Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Sober and Unashamed: Parents Crushing Kids’ Emotional Grit
Sober and Unashamed: Parents Crushing Kids’ Emotional Grit
Sober and Unashamed: Parents Crushing Kids’ Emotional Grit
Thursday 11th December 2025
Matt and Sheri Salis discuss parenting challenges in a tech-driven world and the importance of fostering emotional grit in children.
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Matt & Sheri Salis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Fostering emotional resilience in children is crucial for their development.
- Allowing kids to face challenges builds character and independence.
- Creating low-pressure, inclusive environments helps children thrive.
- Parents should balance protection with opportunities for real-world experiences.
- Breaking cycles of dysfunction requires reflection and conscious effort.
"Helping our kids develop emotional grit without traumatizing them along the way is a goal worth thought and effort."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, Matt and Sheri Salis tackle the complexities of parenting in a world that's seemingly at odds with fostering emotional resilience. The couple shares anecdotes from their lives, exploring how their experiences with addiction have shaped their parenting approach.
Through humour and honesty, they reflect on the importance of letting kids face challenges, whether it's choosing between a piano recital and a wrestling meet or making a daunting phone call. Listeners are treated to stories of childhood grit, like the time Matt and his friend Jake faced a snake in a rowboat. Such tales underscore the need for children to experience real-world challenges, which can build character and resilience.
Matt's candid reflections on his own parenting missteps, and his efforts to break cycles of dysfunction, offer hope to parents grappling with similar issues. Sheri's role as a children's minister adds another layer to the conversation, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive, low-pressure environments where kids can thrive without fear of judgment. The episode is a blend of personal stories and broader insights into how technology and societal pressures impact today's youth. Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey?
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that while parents strive to protect their children, allowing them to develop emotional grit is essential for their future well-being. So, how are you helping your kids build resilience in today's fast-paced world?