Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep225 – D!@k Olympics: Size Isn’t Everything, but You Are a Big One
Ep225 – D!@k Olympics: Size Isn’t Everything, but You Are a Big One
Ep225 – D!@k Olympics: Size Isn’t Everything, but You Are a Big One
Monday 8th January 2024
Join Sheri and Matt Salis as they navigate the emotional challenges of early sobriety, offering candid insights and practical advice 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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Episode Overview
- Sheri and Matt Salis candidly share their experiences with alcoholism and recovery
- The episode addresses the impact of alcoholism on relationships and the challenges of early sobriety
- The couple advocates for understanding, compassion, and the recognition of the lasting effects of addiction on individuals and their loved ones
- Emphasis is placed on the importance of self-care and seeking support for both the individual battling alcoholism and their loved ones
- The episode offers a candid insight into the emotional and psychological toll of alcoholism
It's so important for the loved ones, for the spouses to honor what you've been through and to recognize that your recovery is a real thing too. Detachment isn't a weapon or a tool that you're using to get the drinker sober. And the effect that it has on the drinker, it's going to go one of two ways and you can't predict it. You can't control it.
What happens when early sobriety feels like a battle for your identity? In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis dive into the raw realities of life after high-functioning alcoholism. Picture this: mood swings, tension, and a rollercoaster of emotions that make you feel like you're competing in the 'D!@k Olympics'. Matt, a self-proclaimed gold medalist in this arena, leads a candid roundtable discussion on what it takes to navigate these turbulent times.
They start off by answering a listener's burning question, bringing a personal touch to the episode. If you've ever loved an alcoholic or are on your own path to recovery, this conversation is for you. Sheri and Matt don't hold back as they share their struggles with dopamine depletion, identity crises, and the journey to reclaiming their lives. They emphasize the importance of self-care and seeking support, not just for those battling addiction but for their loved ones too.
Through their honest storytelling, they advocate for compassion, understanding, and the recognition of the lasting impact of addiction on relationships. Tune in for a heartfelt episode that offers both hope and practical advice for anyone touched by alcoholism.