Living Consciously with Roger AndesLiving Consciously with Roger Andes
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Roger Andes discusses his body-oriented work as a therapist, cultivating connections with others and within himself revolving around the preservation of integrity. Being deeply connected to others while also being connected to ourselves need not be goals that cut against each other. Almost always, there is a path to both. 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 producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
52:10•9 Jan 2023
Roger Andes on Emotional Sobriety: Balancing Connection and Integrity
“Fundamentally they're both concerned with emotional, psychological maturation and, to some extent, spiritual maturation.”
Imagine trying to stay deeply connected to others while also maintaining a strong sense of self. It sounds like a tightrope walk, doesn't it? In this episode, Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger sit down with therapist Roger Andes to explore this very challenge. Roger, who specializes in body-oriented therapy, shares his thoughts on how we can cultivate meaningful connections without compromising our own integrity.
He dives into the intricate dance between being there for others and staying true to ourselves. Roger also highlights the crucial role of self-esteem in emotional sobriety, linking it to both psychological and spiritual growth. He believes that achieving emotional sobriety is about growing up emotionally and psychologically, but it’s no walk in the park. It involves confronting our inner battles and pushing through discomfort to focus on what truly matters.
The conversation also touches on how emotional sobriety helps us unlock repressed emotions like anger, sadness, and fear, leading to a more congruent and fulfilling life. While the journey is unique for everyone, the insights shared in this episode are bound to resonate with anyone striving for deeper emotional balance. Whether you're in recovery or simply looking to enhance your emotional well-being, this episode offers valuable perspectives on the path to living more authentically.
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