Matt & Sheri Salis

Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

  • Ep26 – Surviving the Holidays Sober

Ep26 – Surviving the Holidays Sober

Friday 13th December 2019

Matt and Sheri Salis discuss their third sober holiday season, offering tips on managing triggers and enjoying a joyful, alcohol-free Christmas.
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37 minutes
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Thought-provoking

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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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Sober Holidays: Matt and Sheri's Journey to a Joyful Season

These are all feelings that we have trained ourselves as drinkers to medicate with alcohol. All of a sudden now we're having the office Christmas party and there's cocktails and you see them in a different light...
Holidays can be a minefield for anyone trying to stay sober, but Matt and Sheri Salis have navigated this challenging terrain with grace and resilience. In this episode of the 'Untoxicated Podcast', they open up about their third consecutive sober holiday season, sharing the ups and downs of their journey. Matt and Sheri reflect on how their Christmases have transformed—from the stress of maintaining appearances and dreading alcohol-fueled antics to enjoying genuine joy and connection.
They discuss the practical strategies that have helped them manage triggers, set realistic expectations, and avoid temptation. But it wasn't an easy road; the couple also touches on the trauma of active addiction and the hurdles of early recovery. Through candid conversations and heartfelt anecdotes, Matt and Sheri offer a lifeline to anyone struggling with sobriety during the festive season. Whether you're newly sober or a seasoned veteran, their insights provide both comfort and practical advice.
Tune in for a raw, honest look at how to not just survive, but truly enjoy the holidays without alcohol.