Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Lucky Attachments
Lucky Attachments
Lucky Attachments
Tuesday 24th December 2024
Join Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger as they discuss emotional sobriety, lucky attachments, and finding courage in recovery.
26 minutes
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Author:
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 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.