Saving Grace: Sex. Drugs & Second Chances
Saving Grace: Sex, Drugs & Second Chances The first person Matt Grace ever did drugs with is dead. So is the last. After surviving a 13-year battle with addiction, multiple overdoses, and a life that was spiraling out of control, Matt believes he was spared for one reason—to help others find hope when they feel there's none left. In this unforgettable episode of Shot At Love, Kerry Brett sits down with author, speaker, and recovery advocate Matt Grace for a raw conversation about addiction, enabling, family dynamics, faith, and the extraordinary power of second chances. Matt shares how he hid a dangerous addiction while working as a television reporter, nearly died in his newsroom, and ultimately found lasting recovery through accountability, service, and a profound spiritual awakening. Together, Kerry and Matt explore the difficult truths about addiction, why loving someone too much can sometimes do more harm than good, and how healing requires not only sobriety but a complete transformation of character. Whether you've struggled with addiction yourself, love someone who has, or simply need a reminder that it's never too late to change your life, this episode is a powerful testament to resilience, redemption, and the grace that can emerge from even our darkest moments.
Saving Grace: Sex, Drugs & Second Chances. What happens when someone who seemingly has everything loses control of everything?
Matt Grace's story begins with privilege, success, and opportunity—but quickly spirals into a 13-year battle with addiction that nearly cost him his life. As a television news reporter, Matt hid a dangerous dependence on alcohol, prescription drugs, and crystal meth while continuing to report on-air. Behind the scenes, his life was unraveling.
In this deeply honest conversation, Matt opens up about surviving overdoses, destructive family patterns, enabling, hitting rock bottom, and the spiritual transformation that changed everything. Today, with more than two decades of sobriety, he's dedicated his life to helping individuals and families understand addiction and discover hope through service, accountability, and faith.
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why addiction is often far more than a lack of willpower
- The role genetics and family history can play in substance abuse
- How enabling can unintentionally fuel addiction
- What rock bottom actually looked like for Matt
- The dangers of high-functioning addiction
- Why service became the foundation of Matt's recovery
- How helping others can improve mental health and self-esteem
- The importance of accountability, boundaries, and family healing
- Matt's powerful message for anyone who feels beyond hope
- Details about his upcoming book God Doesn't Relapse
Memorable Takeaways
- Recovery is about becoming someone new—not simply getting sober.
- Families heal when they stop enabling and start setting healthy boundaries.
- Service creates purpose, confidence, and lasting change.
- No matter how far you've fallen, your story isn't over.
- Your greatest pain can become someone else's greatest hope.
Resources
Matt Grace
- Book: God Doesn't Relapse: Sex, Drugs, and the Life That Almost Killed Me
- Website: www.mattgrace.com
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