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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
A quick one, before Christmas - Thom and Patrick talk about their sideways shuffle towards emotional sobriety, accepting the things they cannot change and locating the courage to change the things they can. Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ Check out Howard Malitz’ Seasons of Sobriety podcast: https://pod.link/1460539626 Join an ongoing Zoom meeting wherein participants read Bill Schaberg’s 30 Things: Practical Advice for Living Well chapter-by-chapter here: 11.00am East Coast / 4.00pm U.K. ID: 875 319 1947 Password: 2GROWIN 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.
25:36•24 Dec 2024
Finding Direction in Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety involves addressing unhealthy dependencies.
- Accepting things you cannot change is crucial in recovery.
- Forming supportive relationships can guide you towards your purpose.
- Having a direction, even without a specific goal, is important.
- Wisdom comes from staying alive and paying attention.
“Are you going the direction you want to go?”
In the episode 'Lucky Attachments' of the podcast 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger take listeners on a journey through the concept of emotional sobriety. They reflect on Bill Wilson's 1952 idea that true recovery involves addressing unhealthy dependencies and unrealistic demands. This episode dives into their personal experiences and the ongoing struggle to maintain emotional sobriety, especially during challenging times like the holiday season.
Thom and Allen share their sideways shuffle towards accepting things they cannot change and finding the courage to change what they can. They discuss how forming 'lucky attachments' with supportive people can help guide you towards your purpose, even when the path isn't clear. The hosts also touch on their own past struggles with addiction and how they've learned to cope with life's ups and downs without relying on substances.
With anecdotes about early recovery, group therapy experiences, and the importance of having a goal, even if it's just a direction, this episode is both relatable and inspiring. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, you'll find valuable insights and a sense of camaraderie in this heartfelt conversation. So, if you're looking for a dose of wisdom mixed with humour and real-life stories, this episode is a must-listen.
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