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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
We cannot deal with the suffocation of our interrelated nihilism and perfectionism without confronting our self-hate. Allen brings in the work of Dr. Karen Horn to expand on this notion. Humans are “part animal, part god,” and resolving that dissonance is the crux of emotional sobriety. Register for “Face to Face with Perfectionism,” a 3-hour Zoom workshop with Thom Rutledge & Brian Lutz. SATURDAY • JULY 16, 2022 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST Email thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com w/ “IMPROV” in subject line to register, tix are $125. Follow us on social media. Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Register for Allen and Thom’s upcoming 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
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Nihilism and Perfectionism: Tackling Self-Hate with Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge
“Nihilism and perfectionism are both manifestations of self-hate.”
Ever wondered why striving for perfection can feel so suffocating? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge take a deep dive into the intertwined worlds of nihilism and perfectionism. They argue that these tendencies often lead to a harsh cycle of self-hate, making it tough to break free and find genuine self-acceptance. Drawing on the work of Dr.
Karen Horn, Allen discusses how humans are 'part animal, part god', and the struggle to reconcile these parts lies at the heart of emotional sobriety. Thom and Allen explore the dangers of perfectionism, emphasizing the need to learn from failure and redefine what perfection means to us. They also touch on how couples can improve communication and overcome conflicts rooted in these destructive patterns.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own high standards or battled with feelings of worthlessness, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you turn the tide. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that might just change how you view yourself.
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