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  • Sober and Unashamed: Masculinity that’s NOT Toxic

    Sober and Unashamed: Masculinity that’s NOT Toxic
    Dec 4 2025

    New from Sober and Unashamed: “Masculinity that’s NOT Toxic”

    We have published hundreds of essays on alcoholism, recovery, sex and intimacy, underlying issues, growth and progress. Maybe you love to read, but just don’t seem to find the time. We hope you’ll listen to this audio version of our latest written offering titled: “Masculinity that’s NOT Toxic”

    To read this and much more, check out or Sober and Unashamed Blog.
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    9 min
  • Ep324 – Study Results: Kindness and Emotional Safety Top the List

    Ep324 – Study Results: Kindness and Emotional Safety Top the List
    Dec 1 2025
    The results are in! More than physical features, more than financial resources, people are looking for Kindness and Emotional Safety in potential partners and within committed relationships. Matt shares the results of our recent survey taken by many podcast listeners, and Sheri reveals her answers to the research questions. If you love or loved an alcoholic, and your recovery could benefit from connection with people who understand, please check out our Echoes of Recovery program.
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    1 h et 8 min
  • Sober and Unashamed: 3 Things I Love about Friendsgiving

    Sober and Unashamed: 3 Things I Love about Friendsgiving
    Nov 27 2025
    New from Sober and Unashamed: “3 Things I Love about Friendsgiving” We have published hundreds of essays on alcoholism, recovery, sex and intimacy, underlying issues, growth and progress. Maybe you love to read, but just don’t seem to find the time. We hope you’ll listen to this audio version of our latest written offering titled: “3 Things I Love about Friendsgiving” To read this and much more, check out or Sober and Unashamed Blog.
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    7 min
  • Ep323 – The Cost of Marriage

    Ep323 – The Cost of Marriage
    Nov 24 2025
    It is easy to calculate the costs associated with dissolving a relationship, but when people fight to stay together, they often fail to analyze the costs of maintaining the partnership. Sheri and Matt discuss the costs of marriage that linger even after years of individual recovery from alcoholism. If you love or loved an alcoholic, and your recovery could benefit from connection with people who understand, please check out our Echoes of Recovery program.
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    58 min
  • Sober and Unashamed: Emotional Safety is a Dying Fad

    Sober and Unashamed: Emotional Safety is a Dying Fad
    Nov 20 2025
    New from Sober and Unashamed: “Emotional Safety is a Dying Fad” We have published hundreds of essays on alcoholism, recovery, sex and intimacy, underlying issues, growth and progress. Maybe you love to read, but just don’t seem to find the time. We hope you’ll listen to this audio version of our latest written offering titled: “Emotional Safety is a Dying Fad" To read this and much more, check out or Sober and Unashamed Blog.
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    6 min
  • Ep322 – Ask Lara

    Ep322 – Ask Lara
    Nov 17 2025
    Introducing our new quarterly series with listener questions answered by Lara Hammock, licenced clinical social worker and mental health therapist working with both individuals and couples. Topics covered on this episode range from attachment styles to childhood trauma, therapeutic techniques to reestablishing intimacy, and much more. Please send questions for Lara's next episode to matt@SoberAndUnashamed.com. Check out all the tools Lara shares on her website. If you love or loved an alcoholic, and your recovery could benefit from connection with people who understand, please check out our Echoes of Recovery program.
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    1 h et 12 min
  • Sober and Unashamed: I Wish She Would Die

    Sober and Unashamed: I Wish She Would Die
    Nov 13 2025
    New from Sober and Unashamed: “I Wish She Would Die” We have published hundreds of essays on alcoholism, recovery, sex and intimacy, underlying issues, growth and progress. Maybe you love to read, but just don’t seem to find the time. We hope you’ll listen to this audio version of our latest written offering titled: “I Wish She Would Die” Click here to take our survey on attraction and relationships. To read this and much more, check out or Sober and Unashamed Blog.
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    7 min
  • Ep321 – The Complexity of Grieving

    Ep321 – The Complexity of Grieving
    Nov 10 2025
    Humans are complicated, and when we lose someone, or separate from someone, we have to reconcile the good memories and the bad. Yes, there is relief that the trauma and toxicity are over. But getting to the feeling of relief...that is a challenge that deserves attention. Click here to take our survey on attraction and relationships. If you love or loved an alcoholic, and your recovery could benefit from connection with people who understand, please check out our Echoes of Recovery program.
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    37 min