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Ep301 – Foreplay in Alcoholism Recovery

  • June 23, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Emotional Intimacy, Intimacy, Marriage, Recovery, Sex

Foreplay is often thought of as erotic touch intended for sexual stimulation. Sheri and Matt have conducted research with thirteen couples recovering their partnerships from alcoholism. The research indicates that establishing emotional intimacy in a…

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  • Addiction
  • Relationship
  • Suicide

Ep300 – Hummingbird Ninjas Reunion Roundtable

  • June 16, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Community, Divorce, Marriage, Recovery, Suicide, Trauma

The Hummingbird Ninjas are the OGs of the Echoes of Recovery program – our support group for the loved ones of alcoholics. This reunion roundtable episode is an update on their progress in growth and…

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  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep299 – A “Living Amends” is Total Crap

  • June 9, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Marriage, Recovery, Resentment, Trauma

Doing the hard work of recovery, for the former drinker and the partner, is how we reduce anxiety, regulate our nervous systems, start to rebuild trust, and grow to our potential. There is no bigger…

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Ep296 – Sexual Desire Discrepancy is a Cause and Result of Alcoholism

  • May 19, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Communication, Intimacy, Marriage, Recovery, Safety, Sex

Sheri and Matt share findings about sexual desire discrepancy in relationships impacted by alcoholism from a year-long study of 13 couples now in recovery. Matt shares an unnecessarily large amount of data which Sheri tempers…

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Ep294 – The Two Requirements for Successful Recovery

  • May 5, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Health, Marriage, Mental Health, Recovery, Relapse, Sobriety

Lasting sobriety and recovery from alcoholism requires both commitment and a plan, and the role of the partner in the recovery of the drinker is quite limited. On this episode, Sheri and Matt go into…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep293 – How Work Plus Time Equals Progress with Lori

  • April 28, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Communication, Family, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

Lori is a five-time guest on the podcast for very good reason – she brings a fresh an intelligent perspective to every conversation. On this episode, Lori explains the emotional safety she is experiencing in…

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  • Alcohol
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  • Relationship

Ep292 – The Fog of Chronic Addiction

  • April 21, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Gaslighting, Marriage, Mental Health, Recovery, Sobriety, Trauma

Acute addiction gets all the headlines – when the drinker drinks too much and creates chaos and trauma. But the fog chronic alcoholism rolls into the spaces between drinks – when the alcoholic is temporarily…

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  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep290 – Alcoholic Gaslighter’s Top Ten List

  • April 7, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Communication, Gaslighting, Marriage, Recovery, Sex, Trust

Sheri and Matt run through the top ten things alcoholics say to their partners. Do you recognize your relationship in their conversation? If you love or loved an alcoholic, and your recovery could benefit from…

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  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep288 – Blame

  • March 24, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Communication, Family, Marriage, Recovery, Resentment, Trauma, Trust

Blame serves a purpose when trying to heal from alcoholism as the drinker or the partner. But there are areas where blame does not belong. In this episode, Sheri and Matt break down the impact…

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  • Alcohol
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  • Relationship

Ep287 – Focus for More Impact with Ayla Fleming

  • March 17, 2025
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Health, Mental Health, Recovery, Trauma

Ayla Fleming is a licensed clinical social worker and telehealth therapist practicing in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. Since specializing in helping individuals, couples, and families recovering from codependency related to addiction, her personal…

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