Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge

Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery

Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge

  • Episode Forty: Paddling Your Own Canoe

Episode Forty: Paddling Your Own Canoe

Monday 14th February 2022

Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge explore emotional sobriety using the metaphor of navigating troubled waters in a canoe. Discover self-acceptance and surrender.
36 minutes
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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Author:
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Paddling Through Emotional Waters: Insights with Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge

In recovery we represent ourselves very well.
Imagine trying to navigate life's choppy waters in a small canoe. That's the metaphor Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge use to dive into the complexities of emotional sobriety in this episode. They unpack the final chapter of Allen’s book, exploring how we can find emotional stability even when the waters get rough. The hosts stress the importance of surrendering unrealistic demands and embracing self-acceptance as key steps in the recovery journey.
They also highlight how therapy, positive psychology, and personal growth play crucial roles in achieving emotional balance. Special guest Dr. Shawn Horne joins the conversation to tackle the heavy topic of shame, adding another layer of depth to this enlightening discussion. Berger and Rutledge share their own experiences, making the episode relatable and engaging for anyone on the path to emotional sobriety.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights to help you paddle through your own emotional waters.