In this episode of Rooted and Real, we talk to author Matt Grace about his upcoming new book, "God Doesn't Relapse", which is set to be released in August.

In this unflinchingly honest memoir, Matt Grace takes readers inside the chaos, compulsion, and collapse that defined his spiral into substance use. He lays bare the layered dependencies that stole his dignity, the recklessness that shattered the lives around him, and the spiritual reckoning that ultimately saved him. Grace never softens the truth. He never hides behind excuses. What he offers instead is raw reality—and the profound transformation that followed.

We are honored to be hosting Matt for an upcoming author event that will be open to the public at our Branford site. For more information, please visit: https://www.rootcenter.org/root-center-hosts-author-event

For more on Matt Grace, visit his website: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/God-Doesnt-Relapse/Matt-Grace/9781637635506

Social media:
TikTok: @Root_Center_CT
Instagram: @root_center
Facebook: / rootcenterforadvancedrecovery
LinkedIn: / root-center

#WeDoRecover #RecoveryIsPossible #Recovery #Addiction #author

What is social media really doing to our minds?

In this episode of Rooted and Real, we get honest about the highs, the lows, and the unseen impact of scrolling, comparing, and staying constantly connected. From validation and anxiety to the feeling of being hooked on our screens and struggling to put them down—and how all of this is affecting kids growing up in a digital world—nothing is off limits.

If you’ve ever caught yourself reaching for your phone without thinking or wondered how it’s shaping your mental health (or the next generation’s), this conversation is for you.

🎧 Tune in, reflect, and get real with us. Special thanks to our guest, UCONN Professor and Digital Media Expert, John Murphy, for all of his excellent insight on this episode!

#RootedAndReal #MentalHealthMatters #SocialMediaImpact #StayGrounded #DigitalWellbeing

Happy listening!

Social media: TikTok: @Root_Center_CT

Instagram: @root_center

Facebook: / rootcenterforadvancedrecovery

Twitter: @RootCenterCT

LinkedIn: / root-center

On this episode of Rooted & Real (formerly Recovery with Root), we’re excited to welcome Ashley Hickey, Chief of Operations at Root Center, as she steps into a new role as co-host of the podcast.

Ashley joins Chief of Staff Margaux Hyde as they take the conversation forward—diving into mental health and substance use topics with honesty, openness, and curiosity. Together, they’ll also bring in guest voices to expand and deepen the discussion from a range of perspectives.

This podcast is designed to feel like a real, approachable conversation for anyone interested in these topics—whether you’re personally impacted, supporting someone else, or simply looking to learn and engage.

Follow us on social media to stay updated on new episodes, and don’t hesitate to reach out with topics or questions you’d like to hear discussed in future conversations.

Happy listening!

Social media: TikTok: @Root_Center_CT

Instagram: @root_center

Facebook: / rootcenterforadvancedrecovery

Twitter: @RootCenterCT

LinkedIn: / root-center

Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tropic... code: GLPUR3NGGBGJOW55