Emotional Sobriety & Self-RespectEmotional Sobriety & Self-Respect
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
What does it mean to respect ourselves, and how can we put it to work once we’ve attained some physical sobriety and begin to move towards greater emotional freedom? Joe C. from Rebellion Dogs joins us from a workshop at Hazelden Minnesota to lend his perspective. Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Erving Polster’s book referenced in the episode, Every Person’s Life Is Worth a Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Persons-Life-Worth-Novel/dp/0939266377 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 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.
44:32•12 Jun 2023
Building Self-Respect: The Next Step in Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- The hosts and guest emphasize the importance of self-respect in recovery and its evolution over time.
- They discuss the concept of respecting oneself and transitioning from physical sobriety to emotional freedom.
- Insights are shared from personal experiences, highlighting the significance of living congruently with one's value system.
- The discussion includes the role of vulnerability, failure, and rewriting narratives in the journey of self-respect and personal growth.
- The episode also touches on the impact of labels and blind spots, offering a fresh perspective on self-identification in recovery.
“Self-respect is subjective, an ongoing process of living congruently with your value system, and it grows as you consciously align your actions with your values.”
Have you ever wondered how self-respect fits into your recovery journey? In this episode, Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger invite Joe C. from Rebellion Dogs to share his thoughts on the transition from physical sobriety to emotional freedom. Broadcasting from a workshop at Hazelden Minnesota, they dive deep into what it means to truly respect yourself and how this self-respect can fuel your path to emotional sobriety.
Through candid conversations and personal stories, they explore the evolution of self-respect, its challenges, and its rewards. This episode is packed with practical insights and heartfelt anecdotes that highlight the importance of living authentically and embracing vulnerability. Whether you're just starting your recovery journey or looking to deepen your emotional resilience, this episode offers valuable perspectives on how to cultivate self-respect and navigate life's ups and downs.
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