In episode 4 of the Qrious Threads podcast, Clive is joined by Matt Stevens — creator of My Sober Addictions — for a deep and honest conversation about what it really takes to shift your reality. This episode explores the powerful idea that our lives are shaped not just by circumstance, but by belief systems we carry, often unconsciously, for years.
Matt brings his lived experience in addiction recovery and personal transformation, sharing how we can choose to step off the “tramlines” of habitual thinking and into a self-directed life of purpose and intention. Whether it’s addiction, anxiety, people-pleasing, or simply feeling stuck — this episode explores how it’s possible to create a new trajectory, one belief at a time.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode
- Why your current reality might be running on outdated beliefs
- How to spot the difference between collective influence and personal truth
- The role of internal dialogue in shaping identity and action
- How recovery can be a gateway to redefining who you are
- Why gratitude — even in advance — sets the tone for transformation
- How to “throw a curveball” at reality and disrupt your own loops
Matt and Clive explore the concept of “reality tunnels” — the personal thought patterns and stories we live by — and how these can be changed through conscious decision-making and aligned action. Whether it’s journaling, voice notes, a new daily routine or simply wearing a hat you’d never usually wear, the smallest shift can open the door to something much bigger.
One Step at a Time
The message is clear: you don’t need to change everything overnight. You just need to begin. Reimagine your identity. Feed your mind something new. And be willing to let go of what no longer fits. Real change starts when you decide to walk a different path — even if the world around you hasn’t noticed yet.
Matt’s story is a reminder that sobriety isn’t just about quitting something — it’s about becoming someone new, step by step, with purpose, presence, and patience.
Catch Up on the First Three Episodes of Qrious Threads
🎧 Episode 1: Miracles Aren’t Magic — They’re Alignment
Clive and Dominic introduce the idea that miracles are not rare events, but natural outcomes of living in alignment with your core values and honest intention. Expect reflections on daily rituals, internal clarity, and how even the smallest mindset shift can make a difference.
Episode 2: Plato, Aristotle & the Inner Map
This episode dives into the philosophical roots of personal growth. Are we born with truth inside us (Plato), or do we build it from scratch (Aristotle)? Clive and Dom explore how this ancient debate shapes modern perspectives on change and belief.
🎧 Episode 3: Action Without Attachment (Four Pillars & Funky Hats)
A playful and soulful dive into Karma Yoga, detachment, and the tension between outcome and effort. The “Four Pillars” emerge as a loose framework to explore purpose, simplicity, surrender, and seeing the divine in everything — with a few laughs and sound effects along the way.
🎧 Ready to Listen?
You can listen to New Beliefs, New Realities with Matt Stevens on all major podcast platforms, or right here on qriousthreads.com/podcast. If it resonates with you, share it with a friend — or use it as a reason to reflect on the stories you tell yourself.
Because the thread you follow today might just weave the reality you live tomorrow.
