Milestones in Early RecoveryMilestones in Early Recovery
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
On this Memorial Day producer Patrick, coming up on his fourth year of continuous sobriety, chats with Allen about the role his relationships, step work, and service to others has played in his return from the depths of addiction. Moving away from an “I’m okay if” to an “I’m okay EVEN if” mentality is a recovery battle very much still being waged. PRODUCER'S NOTE: This is a new recording and edit of an episode concept we published last week. We thought we could do better this time around, and I think we were right! -- PN Follow us on social media. Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com Allen’s first book, Love Secrets Revealed, referred to in the episode: 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.
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Celebrating Sobriety: Patrick's Journey and the Power of Emotional Healing
“When your wellbeing depends on you, not depends on what you have, you know not doesn't depend on more, but depends on acceptance and learning how to cope and deal with what is right now.”
Imagine reaching a milestone like four years of continuous sobriety. In this episode, producer Patrick shares his remarkable journey with Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge. The trio dives into the pivotal role of relationships, step work, and service to others in Patrick's recovery. They explore how shifting from an 'I'm okay if' mindset to an 'I'm okay even if' mentality has been crucial for Patrick.
This conversation doesn't shy away from the ongoing battle of dealing with uncertainty and how emotional sobriety can be a game-changer in recovery. With candid discussions and heartfelt reflections, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights for anyone navigating their own path to sobriety.
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