Matt & Sheri Salis
Matt & Sheri Salis
Sober and Unashamed: Yummy Summer of Turd
Sober and Unashamed: Yummy Summer of Turd
Sober and Unashamed: Yummy Summer of Turd
Thursday 25th September 2025
Matt Salis shares a summer of unexpected challenges, highlighting the power of connection over chaos in sobriety.
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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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Episode Overview
- The importance of emotional safety in relationships.
- Sobriety fosters genuine connections, unlike alcohol.
- Unexpected challenges can lead to personal growth.
- Family support plays a crucial role in recovery.
- Everyday interactions can bring unexpected joy.
"Circumstances are unavoidable and uncontrollable. Safe emotional connection is what drains the power from unfortunate circumstances."
What happens when a summer filled with unexpected challenges turns into a lesson in connection and resilience? Matt Salis, in this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, takes listeners on a reflective journey through his 'Yummy Summer of Turd.' Despite a series of personal hurdles—from real estate woes to family health crises—Matt finds solace and strength in the power of human connection. His candid storytelling paints a vivid picture of navigating life's unpredictability without the crutch of alcohol.
You'll hear about the warmth of a stranger's joy during a late-night car ride, the steadfast support from family, and the importance of emotional safety. Matt's narrative is sprinkled with humour and raw honesty, as he compares past summers clouded by alcohol with his current sober reality. The episode delves into the stark contrast between isolation induced by drinking and the fulfilling connections found in sobriety.
Listeners are left pondering their own connections and how they show up for loved ones. Matt’s insights challenge us to evaluate whether we are assets or liabilities in our relationships. This episode is a reminder that even amidst life's turd sandwiches, connection can transform the mundane into something meaningful. Are you showing up as a stable, sober asset to those around you? Tune in for an engaging blend of humour, wisdom, and heartfelt reflection.