How Suffering From Addiction Turned To Inspiration | Matt B.

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Meet Matt Butler—NYC-born singer-songwriter, former Universal-signed artist, and founder of the nonprofit Art That Serves. From music-fueled isolation and addiction to sharing songs in prisons across the country, Matt’s story is a powerful reminder of transformation through honesty, service, and purpose.

Matt opens up about his early life in Manhattan, his struggle with abandonment issues, and how alcohol and drugs offered a false sense of belonging. By the time he reached college at NYU, his substance use escalated, leading to arrests, broken relationships, and deep isolation. The turning point came not in a courtroom, but in an office—when he finally admitted to his employers that he was struggling. That moment of accountability led him to treatment and began his 11-year journey in recovery. Today, he’s a touring musician bringing music into correctional facilities, using his story to inspire healing where it's needed most.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt lost, isolated, or unsure of their worth. You'll leave with hope, insight into the power of art in healing, and a deep reminder that your past doesn’t define your future.

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