Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Ep310 – Questions for Sheri, Part 2
Ep310 – Questions for Sheri, Part 2
Ep310 – Questions for Sheri, Part 2
Monday 25th August 2025
Sheri answers deep questions about alcoholism's impact on her life, recovery, and the unconditional love we have for our pets.
Explicit
78 minutes
reflective
emotional
hopeful
informative
introspective
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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
- Sheri shares personal experiences with Matt's alcoholism.
- Exploration of unconditional love for pets.
- Importance of communication in relationships.
- The emotional burden of sobriety and recovery.
- Ways to support loved ones struggling with addiction.
One of the very best things you can do for your healing is to become part of the solution, crush the stigma, participate in the conversation.
In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, hosts Sheri and Matt Salis dive into the complex world of recovery and relationships affected by alcoholism. Sheri bravely answers questions about her past experiences, including the struggles and emotional moments she faced as a result of Matt's alcoholism. Through her reflections, she candidly shares what she might have done differently and the lessons learned along the way.
The episode begins on a lighter note with Matt introducing a playful riddle about cats, sparking a conversation about the unconditional love people feel for their pets. This discussion serves as a metaphor for the love and patience required in relationships strained by addiction. Sheri emphasizes that while she loves cats, she is wary of the term 'hoarder,' which leads to a broader conversation on the responsibilities and limits we set in our lives.
As the episode progresses, Sheri opens up about the emotional weight carried by partners of alcoholics, particularly when children are involved. She highlights the importance of communication and understanding in these relationships, often sharing how passive-aggressive behaviors can lead to further complications. Sheri and Matt discuss the societal perceptions of addiction, touching upon the language used to describe it as a disease.
Sheri reflects on her journey towards self-awareness and the challenges she faced in maintaining boundaries and expressing her needs. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to share the episode and participate in breaking the stigma associated with addiction. Sheri and Matt encourage those impacted by alcoholism to seek support and connection through their Echoes of Recovery program.
This episode is a testament to the resilience and growth that can come from facing difficult truths and learning to navigate the complexities of love and recovery.