Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep109 – Joyless Recovery and Underlying Issues
Ep109 – Joyless Recovery and Underlying Issues
Ep109 – Joyless Recovery and Underlying Issues
Monday 18th October 2021
Join Matt and Sheri Salis as they discuss the hidden struggles of joyless recovery and addiction's underlying causes on the Untoxicated Podcast.
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Joyless Recovery: Matt and Sheri Salis Tackle Addiction's Hidden Struggles
Self-esteem as a recovering alcoholic is so important because self-esteem is the opposite of addiction.
Ever felt like recovery is more of a drag than a triumph? You're not alone. In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Matt and Sheri Salis get real about the often-overlooked struggle of joyless recovery. Matt opens up about his first year of sobriety, which was anything but easy. Despite his efforts, he found himself battling secondary addictions and a lack of pleasure as his brain struggled to reset after years of alcohol abuse.
Sheri and Matt dig into the science behind why joy can be so elusive in early recovery, explaining how pleasure neurotransmitters hijacked by alcohol take time to bounce back. They also tackle the thorny issue of transference of addiction, where one vice is swapped for another, and how common yet confusing this can be. The couple doesn't shy away from societal pressures either.
They discuss how the relentless push for success and recognition can drive people to addiction in the first place. Gender differences in addiction and the unique challenges of parenting while recovering are also on the table. And yes, they even touch on the controversial topic of using marijuana in sobriety.
If you or someone you care about is grappling with these issues, this episode offers a blend of personal stories and practical advice that could make the journey a bit less lonely. Tune in for an honest, empathetic look at the hidden struggles of recovery.