dropped midweek and how it shows us how far we have came. Your own story is inspirational, don’t short change yourself. You’ve accomplished so much since the moment you decided once and for all to kick addiction, get into recovery and live a sober lifestyle. That train called Momentum took off like a rocket so, Ride That Wave!

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Maybe this is podcasting career suicide. Maybe it’s not. If you have never heard an episode of My Sober Addiction before then maybe check out a few other episodes before this one. This one is very impromptu, unplanned, not prepared for and completely unedited. I had just reread 4 chapters in my upcoming memoir of my time in active addiction and it really took a heavy toll on me so i recorded this on the fly. This is something I’ve never done before.

In this “episode” of My Sober Addiction…well, it isn’t really an episode but more just me pouring out my feelings after going through and rereading 4 chapters of the upcoming memoir of my time in active addiction. I put those chapters into an AI editor for some feedback and then had to read the chapters. WOW! All those memories came crashing down on me and I just had to vent. So, I grabbed the microphone and…well, this happened. I decided to not edit it at all, I didn’t even add the intro or outro. I hope this isn’t your first experience with My Sober Addiction but if it is, please check out some other episodes before passing judgement.

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In this episode of My Sober Addiction, I ask the question, “Was it worth it?” Was your addiction and all you went through and all you put your loved ones through worth it in the end? Meaning, now that you’re living sober and an inspiration for others still in active addiction to get sober. Or, now that your children can look to your example of the level of adversity (that addiction entails) that we can overcome once we decide once and for all that we are going to break free from addiction and live a sober lifestyle. With that in mind, was it worth it? What about the mother of your friend who was not so fortunate and fell into relapse right after rehab and had a fatal overdose? How can you face her?

We get into this topic in this short but packed episode of My Sober Addiction. Please rate and review this podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, subscribe to the YouTube channel and follow me on X, both as Matt Stevens MSA. Lastly, don’t forget to visit the new website at MySoberAddiction.com

There will be a midweek bonus episode coming up that is very raw, unedited and from the heart after I got a gut punch from some very vivid memories from my time in active addiction. It’s definitely a break from the norm and you probably don’t want to miss it.

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In this episode of My Sober Addiction we are talking about ways to keep your sobriety in the forefront of your life. Besides addiction and recovery, addicts have one thing in common for sure and that is our tenacity, the way we obsess over things. It’s almost fanatical really. We don't know moderation, its as I’ve said in the past, we go either 1,000 mph or zero, no in between. Is that a personality trait? I think it is. Is it a bad thing? That depends.

Now that you are in recovery and living a sober lifestyle you can’t allow complacency to creep in. You have to find healthy outlets to focus that obsession on. I know, it is not politically correct to use words like “obsession” but whatever. In your new life living sober you can find other things to direct that addictive tendency toward. The amazing thing about that is, if you go after something that is positive as hard as you went after chasing dope then there is no telling how far you can go. Just begin. That’s all! Begin.

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In this episode of My Sober Addiction we are once again talking about auto-pilot and how, if left unchecked, it can be a recovery killer. The good news is that we DO have ways to switch that off, be more mindful and keep recovery and sober living in the forefront of our minds. Active addiction was the ultimate in mindless auto-pilot living and the addictive side of our brains would love nothing more than for us to fall back into that, let our recovery slip out of sight and allow addiction to regain its hold on us. Meditation and awareness alarms are still my most recommended tools for staying mindful about your recovery and sober living. There are also many other ways to keep yourself accountable and protect all your hard work in your recovery. There are other addicts still suffering who need to see that there is hope in recovery and that our best days, through sober living, are ahead of us. You can live an amazing, inspired life and be a shining example for others still struggling in active addiction.

There is hope. We do recover. And you, dear loved one, are living proof of it.

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In this, the 50th episode of My Sober Addiction, we talk about being mindful and staying aware of our state of mind. When we were in active addiction, we stayed in a constant state of auto-pilot and every day was exactly the same as before. In recovery, it is no different, we have to stay on guard and protect our sobriety. We can’t allow ourselves to fall into old habits and risk relapse. Think back on some of the worst times when you were in active addiction and let that help motivate you to stay sober. While that shouldn’t always be our motivation for recovery, sometimes a slice of humble pie goes a long way. Much love and respect!

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***Relapse Trigger Warning*** I do go into graphic detail about intravenous drug use in this episode. I have faith that you can handle it but may need a little heads up. If you feel that your recovery is fragile then maybe this episode is not for you. If that is the case, just know that I do love you and I’ll talk with you in episode 50.

In this episode of My Sober Addiction we get into another pitfall of addiction recovery and sober living, and that is Complacency. Ultimately, though, practicing sincere gratitude daily cures just about anything you may be dealing with. According to Alcoholfree.com, I’ve gained a bit of a reputation for not being afraid to talk about some subjects rather graphically and this episode may be one of those. We talk about “that moment” that every addict says is their favorite during the whole process (the ritual) of feeding the monster known as Addiction. For those with a gambling addiction it may be finding that perfect bet, and for heroin addicts it is that moment before the drugs hit their system and they know its “go time.” Whatever the case, please be advised that I do go there and it’s possible it could trigger a relapse. I just wanted to let you know what to expect. Much love and respect!

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