Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
When the Road Meets the Rubber
When the Road Meets the Rubber
When the Road Meets the Rubber
Saturday 15th April 2023
Join Dr. Allen Berger as he confronts his Vietnam War trauma, revealing the transformative power of emotional sobriety in healing unresolved wounds.
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Get the buttons here!Vietnam War Memories: Dr. Allen Berger's Journey to Emotional Healing
Episode Overview
- Dr. Berger shares a life-changing encounter that led him to confront suppressed trauma from the Vietnam War
- The episode underscores the transformative power of emotional sobriety in facing and processing unresolved emotional wounds
- Dr. Berger's journey exemplifies the complexity of unpacking past experiences and their enduring effects
Here's the road. This is the road I'm on. This is what has happened. And it's not through any fault of my own. Now I'm confronted with what all of this means for me today in my life. And it has a lot of meaning. The first thing was I got really mad. I was outraged that I was in that situation, that my country put me there. I felt betrayed. And then I got to the road meeting the rubber and said, you know what? That's all true. And it's a pity. But that has happened for you, Alan. And now it's about dealing with what all of this means.
Picture this: decades after the Vietnam War, Dr. Allen Berger stumbles upon a fellow veteran at a 12-step meeting. What starts as a chance encounter quickly spirals into a deep dive into long-suppressed trauma. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger unpack the raw and often messy process of confronting buried emotions. Initially, Dr. Berger's reaction is anger—anger at the war, at the situation, at the unfairness of it all.
But as he digs deeper, he uncovers layers of pain and emotional turmoil that have been festering for years. This isn’t just a tale of personal struggle; it’s a powerful example of how emotional sobriety can help us face our darkest corners. Through his candid storytelling, Dr. Berger shows us that the road to emotional freedom is paved with both heartache and healing.
If you’ve ever wondered how to tackle your own unresolved issues, this episode offers a heartfelt look into the transformative power of addressing what’s been long buried. Whether you’re in recovery or supporting someone who is, Dr. Berger’s journey provides valuable insights into the complexities of emotional well-being.