It Took More Than a Heart Attack to Get Matty Matheson Sober

Taken from JRE #1641 w/Matty Matheson:
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[@maxxyan5887]

Im clean for 4 Months now. Im 25 Years old, i was 6 Years on Crack and Heroine. Life’s finally better. Keep Fighting guys.

[@jw9099]

Well done bro.

[@duganrocks100]

Good stuff bro.

[@mattclark8535]

Congratulations man! Keep it going and stay safe

[@reeset3435]

Damn bro you got on it young. God bless you, im 26, trying to get off opiates rn... Shits an uphill battle. Every other day I'm fantasizing about killing myself like Reiner from AOT, lol I'm a nerd man.

[@maxxyan5887]

@@reeset3435 Man im there you can write me on insta if you want my name is kanyji_

[@lefroy1]

It shows how big of a personality Matty is, that he's still this pumped, sober. Back in the day, he must've been a legendary sight to behold.

[@angellt2264]

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[@zkipa]

i understand the sentiment, but in my experience, most of the time it's the exact opposite. people like this take the drugs to clam their brains down, and when high on drugs they typically are much more relaxed, calm, and subdued--- even the hard stimulants like coke. he seems manic when he's sober on camera-- but probably isn't that way 100% of the time. i would bet his manic states on coke would be about the same level of pumped, but happened less often than when he's sober. that's why he took the coke. and when he ran out of coke, he drank. and when he drank, he wanted coke. he genuinely is probably less amped when he's on drugs than just being sober, that's what's really crazy. dont take drugs kids, trust me. but seems like he has a good grip on life now, that was a long time ago. love this dude

[@jonathansoko5368]

As an ex hardcore opiate addict it was the opposite. It makes you want to isolate, not be the life of the party

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Yeah for about 27 minutes before he goes from 150 mph to 300 mph and you have to call the cops on your own friend.

[@shpongle7322]

hes more poppin sober than i am on 200mg of molly lmmao

[@manfrombc5162]

Man these videos still make me cry. Not everyone makes it out of the dark forest, but I'm glad that some do. Rip dad.

[@blodstrm]

Sorry for your loss, my guy

[@Dregkar]

Same story here man, miss him every day.

[@acostacontra]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I know how hard that is ❤

[@_danymal]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Slick_Shot_Sam]

"I got a little pee-pee, I gotta make it somewhere else." *I felt that*

[@terrystepp]

Literally read this as he said it. Perfect timing!

[@miggi8144]

But she wont

[@thebra]

Women don't care...at least that's what they tell me...

[@jaythomas5399]

As soon as I heard him say that I looked for this comment lol

[@IamHueGraves]

@IlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIl That's gotta be less than 3% of men if you count all those things together. So 97% of women are gonna be pretty disappointed with life if they really think they need that.

[@danieltolson5341]

Matty killed it on FX’s The Bear. Congrats on your recovery and the great performance.

[@travisfox]

Stoked for season 2, that show rules.

[@FezCaliph]

@@travisfoxseason 3 dropped today 😅😅

[@edgarhernandez9708]

“Jaime you got a baby in there, let’s go I’ll birth you.” 😂😂

[@derrick1892]

He said it so confidently too😂

[@supercorsaut]

Lol his parents really took there time naming him matty matheson

[@mc9828]

I think he could do stand up if he wanted to.. He's very captivating tbh

[@kabloweey3981]

@@supercorsaut ahaha i didnt even notice it untill i read ur comment hahaha man

[@bonkosuckacocka983]

And Joe just stared at him like it wasn't funny enough for him lol

[@JoseMartinezJGMC]

If any of you are trying to get sober or stay sober. I'm so proud of you. Keep it up, it's worth it.

[@im4g0d_1]

10/10

[@kevinmorales6172]

Thanks dude seriously

[@JoseMartinezJGMC]

@@kevinmorales6172 I'm rooting for you dude. You got this.

[@d_chatz8353]

Thank you

[@DNorseMan95]

4 months sober here.

[@ipwndrums]

the lying is the worst part that i think leads everyone to eventually get sober for real. it wears down anyone

[@deadarmd]

The deceit and shame egret. It's the dagger that does it

[@VestaJ17]

so completely true

[@adammyatt3499]

Real talk

[@A_Derpy_NINJA]

You can see the shame, disappointment, regret, written all over a true addicts face. We try to hide it behind a smile, but it’s a lie.

[@prolly2stoned420]

My mom will never stop lying

[@woodwardjr]

38 yrs and I'm 0 days sober. Keep fighting guys.

[@blackkkabllakkcaa]

Sober yet?

[@toddhinckley8680]

Do what makes you happy man

[@timbibin1301]

I had 4 years clean from heroin, and threw it all away by hanging out with the wrong people.. That's actually one of the big no nos in the journey of sobriety.. But.. I've done it once, so I KNOW that I can do it again, and you'd best believe that I'll be on that path of living life sooner rather than later 👍👍.. Salute from Detroit 👌👌..

[@kledus420smith8]

I love to get high an smoke weed haven't took a day off in 18 years forgot what it's like to be fully sober then again it's just weed

[@calvinblack2167]

I’m not a alcoholic but I just have a bad habit of drinking after work but I’ve cut way back.. when I reach 40 I’m going soberrrrr lol

[@Richard-Reloaded]

"is a trap house where you dance" might be the single whitest thing that's ever left Joes lips.

[@redditman3701]

How is that white whites are in most every neighborhood in the us

[@watsappenin2865]

@@redditman3701 you telling me the same thing, I'm white too chill

[@jacobhartwell8211]

I’d say old, not white.

[@iamaaronification]

Sometimes i forget hes an old white man

[@GoodMorningBeautiful4]

Is it not the fabled great music of western continents?

[@livingminimumwage6359]

For whatever reason, I always thought Matty and Action Bronson were the same person. Seriously though, one's going sober and the other is losing crazy weight. Good for them.

[@tumpnewmedia5417]

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[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@tumpnewmedia5417 STFU

[@malikebers4583]

Dude same

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

You can do it!

[@Heavywall70]

Oh totally I was all “This guy was JUST ON”

[@boomskipow1363]

This made me cry. So proud of my boy matty. He taught me to make a perfect baked potato once.

[@xIIxGOBLINxIIx]

how do you do it

[@boomskipow1363]

@@xIIxGOBLINxIIx you dice up the tops of a lot of broccoli, shell out the potoatoes, bake the shells first, mix 5he broccoli tops, potato guts and mild cheddar and then bake for a second time. He called them power potatoes. They were incredible.

[@xIIxGOBLINxIIx]

@@boomskipow1363 my guy thank you

[@boomskipow1363]

@@xIIxGOBLINxIIx its in one of his videos. He does an excellent pan seared rib eye in that one too. I made it for my family and they absolutely loved it. Ill find it real quick and link it here.

[@juanitamace7733]

@@xIIxGOBLINxIIx you should check out his KZbin channel he makes the best sandwiches

[@RealDudesUSA]

one of the most real dudes to be on this podcast. love matty and how he can still be funny while being vulnerable.

[@movingforward.]

It's a program of honesty .most important to your self

[@goldenera90s]

Cuz he's Canadian

[@johnqpublic407]

He's a jem, truly. His back catalog of show will keep you rolling and enthralled for hours. One of the few bright lights left in canada. I hope he is allowed to keep shining.

[@haidenmariani3994]

Maybe a lil vulnerable

[@carterhutchison7211]

I love to hear people in sobriety that are WORKING the program. You can always tell the difference in someone who is just staying sober and someone who is actually active in their recovery and working the steps. Keep it going brother. #ODAT

[@Crimsonvandal]

Starting to overcome binge eating. I went from 170 to 235, now 201. There's hope

[@mrlahey5995]

Good shit im proud of u

[@mrlahey5995]

Bud

[@Fashaw166]

Kudos, man. Keep it up, You got this💪

[@organicgrains]

Keep it up. We believe in you!

[@austinjohnson9404]

He said what happens in a trap house do they dance ? 😂😂😂

[@davidabuyo6932]

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[@beardedcatman]

LMAO 🤣🤣🤣

[@rjw4149]

That had me dying

[@anonony9081]

Such an innocent young man

[@watsappenin2865]

Lmfao how ain't joe knowing what a trap house means I'm white but hes extra white for that

[@MotleyStu-gv2tb]

I’m an addict. Sober for 4 years now. Coke and heroin. My family STILL doesn’t trust me. It’s well deserved but still very hard. Sometimes it feels like what’s the point? Hard times.

[@nickcross2192]

Been there bud, it will get better, was on pain pills for 10 + years, but your family will eventually come back around. Just keep your head up keep pushing forward and prove you can do it. You got this

[@Lifeinthekills]

Thats deep. Im still proving myself to this day

[@shadowspectrum]

It sucks man, but you're doing this for yourself, not your family. They may or may not eventually come around, but you've gotta keep the goal in sight. Be selfish a little bit even. This is probably the first thing you've ever done to help yourself. You're doing it for you, because you should matter to you.

[@theworkethic]

Are you an addict or not an addict? You say you are sober for 4 years and still label yourself as an addict. You have to stop nonsense.

[@lessforloans]

nah man, never say that. its not about having a point, its about you.... treat yourself right and respect yourself and the respect from others will come.

[@jwrailve3615]

25, 8 months sober, never made it past 6 months in ten years of addiction. Never give up.

[@johnagrusa9120]

Rooting for u big dawg stay up addiction sucks but remember u not suffering alone ✊

[@tuduloo7799]

You are still a kid. do something you love NOW

[@johnfarmer4974]

6 months is always when u start feeling good and cocky one drink will take u back to zero trust me

[@MrLoobu]

Its pretty hard to come up when you start hard drugs at 15

[@redfishm]

I lost count of how many times I tried and failed after knowing I needed to quit drinking and drugs. Finally at 33 I said just go one year without drinking and see how your life changes, it's been 3 years now... It's worth it!

[@BrewSTL]

7 years clean now. One of my biggest fears was losing touch with who I was socially. I’m a big personality and it is other people like Matty that made me realize that our vices don’t make us the people we were meant to be. I’m still out here making people laugh, making the world wonder what I am going to come up with next. And if you are someone who feels that way and is scared to find out you might not be the same person, my advice is to take the adventure head on. Your best version of yourself will come to the forefront.

[@SEEKANDDESTROY717]

Great advice. I am 39 months sober and I'm just now starting to push myself back out into society, whether it's going to see live music or just walking around the city and talking with people. It's a process for sure.

[@user-rb9oo7tc2x]

That's powerful stuff. Great message 👍.

[@BrewSTL]

@@SEEKANDDESTROY717 I made this comment 2 years ago. You were a little bit over a year into your journey, I was 7 into mine. I’m proud to say I WILL be celebrating 10 years of sobriety in April. I’m proud of you for continuing your pursuit all this time and I know you can continue to do great things for yourself which is so powerful and rewarding. Stepping out of what you have created as a comfort zone won’t be easy, but I can promise you that in this sea of people on earth, there are people not far away who are going to have great appreciation for the person you are continuing to become day by day.

[@a-t5380]

That coke and alch is a real deamon man.... Makes you feel like superman... Until your up at 4am trying to contact your dealer for the 3rd time that night

[@Helllow1012]

Yeah no kidding dude. I’ve been an addict well over half my life with stints of clean time. The most clean time I’ve had at once is 1 year. The best part of being clean isn’t not getting high anymore because I do enjoy getting high but the best part is not having to go through the stress of hoping the dealer picks up during those weeee morning hours, when you’re strung out and having episodes of psychosis and then feeling burnt when the stupor bender is over with.

[@MrBball4mw2]

@@Helllow1012 Hope you get through it for good homie

[@MyKeeP81]

shit more like up at 4pm the next day

[@biglousfoodreviews8459]

Realist shit I ever read!! Absolutely truth

[@DonDough1]

It never made me feel great even after about 2 years of use. I was doing downers and then that's when coke came in to work a shift in the kitchen. Worst years of my life. Going through all sorts of heart tests now, was totally not worth it. Never really enjoyed it tbh.

[@rhyno9595]

26 years old, 1 year and 3 months clean and sober thank god 🙏

[@airdrifter9578]

Good to hear ! You’ve got a lot of life to live yet

[@Allmight28]

Woah are you my long lost brother?

[@jeremymatheson6885]

Atta boy!

[@brianortega3588]

How did you do it ? Jeremy wagner.

[@frankysalazar6857]

@@brianortega3588 Ain’t nothing to it but to do it! I smoked weed for 16 years. I smoked so much that I didn’t even get that high anymore. No matter what strain I smoked. If I did, it’ll have to be a whole lot. I felt like the weed was smoking me instead. Same with drinking. I would want more & more quality liquor. Started buying expensive bottles. I got to the same point. I started questioning myself like why am I really doing this? So I just flat out quit. I started working out religiously 6 days a week. Listening to David Goggins really helped. And I started listening to Dave Ramsey as well. Wanted to save more money & invest too. Then I started to grow a passion for cooking. I cooked quality food, always wanted to test myself on the quality & presentation, fine dining stuff. I started seeing results in all these things. I got addicted to seeing results, & feeling better. If you’re on the fence, take it from me. A person that’s been addicted for so many years. When you start accomplishing more & challenging yourself, you get high off success. It does not bring you the same feeling as drugs & alcohol. But you’ll be so motivated trying to create more beneficial results for your future that partaking in drugs will feel like a downgrade.

[@Operation3Sixty]

I am almost 8 months sober (binge drinking) and have lost 55 pounds since March 2020 and still going. Feels so good! 💪 Update: 1 year and 2 months! 🚫🍺 Update: 1 year and 7 months 🚫🍺 Update: 2 years & 2 months 🚫🍺

[@jesseashmore8426]

Good for you! Must've been really hard during lockdown.

[@AS-vq3wt]

That's called winning in the game of life. Congrats brother! Keep it up.

[@joshkennedy2121]

Let’s goooo! Meet you at the top buddy.

[@Mumbamumba]

Nicely done, Sire! Keep on going!

[@EncrypticMethods]

It got so bad i couldn't see my dick when i took a piss. Gained 50 lbs in 5 months. Took me a year to get back to 180

[@gregsimon9061]

Today I’m sober 12 years, there is nothing as incredible as when you except that it needs to stop and you need help. When the miracle happens it’s absolutely fantastic.

[@aaronstewart4040]

Very relatable. Sober 18 months this month on the 23rd. I went to rehab 8 times for meth and heroin. The lying, manipulation, victimization, broke me into a horrible person. The only way I could ever look myself in the mirror was to become the opposite of those bad traits

[@chitownp1noy]

3 and a half years sober from alcohol, 4 years sober from xanax, 3 and a half years no cocaine. Life is beautiful and it’s better sober. One day at a time. Keep fighting the fight.

[@Msjnhjjjj]

You shoulD celebrate

[@marknova420]

Matty: Imagine being a comedian and you get blacklisted but we still love you. But you cant show up here Joe: mmmmmmmmm 😬

[@HelpMe_OrNot]

I read this exactly as it was being said 😅

[@eternalglow6483]

Sounds like Chris D’elia 😂

[@unxnxwn1798]

@@eternalglow6483 I have so much respect for Chris, to be able to admit he had a problem and make an effort to change. He swears it was all legal and consensual, and no evidence that contradicts that has came out. Those girls just want money and think they can twist shit to make him look like he groomed them.

[@ednamode2334]

@@eternalglow6483 the comment was emphasising that it was like when joe got kicked out cos of Carlos mencia

[@eternalglow6483]

@@ednamode2334 I’m not familiar with the situation because I don’t follow joe’s stand up career. I find his comedy extremely cringe 😂

[@SocietyInspector]

After years of being addicted to something, when it quit cold Turkey, after day 2-3, you start getting a feeling that you’ve never had before. And that’s a high in itself. Your head becomes clear, you notice so much more when you get sober, your mind truly thanks you after awhile.

[@tensegritywill]

This might be the most useful account of addiction for anyone struggling. Very relatable and inspiring.

[@Krato3]

Been sober 13 months. Love the feeling. My life changed so much it's crazy..even with the pandemic. Best decision ever. It's not been easy but it's totally worth it.

[@robertmcquarrie452]

Hit 13 months a few days ago and you’re right. My life has changed completely

[@hoffthegreat5055]

Difference between being an addict & dying, & making it through it.... support. Matty is an awesome dude & he's extremely lucky to be loved by his fam & friends. We need to celebrate people like Matty more.

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

Been sober for 18 months or so. Shoutout to all my sober brothers and sisters trying to keep it righteous.

[@jeremymatheson6885]

Nice work!!

[@Kingofthenorf420]

Good job Keep it up! 🤙🏼

[@lessforloans]

it really does get better and better doesn't it? i was in rehab and only wanted to talk to this girl who is now my wife with a kid and one more on the way. But i only wanted to talk to her, and i remember her saying whats going on you seem different. I used to blow her up and just all around act like an idiot chasing her. Life is good man, glad I can actually remember and enjoy it. Good wir k and congrats man, keep it rolling

[@Luna-oo3fl]

I'm not sober at all....but I take this as motivation.

[@areyoutheregoditsmedave]

@@Luna-oo3fl bro if I can get sober you can. I was a trainwreck and all of my closest friends disowned me. I have ever reason in the world to get a bag or head to the liquor store and I don’t do it.

[@jeremiahsuave9520]

I will forever love Matty and his genuine uniqueness

[@shotgunrc9785]

Holy fuck. I've never had one of Rogans clips put me to tears. Matty's did it. Talking about Trish. Huge props to Matty for seeing the real picture.

[@hippityhoppity3800]

Watch Joe and Kevin Smith talk about their dogs....

[@DoctorMcHerp]

Trish is a ride or die kind of chick.

[@StylezMajorMusic]

man, I can relate to this, I struggled with alcohol and coke too. Decided I needed to really change when my good friend overdosed on multiple substances on my birthday. I made a music video about it called lost in a high, doing that song and opening up about the truth to my family, fans and friends was hard but it felt so relieving that I was no longer hiding my issues.

[@JoeJohnSoundsandVisuals]

I felt this big time. Struggling myself, and want to go in a healthier lifestyle, and have lost a good handful of friends from the same exact substances. It doesn't help that I'm also a musician and how those things are so intertwined within a music scene. I'm very happy to hear of your sobriety and I really hope to achieve that very soon myself. This shits tiring. Much love to you!

[@Williamtipq]

I quit drinking in January. Still stoned all the time, but it’s way way better, and now I’m in the best shape I’ve been in since high school, and I don’t wake up every morning in hell.

[@JB-sv5pr]

FR

[@Martin-di7sy]

Damn I feel this one

[@lordfogg9728]

Becareful my man

[@Williamtipq]

@Jerry Lewis not me

[@myopinionofficial]

To see someone get honest with themselves and to follow through and grow… it’s always a great thing to see

[@lathamrowe]

Stopped drinking a couple of years ago. Took 10 years before that to do it successfully. I wasn't at the addict level. But definitely partied 3 nights out of the week hard. Hangovers became genuine nightmares and I quit. Won't be drinking again. Generally don't have many regrets about things. 99% during party sessions.

[@bobharmon8834]

What are hangovers like for you I'm a binge drinker, not an addict but my hangovers are a sweaty hot mess shaking breathlessness anger and they last 2 days minimum. Sometimes takes 9 l of water to rehydrate then another 2 days to piss it all back out, horrible but I genuinely can't stop doing it to myself been 12 years now of knowing its going to kill me.

[@lathamrowe]

@@bobharmon8834 I upvoted because those are facts. Same as you. Was a serious party fanatic and binge drunk my way from one stupid decision to another. Hangovers yeah, 2 days minimum. Usually 3 to 4 days incapacitated. Even the thought of those hangovers now is enough to deter me from even entertaining the idea.

[@bobharmon8834]

@@lathamrowe I hope one day i can stop too but even the horrible hangover just isn't enough. I tried to explain to a friend that every hangover for me isn't just a sore head and complaining its an ordeal that somehow I keep surviving. I actually thought I had Aids and had no idea where I caught it lol thats how the symptoms of my hangovers closely resemble.

[@lathamrowe]

@@bobharmon8834 Well to be straight with ya mate. You'll quit one way or another. Guaranteed.

[@Amar1338]

I got a year off Heroin ( and other opiates)plus crystal. I am on my way to becoming a completely new man . The fitness inside and out plus the money and assets is insane . You just have to stop kicking yourself in the ass .

[@tiocfaidharla251]

This made me tear up. I'm so sick of addiction and hating myself. Matty was lucky because after awhile you alienate yourself from everyone, that way you don't have to lie anymore, you can just freely abuse yourself.

[@elliottnelson1156]

Matty is a treasure he always brings me joy. Shout out to all my folks that struggled to find their way back.

[@mas7937]

Just quit drinking last month. I don’t feel the urge to drink like I did before. Next is smoking to get kicked out of my life.

[@afryscot4782]

Good shit. I’m 2 weeks off the drink this coming Monday. It’s not cigs for me tho it’s a nicotine vape pen I’m gonna get off next

[@Tom44224]

3 weeks off the grog and smokes for me.

[@Marathonmapu]

Keep it up both of you! Good luck be safe

[@DrSourPurp]

I've been struggling with alcohol the past few years now. I'll get sober then get in good shape and healthy then I fuck up again. I'm like 3 weeks into it this time... I am trying my best to not mess up ever again. I'm 26 years old and now in a serious relationship and it seriously hurts my girlfriend when I drink everyday. Hoping this time I will fully be able to commit because I no longer need to do it just for myself but for my girlfriend as well.

[@andrewptob]

You need to do it for yourself first and foremost

[@im4g0d_1]

I’m 31 and been struggling with alcohol for five years. I do the same thing. I can be off it for a bit but it’s always in the back of my mind and then once I get that first shot it’s so hard to stop. We just gotta acknowledge our problem first. We have step one down. The rest will come. Just gotta stay strong!

[@RuinYourDayNow]

Keep going bro you got this

[@matthewbellis8620]

Meditation meditation meditation... honestly its the key.. try binural beats like holosync to get you started and commit to do it everyday, it will rewire your neural pathways, I used to be in a super dark place addicted to alcohol and drugs for many years, now I enjoy being sober I don’t really count the days I’ve been sober anymore because I can take it or leave it.. I no longer have that compulsive urge to drink.. i hadn’t had any for about a year since the start of covid then got invited to the pub with my old pals the other week, the hangover was awful to be honest it reminded why just drinking water is so much better.. constant drinking kills your vibe and your health.. work on your health, workout and do the meditation you may fall off the wagon again and again but keep going it will get easier if you focus on going in the right direction, good luck.

[@dansansf7]

Been there for sure. Just understand that the feelings you have after drinking will never go away unless you stop. A vicious cycle but when you see what it's like healthy, etc. re mind yourself about how bad you'll feel if you drink. Stay strong man and be kind to yourself. You can (and have) do it...just have to keep it going👍

[@drewp.weiner2473]

Joe “what is a trap house” rogan

[@squeezewilliams3003]

You do realize he's in his 50s. Lmk if you have time to keep up with all the different things kids call shit when you're in his shoes.

[@asreb9]

So fucking annoying how he stops the conversation to ask what is a godamn trap house

[@poogan1239]

This is great he is sober, and he is one of my favorite cooking personalities. I just hope he gets himself in better shape or he will be on track for another heart attack.

[@michaelhurtado4734]

I quit drinking November 5th 2021, as he talks its bringing tears to my eyes, I relate to his story so much, its still not easy sometimes but the journey of life continues

[@brad99rocks]

I’m 22. This year my heart has been giving me a lot of problems. I work my ass of and I drink everyday. I have since I was like 17. It’s so routine and hard to stop.

[@user-hv8jw1fx7x]

That’s how I was a few years ago bro. The drinks are so rewarding

[@boondocks8002]

I have a son whose tried or been addicted to many things. He said alcohol is the devils drink. And for him the hardest to stop.

[@bills3216]

Yay, finally someone on the podcast I actually feel like listening to. It's been a while

[@dbrgr68]

First time watching Joe on Spotify. Hats off Matty 3 hrs of my life that i don't regret. Really loved the how you guys connected in the end. Wish it was a longer episode

[@jaxn13]

I had a drug induced heart attack at 26. I was in good shape physically. So I thought atleast. Scared the shit out of me. Been sober since. 4 years.

[@iherduluvlawngdich]

What were you on mate?

[@devin8215]

god i fucking love Matty Matheson hes one of those dudes you can binge watch and then feel like hes a legit friend of yours

[@garrettquigley8710]

Hope it speaks to Matty and his story that all these listeners are now considering listening on Spotify because of this episode, myself included

[@brendanlorenzo7298]

On week 3 of quitting weed. It’s an insidious drug in the way that it’s not as detrimental as opiates or alcohol but it will slowly chip away at your relationships, aspirations and overall health. I’m now regularly exercising, reconnecting with old friends, saving money and working towards my dreams. If you can smoke weed in moderation then good for you but I was doing it all day every day and I turned into a lazy, forgetful zombie. That shit slowly but surely killed my spark until I didn’t know who I was anymore.

[@sea_triscuit7980]

Awesome job man. I know from experience it's harder than it looks.

[@exploited130]

im a month in from quitting my binge drinking and smoking all day every day. Its really such a relief of the overwhelming need to just smoke and "relax" and have a 12 pack a night not to mention the shots in between beers. Realized after a while it was bringing me down and changed my mindset to just accept every shitty aspect to my life. Thoughts of suicide were always on my mind. Lost friendships lost relationships all stemmed from my need to be high and not feeling the pain of everyday life. But now I have already dropped 25lbs since I started this journey of being sober. My mindset and goals are totally changed from a month ago and I feel the need to follow the dreams I once had and know they will be achieved if I press forward and not give in. Im with ya here bro, its a hard journey but anything is possible if you keep your mind sober and know you will be a better person than your past self. Keep it up.

[@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant]

Same. Been stuck on the crap for 20 years now. Messed with a few other drugs in college that really should have been hard to get off but I quit no problem. Try to stop weed though and I get all the DT's you would expect from somebody quitting heroin. Sweating profusely, hot then cold flashes, tremors, can't sleep, can't eat, dry heaving, muscle cramps, etc. I'm spending about $600 a month at the dispensary right now and I really don't have that kind of money top spend. I'm so tired of hearing people say you can't get physically addicted to weed. Especially when a bunch of the people saying that are people who smoke and when they don't have any weed you literally see them going through withdrawals and being in denial about it. "Ah no bro I think I just ate something bad that upset my stomach and I'm kinda irritable because you know Ive been having trouble sleeping..." Anyway just a rant, good luck bro hope everything keeps getting better for ya.

[@scotthill1600]

@@Saphire_Throated_Carpenter_Ant good luck brother, you can truly work through it, reach out to family, friends or/and get professional help you will not regret it

[@c7lee]

You'll continue to see this narrative throughout life. It's called the hero's journey.

[@dracomaifoy7377]

Joseph Campbell spent his whole life researching myths and legends from around the world right? So he finds these common themes running through all these stories, and all these themes have common patterns. He found they're all the same no matter what culture you find them in right? Like the hero of the story lives a boring existence, he gets the call to adventure, he goes or stays, they enter the unknown, they have aid from the supernatural, or allies, or artifacts, they have ordeals or tests and finally they get their reward and they go home. The hero's journey or the monomyth was something he wrote about in "The Hero with a Thousand Faces". Ok great. How does this relate to addicts?

[@jamikatechaos9972]

Every person's battle is with themselves. Overcoming yourself, your shadow self, the ego. In cinema and literature, the hero's journey is entertaining and larger than life, but grandiose commonalities isn't what makes it epic. It's humanity's shared experience; seeing that you are your darkest enemy, but also, you are your only hope for redemption. Of course, irl, THJ is about addiction. It's about everything. Everyone's greatest obstacle is their great obstacle. The ppl who step up to themselves, are their own saviors; the heros.

[@mattbear4567]

I've been watching Matty for like 9 months and had no idea he was sober. I'm hitting 3 years sober from Crack and Xanax end of July. Giving sobriety an honest chance changed my life

[@needmetal3221]

Been sober for 6 yrs 7 months. I keep doing what works and I'll continue to stay sober. It's a gift that is available to those willing to accept it

[@glintrhmj]

Man have I been waiting for Matty to get on here with joe

[@shatner99]

I lost 65 in a few months, no beer and Keto diet. When you look good again, Costco clothes are just fine. Keep it going.

[@binko969]

“Young” is the key word Matty kept using that really sums a lot of his previous issues up. Takes most of us at least 25-30 years on the planet to realize you are not as smart and invincible as you think you are. But how do you make someone in their 20’s-early 30’s understand with absolutely zero life experience

[@jacobhartwell8211]

I agree with a lot of this but if you have zero life experience by 25ish you’ve either been pampered or haven’t tried anything.

[@MQXM001]

You can’t teach someone if they are unable to listen. Some young people are smart and can listen. I was not. I’m 23 and definitely had to learn about my faults the hard way. Probably still got a lot further to go. For people like me, the only way to learn is by going through the pain yourself. It’s a hard lesson, but that’s the only way some of us learn.

[@phillipsosa3353]

I was a meth addict from age 15-23 also dabbled in heroin for some time as well cause my 2 best friends were heroin addicts. Got clean around 2014 when a friend of mine OD on some drugs I got for him. Since then I haven't touched meth or heroin and it's the best decision I've made. It honestly wasn't hard.for me to quit cause this time around I was just done I had nothing left to give to drugs and knew if I didn't get clean now I'd end up homeless and a junkie for the rest of my life. I definitely wouldn't be the dad I am today if I still used drugs and I'm glad I quit drugs before my kids were born and they never had to see me live that way. Keep going strong people it's hard in the beginning but it gets so much better and is way better than living like an addict

[@star2be83]

Good for you man .. the only way to quit drugs is you gotta be tired of it

[@seeworthyglass2880]

1 month sober today! I work at a grocery store, it’s very hard not to be tempted to buy beer after work. But if I can be strong for 5 min get my grocery’s and go home without alcohol, once I’m home I can crave it all I want and it’s not there to drink. Stay strong team, we got this! 5 min of courage can change your life!

[@panosa7789]

Amazing. Don’t let it sneak up on you. You will be amazed how you can slowly, overtime, convince yourself to slightly change your mind. Keep going. Be grateful. Never forget how much better you feel.

[@profightsinfo]

I’d never heard of this guy before this episode, what a great listen, had me in tears laughing multiple times. What a funny and cool guy!

[@smokeymcpot69]

I still haven't heard of this guy :(

[@Roger-tv7sf]

Tha collab I didn't see coming Matty is a legend

[@krisbriggs2362]

28 7 months sober from that white powder. Keep it going everyone

[@jopo7996]

If Matty doesn't watch what he eats, he's going to turn into Bert Kreischer.

[@s4n714g000]

it takes several gallons of kool aid a day to get there

[@atourdeforce]

Matty is sooo much bigger than Bert alrrady. Hes twice Berts size.

[@rdubz3569]

Nah I'd say it's the other way around

[@1337Se7eN7]

@@atourdeforce seriously? Bert is so fat, he's got rolls of fat on his forehead.

[@humptydumpty3047]

His name's is actually Burnt Chrysler but it's ok.

[@tajwarfigueroa8052]

I had a mini stroke yesterday from doing too much blow. Currently 26ish hours sober. This fucking sucks but I really don't wanna die so I'll do my best to stay sober. Hope I can stay strong.

[@Msjnhjjjj]

loser

[@TBTHEONE]

@@Msjnhjjjj fuck is wrong with you scumbag. GOODLUCK BOSS stay strong

[@erikko6523]

Don’t hope pray.

[@dankwilliamsjnr]

I'm 11 months sober - that first 6 months is a mountain to climb, but the work is starting to pay dividends. Matty had been someone I look up to as it taught me I can still be a big personality without relying on substance.

[@CorneliusFudgePop]

Would love to see Matty do what Action Bronson did.

[@smoothcortex]

Fine.... I might actually have to download Spotify for this one.

[@chimmichungas]

It was a good one for sure

[@jacobburch3854]

Yeah I finally gave in a while back

[@rainbowninja69420]

Dont giv in, artists deserve money. Audio shpuld be able to be bought and owned

[@emmyashbaugh]

Same here, and I deleted it as soon as I finished up the episode 🤣👍👍

[@omarvelazquez7499]

Second attempt on recovery for me. On 10 months and some change sober, it’s a day to day battle but it’s not impossible. We can all do this! Blessings to everyone in the same battle. Keep going and stay consistent 🤞🏻

[@MrKinghuman]

Keep going bud. And if you fuck up again, we still love you. You'll be stupid happy one day

[@paulknoer1259]

I'm trying to work up the courage to tell my family about my drinking. Matty is right, the lying is the worst part

[@diegowitkowski699]

How are you?

[@diegowitkowski699]

Did you get any help bro

[@kendelsdad]

They already know friend. Most family accomidates addiction because they are not trained addiction experts.

[@flicfan416]

@@kendelsdad Was just about to say this. They know, and they're waiting. Don't make them wait longer.

[@loudawg8445]

Look up to this dude heavy. Got a month sober down. Been focusing on art. Sky’s the limit when you get clean love watching stories like this.

[@emosam07]

Hope you're at 3 now! Congrats!

[@jadey_babe5264]

I adore Matty. He’s unapologetic and so raw and honest and funny as hell

[@MFPanduh]

This guys awesome. Hes genuine, relatable, and funny as hell. He made me sit and listen the whole time and still laugh at this story.

[@TAZS]

whenever Joe talks to recovering addicts like Matty and marvels at how they were able to turn their lives around, i always get the feeling he's subconsciously talking to Bert Kreischer 😂

[@WoppinWild]

So does Bert.

[@One-Legged-Wayne]

This is as real as it gets. I've been sober for 10 years, before that I didn't make it 3 days sober the previous year. I live a blessed life that most days I don't feel like I deserve, but I share the positive outlook.

[@warthunder420]

Matty Matheson, my deepest bonds with people I came up with, 6 people who I had known from ranges of 15-29 years of my life. I'm 29 years old and all my closest people are gone man. You have so many people who love and care about you and that show up for you. Man your blessed, and I hope you recognize that and really do your best to do right by them and to be your brothers keeper. God bless, I pray you continue to be blessed. Peace.

[@roostershooter76]

Matty is awesome! Love his shows. My favorite is his cooking show he does with his small crew.

[@bestudesu4833]

Congrats to him. I've been battling alcoholism for 10 years and the best I've been able to do is give up liquor for beer. It's a powerful addiction. I know the only way I could truly get completely sober would be if I was locked in room and monitored 24/7. Obviously that's not a realistic possibility. I've tried everything else though. Therapy, I've read books that everyone says got them sober. None of it works. I guess I'll have to find a unique strategy for myself someday.

[@Sniperboy5551]

Beer is better than liquor, but maybe you need to go to a medical detox. I think most hospitals will be able to refer you to a local place and they’ll give you medications to help deal with any acute withdrawal symptoms.

[@ogasama6028]

I've always loved his cooking videos on KZbin, coz his cooking is just awesome and he's a hilarious dude. Never would've guessed he was addicted to drugs, if anything I would've guessed food.

[@anonony9081]

Most people have more than one addiction so you might not be wrong

[@juliuspronk7532]

I’d love to have a conversation with Matty. I feel like he has some really great things to say and he’s always smiling.

[@MD-yp7im]

Sending this clip to the struggling addict I love ❤️ we as addicts love and need these stories of recovery

[@robinforkids]

Who does not smoke or drink, he breathes evenly and punches hard!

[@lakesidemotorsports7658]

🤣🤣🤣

[@timjenkins7019]

The steaks are good at JRE but it's the bacon cheesy ranch fries that keep me coming back.

[@Ivedyedinside]

Trying my hardest to get sober now. Day 2..

[@wurkinjowurka9026]

So, how are you doing?

[@DoctorMcHerp]

Bro every day you remain sober is a success. A lot of people don't make it to day 0.5

[@mcdabberton4147]

Just hit 9 months sober yesterday hands down best decision I've ever made. if you are struggling just take it one day at a time it does get better

[@aaronw4526]

“I have a chance at not ever having to lie. I don’t have to do that again” - Damn I felt that. The constant lying is what weighed on me the most. That feeling when you know you don’t have to lie anymore is so freeing.

[@DotKsmGlmrMovrBtc]

The challenge is to remember those lies and to whom you told them.

[@xlAligator6]

"A chance to never ever lie again" .. that's powerful

[@benanderson4639]

Matty is an energy I've never seen anywhere else and it's amazing.

[@andrewhau8946]

"JR with the mathematics" LOL Canadian Legend

[@Lord_Baphomet_]

I love when MATTY tries to lighten the mood Joe shuts him down hard and gets right to the core of the issue… beautiful.

[@peytonjordan8869]

I’m 8 months clean from fentanyl my life is amazing now that I am sober! I went through 4 really bad over doses, watch friends get carried out in body bags etc it’s not worth it guys. Please get sober!

[@CustardCream14]

For years I used to stay up for days drinking, smoking and doing loads of coke, mdma and ketamine. Unsurprisingly it really fucked me up eventually and I hit rock bottom. I suffered with Psychosis, I lost jobs, anxiety and depression, heart palpitations and thinking I was having heart attacks, going to the hospital. It’s a dark place It’s great raving and getting off your nut but just do it in moderation.

[@Phogramo]

Finally he’s on 🔥🔥🔥

[@travisM27]

Blessing to you and your family Matty. You motivate the hell out of me to better myself

[@mychevybangin33]

I started smoking ice at 15. started stealing from family and friends, screwing everyone over including the mother of my kids, by 20 was shooting ice and heroin. lived on the streets, at 21 was sick of it quit everything but weed and beer, now 7 years later I haven't touched the hard stuff and have my own business. all that suffering just gave me a strength to never give up and never go back.

[@Knightcommander69]

He is so true. It is the lying that is the worst. I would lie directly to my best mate, knew he knew I was lying and still do it. I'd lie to my wife; but most importantly, I'd lie to myself. Drugs and alcohol are the devil- especially alcohol.

[@SKUNK_The_underdog]

Never been a huge fan but hearing him open up is sobering.

[@joebarra1010]

If you find chaotic good entertaining. Definitely check out his cooking shows, not only is he a great cook, but my god is he entertaining.

[@broadwaywes]

I’m so glad you’re doing better Matty

[@tenillesuzanne8539]

I needed to hear his story today

[@ethanmcdonough4058]

Please put the full podcast up this is a dream come true for me

[@christopherwilson33]

Congratulations to you and all your accomplishments!!! Keep up the great work!