Join Matthew Ward of A Life Recovered
My name is Matt Ward and I’m a Navy Veteran in recovery from substance use disorder. Now in my sobriety, I create content and share powerful stories from people around the world who have triumphed over addiction, mental health challenges, and the complexities of the human condition.
Join my community and achieve the life and support you want with weekly gamified chapters, daily practices, rewards, plus videos from me and others in recovery.
Matt and Anonymous Health
Connect with others on their sober journey and view personalized content direct from Matt!
- Weekly Chapters with CBT and other exercises
- Daily check-ins to track usage and cravings
- Rewards for engagement and progress
- Mindfulness and other activities
- Video collections with national leaders in addiction recovery
About Matt
Following my discharge from the U.S. Navy in 2018 after eight years of service, I was grappling with a severe drug and alcohol addiction, alongside a rapid deterioration in my mental health. This period ushered in a harsh reality of crime, homelessness, and substance abuse. However, summoning the courage and determination to return to residential treatment marked the beginning of my transformative journey towards sobriety and long-term recovery. It entailed a complete overhaul of my life, rebuilding it entirely from the ground up.
Through my platform, @aliferecovered, I have discovered a profound purpose in sharing the raw, authentic stories of individuals navigating their own paths to recovery from addiction and mental health struggles. My own lived experiences have equipped me with an intimate understanding of the challenges and triumphs inherent in these struggles, as well as the pervasive stigma that surrounds them.
My ultimate goal is to provide unwavering support and guidance to individuals, empowering them to confront challenges, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and rebuild their lives. Through empathy and personalized assistance, I aim to create a safe environment where they can thrive and emerge stronger. Leveraging my experience, I'm passionate about rewriting the narrative of resilience and helping individuals create fulfilling lives they no longer wish to escape from.
“My ultimate goal is to provide unwavering support and guidance to individuals, empowering them to confront challenges, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and rebuild their lives.”
Life changing impact with Anonymous Health
I’m very happy that I reached out to Anonymous Health for help. I’m grateful that they responded to my request quickly and were genuinely concerned about my wellbeing. I’ve been impressed by level of care I’ve received, and it has improved my outlook on life.
I love Anonymous Health and Shannon helped me so much!
Amazing experience! Wonderful therapist who really helped me deal with my issues and make meaningful changes in my life.
I love Anonymous Health! It's different from regular therapy because the app provided has ways to stay connected in between sessions. It has a mood tracker and helps you stay on top of your habits! This provider is harm reduction based, so you don't have to worry about them telling you what to do or shaming you. The best part is, it's covered by insurance!
People in my life were concerned that it was done over the phone. Having had issues with social anxiety and anxiety in medical settings over the phone was exactly what I needed and was more personable than in person experiences I have had in the past. I have nothing but good things to say about this place. I knew I needed more than just a place that made me feel like I was in jail and just told me to say sober. They actually get to the root of the reasons why I drank. I was listened to with out judgment. And can honestly say the CBT works and find myself using it when talking to friends about their own struggles in life. I wish I knew of this place sooner!
I liked the atmosphere, the helpful feel of my team I work with. I feel the most comfortable with my present team that I hadn't felt with previous therapist.
Wonderful with building rapport. He’s very knowledgeable and he uses very inclusive language, I love that.
I’m speaking of my counselor Ryan Ellsworth. He has been a Godsend for me. Not only helping me with alcohol dependence, but navigating some very tough challenges in my life. He’s very smart, compassionate, and always knows what to say. He’s an experienced counselor and it shows. For the company, I’m less enthusiastic, but they have treated me fairly.
I love how actively available the counselors are. If I check in on the app and say I haven't had the best day, Kevin is usually texting me to ask how I'm doing within 5 minutes. The treatment plan has been great and everything is so individualized. I feel like anonymous health is a breakthrough in treatment options, especially for Alaska
Kevin Understands where I'm coming from and is very educated on proactive skills for overcoming addictions. The medication management needs work, left me 4days without my antidepressants and I almost lost my job not to mention the horrible withdrawals.
