Higher and Friendly Powers with Dr. Peg O’ConnorHigher and Friendly Powers with Dr. Peg O’Connor
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Peg joins us to talk about her more secular conception of a Higher Power, informed by her background in philosophy and the life and work of William James. While working the steps and doing the fearless and thorough moral inventory, she explains how Hume’s list of virtues can come into play. As we redefine our approach to self-esteem in recovery, we can think of it as “knowing how to belong to ourselves.” In this work she strives alongside her students to cultivate an expanded sense of human decency and moral ideals. More on Peg O’Connor and her book Higher and Friendly Powers: Transforming Addiction and Suffering: https://pegoconnorauthor.com/ Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com Allen’s first book, Love Secrets Revealed: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Secrets-Revealed-Intimacy-Connection/dp/0757303978/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=love+secrets+revealed+allen+berger&qid=1650843975&sprefix=love+secrets+reve%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1 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 prod
55:40•12 Dec 2022
Redefining Self-Esteem in Recovery with Dr. Peg O’Connor
“With this book, I'm trying to hit people who love aa and would like to learn more about William James, who was so foundational in founding aa, and those who can't stand aa but still could maybe benefit from an understanding of a higher power can be something within you already.”
What if the concept of a Higher Power could be approached from a secular perspective? In this engaging episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', hosts Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge welcome Dr. Peg O’Connor, a philosopher and author, who offers a refreshing take on emotional sobriety. Drawing from her background in philosophy and the teachings of William James, Dr. O’Connor discusses how we can redefine self-esteem in recovery by embracing virtues and moral ideals.
She delves into how Hume’s list of virtues can guide us through the steps and help us cultivate an authentic sense of self-worth. By exploring the intersection of philosophy and recovery, Dr. O’Connor provides listeners with practical insights into confronting shame, internalized stereotypes, and transforming addiction into a journey of self-discovery. Whether you love AA or are skeptical about it, this episode offers a unique perspective on finding a Higher Power within oneself.
Tune in to discover how embracing human decency and moral ideals can lead to true emotional sobriety.
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