Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge

Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery

Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge

  • Newfound Responsibility

Newfound Responsibility

Friday 14th March 2025

Explore the importance of connection and authenticity in achieving emotional sobriety with Joe C., Thom Rutledge, and Dr. Allen Berger.
23 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
Engaging
Honest

About this podcast

Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Author:
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Living Authentically: The Key to Emotional Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Living responsibly with emotional sobriety involves connection and authenticity.
  • Taking radical responsibility for our lives can be challenging but rewarding.
  • Avoiding a victim mentality is crucial for emotional well-being.
  • Community support plays a significant role in maintaining emotional sobriety.
  • Conflict can build intimacy and strengthen relationships.
"Conflict builds intimacy. It doesn't threaten it."
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live responsibly with emotional sobriety? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery,' Joe C. and the crew dive into the idea of newfound responsibility. They explore how our connections with others and our willingness to live authentically play crucial roles in achieving emotional sobriety. The hosts, Thom Rutledge and Dr.
Allen Berger, bring their expertise as psychotherapists and best-selling authors to the table, making this discussion both insightful and relatable. They reflect on Bill Wilson's concept of emotional sobriety and how it remains relevant today. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, light-hearted humour, and practical advice, making it engaging and thought-provoking. You'll hear about the importance of connection and authenticity, and how these elements are essential for emotional well-being.
The episode also touches on the challenges of taking radical responsibility for our lives and the impact of victim mentality. If you're looking for a mix of wisdom, humour, and practical tips on living a more authentic life, this episode is a must-listen.