This is such an exciting episode of Unemployed AF Dad as we were honored to have our first guest, Matt Gardiner! Matt is a Recovery Coach & Storywork Coach who has helped numerous people get out of their "stuck stories" and manage their addictions to effectively integrate sobriety into their lives.
His coaching method focuses on breath awareness, inner dialogue word choice, and reframing the stories you've been attaching to the events of your life. Matt's 4 Pillars of Recovery are: Community, Accountability, Redefine, Rediscover. Matt is a lifelong musician and Sound Therapist, which compliments his work as a Coach. In addition to all that, Matt hosts the "Beyond Recovery" podcast where guests come on to share their journeys of recovery.
Matt battled alcohol dependency from his late teens into his early 30s. He was a daily drinker from age 21 to 30. At age 27, Matt hospitalized himself with acute pancreatitis. After 3 days in the hospital, this scare was initially framed as the wake-up call Matt needed, but then he was drinking within 24 hours of being released. At age 30, Matt hit a rock bottom moment which led to 3 years + of sobriety. At a friend's wedding, he decided he would attempt “moderation” again, which he tried for the next several years. When Matt’s dad passed away suddenly in late 2018 (his Dad had been a heavy drinker his whole adult life), Matt decided on the weekend of his father's Celebration of Life that it was time to sober up once again.
That was in April 2019 and Matt just celebrated 4 years of sobriety this past Saturday, April 8th! We truly enjoyed our conversation with Matt which goes beyond just his story and know that you will too! Make sure to give him a follow at the links below:
Matt's Social Links
Instagram: @recoveryroadmap.me
Facebook & YouTube: @mattgardinerLIVE
Podcast: Beyond Recovery
Website: www.recoveryroadmap.me
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mattgardiner555
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