Matt & Sheri Salis

Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

  • Ep244 – Vulnerability Makes Us Feel Normal

Ep244 – Vulnerability Makes Us Feel Normal

Monday 20th May 2024

Sheri and Matt Salis discuss how vulnerability and authenticity are essential in recovery, sharing personal stories and insights.
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59 minutes
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Untoxicated Podcast
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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The Power of Vulnerability in Alcohol Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Vulnerability and authenticity are crucial in recovery.
  • Sharing experiences with others can create unbreakable bonds.
  • Parenting milestones can bring mixed emotions of pride and grief.
  • Physical touch and therapy play significant roles in healing.
  • Living openly about struggles can prevent relapse.
One of the main reasons that there's a zero percent chance of relapse is because we've chosen to live our lives out loud.
Sheri and Matt Salis open up about their journey through alcoholism and recovery in this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast. They share how vulnerability and authenticity played crucial roles in their healing process. The couple discusses the emotional complexities of parenting, especially when milestones like a child’s graduation highlight both pride and the grief of lost moments due to addiction. They explore how connecting with others who understand these experiences can be transformative.
Matt reflects on how being open about his struggles has been a cornerstone in his recovery, and Sheri shares touching anecdotes about finding solidarity with others in similar situations. The episode also touches on the importance of physical touch and therapy in recovery, and how honesty can forge unbreakable bonds. If you're dealing with similar issues, this episode offers a heartfelt look into the power of being vulnerable and the strength that comes from shared experiences.