Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep301 – Foreplay in Alcoholism Recovery
Ep301 – Foreplay in Alcoholism Recovery
Ep301 – Foreplay in Alcoholism Recovery
Monday 23rd June 2025
Discover how emotional intimacy boosts recovery from alcoholism, enhancing relationships and improving sexual satisfaction by 40%.
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74 minutes
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Emotional intimacy as effective foreplay.
- Impact of alcoholism on relationships.
- Creating emotionally safe environments.
- Support resources for recovery.
- Role of sobriety in relationship dynamics.
Establishing emotional intimacy in a relationship might be a much more effective form of foreplay, improving sexual satisfaction by 40%.
In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, hosts Sheri and Matt Salis delve into the transformative power of emotional intimacy in the context of recovery from alcoholism. Their research, involving thirteen couples, suggests that emotional intimacy can significantly enhance sexual satisfaction by up to 40%. This finding challenges traditional notions of foreplay, often characterized by physical touch, by highlighting the importance of emotional connection.
Sheri and Matt discuss the broader implications of alcoholism on relationships, emphasizing the need for emotional safety and stability within the home. This involves not only direct interactions between partners but also managing external stressors, such as political tensions or personal frustrations, that can raise anxiety levels in the household. A key takeaway from the episode is the importance of creating environments that foster calm and emotional safety.
Sheri and Matt share personal anecdotes and strategies for nurturing such environments, which include subtle gestures of support and understanding. The podcast also touches on the role of external influences, such as the insights of Scott Galloway, in understanding societal changes affecting relationships and addiction. It encourages listeners to consider these dynamics in their recovery journeys. For those seeking support in their sobriety efforts, the episode highlights resources like the Echoes of Recovery group and the book 'Sober Evolution'.
These resources offer guidance for evolving into sobriety while rebuilding relationships. Listeners are invited to engage with the community through donations, supporting the Untoxicated Podcast's mission to provide valuable content and support for those affected by alcoholism.