I sit down with Matthew Edwards—a sober, formerly unhoused Calgary resident who has voluntarily picked up over 35,000 lbs of trash from city streets and parks.
After struggling with alcoholism for seven years and losing his job shortly after getting sober, Matthew chose purpose over despair.
Instead of doom-scrolling or giving up, he went out with his bare hands to clean up his community.
What started as a way to stay sober and give back grew into a nationwide mission to inspire hope, build human connection, and raise funds for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation.
We talk about finding purpose in hard times, overcoming addiction, life inside a homeless shelter, and how taking small, positive actions can completely transform your mental health.
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