Emotions Are (Part Of) the SolutionEmotions Are (Part Of) the Solution
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
A quick one this week. Allen, Thom, and Patrick discuss holding onto ourselves when our relationships are in distress, fear of losing loved ones, and difficulty crying. Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/ Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ 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 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/ 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.
18:48•6 Mar 2025
Emotions: The Key to Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Understand the importance of holding onto yourself during relationship distress.
- Learn how to cope with the fear of losing loved ones.
- Discover why difficulty crying can be a significant emotional challenge.
- Gain practical advice on maintaining healthy emotional responses.
- Find strength in vulnerability and adding more self to your relationships.
“"Emotions are not the problem, they are part of the solution."”
Have you ever wondered how to hold onto yourself when your relationships are in distress? In this episode of Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery, psychotherapists Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger, along with their friend Patrick, dive into the challenging waters of emotional sobriety. They explore the complexities of maintaining your sense of self when faced with the fear of losing loved ones and the difficulty of expressing emotions like crying.
It's a heartfelt and sometimes humorous discussion that touches on the importance of healthy emotional responses and how to achieve them. Thom and Allen share personal stories and practical advice on how to stay grounded, even when life feels like it's falling apart. Patrick's anecdotes add a relatable touch, making the conversation both engaging and insightful.
If you're struggling with emotional dependency or finding it hard to cope with your feelings, this episode offers valuable perspectives and tools to help you navigate these challenges. Tune in to learn how to add more self to your relationships and find strength in vulnerability.
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