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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Patience and practice are what Thom, Allen, and now Patrick attempt to bring to bear in a set of sudden life-altering, life-threatening circumstances that mark the end of 2023. 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 Info for the upcoming London International AA Convention: https://londonaaconvention.com/ 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 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.
33:19•19 Nov 2023
Facing Life's Storms: Embracing Emotional Sobriety with Patrick, Allen, and Thom
Episode Overview
- Embracing reality and readjusting in the face of unexpected challenges
- Importance of patience and surrender in the recovery process
- Exploring the complexities of self-betrayal and expectations
- Transforming pain into emotional wisdom
- Expressing gratitude for unwavering community support
“Surrender does not necessarily mean defeat. It's about being tough-loving to ourselves, learning from failure, and turning the wound into wisdom.”
Imagine being blindsided by a sudden, life-changing event. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', Patrick shares his raw and heartfelt story of navigating through such a moment. He opens up about the physical and emotional turmoil that followed and how it tested his resilience. Joined by hosts Allen and Thom, they dive deep into the essence of emotional sobriety, highlighting the importance of patience, surrender, and facing reality head-on.
The conversation is rich with insights on self-betrayal, managing expectations, and transforming pain into wisdom. Despite the adversity, Patrick's gratitude for the unwavering support from his community shines through. This episode is a testament to the power of emotional resilience and the supportive bonds that help us weather life's storms. Whether you're on a recovery journey or simply seeking emotional balance, this discussion offers valuable takeaways on embracing life's unpredictability with grace.
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