Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Sober and Unashamed: An Evolving Tradition
Sober and Unashamed: An Evolving Tradition
Sober and Unashamed: An Evolving Tradition
Thursday 29th May 2025
Explore how sobriety reshapes family traditions in this heartfelt episode with Sheri and Matt Salis.
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Redefining Traditions: Sobriety's Impact on Family Rituals
Episode Overview
- Sobriety can significantly alter long-standing family traditions.
- Witnessing younger generations repeat past behaviours can be challenging.
- Recovery involves redefining relationships and personal rituals.
- Personal growth continues long after achieving sobriety.
- Family dynamics can shift dramatically post-addiction.
I thought I would stop drinking and nothing would change. As I approach a decade of sobriety, the awakening continues.
In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt Salis tackle the complex web of traditions and sobriety with a candid discussion on how life changes when alcohol is no longer in the picture. With over 15 million problem drinkers in America, their story of battling alcoholism within their marriage is more common than one might think.
The couple shares their journey from living a life of deception and fear to embracing sobriety and its ripple effects on family traditions. Matt recounts his decades-long tradition of attending the Indianapolis 500, an event deeply entwined with his past drinking habits. He reflects on how his sobriety has transformed this cherished tradition, highlighting the bittersweet realisation that his influence on the younger generation may have been fuelled by alcohol rather than sobriety.
It's a poignant reminder of how personal change can ripple through one's family and friends. Sheri and Matt offer a raw, honest look at how they navigate the evolving dynamics of their family traditions post-recovery. They discuss the emotional challenge of witnessing the next generation indulge in behaviours reminiscent of Matt's past. The episode doesn't shy away from addressing the tough realities of breaking cycles and setting new examples.
Listeners will find themselves drawn into the Salis family's journey, understanding that sobriety is not just about abstaining from alcohol but about redefining life's traditions and connections. It's a story that resonates with anyone who has struggled with addiction or knows someone who has. So why tune in? Because this episode offers a heartfelt exploration of recovery, family, and the ongoing journey of self-discovery.
It challenges you to reflect on your own traditions and consider how they might evolve with time and personal growth.