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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen, Thom and Patrick are joined by fellow podcaster and author Joe C. Everything Joe C. learned about recovery and work came from music. We discuss Joe's concept of "sober enough" as opposed to the culture of perfectionism that does so much more harm than good. Check out Joe C’s book “Beyond Belief”: Agnostic Musings for 12 Step Life: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/rebellious-radio Rebellion Dogs Radio: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/rebellious-radio Social Media: https://twitter.com/Rebellion_Dogs https://www.facebook.com/RebellionDogs/ 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.
58:54•12 Oct 2021
Challenging Perfectionism in Recovery: Insights from Joe C.
“The searching for perfection doesn't lead me to perfection. You know, it's an expression we hear, and that's a. That's a better approach to sobriety.”
Ever felt that nagging pressure to be perfect, even in your recovery journey? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', hosts Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge are joined by Joe C., a fellow podcaster and author, to tackle the concept of 'sober enough'. Joe shares how his passion for music has been a cornerstone in his recovery, leading him to pen his book 'Beyond Belief'.
The trio dives deep into the damaging culture of perfectionism and how it can hinder genuine progress in recovery. They discuss the importance of persistence and finding a balance between acceptance and change. Joe’s unique perspective highlights that the quest for perfection often leads to more harm than good. Instead, he advocates for a more compassionate approach, where being 'sober enough' is not only acceptable but essential for emotional well-being.
This episode is packed with personal stories and practical advice, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating their own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is. Tune in for an honest conversation that challenges the status quo and offers a refreshing take on what it means to be truly sober.
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