"The Experiment" with Sara Stromberg"The Experiment" with Sara Stromberg
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen, Thom, and Patrick welcome Sara Stromberg, a many years recovering student of Gestalt therapy who discusses her sobriety and sponsorship of women over the years in light of today’s reading - a portrait of “controlled drinking.” This week’s “Emotional Sobriety” Grapevine Article, “The Experiment”: https://www.aagrapevine.org/magazine/2024/jan/experiment Check out Howard Malitz’ Seasons of Sobriety podcast: https://pod.link/1460539626 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 Info for the upcoming London International AA Convention: https://londonaaconvention.com/ 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.
39:52•4 Mar 2024
Sara Stromberg on Controlled Drinking and Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Sara Stromberg shares her journey through sobriety and controlled drinking.
- The episode explores the concept of emotional sobriety and its importance.
- Denial and rationalisation are discussed as obstacles to emotional sobriety.
- Community support and sponsorship are highlighted as crucial elements in recovery.
- Sara reflects on how Gestalt therapy has enhanced her ability to sponsor others.
“I didn't get clean to feel like a worthless piece of shit. I got clean to make my life better and be the person that I believe I was created to be”
In this engaging episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger are joined by Sara Stromberg, a seasoned Gestalt therapy practitioner. The conversation dives into Sara's journey through sobriety and her experiences sponsoring women in recovery. The episode kicks off with the hosts reflecting on the little things in life that we often take for granted, which sets the tone for a heartfelt and relatable discussion.
Sara shares her personal battles with controlled drinking and the eventual realisation that she couldn't moderate her alcohol intake. Her story is a powerful testament to the struggles many face when trying to maintain sobriety. The episode also explores the concept of emotional sobriety, a term coined by Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous. Emotional sobriety involves having an honest and appropriate relationship with reality, and the hosts discuss how denial and rationalisation can hinder this process.
Sara's candidness about her journey and the challenges she faced provides valuable insights for anyone on a similar path. Throughout the episode, the hosts and Sara emphasise the importance of community and support in recovery. They touch on the significance of sponsorship and how sharing experiences can help others navigate their own journeys. Sara's reflections on her Gestalt therapy training and how it has enhanced her ability to sponsor others add depth to the conversation.
If you're looking for an episode that combines personal stories with practical advice on emotional sobriety, this one is not to be missed. It's a reminder that recovery is not just about abstaining from alcohol but also about building a healthier relationship with oneself and the world around you.
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