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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Friend of the pod Howard Malitz of Seasons of Recovery talks about an extreme test of emotional sobriety on a recent road trip. Thom gives us an update on his recovery from cancer and advises giving people we’re crossed up with the benefit of the doubt. And if we must make assumptions about people, let’s try to make better ones! Read the AA Grapevine from today’s episode - The Guy Who Ruined My Meeting here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10MlTBHrJ_U1w8JnTyN-Uvpc38AABd6XZ/view?usp=sharing Check out Howard Malitz’ Seasons of Sobriety podcast: https://pod.link/1460539626 Join an ongoing Zoom meeting wherein participants read 30 Things: Practical Advice for Living Well chapter-by-chapter here: 11.00am East Coast / 4.00pm U.K. ID: 875 319 1947 Password: 2GROWIN Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ 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 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.
47:26•30 Oct 2024
Navigating Emotional Sobriety: Road Trips, Cancer Recovery, and Compassion
Episode Overview
- Thom shares his road trip experiences as a test of emotional sobriety.
- Update on Thom's recovery from cancer.
- Advice on giving people the benefit of the doubt.
- Importance of making better assumptions about others.
- Personal stories and practical advice for emotional healing.
“You may be done with the past but the past is not done with you”
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger are joined by Howard Malitz from Seasons of Recovery to discuss a challenging road trip that put Thom's emotional sobriety to the test. Thom shares an update on his recovery from cancer, while also offering valuable advice on giving people the benefit of the doubt.
The conversation takes an introspective turn as they explore how assumptions can shape our interactions and the importance of making better ones. Howard adds his own reflections on dealing with past experiences and the ongoing process of emotional healing. This episode is packed with personal stories, practical advice, and a touch of humour, making it a must-listen for anyone on the journey to emotional sobriety.
By the end, you'll be left pondering your own emotional practices and how you handle life's inevitable ups and downs.
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