Ep18 – Getting Our Marriage Unstuck with Jason & Lana
Ep18 – Getting Our Marriage Unstuck with Jason & Lana

Untoxicated Podcast

Sheri and I are stuck. We have made tremendous progress in the recovery of our relationship, now in the third year of my sobriety, but resentments from the past continue to haunt us. We have unpacked, dealt with, explored, rehashed,

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40:39•12 Aug 2019

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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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Getting Unstuck: Rebuilding Relationships in Recovery with Jason & Lana

“Sometimes there is too much hurt that has been built up and that the partner, the non-using partner, has just had some space, when their loved one is in treatment, to really think about what do they need for themselves for once and realize that it's just.”

Feeling stuck in a relationship, especially one strained by addiction, is something many can relate to. In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis open up about their journey through recovery and the lingering resentments that still haunt them, even after three years of sobriety. Despite countless apologies and heartfelt discussions, some wounds remain unhealed. Enter Jason Polk, a licensed addiction counselor and couples therapist, and his colleague Lana Isaacson.

Together, they offer a lifeline for couples navigating the choppy waters of recovery. Jason and Lana share practical tips on how to release old resentments and move forward. They delve into the importance of seeking individual support before diving into couples therapy, and highlight the top five issues that often arise in therapy sessions. Mindfulness practices, coping with triggers, and dealing with emotional hurt are also on the table.

This episode isn't just about theory; it's packed with real-life reflections from both the hosts and their guests. If you’re looking for actionable advice and a bit of hope to get your relationship back on track, this episode is a must-listen.

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