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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen, Thom, and Patrick discuss the challenge and opportunity in conducting their relationships in a manner appropriate to those relationships. We circle back to politics, where despite our differences we try to not lose our human connection and empathy for our fellows. Read Thom’s “Therapy 4 Politics”: https://www.thomrutledge.com/therapy4politics Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ 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.
33:04•28 Jul 2024
Balancing Relationships and Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships.
- Virtual recovery meetings have provided new opportunities for connection.
- Balancing personal needs with relationship demands is a common struggle.
- Humour can make complex emotional topics more approachable.
- Setting boundaries is essential in managing codependent behaviours.
“All of life is a gamble, and you're always kind of betting and the odds are shifting”
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery,' Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger dive into the intricacies of maintaining healthy relationships while balancing emotional sobriety. Joined by Patrick, they explore how our relationships often reflect deeper emotional dependencies. They share candid anecdotes about their personal lives, from Thom’s humorous take on his girlfriend’s storage room to Allen’s journey through a challenging divorce. Their conversation is peppered with light-hearted banter, making complex emotional topics more accessible.
They also discuss the upside of COVID-19, noting how virtual recovery meetings have opened new avenues for connection and healing. This episode is a blend of serious reflection and engaging dialogue, offering listeners valuable insights into managing relationships and emotional well-being. Whether you're dealing with a difficult breakup or trying to navigate new romantic waters, you'll find relatable advice and heartfelt stories that resonate. Tune in to hear how these seasoned psychotherapists tackle the balancing act of emotional sobriety.
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