Are you tired of obeying compulsion?
Do you thirst for freedom from addiction?
Do unwanted sexual behaviors straight-jacket your ability to love, be present, and live with integrity?
If you answered yes to any of these questions,
Recovery Mentoring is for you.
Recovery Mentoring is
A proven program of recovery, melding the best of recovery intelligence & ancient wisdom to move out of the addictive cycle and into a life of integrity.
This journey is 5-pointed:
50-minute mentoring sessions
25-minute base camp calls
50-minute group (once-a-week)
Poetry and prayers
Yearly Immersions
Mentoring is for you if…
*You have been unable to quit your compulsion
*You are ready for the personal, demanding, compassionate process of recovery
*Acting out has hurt your relationships
*You are ready to betray what betrays life.
*You are tired of isolation
*You are tired of secrecy
*The time has come for you to shed compulsions like snakes shed skin
*You want comprehensive freedom, tethered only by love.
“Mentoring with Matthew helped me build a foundation for my sobriety. He was sensitive to what I needed, helping me sort through confusion, finding the next step...a valuable resource to anyone looking to break free from addiction and establish their own path of sobriety.”
H.J, South Carolina
Recovery Mentoring exchanges
+ constriction for freedom
+ disconnection for belonging
+ isolation for connection
+ shame for affirmation
+ self-hate for self-compassion
Curious?
Schedule a free 20-minute call.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Matthew Ray Lyda has been guiding men through the Gentle Path Through the 12 Steps for more than 7 years, is a certified Spiritual Director, Author, Retreat Leader, PSAP (Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional), RAE (Rainbow Advocate Educator), husband of one, father of three, lover of lands, and pickleball player.
He has lived in Bangladesh and India and is trained by IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals) and Oasis Ministries. Matthew also serves as an initiator in Men's Rites of Passage work worldwide.
What topics could we work with in recovery mentoring?
Addictive Cycle
Lifestyle balance
Shame and Self-Compassion
Honesty and relationships
Urge surfing
Spirituality
Sexuality
Boundaries
Anything!
What happens in a Recovery Mentoring session?
A prayerful space is created.
Poetry, meditations, and other approaches center us
Reflection, noticing, storytelling, and pondering the journey
A recovery module: Whether in 12 Steps, 12 Principles, or another text is worked with.
An action plan is created
Invitations to action through ritual wanders and next steps
“Mentoring with Matthew was kind, patient, and non-judgmental, as he guided me in exploring the roots of my addictive behavior. I was equipped with tools and resources to break the chain of the addiction and be the best version of myself. Thank you.”
B.S, New York
“For the first time, I am free.
I have embraced this journey.”
- R. S. (South Carolina)
“I finally got a BREAKTHROUGH.”
- Marcos Rayas, Texas
THE APPROACH
> THE TRAUMATIC // TRAUMA-INFORMED
> THE SOMATIC // BODY-BASED
> THE COMPASSIONATE // HOSPITALITY
> THE VINTAGE // ANCIENT WISDOM
> THE RIDICULOUS // EMBRACING THE UNEXPECTED
> THE ORGANIC // BELONGING AGAIN
Investment
Generosity Rate
$175
For those in a higher economic bracket who’d like to contribute to the wellness of others.
Resource Rate
$150
For those financially stable and have their basic needs met
Community-Supported Rate
$75
For BIPOC folx of any economic bracket or those who have a financial hardship
In need of financial assistance? Reach out to matthew@recoverthewild.com
We are committed to finances not being a barrier to this essential conversation.
KEY BOOKS
GET READY TO MOVE
+ from isolation to solitude
+ from loneliness to friendship
+ from numbing to reflecting
+ from unhealthy risks to healthy risks
+ from tired eyes to wondering eyes
Want to explore Recovery Mentoring?
Curious about what others are saying about Recover The Wild?
— Check out more testimonials HERE.
“This is not a SOLO project.
We heal in the community. ”
“This process IS inconvenient.
But so is living in addiction.”