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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen and Thom answer some of your Facebook questions and investigate how we can bring the best possible attitude towards a notoriously stressful time of year. In particular we look at the concept of Joy: we can’t experience life’s highs without also enduring its lows. Coming to the end of a year that had as much pain and setback as positive growth, this is vital to remember. Check out Joe C's latest Rebellion Dogs episode for more on this and a look ahead to recovery in the new year: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/rebellious-radio/blog/7316223/episode-75-aas-new-survey-and-new-literature 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.
41:31•25 Dec 2023
Finding Joy and Balance: Emotional Sobriety During the Holidays
Episode Overview
- The hosts provide valuable insights on surviving family gatherings and navigating social pressures during the festive season.
- Listeners are encouraged to approach family gatherings with curiosity and creativity, embracing vulnerability and maintaining integrity.
- The episode emphasizes the importance of staying grounded, avoiding self-erasure, and not taking things personally.
- Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger share personal experiences and offer advice on finding joy in shared traditions and experiences during the holiday season.
- Listeners are reminded to seek support, maintain connections, and embrace the human experience fully, whatever that may be.
“Emotional sobriety is about discovering novel solutions to old problems, and it's important to embrace our human experience fully, whatever that may be.”
The holiday season can be a whirlwind of emotions, especially for those on a recovery journey. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', psychotherapists and best-selling authors Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger tackle the festive season's unique challenges. They dive into audience questions from Facebook, sharing personal stories and practical advice on how to navigate family gatherings, social pressures, and the quest for joy amidst it all. Thom and Dr.
Berger emphasize the importance of staying grounded and maintaining your integrity, even when the holiday stress kicks in. They remind us that life's highs come with lows, and it's essential to embrace vulnerability and avoid self-erasure. The hosts also highlight the value of seeking support and staying connected with loved ones during this time. If you're looking for ways to approach family gatherings with curiosity and creativity, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights.
Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, you'll find this conversation both comforting and enlightening.
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