Ep161 – The Value of Pain
Ep161 – The Value of Pain

Untoxicated Podcast

Pain is thought of as an almost exclusively negative emotion and experience. But does pain serve a purpose? Is pain necessary for forward motion in certain scenarios? And is recovery from alcoholism one such scenario? Sheri and Matt sure think so.

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1:00:42•17 Oct 2022

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Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

Sheri and Matt Salis just wanted a normal life – normal marriage, normal careers, a normal house and happy kids. Instead, they lived a life of lies and terror as they struggled with Matt’s alcoholism. While their experience sounds rare, with over 15 millions problem drinkers in America, their alcoholic marriage was all too normal. Matt has been writing about their experiences in alcoholism and recovery for years. On the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt talk about it, too. No subjects are off limits as the couple discusses the trauma of active addiction, the pain of early recovery, the destruction and rebuilding of trust, and the impact on their intimate relationship. If you love an alcoholic, the disease will terrorize your relationship. We hope you’ll listen and find healing in our shared stories. For more support from Sheri and Matt, check out their Echoes of Recovery program providing connection and healing for the loved ones of alcoholics.

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Embracing Pain: How It Can Propel Recovery

“Pain is a constant. But even when there's peace in the relationship, pain is still there and it's still a motivator.”

Pain is often seen as something to avoid, but what if it could actually help you move forward? In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis tackle this intriguing idea head-on. They dive into their own experiences with pain during their journey through alcoholism and recovery, shedding light on how it has shaped their lives in unexpected ways.

By sharing real-time epiphanies and personal stories, they reveal how pain can sometimes be the very thing that pushes us towards positive change. If you've ever felt stuck or overwhelmed by the pain in your life, this episode offers a fresh perspective that might just help you see it as a tool for growth. Join Sheri and Matt as they explore the surprising value of pain and how it can be a catalyst for transformation.

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