Episode Forty: Paddling Your Own CanoeEpisode Forty: Paddling Your Own Canoe
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Here we begin our discussion of the final chapter in Allen’s book, which uses the metaphor of navigating troubled waters in a canoe to explore the struggle for emotional stability. We attempt to synthesize it all in a sort of Emotional Sobriety Step 12. For Valentines Day, Thom's gift book, “What Love Is” could really come in handy… https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1542697344/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i10 Follow our new Twitter handle! @EmSobrietyPod Allen’s new 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.
36:17•14 Feb 2022
Paddling Through Emotional Waters: Insights with Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge
“In recovery we represent ourselves very well.”
Imagine trying to navigate life's choppy waters in a small canoe. That's the metaphor Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge use to dive into the complexities of emotional sobriety in this episode. They unpack the final chapter of Allen’s book, exploring how we can find emotional stability even when the waters get rough. The hosts stress the importance of surrendering unrealistic demands and embracing self-acceptance as key steps in the recovery journey.
They also highlight how therapy, positive psychology, and personal growth play crucial roles in achieving emotional balance. Special guest Dr. Shawn Horne joins the conversation to tackle the heavy topic of shame, adding another layer of depth to this enlightening discussion. Berger and Rutledge share their own experiences, making the episode relatable and engaging for anyone on the path to emotional sobriety.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights to help you paddle through your own emotional waters.
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