Love vs. DependencyLove vs. Dependency
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Having recently returned from his brother’s funeral, Thom reflects on the role Emotional Sobriety has played in his personal growth after a 23 year separation from his family. We also wrap up our earlier conversation about marriage and relationships - “people growers” that test our capacity to be “self governing” rather than unhealthily dependent on our partners. Follow us on social media. Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Register for Allen and Thom’s upcoming Emotional Sobriety workshop: The Path to Inner Peace and Emotional Freedom Sunday, June 26th 2022. 10am-5pm $75 to attend. For additional details, Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com harmonyhollowfarm.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.
36:48•6 Jun 2022
Love vs. Dependency: A Journey Through Emotional Sobriety
“We've got to deal with this side of us, and unless we do, there's going to be no real peace of mind.”
After attending his brother's funeral, Thom Rutledge opens up about how emotional sobriety has shaped his personal growth after a 23-year family separation. In this heartfelt episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', Thom and Dr. Allen Berger revisit their earlier discussions on marriage and relationships. They explore how these 'people growers' test our ability to be self-governing rather than falling into unhealthy dependency on our partners.
The conversation dives deep into maintaining balance in relationships, emphasizing the importance of keeping them horizontal and fostering individual self-governance. The hosts also touch on the benefits of inner child work and the pivotal role sponsors and accountability play in the recovery journey. Reflecting on love's transformative power, they highlight how sharing personal stories can build community and connection.
This episode offers a blend of personal anecdotes and broader insights, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the nuances of emotional sobriety.
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