Keeping Cool with Carol CarterKeeping Cool with Carol Carter
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
On a weekend of record heatwaves, to escape the crushing anxiety Thom and Patrick invite longtime collaborator Carol Carter on the pod to gauge her emotional sobriety after retiring from her longtime job. Thom shares some details about the attitude he’s trying to bring to his cancer diagnosis and treatment, while Patrick laments losing $750 in the space of five minutes, and how that challenged his emotional sobriety like few things in recovery have. Check out our earlier podcast, Start Right Here, for an archive of amazing interviews and Emotional Sobriety-adjacent content with Allen and Thom: https://pod.link/1525039302 Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs 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 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.
50:10•17 Jul 2023
Keeping Cool: Carol Carter on Emotional Sobriety and Life Transitions
Episode Overview
- Retirement from a 48-year finance career and transition into education
- Importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in the journey of emotional sobriety
- Embracing the concept of 'lowered expectations' in challenging situations
- Candid discussion on personal experiences and seeking support
- Reflections on environmental changes and adaptation
“Emotional sobriety is being candid about who we are.”
What happens when you mix record heatwaves with life's unexpected challenges? In this episode of Emotional Sobriety, Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger invite longtime collaborator Carol Carter to share her journey of maintaining emotional balance after retiring from a 48-year career in finance. Carol's reflections on this significant life transition are both insightful and relatable, offering listeners a glimpse into the highs and lows of stepping into a new phase of life.
Thom opens up about his personal battle with cancer, revealing how he's trying to stay positive and grounded despite the diagnosis. Meanwhile, Patrick shares a story about losing $750 in just five minutes, highlighting how financial setbacks can test one's emotional sobriety. These candid conversations underscore the idea that emotional sobriety is a continuous journey rather than a fixed destination. Throughout the episode, the hosts and Carol discuss the importance of self-awareness and mindfulness in navigating life's challenges.
They emphasize being present in the moment and accepting oneself, even when circumstances are tough. The theme of 'lowered expectations' emerges as a powerful tool for adapting to difficult situations and finding peace amid chaos. Listeners will find this episode both engaging and thought-provoking as it blends personal anecdotes with broader insights into emotional well-being. Whether you're dealing with retirement, health issues, or financial stress, the stories shared here remind us that we're not alone in our struggles.
Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the complexities of emotional sobriety and the power of resilience.
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