Early Holiday Observations with Joe C.Early Holiday Observations with Joe C.
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Thom, Patrick and Joe bring to the conversation their individual anticipations and dreads of the Thanksgiving holiday to come. The emotional sobriety philosophy and practice - now as much as ever - has the capacity to ground us. Check out Howard Malitz’ Seasons of Sobriety podcast: https://pod.link/1460539626 Join an ongoing Zoom meeting wherein participants read Bill Schaberg’s 30 Things: Practical Advice for Living Well chapter-by-chapter here: 11.00am East Coast / 4.00pm U.K. ID: 875 319 1947 Password: 2GROWIN 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.
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Surviving the Holidays with Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Stay present and focus on the moment.
- Manage your expectations realistically.
- Practice positive regard and curiosity.
- It's okay to bow out of holiday events if needed.
- Self-compassion is crucial during emotionally charged times.
“You can bow out, say, look, you guys have fun. I'm not coming. You don't have to explain it. Just say, maybe next time.”
The holiday season can be a mixed bag of emotions, and in this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', Thom Rutledge, Dr. Allen Berger, and Joe C. discuss their personal anticipations and anxieties as Thanksgiving approaches. They dive into the concept of emotional sobriety, exploring how to navigate the holidays with a balanced mindset. Joe C.
shares his thoughts on the societal pressures and expectations that come with holiday gatherings, while Thom and Allen offer practical advice on how to handle these emotionally charged times. They stress the importance of staying present, having positive regard, and being curious rather than setting unrealistic expectations. Whether you're someone who loves the holidays or dreads them, this episode offers valuable insights on maintaining emotional sobriety and finding your own way to enjoy the season.
The hosts also share personal anecdotes about their own holiday experiences, making this episode relatable and engaging. Don't miss out on their heartfelt advice and humorous takes on how to make the best out of the holiday season.
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