Matt & Sheri Salis

Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

  • Ep325 – Addiction Tsunami

Ep325 – Addiction Tsunami

Monday 8th December 2025

Explore addiction's spectrum with Sheri and Matt Salis. Understand its impact on relationships and discover strategies for recovery.
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83 minutes
Informative
Honest
Compassionate
Engaging
Supportive

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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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Riding the Addiction Tsunami: Insights from Sheri and Matt Salis

Episode Overview

  • Addiction should be viewed as a spectrum disorder, not a binary condition.
  • Awareness is crucial in identifying and managing budding addictions.
  • Routine disruption can help prevent habits from becoming addictions.
  • Stigma around addiction terms needs to be addressed for effective recovery.
  • Access to dopamine-inducing activities is a significant factor in addiction.
"We have to start viewing addiction as a spectrum disorder."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Join Sheri and Matt Salis as they navigate the stormy waters of addiction in the latest episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, titled 'Addiction Tsunami'. With a blend of humour and honesty, the couple shares their personal journey through the chaos of alcoholism, offering listeners a raw glimpse into the realities of addiction and recovery.
They discuss the pervasive nature of addiction in today's society, highlighting how easy access to dopamine-inducing activities can lead to a spectrum of addictive behaviours. Sheri and Matt tackle the stigma surrounding words like 'addiction' and 'alcoholism', urging listeners to rethink these terms and view them as part of a broader spectrum.
With references to renowned addiction expert Gabor Maté, they explain how addiction is not an invisible line but a spectrum disorder affecting many aspects of life, from social media to gambling. This episode is not just about alcohol; it's about understanding how various addictions manifest and how awareness can be a powerful tool in managing them. Whether you're dealing with an addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this conversation is filled with relatable anecdotes and practical insights.
The podcast also touches on the importance of self-awareness and routine disruption as methods to combat emerging addictions. By sharing their own experiences and those of others, Sheri and Matt offer a compassionate and supportive narrative that encourages listeners to reflect on their habits and routines. So, if you're curious about how different strategies aid in addiction recovery or want to understand the complexities of addiction better, this episode is a must-listen.
How do you see addiction manifesting in your own life, and what steps can you take to address it?
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