Episode Twenty: Knowing It’s Not Personal (Part Three)Episode Twenty: Knowing It’s Not Personal (Part Three)
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Now that we’ve keyed into the ways we can sabotage ourselves by taking things personally, this episode focuses on practical methods (with specific examples) of interrupting old default settings so that we can shift our consciousness away from taking things personally and towards being more empathetic in relationships. Newer listeners are encouraged to also drop into our first podcast, START RIGHT HERE. A bunch of compelling interviews and other goodies that tie into the Emotional Sobriety project. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/start-right-here-conversations-about-what-matters-most/id1525039302 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 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 and comments.
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Breaking Free from Personal Offense: Real-Life Strategies with Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
“If I can identify what I'm experiencing and what's going on now, I have a chance now to apply some of the things we're going to talk about today- to unhook yourself and now realize that it's not what the other person's doing.”
Ever find yourself taking things too personally? You’re not alone, and this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety' is here to help. Psychotherapists and authors Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge dive into practical strategies to break free from the habit of taking things personally. Drawing on their own experiences and the teachings of Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, they offer real-life examples to help you shift your mindset.
This episode is packed with actionable tips, from identifying what you’re feeling to practicing active listening and developing a 'second voice' to keep your reactions in check. Whether you’re in recovery or just looking to improve your emotional well-being, Berger and Rutledge’s compassionate and insightful approach will provide you with valuable tools to foster empathy and personal growth. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that promises to transform how you relate to others—and yourself.
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