Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep14 – SHOUT Sobriety Week 4
Ep14 – SHOUT Sobriety Week 4
Ep14 – SHOUT Sobriety Week 4
Wednesday 19th June 2019
Tune in as Matt and Sheri Salis discuss alcoholism as a disease, emotional maturity in recovery, and fostering compassion in 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!Alcoholism: A Disease, Not a Moral Failing
If you are convinced alcoholism is a disease like I am, then the person afflicted with the disease is most definitely a victim.
When it comes to alcoholism, the conversation often centers around blame and shame. But what if we shifted our perspective to see alcoholics as victims of a disease? In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, hosts Matt and Sheri Salis tackle this very idea. They argue that alcoholism is a disease that impacts not just the drinker, but everyone around them—spouses, children, parents, and friends.
Matt makes a compelling case for why we need to change our cultural attitudes towards alcohol and addiction. He points out that blaming alcoholics only adds to their burden and hinders their path to recovery. Sheri dives into the concept of emotional maturity in recovery. Imagine being stuck emotionally at the age you started drinking. That's the reality for many who struggle with alcoholism. Years of numbing emotions with alcohol leave them ill-prepared to handle life's stresses sober.
The hosts explore how emotional growth is a crucial part of the recovery process. This episode also touches on the role of brain chemistry in addiction and recovery. Understanding the science behind addiction can help foster more compassion and support from loved ones. If you're interested in a thoughtful discussion that challenges the stigma around alcoholism and offers practical insights into recovery, this episode is a must-listen.