Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Emotional Sobriety and Love
Emotional Sobriety and Love
Emotional Sobriety and Love
Saturday 8th February 2025
Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger explore how love evolves with age and emotional sobriety, sharing personal stories and practical advice.
22 minutes
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Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Love evolves from self-serving to selfless as one matures.
- Practicing love without expectations leads to greater happiness.
- Emotional sobriety involves expanding one's sense of self to include others.
- 'Positive selfishness' can benefit both oneself and others.
- Consistent practice is essential for mastering emotional sobriety and love.
Love for its own sake is something that takes years to understand, but it's worth every moment.
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger dive into the complex relationship between emotional sobriety and love. They explore how love evolves with age and maturity, reflecting on Michael Shannon's thoughts about love shifting from self-serving to selfless as one grows older. The conversation touches on the importance of practicing love without expecting anything in return, which can lead to a happier, more fulfilling life.
Thom and Allen discuss how emotional sobriety involves expanding one's sense of self to include others, moving beyond dependency and immature concepts of love. They share personal anecdotes and insights, highlighting how their understanding of love has changed over the years. The episode also features reflections on the concept of 'positive selfishness', where focusing on oneself can benefit others as well.
Thom and Allen encourage listeners to practice emotional sobriety and love daily, emphasising that consistent effort is key to mastering these skills. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of love and emotional sobriety.