Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Unity = Love
Unity = Love
Unity = Love
Monday 11th March 2024
Discover how emotional sobriety fosters unity and love in recovery communities. Join Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger for an insightful discussion.
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Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety helps bridge differences and foster unity.
- Staying 'right-sized' prevents inflating our own importance or minimising others'.
- Measuring progress over longer periods can boost motivation.
- Humility and realistic expectations are key to emotional sobriety.
- Finding common ground with others strengthens recovery communities.
I don't let what other people are doing define how I feel about myself.
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery,' hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger dive into the theme of 'Unity = Love.' They explore how emotional sobriety can help us bridge our differences and foster a sense of unity and love within recovery communities. Drawing inspiration from Bill Wilson's concept of emotional sobriety, the hosts discuss the importance of staying 'right-sized' and aligning with reality to avoid inflating our own importance or minimizing others'.
They share personal anecdotes, including a touching story about a puppy named Petunia, to illustrate how small, everyday experiences can contribute to emotional well-being. The episode also features a reading from the 'Emotional Sobriety' Grapevine article titled 'Unity = Love,' which highlights the peaceful leveling that occurs in fellowship. Thom and Allen reflect on their own experiences in AA meetings, emphasising how equality and mutual respect can transform these gatherings into spaces of healing and growth.
They discuss the challenges and rewards of maintaining emotional sobriety, particularly in difficult situations, and offer practical advice on how to measure progress without getting discouraged. You'll hear about the power of humility, the importance of realistic expectations, and the value of finding common ground with others, even those you may not initially get along with.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this journey for a while, this episode provides valuable insights into achieving emotional sobriety and building stronger, more loving connections with those around you. Ready to explore how unity and love can transform your recovery journey? Tune in to hear Thom and Allen's heartfelt discussion.