Recovery Dialogues & Sober Stories

Recovery Dialogues & Sober Stories

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Antonio Matta is a trusted voice in recovery advocacy and the host of Recovery Dialogues & Sober Stories, a podcast where lived experience, clinical insight, and evidence-based research converge to challenge stigma and inspire change. With a journalist’s curiosity and an advocate’s heart, Antonio amplifies voices often left out of mainstream conversations, weaving them into narratives that connect personal transformation to broader societal shifts. His influence extends beyond the mic, fostering a dedicated community of listeners who see recovery as a thriving, purpose-driven journey.

Recovery is possible — let’s prove it, one story at a time.


10/10/25

Building an Addiction Treatment System That Works (with Dr. Suzette Glasner)

UCLA addiction scientist Dr. Suzette Glasner joins Antonio to turn recovery from a rare headline into routine care—how to scale MOUD access, bring families into treatment, and fix the metrics that fail patients. Building on her exclusive conversationRead more

09/20/25

Rewiring Recovery - Tools, Truth, and Hope

Recovery isn’t a montage. In this Recovery Month episode, Antonio Matta names the Paradox of Control and the quiet shift toward nonlinear, pace-yourself healing—then models a brief “Dear Day-One Me” note and walks through five 10-minute neuroplasticiRead more

09/07/25

How Does EMDR Work?

Curious about EMDR beyond the hype? Antonio Matta breaks down what actually happens before and during reprocessing, tackles five real community questions—from safety and side effects to complex PTSD, dissociation, and addiction—and weaves therapist VRead more

08/29/25

When "Trying Everything" Still Hurts

A private letter arrived that mirrors my own season of struggle, so I explore what it means to “try everything” and still feel alone—while honoring the writer’s boundaries and the power of consent. This solo conversation is my public response to thatRead more

08/15/25

Skilled Trades for Recovery (The Follow Up Bonus Mini)

A returning sponsor sparks a timely conversation about how meaningful work can anchor recovery. Antonio explores the link between employment, mental health, and housing needs, drawing from real voices in online forums and evidence-based models like IRead more

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