Episode Thirty-Six: Allen’s Sponsor (Part Two)Episode Thirty-Six: Allen’s Sponsor (Part Two)
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Concluding our in-depth conversation with Tom M., Allen’s sponsor of 50 years. In this episode he tells some spectacular stories about 12-step calls in Hawaii and spreading the message of recovery to places like Iran. He also describes his first meeting with Allen on a Marine Corps. air base. 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 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.
43:12•17 Jan 2022
Allen’s Sponsor: A 50-Year Journey of Recovery and Emotional Sobriety
“It's not our job to make them feel better about what they did to us. Our job is just to place the shame where it belongs.”
Ever wondered what it takes to stay committed to recovery for five decades? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', Allen's sponsor, Tom M., shares his incredible 50-year journey. From 12-step calls in the picturesque landscapes of Hawaii to spreading the message of recovery in places as far-flung as Iran, Tom's stories are nothing short of inspiring.
His first meeting with Allen on a Marine Corps air base adds a touch of nostalgia and shows the power of connection in recovery. Tom dives deep into the importance of letting go of unrealistic demands and judgments, and how these steps are crucial for emotional sobriety. He emphasizes that true recovery goes beyond just quitting alcohol; it involves self-awareness, behavioral change, and building healthy relationships.
This episode offers a treasure trove of insights for anyone on a recovery journey or supporting someone who is. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that highlights the transformative power of the 12-step program and emotional sobriety.
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