Episode Thirty-One: Brian Cuban on Recovery & Self-HateEpisode Thirty-One: Brian Cuban on Recovery & Self-Hate
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Today we welcome returning guest Carol Carter and bestselling author and attorney Brian Cuban to discuss Brian's new book “The Ambulance Chaser.” Through a morass of eating disorders, addiction and self-hate, he tracks his recovery journey towards a happier place of “okay with being Brian.” More about Brian Cuban: https://briancuban.com/ Buy The Ambulance Chaser: https://www.amazon.com/Ambulance-Chaser-Brian-Cuban/dp/1637582412/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+ambulance+chaser&qid=1634067104&sr=8-1 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.
49:08•14 Dec 2021
Brian Cuban on Healing: From Self-Hate to Emotional Sobriety
“The need for acceptance and a drive for self-love can be as destructive as a line of cocaine. It's an overpowering feeling that builds up in you, that you're not who you see in your reflection.”
Ever felt like you're your own worst enemy? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', hosts Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge sit down with Carol Carter and bestselling author Brian Cuban to explore the turbulent journey from self-hate to self-acceptance. Brian opens up about his struggles with addiction, eating disorders, and the harsh inner critic that once ruled his life. Through candid conversations, he reveals how therapy, support groups, and a hefty dose of self-compassion have been game-changers in his recovery.
The episode dives into the essence of emotional sobriety, a concept rooted in Bill Wilson's vision of surrendering unrealistic demands to find true inner peace. The hosts and guests also discuss how family dynamics can shape mental health and why self-compassion is crucial for healing. Whether you're battling addiction or simply looking for ways to be kinder to yourself, Brian's story offers a beacon of hope and practical advice.
Tune in for an episode filled with heartfelt moments, practical tips, and a message that recovery is possible.
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