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Ep102 – The Worry Hole: Cause or Result of High-Functioning Alcoholism

  • August 30, 2021
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Family, Human Condition, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

Worrying about stuff seems a common characteristic of high-functioning alcoholics. The object of concern can be work related, a family matter, or frankly, just about anything big or small. We use alcohol ineffectively to manage…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep86 – Why are We Together?: The Subtle Discovery of Sobriety

  • May 10, 2021
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Human Condition, Marriage, Sex, Sobriety

Sheri took Mother’s Day off from recording this episode, so Matt spends a lot of time talking about her…in endearing terms. Our listeners will surely miss Sheri’s laugh, and miss resonating with her tears, but…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep85 – The Mental Health of Mediocracy

  • May 3, 2021
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Human Condition, Marriage, Mental Health, Recovery, Sobriety

Most people are aware of the violent swings in the emotional and behavioral highs and lows of active alcoholism. What surprises many is the self-medication that the loved ones of alcoholics engage in to manage…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep83 – Our Own Worst Enemies: Triggers and Solutions

  • April 19, 2021
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Human Condition, Marriage, Mental Health, Recovery, Sobriety

Beating ourselves up when feeling less than worthy is a common part of the human experience. Once culture and society warp our childhood innocence, our self-worth deteriorates. As an alcoholic, Matt drank to make the…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep78 – ComYoukneekashon Mistakes

  • March 15, 2021
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Human Condition, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

Sheri and Matt agree that the single greatest barrier to loving recovery that most couples face when trying to yank their alcoholic marriages out of the ditch is communication. On this episode, they discuss the…

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep45 – The Revealing Truth of Sobriety

  • July 13, 2020
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Human Condition, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

I thought I was so funny, cute, smart and charming when I was drinking. Little did I know, I was just a loud and boorish bloviator of intoxicated rambling. Now I’m sober. Now I see…

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  • Alcohol
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Ep30 – Humor is the Ultimate Icebreaker with Debbie Scheer

  • February 17, 2020
  • Tagged as: Gray Area Drinking, Human Condition, Marriage, Recovering Out Loud

The damage done by alcohol is no laughing matter, but if we lighten up and loosen up, honest, healing conversation often follows. No one knows more about using humor as the ultimate icebreaker when discussing…

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Ep27 – Accomplishment Black Hole

  • January 8, 2020
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Human Condition, Never Enough

I’m supposed to feel rested coming off the holidays, right? So why do I feel so bad – worthless and sinking? Some people drink to avoid processing trauma, abuse or neglect. High-functioning alcoholics like me…

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