Getting the HelpGetting the Help
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Carol Carter joins the pod again (and will be returning next week!) to discuss depth and stages of recovery, culling from a recent Emotional Sobriety-focused Grapevine article. This week’s “Emotional Sobriety” Grapevine Article, “Getting the Help”: https://www.aagrapevine.org/magazine/2024/jan/getting-help Check out Howard Malitz’ Seasons of Sobriety podcast: https://pod.link/1460539626 Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/ Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Friendly Circle Berlin Workshop Group meets every Monday @ 7:30pm (Berlin), 6:30pm (Ireland & UK), 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5505019905 Info for the upcoming London International AA Convention: https://londonaaconvention.com/ 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 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.
40:10•18 Mar 2024
Forgiveness & Healing: Insights from Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Understanding the stages of recovery and emotional sobriety.
- The importance of forgiveness in healing past traumas.
- How unresolved emotions can impact psychological health.
- Practical advice on letting go of grievances.
- The role of acceptance and self-compassion in recovery.
“I preferred to hold the grievance than to heal from it because somehow I felt like I was dishonouring my experience if I was willing to heal from it”
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery,' hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger welcome back Carol Carter for an enlightening discussion on the depths and stages of recovery. Drawing from a recent Emotional Sobriety-focused Grapevine article titled 'Getting the Help,' Carol shares her experiences and insights, providing a rich tapestry of reflections on emotional healing and sobriety.
The conversation takes a deep dive into the concept of forgiveness, with Carol recounting a powerful lecture by Dr. Fred Luskin that shifted her perspective on holding grievances versus grief. Her candid revelations about the struggle to let go of anger and resentment are both relatable and eye-opening. Thom, Allen, and Carol also explore the psychological impact of unresolved emotions and the importance of addressing them for true emotional sobriety.
They discuss how carrying long-term anger can lead to poor psychological outcomes and the necessity of reconciling with past traumas to move forward. Carol's personal anecdotes about her journey towards forgiveness and healing provide a heartfelt narrative that many will find inspiring. The episode doesn't shy away from the tough questions, such as why people hold onto grievances and how this affects their mental health.
Through engaging dialogue and shared experiences, the hosts and guest offer practical advice and emotional support for those on the path to recovery. They highlight the importance of acceptance, self-compassion, and the ongoing work required to maintain emotional sobriety. If you're seeking a deeper understanding of emotional sobriety and practical tips for overcoming past traumas, this episode is a must-listen. It’s packed with wisdom, empathy, and a touch of humour, making it both informative and uplifting.
So why not take a moment to tune in and see how these insights might resonate with your own journey?
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