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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
This holiday we observe cooperating rather than compromising with our loved ones in gift giving and receiving. For those with good or bad experiences with their moms. No matter what you’ve suffered, depending on how you work with it, you can start to integrate that experience and grow from it. Join us for Thom and Allen's in-person Emotional Sobriety workshop this June 26th at Harmony Hollow in PA! Details to follow. 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.
55:33•8 May 2022
Mother's Day: Embracing Emotional Sobriety in Celebrations
“No matter what you've suffered- if you really really work with it- and I mean really chew it up and digest it and scream the screams you never screamed, or cry the tears you never cry, you know, beat the pillow you never beat. Well, we get to where we wouldn't have it any other way.”
Mother's Day can be a mixed bag of emotions for many of us. Whether you have cherished memories with your mum or complicated feelings, this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery' offers a fresh perspective on how to navigate this special day. Psychotherapists Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger bring their wealth of experience to discuss the importance of cooperating rather than compromising when it comes to gift-giving and receiving.
They dive into how you can integrate past experiences, no matter how painful, to foster personal growth and emotional resilience. Thom and Dr. Berger share personal stories and practical advice on how to approach Mother's Day with a mindset that promotes emotional sobriety. They talk about the significance of identifying unhealthy dependencies and letting go of unrealistic expectations, which can often cloud our celebrations.
The hosts also highlight the power of giving as an expression of love and how it can be a transformative experience. This episode is not just for those in recovery but for anyone looking to celebrate Mother's Day in a more meaningful way. It's about finding balance, embracing your feelings, and growing from your experiences. Tune in to discover how you can make this Mother's Day a celebration of emotional sobriety and personal growth.
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