"Focus Mokus" with Joe C."Focus Mokus" with Joe C.
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
On clarity, which comes with emotional sobriety: an antidote to impulsivity, rumination, indecision and procrastination. Thom’s nutshell wisdom: Your ego has one value system, your spirit another. Beware of identifying with one and acting from the other. We all experience this. It is the source of our deepest hypocrisy. This is the human struggle: personally and globally. Our hearts go out to the people of Minneapolis. Follow us on social media. Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com Friendly Circle Berlin workshops: https://friendlycircleberlin.org/events Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ 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 workshop 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.
37:00•27 Jan 2026
Emotional Clarity: Balancing Ego and Spirit in Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Emotional sobriety offers clarity, reducing impulsivity and indecision.
- Ego and spirit have different value systems; balance is key.
- 'Focus Mokus' describes a common hazy state in early sobriety.
- Challenges in recovery are opportunities for personal growth.
- Authenticity is crucial in maintaining long-term sobriety.
“"Your ego has one value system, your spirit another. Beware of identifying with one and acting from the other."”
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery' brings together Thom Rutledge, Dr. Allen Berger, and their guest Joe C. to explore the concept of emotional sobriety. They dive into the struggle between ego and spirit, highlighting how our egos often drive us to control things we cannot change, while our spirit seeks connection and understanding. Joe C.
introduces the term 'Focus Mokus', a hazy state of mind familiar to those in early sobriety, emphasising the importance of clarity and feedback from others during this phase. The hosts discuss how emotional sobriety provides an antidote to impulsivity and indecision, encouraging listeners to start with self-awareness and patience. They share personal anecdotes about managing relationships and expectations, stressing that challenges are opportunities for growth.
With a sprinkle of humour, they reflect on the realities of recovery, reminding us that clarity is a gradual process. If you're pondering how to maintain authenticity in recovery or seeking insights into balancing ego and spirit, this episode offers a refreshing perspective. It’s a candid conversation about the complexities of sobriety and the continuous journey toward emotional clarity. As you listen, consider how these insights might apply to your own path.
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