Sober and Unashamed: 3 Things I Love about Friendsgiving
Sober and Unashamed: 3 Things I Love about Friendsgiving

Untoxicated Podcast

Matt Salis shares his love for Friendsgiving, highlighting the joys of sober celebrations and indulging in deviled eggs without judgement.

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7:18•27 Nov 2025

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Untoxicated Podcast

Matt & Sheri Salis

Sheri and Matt Salis just wanted a normal life – normal marriage, normal careers, a normal house and happy kids. Instead, they lived a life of lies and terror as they struggled with Matt’s alcoholism. While their experience sounds rare, with over 15 millions problem drinkers in America, their alcoholic marriage was all too normal. Matt has been writing about their experiences in alcoholism and recovery for years. On the Untoxicated Podcast, Sheri and Matt talk about it, too. No subjects are off limits as the couple discusses the trauma of active addiction, the pain of early recovery, the destruction and rebuilding of trust, and the impact on their intimate relationship. If you love an alcoholic, the disease will terrorize your relationship. We hope you’ll listen and find healing in our shared stories. For more support from Sheri and Matt, check out their Echoes of Recovery program providing connection and healing for the loved ones of alcoholics.

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Friendsgiving: A Toast to Sobriety and Deviled Eggs

Episode Overview

Friendsgiving offers a relaxed alternative to family Thanksgiving.
Enjoying food without guilt is a highlight of sober celebrations.
Hot apple cider becomes a festive drink without alcohol.
Watching kids grow brings relief during social gatherings.
Thanksgiving is a time to focus on gratitude and blessings.

“"It is not very often that the teetotalers are considered the most festive imbibers and trendsetters at the party."”

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of the Untoxicated Podcast takes you on a delightful trip through Friendsgiving, as Matt Salis shares three things he loves about this unique celebration. If you've ever felt the tension at a family Thanksgiving, you'll appreciate the laid-back vibe of a meal with friends. Matt discusses how Friendsgiving offers a break from political squabbles and the freedom to indulge in deviled eggs without judgement.

With humour and honesty, he reflects on the joys of sipping hot apple cider without the need for alcohol, and the relief of watching kids grow up enough to fend for themselves. Sheri's hot apple cider becomes a symbol of pure enjoyment, free from the burdens of booze. Whether you're avoiding tense conversations or simply looking to embrace gratitude, this episode serves up a feast of relatable insights and heartwarming anecdotes. So, what makes Friendsgiving special for you?

Is it the lack of family drama or the chance to savour simple pleasures? Dive into this episode and find out!

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