EPISODE · May 5, 2022 · 59 MIN
E30 - Matt and Michael
from The Empty Chair · host The Empty Chair
Tune into The Empty Chair's LIVE podcast on MVPASAP Facebook page. Join Phil Leahy and two Amazing guests as they share their Experience and Strength while offering HOPE to those still struggling. Matt G & Mikey D. will share how they survived the grips of death by overcoming addiction and creating lives second to none. Matt G. born and raised in Mingya Valley found a passion for sports in his youth. Matt’s addiction began at a young age causing him a life of havoc, heartache, and despair. During his addiction, Matt was able to maintain employment and became an executive international chef. Matt was living life in the fast lane and became victimized by his success through addiction. Now, focused on recovery as a father, author, dog breeder, husband, son, brother, and aspiring re-American, Matt wrote a best-selling memoir The Duke of DoucheVille. Michael D. born and raised in Framingham, Massachusetts spent his teens in residential and DYS programs which led to a decade of his adult years spent in and out of treatment centers and jail. Mikey will share how he turned his mess into a powerful “message” of discipline, recovery, and giving back to others. Michael works in the field of addiction in hopes that his story may help others to achieve sobriety..
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Tune into The Empty Chair's LIVE podcast on MVPASAP Facebook page. Join Phil Leahy and two Amazing guests as they share their Experience and Strength while offering HOPE to those still struggling. Matt G & Mikey D. will share how they survived the grips of death by overcoming addiction and creating lives second to none. Matt G. born and raised in Mingya Valley found a passion for sports in his youth. Matt’s addiction began at a young age causing him a life of havoc, heartache, and despair. During his addiction, Matt was able to maintain employment and became an executive international chef. Matt was living life in the fast lane and became victimized by his success through addiction. Now, focused on recovery as a father, author, dog breeder, husband, son, brother, and aspiring re-American, Matt wrote a best-selling memoir The Duke of DoucheVille. Michael D. born and raised in Framingham, Massachusetts spent his teens in residential and DYS programs which led to a decade of his adult years spent in and out of treatment centers and jail. Mikey will share how he turned his mess into a powerful “message” of discipline, recovery, and giving back to others. Michael works in the field of addiction in hopes that his story may help others to achieve sobriety..
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