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Drugs, Sex and Addiction : A True Story Of Recovery and Redemption with Matt Grace

August 4
36 mins

Episode Description

Matt Grace joins Julie Lokun and Mika Altidor to share the extraordinary story behind more than two decades of sobriety after years of severe drug addiction, alcohol addiction, sex addiction, and self-destructive behavior. He reflects on childhood behavioral issues, family history, enabling, privilege, and the early experiences that fueled his substance abuse.

Matt explains how accountability, firm family boundaries, and service to others became the foundation of his addiction recovery after countless opportunities to avoid consequences.

He also discusses why many families unintentionally prolong addiction, how his work shaped his views on addiction treatment, and why making amends is essential to lasting change. The conversation offers an honest recovery story filled with practical insight and hope for anyone striving to live your best life.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The long road from addiction to lasting sobriety and hope for recovery
  • The family history and early experiences that contributed to addiction
  • Childhood behavior, therapy, and escalating problems before substance abuse took over
  • How divorce, privilege, and enabling shaped years of destructive behavior
  • Working with families affected by addiction and the importance of healthy boundaries
  • The stories behind Matt’s most destructive decisions and the impact they had on his life
  • Service, making amends, and the principles that sustain long-term recovery
ABOUT THE GUEST: Matt Grace is an author, speaker, and transformational recovery expert with more than 20 years of sobriety. Holding a bachelor's degree in Addiction Studies with a concentration in Integrative Healing, he has spent over 10,000 hours mentoring individuals and families affected by addiction. He is the author of God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me and the founder of Saving Grace, where he has helped families navigate addiction, recovery, and generational trauma through practical guidance and accountability.

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