Newfound Responsibility

Newfound Responsibility

Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery

Joe C. and the crew discuss their emerging conception of living responsibly with emotional sobriety. Ultimately, this depends greatly on our connection with others and our willingness to live authentically.   Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/   Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/   Join an ongoing Zoom meeting wherein participants read Bill Schaberg’s 30 Things: Practical Advice for Living Well chapter-by-chapter here: 11.00am East Coast / 4.00pm U.K. ID: 875 319 1947 Password: 2GROWIN   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   Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/   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.

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Living Authentically: The Key to Emotional Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Living responsibly with emotional sobriety involves connection and authenticity.
  • Taking radical responsibility for our lives can be challenging but rewarding.
  • Avoiding a victim mentality is crucial for emotional well-being.
  • Community support plays a significant role in maintaining emotional sobriety.
  • Conflict can build intimacy and strengthen relationships.
"Conflict builds intimacy. It doesn't threaten it."

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to live responsibly with emotional sobriety? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery,' Joe C. and the crew dive into the idea of newfound responsibility. They explore how our connections with others and our willingness to live authentically play crucial roles in achieving emotional sobriety. The hosts, Thom Rutledge and Dr.

Allen Berger, bring their expertise as psychotherapists and best-selling authors to the table, making this discussion both insightful and relatable. They reflect on Bill Wilson's concept of emotional sobriety and how it remains relevant today. The conversation is filled with personal anecdotes, light-hearted humour, and practical advice, making it engaging and thought-provoking. You'll hear about the importance of connection and authenticity, and how these elements are essential for emotional well-being.

The episode also touches on the challenges of taking radical responsibility for our lives and the impact of victim mentality. If you're looking for a mix of wisdom, humour, and practical tips on living a more authentic life, this episode is a must-listen.

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