Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Challenging Core Beliefs
Challenging Core Beliefs
Challenging Core Beliefs
Monday 2nd September 2024
Explore how core beliefs shape our recovery journey with Thom Rutledge, Dr. Allen Berger, and Joe Chisholm. Discover practical advice on achieving emotional sobriety.
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Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Identify and challenge negative core beliefs formed in childhood.
- Develop a daily practice to stay present and mindful.
- Use vulnerability and honest communication to foster emotional maturity.
- Understand the impact of childhood experiences on adult self-perception.
- Apply practical advice from experienced therapists to your recovery journey.
These core beliefs, you know, if anyone has done ACA, there's the don't trust, don't talk, don't feel sort of core beliefs because they're dangerous
Ever wondered why certain negative self-concepts keep tripping you up on your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', psychotherapists Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger are joined by Joe Chisholm to tackle the deep-seated core beliefs that often undermine our progress. Drawing from Bill Wilson's idea of emotional sobriety, they explore how early experiences shape our self-perception and create unhelpful distortions.
Thom and Joe dive into feelings of unworthiness and shame, sharing their own journeys and offering practical advice on staying present and developing daily practices to challenge these beliefs. Joe shares heartfelt stories about his struggles with core beliefs like 'there will never be enough' and 'when you get to know me, you will reject me'. He illustrates how these beliefs, formed in childhood, can persist into adulthood, impacting our relationships and sense of self-worth.
The conversation is a blend of personal anecdotes and therapeutic insights, making it both relatable and informative. Thom and Joe discuss the importance of mindfulness and being present in the moment to combat these negative thoughts. They emphasise the need for vulnerability and honest communication in relationships, highlighting how shifting from blame to expressing genuine feelings can foster emotional maturity. For those looking to deepen their understanding of emotional sobriety, this episode offers valuable tools and perspectives.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on the journey for a while, you'll find nuggets of wisdom to help you navigate the complexities of core beliefs. Why not give it a listen? It might just change the way you view yourself and your recovery journey.