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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Joe C. and Thom join Patrick before Allen pops in to discuss our second to last AA Grapevine reading series on Emotional Sobriety. This week’s Emotional Sobriety Grapevine Article, “Batter Up,” can be accessed here via .pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qX48R8UzkFYuL9gHS4OgQNtQ4KL3KQeD/view?usp=sharing Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/ Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Friendly Circle Berlin Workshop Group meets every Monday @ 7:30pm (Berlin), 6:30pm (Ireland & UK), 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5505019905 Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
34:45•7 Jul 2024
Hurtling Towards Serenity: Embracing Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety involves addressing unhealthy dependencies.
- Persistence is key to overcoming fears and challenges in recovery.
- Therapy can help mend strained family relationships.
- Finding joy in simple activities is crucial for emotional well-being.
- Reflecting on personal growth can provide valuable insights into recovery.
“The fear was what's standing in the way, not his ability, but the emotion that he was feeling”
In this episode titled 'Hurtling Towards Serenity', the hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger, along with guests Joe C. and Patrick, dive into the concept of emotional sobriety. They discuss how Bill Wilson's vision from 1952 about addressing unhealthy dependencies is still relevant today. The episode features an engaging conversation about the AA Grapevine article 'Batter Up', exploring the transformative journey of emotional sobriety through personal stories and reflections. Joe C.
shares his experience with recovery and the importance of finding joy in simple activities, while Patrick talks about mending relationships and seeking therapy to improve his connection with his mother. Thom and Allen provide valuable insights into the challenges and triumphs of emotional sobriety, emphasising the importance of persistence and facing fears head-on. The episode is a heartfelt discussion that offers both humour and profound reflections on living a life free from alcohol dependence.
Tune in to hear how these experts and their guests navigate the ups and downs of emotional sobriety, providing hope and encouragement for anyone on a similar path.
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