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Ep220 – The Pain Concoction

  • December 4, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Gaslighting, Marriage, Recovery, Safety, Sobriety

There are a lot of universalisms in alcoholism and recovery, for the drinkers and the loved ones. One thing that sets each of us apart is the pain concoction that leads to sobriety and recovery….

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  • Addiction
  • Alcohol
  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep218 – Holiday Triggers and the Healing Power of Time

  • November 20, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Communication, Family, Holidays, Kids, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

Traditions and triggers go hand in hand, and at no time is that more prevalent than during the holiday season. Sheri and Matt discuss how triggers and traditions have changed for them over time. They…

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  • Recovery
  • Relationship

Ep217 – Separation Roundtable: The Critical Mindset Shift

  • November 13, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Communication, Divorce, Family, Marriage, Pain, Recovery, Separation, Sobriety

We did not set out to record three episodes on the topic of relationship separation, but the response to parts one and two has been overwhelming, so we are proud to bring you this third…

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  • Recovery
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Ep213 – Detachment and Separation

  • October 16, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Divorce, Family, Gaslighting, Marriage, Pain, Recovery, Separation, Sobriety, Trauma

Sheri and Matt deal with Matt’s hypocrisy about supporting detachment in alcoholic relationships. up to and including physical separation, when the couple never got separated themselves during his active addiction or recovery. Join our introductory…

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Ep209 – A Fit for Everyone: Recovery Program Roundtable

  • September 18, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Brain Chemistry, Community, Health, Mental Health, Recovery, Sobriety

Our six panelist share their experiences and perceptions with a wide variety of alcohol addiction recovery programs. Some common themes emerge, like the healing power of finding your tribe, and that when it comes to…

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Ep207 – Happily in the Middle

  • September 4, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Authentic, Marriage, Mental Health, Never Enough, Recovery, Sex, Sobriety

Sheri and Matt discuss the personality type that often underlies high-functioning alcoholism. Removing the alcohol doesn’t change the personality, and for Matt, and millions of others, the work of recovery is understanding their discomfort with…

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Ep206 – Surviving and Thriving with Kim Augustus

  • August 28, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Community, Family, Kids, Marriage, Recovery, Relapse, Sobriety

Kim’s nervous system, her mental health and her marriage were all suffering from the trauma of addiction. A happy ending seemed woefully unlikely. But with persistence, fortunate timing and openness to consider different alternatives, Kim’s…

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Ep198 – Roundtable Q&A with Amber Hollingsworth

  • July 3, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety

She is back with her signature combination of charm, empathy and brutal honesty that many of our listeners recognize from her engaging and informative YouTube channel, Put the Shovel Down. Addiction Counselor Amber Hollingsworth makes…

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Ep197 – The Shame and Hiding Continues after Alcohol

  • June 26, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Authentic, Gaslighting, Guilt, Mental Health, Recovery, Sobriety

This episode quickly devolves into an hour long therapy session for Matt. He and Sheri talk about judgement, shame and hiding, with a healthy dose of religion and spirituality in reaction to a listener question….

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Ep194 – Vacation Anxiety and Trauma

  • June 5, 2023
  • Tagged as: Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Family, Gaslighting, Kids, Marriage, Recovery, Sobriety, Trauma, Vacation

The bathing suits, blue ocean waves and smiling faces posted to social media don’t tell the true story of vacations for families experiencing alcohol addiction or early sobriety. The truth behind the strained smiles is…

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