A New Perspective on FailureA New Perspective on Failure
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
As we become more awakened in emotional sobriety, we begin to challenge all our old ideas. The power struggle of emotional dependency and the temptation to frame our experience according to "shoulds," are hurdles to overcome. To cast ourselves in a negative light because we fail, lose, or are disappointed is living a life that’s only partially lived. Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Allen’s first book, Love Secrets Revealed: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Secrets-Revealed-Intimacy-Connection/dp/0757303978/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=love+secrets+revealed+allen+berger&qid=1650843975&sprefix=love+secrets+reve%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1 Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
42:39•6 Mar 2023
Reframing Failure: Emotional Sobriety with Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger
“What we know to be true about emotional sobriety, I think, is: people have been listening to us and we've been talking. Maybe there will be a time in my life, all right.”
Imagine seeing failure not as a setback but as a stepping stone to emotional growth. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', psychotherapists Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger tackle the often daunting topic of failure and disappointment. They argue that our emotional dependency and the habit of framing our experiences with unrealistic expectations are significant hurdles on the path to true recovery. Instead of casting ourselves in a negative light when things go wrong, Thom and Dr.
Berger suggest embracing these moments as essential parts of a fully lived life. They delve into the importance of acceptance—the first step towards change—and discuss how wanting to alter the past can be a form of arrogance. With their compassionate and insightful approach, they encourage listeners to challenge old beliefs and reframe failure in a new light.
This episode is a treasure trove for anyone on a recovery journey or those striving for emotional balance, offering practical advice and deep reflections on embracing both the highs and lows of life.
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