Matt & Sheri Salis

Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

  • Ep13 – SHOUT Sobriety Week 3

Ep13 – SHOUT Sobriety Week 3

Saturday 15th June 2019

Matt and Sheri Salis share tips on managing social events and adopting a pro-recovery diet in early sobriety on Untoxicated Podcast.
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Untoxicated Podcast
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Surviving Early Sobriety: Social Challenges and Pro-Recovery Diet Tips

The amount of time it takes you to build up your sobriety muscles to the point where you can go to any event and feel comfortable not drinking amongst a bunch of people that are drinking it takes A Year.
In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Matt and Sheri Salis tackle two crucial aspects of early sobriety that can make or break your recovery journey. They dive into the need for patience with yourself and your brain as you begin to heal from alcoholism. It's not just about giving up alcohol; it's about allowing your brain chemistry to rebalance and your 'sobriety muscles' to strengthen over time.
Social events can be a minefield during this period, and the hosts stress the importance of avoiding them when possible. But what if you can't dodge that wedding or work party? Matt and Sheri offer practical advice on how to handle these situations without feeling left out or pressured to drink. They even share tips on confidently ordering non-alcoholic beverages so you can still feel part of the social scene. But that's not all.
The episode also features insights from Kelly Miller, a nutrition expert who sheds light on the role of diet in recovery. Did you know that what you eat can actually help you avoid cravings and stimulate the production of neurotransmitters? Kelly's pro-recovery diet is designed to support your brain health and make the journey a bit smoother. Matt vouches for its effectiveness, sharing his own positive experiences.
If you're in the early stages of sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with actionable advice and heartfelt encouragement. It's a blend of real-life stories and expert tips that aim to make your path to recovery a little less daunting.