Ep281 – Live Roundtable from the Bahamas
Ep281 – Live Roundtable from the Bahamas

Untoxicated Podcast

You can almost hear the turquoise Caribbean waves lapping in the background of this conversation recorded live from the annual Marriagevolution retreat, this year in the Bahamas. Hear how things change over time, both in relationships and in families,

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1:14:15•3 Feb 2025

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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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Live from the Bahamas: A Roundtable on Recovery and Relationships

Episode Overview

Recovery can transform communication within families.
Support systems are crucial for both former drinkers and their partners.
Cultural experiences can add fun to serious discussions.
Emotional safety is key to healthy relationships.
Sobriety brings positive changes to parenting dynamics.

“Listen to Jenn talk about no longer feeling compelled to 'move around the words' of her husband as he talks to their children.”

In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis bring you a special live roundtable discussion from the sunny Bahamas. Recorded during the annual Marriagevolution retreat, the episode features heartfelt conversations about how relationships evolve through the journey of recovery. With the sound of turquoise Caribbean waves in the background, you'll hear from various couples sharing their experiences of sobriety and the transformation in their family dynamics.

Jenn, one of the guests, opens up about no longer needing to 'move around the words' when her husband talks to their children, highlighting the positive changes sobriety has brought to their communication. As a bonus, the episode includes fun Bahamian trivia and slang, adding a touch of local flavour to the serious discussions. This episode is a perfect blend of personal stories, cultural insights, and practical advice for anyone navigating the path of recovery.

Tune in to hear real-life experiences and find hope and support in your own journey.

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