Ep197 – The Shame and Hiding Continues after Alcohol
Ep197 – The Shame and Hiding Continues after Alcohol

Untoxicated Podcast

This episode quickly devolves into an hour long therapy session for Matt. He and Sheri talk about judgement, shame and hiding, with a healthy dose of religion and spirituality in reaction to a listener question. -

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57:13•26 Jun 2023

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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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Judgment, Shame, and Recovery: Matt and Sheri's Honest Chat

Episode Overview

The episode explores the profound impact of judgment and shame in the context of alcoholism and recovery
Matt and Sheri share candid reflections on navigating societal expectations and personal struggles
The conversation encompasses a wide range of topics including religion, spirituality, psychology of eating, and cultural stigma
Insightful discussions on vulnerability, radical honesty, and the complexities of trauma and memory in alcoholic relationships
The episode provides a refreshing perspective on embracing honesty and vulnerability in the journey to recovery

“When I am vulnerable, when I am honest, which frankly is a lot these days, I feel so good about myself. Even when I get criticized for it. How cool is that? Hope you feel better. I have similar things to talk about. It's great when people relate.”

Ever felt weighed down by judgment and shame in your journey to sobriety? In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Matt and Sheri Salis open up about these heavy topics, turning a listener's question into a heartfelt conversation. Matt finds himself in what feels like an impromptu therapy session, as they dive deep into their personal experiences with judgment and the often hidden shame that accompanies addiction and recovery.

The discussion isn't just limited to their own lives; they also touch on broader themes like religion, spirituality, and even the psychology behind eating habits. They candidly explore how societal expectations can shape our struggles and how embracing vulnerability and radical honesty can be a game-changer in recovery. If you're navigating your own path to sobriety or supporting a loved one through theirs, this episode offers a genuine, relatable perspective that might just resonate with you.

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