MatthewThePeer

About MatthewThePeer

Host and producer MatthewThePeer is a State Certified Peer Counselor and Community Health Worker who uses lived experience to help peers overcome the challenges of addiction, mental illness, homelessness and trauma. This podcast provides intimate and unscripted conversations between members of the recovery community. It is my sincere hope that by bearing witness to honest reflections, benefits of insight and the bond of shared experience, listeners will find ways to let go of shame and embrace the strength found in human connection. We deserve happiness! May you find joy!

Publisher

MatthewThePeer

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2025

Latest episode

8 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Mar 2026

   Terry And The Reasons To Change

   Terry found himself disillusioned with the life of drugs and crime he was living. Upon realizing the meaning of life was love, he began the work of change and the transformation into the heart of his community.

2. 

   28 Jun 2025

   Charles Part II - "I Don't Claim Sobriety, I Claim Recovery."

   Charles discusses the activities and passions that support his ongoing recovery journey, including his experience with suboxone, in this episode.

3. 

   3 May 2025

   Charles and Candace - Generational Trauma and Triumph

   Charles and his daughter Candace discuss his struggles with addiction and mental health. They explore how his experiences were intergenerational and how, through courage and love, he become an inspiration to his community.

4. 

   21 Mar 2025

   Shyrah And The "White Light" Experience.

   Shyrah is a good friend and inspiration to me. In this episode she shares her profound journey from crazy addiction to a spiritual recovery including an account of her "white light" experience.

5. 

   7 Feb 2025

   Ernie Grindle

   Ernie is a vibrant part of the recovery community in Vancouver, Washington. He offers much experience and wisdom on what it takes to triumph over trauma and addiction. I hope you enjoy our discussion as much as I did.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

24

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 16 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

7

Social presence

0

YouTube

63

Engagement

0

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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