Beat Your Ism - Addiction Recovery

In this special feature, Matt discusses the ever evolving landscape of life in recovery, the power in moving closer to your goals, and the reasons why recovery is so rewarding. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this episode Matt and Maggie talk about why they entered recovery, when they did it, and how they maintain sobriety in their recovery. And, in an effort to not always talk about themselves, (which is a challenge in itself) they discuss ways others can do the same.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature Matt discusses the power of healing through journaling and shares a couple of his own journal entries.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

Matt and Maggie get back to It and discuss things we can so to start building our own personal ladder of success. Change your mindset, there are lessons In everything that happens to you. We learn from our mistakes, they do not define us. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

Can we change the world? The short answer Is yes.... How? It comes from Inside of you, here's how.....Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

Expanding on the previous special feature, Matt discusses ways to resolve early childhood trauma and PTSD symptoms which can trigger us Into our bad habits. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature Matt explores what lies beyond our addictions discovers that our behaviors are only a symptom of a bigger issue.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

I can't stress this enough, USE CAUTION! Sometimes honesty regarding our past Is the fastest way to finding your freedom. Want to get It off your chest? Let's talk about It, and find ways to do It safely.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

We all get lost from time to time. The trick Is finding your way back... Let's talk about that and bring ourselves someplace we belong.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

It's time to come together like never before. Right now there has never been a better opportunity to show love, compassion, and empathy to your fellow man. And yourself. Stay sober and stay together, we are all we've got.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

We sort of changed last minute from our original plans to offer support while most support groups have been suspended. Join us In finding ways to stay motivated and on track In these challenging times, and take a moment to be proud of what you have accomplished. We will be here for you as often as possible until the recovery world gets back on track. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

We're back! Here we go with season 2 and It's all for you! This episode Is a peek Into the future of our little podcast, and a great reminder of why we should all be serving others In the recovery community. (hint... It actually helps us too. shhhhhh...)Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this episode of Beat Your Ism, Matt discusses the Importance of human connection, why we need It, and what It can do for us. Don't Isolate! Get with other people, spend time with them, and show your heart to the. You won't go wrong!Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature, Matt recaps some of the highlights of season 1 and per usual, jumps on a soapbox to discuss why vulnerability with our recovery can be so critical.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

Do you think addiction Is a choice? To some extent maybe, but to most people there's a lot more to It. Jump Inside the addicted human brain with Matt and Maggie and see what's really going on up there. Be ready to get some real understanding on why we use and why It's so hard to stop. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

Motivation, motivation, motivation.... That's what we all need. Yes please, I'll take some more of that. Hear Matt discuss ways to help you maintain your motivation while you continue in your recovery from your Ism. Every tool we can get, right? Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

Statistics.... The numbers discussed in this special feature are staggering. The disease of addiction is running rampant in our country. Find out just how serious the problem in this special feature...Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

We do some things we regret when we use and abuse, but that doesn't mean our lives need to stop moving forward. In this episode, Drew Sutherland joins Maggie and Matt as we talk about what comes along with substance abuse and how we are all dealing with the "fallout" in our lives currently. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

Shame is brutal. No other way to put it. It can crush your spirit for your entire life. So isn't it worth talking about? Let's dive in to the deep end to figure out, as a team, how to put that demon where it belongs, behind us. For once and for all....Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

We spend most of our time living in the past, or we ponder a future filled with worry and doubt. Let's work together to figure out how to live in the moment, soaking up everything this life has to offer.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

We aren't really sure why people don't talk about their emotions very often. It's almost as if they have a stigma about them and nobody wants to touch them. Well, in recovery we have no choice to confront what we have been running from. All those negative and overwhelming emotions. In this episode Matt and Maggie share some insight on emotions and feelings, offering tools and methods to better confront, understand, and embrace what we feel. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this brief special feature, Matt reminds us that happiness is just as important in recovery as anything else. Without feeling good on the inside, we can't spread joy to others in our daily walk. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature of episode 4, Matt shares music that offers motivation for anybody who needs a "Pick Me Up". This episode is guaranteed to deliver songs that will make you stand up, take charge of your life, and feel good doing it. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

We are excited to share the details of a very recent relapse with a special guest who just experienced it. This episode consists of a Q and A session with that guest and we dive into the warning signs and the resolutions available when the dreaded relapse occurs. Most importantly, how to get right back on your recovery road and continue to grow strength from within. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature of episode 3, Matt takes a few moments to be real and share with you his current struggles as he rides the ebbs and flows of recovery. Recovery isn't supposed to be perfect, hear Matt explain his take letting your failures go and changing your focus on what really matters.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature of episode 3, Matt reveals some truths behind the lyrics of the song, "Maybe It's Time", sung by Bradley Cooper from the movie, "A Star is Born". Hear these insights as well as the story behind the making of this masterpiece of a song. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this episode, your hosts Matt and Maggie discuss coming to the realization of potential relapse due to questioning your decision to depart from your ism. We analyse having second thoughts, defeating fears, and learning to rely on yourself to carry you through recovery. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this Special Feature of episode 2, Matt reviews and provides details on this incredibly useful recovery tool for the listener. The Jellinek Curve is a sequence of events showing the details of an addict from the beginning stages of addiction, to the resolution of their addictive behavior and everything to expect along the way. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature to episode 2, Matt dives into another song that relates to the daily struggle of the addict, providing further evidence that so many people in the world struggle just like you, and that there is hope. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this 2nd installment of Beat Your Ism - Recovery For All, we compare the similarities between the end of a relationship with another person, to the end of the relationship with your addiction. Hear stories and suggestions on how to manage this challenge, and when you begin to move on, what you might expect.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature Maggie further defines what an Ism is in her mind, and translates that to application in ones life.Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

This recording did not end up in Episode 1 but is worth a listen for sure! Find more out about Maggie and how / when she started to change her life for the better. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

In this special feature to Episode 1, Matt shares 2 songs from his journey with you by reading and breaking down the lyrics, and explains how they have had an impact on his recovery. This will be a recurring theme in Special Features section of future episodes with new music each time. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)

Maggie and Matt tell their individual stories of their own addiction, and offer their insight on situations or feelings that so many of us struggle with. We also discuss what the listener can expect from this podcast moving forward, and extend an invitation for the listener to engage with us interactively. Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/Beatyourism/?view_public_for=2270824813233827)