Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Seeing More, Seeing Further
Seeing More, Seeing Further
Seeing More, Seeing Further
Friday 31st January 2025
Explore emotional sobriety with Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger as they discuss awareness, consciousness, and healthy scepticism in recovery.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety involves understanding and managing our awareness and consciousness.
- Our perceptions are influenced by our developmental stages.
- Healthy scepticism helps us question assumptions and see things from different perspectives.
- Depersonalising negative experiences can aid in emotional growth.
- Therapeutic techniques, such as imagination exercises, can foster emotional maturity.
The scepticism we're talking about here is head stuff. It's like the scepticism that is in us unconsciously because of our development is in our heart and our guts.
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', psychotherapists and best-selling authors Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger explore the concept of emotional sobriety, building on the foundational ideas of Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson. They dive into how our awareness and consciousness are shaped by our developmental stages and discuss the importance of cultivating a healthy scepticism.
By using relatable anecdotes and examples, such as Piaget's studies on children's cognitive development, they illustrate how emotional immaturity can distort our perceptions and lead to unhealthy dependencies. The hosts emphasise the value of questioning our assumptions and considering alternative perspectives to foster emotional growth. They also share personal stories and therapeutic techniques that encourage listeners to imagine different viewpoints and depersonalise negative experiences.
This episode is a thought-provoking journey into understanding emotional maturity and offers practical advice for those seeking to deepen their recovery journey.