Matt & Sheri Salis

Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

  • Ep145 – From Denial to Reality with Leah

Ep145 – From Denial to Reality with Leah

Monday 27th June 2022

Leah discusses her journey from denial to acceptance while living with an alcoholic spouse in this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast.
Explicit
57 minutes
Informative
Honest
Empowering
Supportive
Raw

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Untoxicated Podcast
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Leah's Eye-Opening Journey from Denial to Acceptance

You described all the ways that you were in denial, which, frankly, it was a lot of ways you know, especially even when he realized he gets over.
Ever felt like you're caught in a storm, refusing to acknowledge the chaos around you? Leah knows that feeling all too well. In this compelling episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis sit down with Leah to discuss her turbulent journey living with someone whose drinking spiraled out of control. From the early days of dating to the complexities of marriage, Leah ignored every red flag, convinced that alcoholism couldn't touch her life.
Even when her husband decided to get sober, she believed that sobriety alone would magically solve all their problems. But reality hit hard, and Leah found herself unprepared for the challenges ahead. Leah’s story is a powerful wake-up call about the dangers of denial. She candidly shares how she moved past her own denial and began to see the red flags she had long ignored.
This episode dives deep into the emotional and psychological toll that living with an alcoholic can take, not just on the individual but on relationships as well. Leah highlights three crucial points that anyone loving an alcoholic must understand, offering a roadmap for those navigating similar struggles. If you’ve ever loved someone battling alcoholism, Leah’s experience will resonate deeply.
Her journey from denial to acceptance is filled with hard-earned wisdom and practical advice, making this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction. Through her candid reflections, Leah offers hope and inspiration, proving that it’s possible to face reality and find a path to healing.