Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Are These Extravagant Promises? Inconceivable!
Are These Extravagant Promises? Inconceivable!
Are These Extravagant Promises? Inconceivable!
Thursday 3rd July 2025
Dive into emotional sobriety and discover how mutual aid can transform your recovery journey in this engaging episode.
35 minutes
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Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety requires community support.
- Mutual aid can be more effective than self-help.
- Sharing experiences enriches personal growth.
- Listening and expressing oneself fosters creativity.
- Community involvement is essential for emotional healing.
"We don't get rid of anything; we change our relationship with everything."
If you've ever wondered how emotional sobriety could be the missing piece in your recovery journey, this episode of Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery might just hold the answers. Co-hosts Dr. Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge, along with guest Joe C., delve into the idea that mutual aid, rather than self-help, plays a crucial role in achieving emotional sobriety. They explore how sharing and fellowship not only benefit others but also enrich one's own journey towards healing.
The conversation meanders through personal anecdotes and reflections on emotional growth, illustrating how community involvement is essential. Joe C. sheds light on the origins of Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting its foundational principles of collective support. The hosts discuss how emotional sobriety requires the same communal approach, arguing that true emotional growth cannot be achieved in isolation.
Humour and relatable stories pepper the dialogue, including a nod to the classic film The Princess Bride, as they ponder what personal assets we bring to our recovery battles. The episode also tackles the importance of listening and expressing oneself in a supportive environment, where different perspectives can foster creativity and insight. Listeners are left with food for thought about how their interactions and community engagement can lead to emotional breakthroughs.
If you're seeking a fresh perspective on recovery or simply curious about the concept of emotional sobriety, this episode offers valuable insights that might just resonate with your own experiences. So, why not give it a listen and see how these discussions could impact your path to emotional healing?