Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Monday 25th December 2023
Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger share insights on managing emotional sobriety, family gatherings, and finding joy during the holidays in this episode.
42 minutes
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Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode Overview
- The hosts provide valuable insights on surviving family gatherings and navigating social pressures during the festive season.
- Listeners are encouraged to approach family gatherings with curiosity and creativity, embracing vulnerability and maintaining integrity.
- The episode emphasizes the importance of staying grounded, avoiding self-erasure, and not taking things personally.
- Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger share personal experiences and offer advice on finding joy in shared traditions and experiences during the holiday season.
- Listeners are reminded to seek support, maintain connections, and embrace the human experience fully, whatever that may be.
Emotional sobriety is about discovering novel solutions to old problems, and it's important to embrace our human experience fully, whatever that may be.
The holiday season can be a whirlwind of emotions, especially for those on a recovery journey. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', psychotherapists and best-selling authors Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger tackle the festive season's unique challenges. They dive into audience questions from Facebook, sharing personal stories and practical advice on how to navigate family gatherings, social pressures, and the quest for joy amidst it all. Thom and Dr.
Berger emphasize the importance of staying grounded and maintaining your integrity, even when the holiday stress kicks in. They remind us that life's highs come with lows, and it's essential to embrace vulnerability and avoid self-erasure. The hosts also highlight the value of seeking support and staying connected with loved ones during this time. If you're looking for ways to approach family gatherings with curiosity and creativity, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, you'll find this conversation both comforting and enlightening.