Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Get Quiet, and Listen
Get Quiet, and Listen
Get Quiet, and Listen
Sunday 16th June 2024
Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger explore emotional sobriety, sharing personal stories and insights on evolving recovery beyond abstinence.
25 minutes
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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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Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety involves identifying and surrendering unrealistic demands.
- Recovery is about embracing the full spectrum of emotions.
- Staying connected to others is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Finding joy in everyday moments can enhance the recovery experience.
- Continuously evolving one's definition of recovery is essential.
Your recovery cannot take you further than your definition of recovery.
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery,' Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger dive into the concept of emotional sobriety, inspired by Bill Wilson's pioneering ideas. They reflect on the importance of identifying and surrendering unrealistic demands to achieve a more profound sense of recovery.
This episode features personal anecdotes from the hosts, including Thom's playful adventures with his daughter in the pool and Allen's recent travels to Paris, highlighting the joys and challenges of maintaining emotional sobriety. Patrick joins the conversation, sharing his own experiences of navigating relationships and the ups and downs of sober life. The hosts emphasise that recovery is not just about abstaining from alcohol but also about embracing the full spectrum of emotions and continuously evolving one's definition of recovery.
They discuss the significance of staying connected to others and finding joy in everyday moments. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a fulfilling life in recovery, offering listeners valuable insights and encouragement to keep moving forward, no matter the challenges.