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Ep139 — Staying Well with Lori

The decision to stay or to go when in an alcoholic relationship seems to rely on the ability of the drinker to find sobriety. Because… — The decision to stay or to go when in an alcoholic relationship seems to rely on the ability of the drinker to find sobriety. Because humans can’t change other people, it feels like the spouse has no power. But Lori is here to explain a third option to staying in…

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May 11

Running Toward Connection | Sober and Unashamed

She was good. Really good. Like most high school stars who are awarded full-ride athletic scholarships to division one universities, Amber… — She was good. Really good. Like most high school stars who are awarded full-ride athletic scholarships to division one universities, Amber was used to being the best ball player on the diamond. Her freshman year at Baylor University in 2000 would be her first experience having to work hard to…

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Running Toward Connection | Sober and Unashamed

May 9

Ep138 — Looking Back but Moving Forward with Bridget

Bridget stayed with her husband as his drinking destroyed his health and their marriage. The lies, the hiding and the gaslighting is… — Bridget stayed with her husband as his drinking destroyed his health and their marriage. The lies, the hiding and the gaslighting is something with which so many loved ones of alcoholics are familiar. She made the impossibly hard but healthy decision to move on and live the life they had…

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Ep138 — Looking Back but Moving Forward with Bridget

May 2

Ep137 — When Unacceptable Behavior is Normalized

The indicators of the increase in bad behavior are everywhere. The airline industry, big city crime statistics, and alcohol industry… —

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Ep137 — When Unacceptable Behavior is Normalized

Ep137 — When Unacceptable Behavior is Normalized

Apr 27

People Pleaser | Sober and Unashamed

I scoffed at the weak and undisciplined among us. I felt superior to anyone who struggled to control his or her sweet tooth. At a… — I scoffed at the weak and undisciplined among us. I felt superior to anyone who struggled to control his or her sweet tooth. At a restaurant with clients or friends, I boldly drank my dessert, choosing Irish Coffee over the Creme Brulee everytime. I drank extra-bitter, extra-strong IPAs. When I…

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Apr 25

Ep136 — Married to Addiction with Julie Sanford

Julie Sanford hosts the Married to Addiction podcast, and she joins Sheri and Matt to discuss the similarities and differences in both… — Julie Sanford hosts the Married to Addiction podcast, and she joins Sheri and Matt to discuss the similarities and differences in both their recovery stories, and also their outreach to the loved ones of alcoholics. On this episode, they discuss the signs that indicate that the loved ones need recovery…

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Ep136 — Married to Addiction with Julie Sanford

Apr 18

Ep135 — Denial: Delaying the Inevitable

Matt spent ten years working himself through the cycle of active alcoholism into permanent sobriety. What could have been accomplished in… —

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Ep135 — Denial: Delaying the Inevitable

Apr 13

Intimacy is the Solution | Sober and Unashamed

“If you would have more sex with me, I wouldn’t have to drink so much.” Ah, the twisted phrase uttered out of intoxicated desperation in… — “If you would have more sex with me, I wouldn’t have to drink so much.” Ah, the twisted phrase uttered out of intoxicated desperation in marital bedrooms around the world. …

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