Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep240 – Be Nice
Ep240 – Be Nice
Ep240 – Be Nice
Monday 22nd April 2024
Explore the journey from artificial niceness to authentic kindness in relationships affected by alcohol addiction and recovery efforts.
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65 minutes
hopeful
challenging
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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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Episode Overview
- Sobriety is the prerequisite for genuine communication.
- Programs like Shout Sobriety offer recovery support.
- Authentic kindness requires effort beyond sobriety.
- Impact of alcohol on relationship dynamics.
- Being nice until it's time not to be nice.
Sobriety doesn't solve all the problems, it is a prerequisite.
In the latest episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis delve into the complexities of communication in relationships affected by alcohol addiction. They share personal anecdotes and insights on how they transitioned from artificial niceness to authentic kindness. The discussion revolves around the idea that sobriety is just the beginning of effective communication and relationship building.
Sheri and Matt navigate through the emotional landscape of relationships impacted by addiction, emphasizing the importance of sobriety as a prerequisite for genuine interactions. They highlight how elevated voices, tempers, and toxicity can hinder authentic communication, and how sobriety is crucial in eliminating these barriers. The hosts introduce their support programs, Shout Sobriety and Echoes of Recovery, which cater to high-functioning alcoholics seeking sobriety and the loved ones of alcoholics looking for recovery support.
These programs are designed to facilitate meaningful connections and help individuals explore the underlying causes of addiction. Throughout the episode, Sheri and Matt reflect on their journey, acknowledging the challenges and triumphs they've faced. They share a listener's question about connecting with them, offering guidance on how individuals can engage with their programs and benefit from their experiences.
The couple also touches on lighter moments, reminiscing about pop culture references like Patrick Swayze's iconic line from Roadhouse, "Be nice until it's time not to be nice," which serves as a metaphor for the episode's theme. In closing, Matt and Sheri encourage listeners to pursue recovery actively, emphasizing that sobriety must be followed by deliberate efforts to understand the roots of addiction and cultivate authentic relationships.
They leave their audience with a powerful message: if you can't be authentically nice to each other, there's work to be done, starting with sobriety.