EP 1:29 Permission to Heal: Overcoming Resistance in Addiction Recovery with Matthew

The AfterMeth: Gay Men Recovering from Crystal Methamphetamine Addiction

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Matthew Fuller is a friend, colleague, and kick-ass Certified Coach, and I was honored to sit down with him for this week's podcast episode. Quitting meth is often the easy part of recovery; the hard work lies in self-awareness, trauma healing, and cultivating radical change. Matthew talks about the complexities of change in addiction recovery. We explore the natural fear and resistance that often accompanies change, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and taking small, manageable steps.

The discussion highlights several key points:

1. Embracing fear: Acknowledging and accepting fear as a normal part of the change process.
2. Mindful observation: The power of noticing one's thoughts without judgment rather than getting caught in self-criticism.
3. Emotional management: Developing a healthy relationship with emotions, including detaching from negative feelings and not letting them define one's sense of success.
4. Body awareness: Reconnecting with physical sensations and using them as a tool for healing.
5. Self-relationship: The journey of building trust with oneself through small, achievable goals.
6. Positive outlook: Cultivating openness to new perspectives and embracing positivity in recovery.

Grab a pen and paper y'all; you'll want to take copious notes.
Find Matthew Fuller (he/him) ACC - ICF here:
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From Matthew:
I am a queer Canadian living in the UK. I'm passionate about LGBTQIA+ issues, the arts, fitness, and travel. I work to inspire and support others in navigating changes as they work toward happier and more fulfilling lives. I understand how challenging it is to keep pushing forward despite setbacks on this path of personal development which is why I always say, 'this stuff is not easy, but I know you can do it!'

I am a Change and Accountabillity coach using cognitive behavioural coaching, mindfulness, and other scientifically backed methods to help people transform their lives. I work with individuals and organisations on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) projects, addiction recovery/sobriety, and performance enhancement, both professionally and personally. Change is hard, but necessary to live the lives we’ve always dreamed of so I help people to break it down into something that is doable.

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