Any Way You Slice It (Cheerio to London!)Any Way You Slice It (Cheerio to London!)
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen and Patrick record face-to-face during some downtime from the three-day Recovery Reimagined event in London to discuss bringing Emotional Sobriety to different parts of the world, before delving into the next Grapevine article on Emotional Sobriety. Next, Patrick touches base with event organizer Patrick McAteer to review speakers, concepts and gratitudes from the event (spoiler: it was a whopping success and something he’ll be seeking to replicate in the near future!) For more info on Ingrid Clayton, Dr. Judy Grisel, Samantha Duggan and other speakers at Friendly Circle Berlin’s Recovery Reimagined: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/london2024 This week’s “Emotional Sobriety” Grapevine Article, “Any Way You Slice It” can be accessed via pdf here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nEfhc8IjA3bhaZwJjOf7SHII31jVLWKb/view?usp=drive_link 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 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.
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Emotional Sobriety: A Global Journey of Recovery
Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety is crucial for long-term recovery.
- Global participation highlights the universal need for support.
- Community events like 'Recovery Reimagined' foster connection.
- Personal stories can offer valuable lessons in emotional balance.
- Online meetings have expanded access to recovery resources.
“Pain is non-negotiable, but suffering is very much negotiable”
Ever wondered what emotional sobriety truly means? Join psychotherapists and best-selling authors Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger as they unpack this concept during the 'Recovery Reimagined' event in London. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, reflections, and heartfelt moments from the three-day workshop. You'll hear about the global reach of their work, with participants from places as diverse as Australia, Mexico, and Slovenia.
The hosts discuss the importance of emotional balance and how it plays a pivotal role in recovery. A particularly touching segment involves Patrick McAteer, the event organiser, who shares the incredible success and future plans for similar events. Personal anecdotes, like the jelly and peanut butter sandwich story, bring humour and relatability to the discussion, highlighting how small misunderstandings can mirror larger emotional challenges.
The episode wraps up with reflections on the importance of community, gratitude, and taking responsibility for one's reactions. If you're looking for insights on emotional sobriety or simply want to feel connected to a supportive community, this episode is a must-listen.
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