Every Life Is Worth a NovelEvery Life Is Worth a Novel
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen references Erving Polster’s book while contemplating how the broad span of our lives have a dramatic richness and fullness that can illuminate crucial details about our present. Patrick celebrates 5 years of continuous sobriety. Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Erving Polster’s book referenced in the episode, Every Person’s Life Is Worth a Novel: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Persons-Life-Worth-Novel/dp/0939266377 Allen’s 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, 7pm PST 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.
33:54•5 Jun 2023
Every Life Is a Story: Celebrating Sobriety and Personal Growth
Episode Overview
- Allen discusses the impact of his father's vulnerability and the interplay between self-reliance and addiction
- Patrick reflects on the emergence of themes related to service, creativity, and connection in his recovery journey
- Thom shares his perspective on stoicism and the pursuit of becoming a better person, emphasising the importance of having fun along the way
- The episode explores the therapeutic value of vulnerability and the healing power of storytelling
- Listeners are invited to join in this deeply authentic and meaningful dialogue, offering a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of emotional sobriety and the transformative power of personal narratives
“Your life story is worth something. And that's, and that's the beginning part. Because so many of us have this in common, whereas even, you know, maybe even especially those of us who've been grandiose as hell at times and arrogant, it's like, you know, there's, there's a lot of blank space and empty space underneath that arrogance.”
Ever felt like your life could fill the pages of a novel? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger dive into the idea that every life is rich with dramatic moments and valuable lessons. Drawing inspiration from Erving Polster’s book, 'Every Person’s Life Is Worth a Novel', Allen reflects on how our life stories can illuminate important details about our present selves.
Patrick, the producer, also joins the conversation to celebrate his milestone of five years of continuous sobriety, sharing his journey and the themes that have emerged in his recovery, such as service, creativity, and connection. Thom and Allen don't just talk theory; they share their personal experiences, making this episode a heartfelt and relatable exploration of vulnerability, healing, and growth.
Whether you're in recovery or simply interested in the human experience, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights and inspiration. It's an invitation to see your own life as a story worth telling.
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