Matt & Sheri Salis

Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

  • Ep305 – From Stubborn to Support

Ep305 – From Stubborn to Support

Monday 21st July 2025

Explore the challenges of alcoholism in relationships, seeking support, and emotional recovery with Sheri and Matt Salis on the Untoxicated Podcast.
Explicit
78 minutes
challenging
supportive
emotional
humorous
informative

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Untoxicated Podcast
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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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There's Always a Butt: Navigating Alcoholism

Episode Overview

  • Alcoholism's impact on relationships.
  • Strategies for seeking sobriety support.
  • Emotional hurdles in recovery.
  • Importance of community and connection.
  • Sheri's candid advice on stubbornness.
There's always a but when you're dealing with an ass.
In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, hosts Sheri and Matt Salis delve into the complex dynamics of alcoholism and its impact on relationships. The episode is titled 'There's Always a Butt When You're Dealing with an Ass', aptly capturing the challenges faced when dealing with stubbornness in the context of addiction. Sheri candidly shares her experiences dealing with Matt's active alcoholism and the reluctance to seek support.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the emotional hurdles faced by partners and loved ones of alcoholics. Sheri's humorous yet poignant quote, 'There's always a but when you're dealing with an ass,' sets the tone for a conversation filled with both challenges and hope. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences, particularly if they have hesitated to ask for help or have partners who refuse to engage with sobriety programs.
Sheri and Matt emphasize the importance of community and connection, urging listeners to participate in discussions and support groups like Echoes of Recovery. Throughout the episode, Sheri and Matt share personal anecdotes, providing an intimate look at their journey from stubbornness to accepting support. Sheri offers practical advice, such as embracing meal trains as a communal support tool and the importance of engaging with empathetic communities.
The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share the podcast with someone who might benefit from the conversation. Sheri and Matt stress the significance of becoming part of someone else's healing journey, encouraging listeners to crush the stigma and claim the sense of belonging they deserve. For those seeking further support, resources like Echoes of Recovery and Shout Sobriety are recommended.
Sheri and Matt's message is clear: You are not alone, and there is a community ready to support your journey towards sobriety and healing.
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