Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep303 – Questions for Sheri
Ep303 – Questions for Sheri
Ep303 – Questions for Sheri
Monday 7th July 2025
Sheri Salis shares insights on navigating a partner's alcoholism, recovery, and achieving sobriety milestones. Explore coping strategies and support groups.
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66 minutes
informative
hopeful
challenging
empathetic
motivational
About this podcast
Author:
Matt & Sheri Salis
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Sheri discusses the impact of alcoholism on her marriage.
- Insights into achieving sobriety and elite preferred status.
- Importance of support and connection in recovery.
- Coping strategies for partners dealing with alcoholism.
- Encouragement to share and participate in recovery conversations.
Our body wants to fix itself. At least 2% of our bodies do.
In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri Salis takes center stage as she candidly answers questions about her experiences dealing with her husband Matt's alcoholism and subsequent sobriety. Sheri shares personal insights from their journey, discussing the emotional and practical challenges they faced. She talks about the impact of alcohol on their relationship and how they navigated through difficult times.
Sheri highlights the significance of achieving sobriety milestones, such as receiving the 'elite preferred status' based on her health improvements, which is a testament to the positive changes brought by sobriety. This status, reserved for the top two percent according to blood work and liver enzyme levels, serves as a motivational marker for those in recovery.
Throughout the episode, Sheri emphasizes the importance of support networks, particularly the Echoes of Recovery program, which provides a safe space for loved ones of alcoholics. She encourages listeners to connect with others who understand their journey, sharing that recovery is not a solitary path but one enriched by community and empathy. Sheri also offers coping strategies for partners of alcoholics, discussing how to manage emotional turmoil and maintain a functional relationship amidst addiction challenges.
She stresses the importance of open communication and setting boundaries, while acknowledging the unique dynamics each couple may face. Listeners are urged to participate in the conversation and contribute to breaking the stigma surrounding alcoholism. Sheri and Matt invite everyone to share the episode with others who might benefit from its insights, fostering a sense of belonging and support.
For those looking for more resources, Sheri and Matt recommend their Echoes of Recovery and Shout Sobriety programs, as well as their book, Sober Evolution. These resources aim to guide individuals and couples through the complexities of sobriety and relationship recovery. Overall, this episode provides a blend of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and heartfelt encouragement, making it a valuable listen for anyone affected by alcoholism.