Episode Thirty-Five: Allen’s Sponsor (Part One)Episode Thirty-Five: Allen’s Sponsor (Part One)
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
The first part of a longer conversation with Tom M., Allen’s sponsor of 50 years. Tom breaks down his journey from addiction towards getting into a place of love and service and becoming an open channel, a winding road that's taken him to Iran and on 12 Step calls in Kailua. 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 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.
37:06•10 Jan 2022
Tom M.'s Journey: 50 Years of Sobriety, Service, and Spiritual Growth
“Once your life has opened up to that purpose of loving the service, then the magic really starts.”
What does it take to maintain sobriety for half a century? In this episode, psychotherapists and bestselling authors Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger sit down with Tom M., Allen’s sponsor of 50 years, to uncover the secrets behind his enduring recovery journey. Tom shares his path from addiction to becoming a beacon of love and service, recounting experiences that took him from Iran to 12 Step calls in Kailua.
This conversation dives deep into the power of surrender, the importance of sharing recovery insights, and the role of spiritual growth in achieving emotional sobriety. The episode also celebrates Tom Rutledge's sobriety birthday, highlighting the transformative impact of emotional sobriety. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in the journey of emotional healing, this episode offers a wealth of wisdom and practical advice.
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