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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen, Thom, Herb K., and Patrick delve further into the AA Grapevine detailing inspirational stories of recovery and emotional sobriety. One particular story about grief and tolerance hits close to home for each host in distinct ways. Read the Grapevine story here: https://www.aagrapevine.org/magazine/2024/jan/it-all-adds 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.
38:07•29 Jan 2024
Emotional Sobriety: Finding Strength in Grief and Acceptance
Episode Overview
- The podcast delves deep into emotional sobriety and its relevance in modern recovery
- The hosts share insights on the impact of grief and the significance of acceptance
- The pitfalls of spiritual bypassing are candidly discussed, offering a nuanced perspective on recovery
- The episode emphasizes the importance of integrating experiences for personal growth and maturation
“Integration is what emotional sobriety is about. I'm more and more convinced about that, is that we are learning how to integrate the experiences we are having so that we can continue to mature and grow.”
Grief can be a tough mountain to climb, especially when you're on the journey to emotional sobriety. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger, along with guests Herb K. and Patrick, share deeply personal stories from the AA Grapevine. One story in particular strikes a chord with each host, bringing unique perspectives on how grief and tolerance shape their paths to recovery. Thom and Dr.
Berger dive into Bill Wilson's timeless insights, exploring how they still resonate today, 70 years later. They discuss the profound impact of acceptance and the dangers of spiritual bypassing, all while keeping the conversation raw and honest. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a heartfelt look at the complexities of emotional sobriety and the strength found in facing life's toughest challenges.
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