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August 18, 2025 58 mins

In this powerful episode of the Painful Lessons Podcast, actor Matias Desiderio shares his journey through darkness and back. From battling cocaine addiction to escaping the grip of unhealthy relationships, Matias speaks candidly about the cycles of dependency, recovery, and what it really means to heal.

Highlights include:

  • Growing up and discovering acting

  • How addiction shaped his choices

  • Trading drugs for destructive relationships

  • Breaking free from unhealthy relationships

  • Acting as a tool for self-expression and growth

This is a raw and unfiltered conversation about resilience, love, and the painful lessons that can lead to transformation.

Follow the show for more deep and unguarded conversations with artists, thinkers, and survivors.

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