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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Thom and Patrick dig into their rocky pre-recovery days, charting the evolution their consciousnesses have taken. While encountering challenges, keep it simple. Each day presents an opportunity to overthink things. Uncoupling from the notion of perfection is key. Emotional Sobriety is something we strive towards, a North Star that we’ll never fully reach. The practice is a constant unfolding, which we hone our entire lives. Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.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 in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
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Mastering Emotional Sobriety: A Lifelong Journey with Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger
“The idea of emotional sobriety as a practice, and thinking of it as a practice rather than like...an attempt that he makes that he doesn't always succeed in.”
Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger take listeners on a heartfelt journey through the ups and downs of emotional sobriety. In this episode, they reflect on their own pre-recovery struggles and the evolution of their consciousness over time. They emphasize that emotional sobriety isn't about reaching a final destination but about continuously striving towards a better version of oneself. The duo breaks down the importance of letting go of perfectionism and focusing on the process rather than the end goal.
They discuss how each day offers a chance to overthink but also an opportunity to make mindful decisions. With a blend of humor and wisdom, Thom and Dr. Berger share practical insights on how to live by choice rather than by default, making emotional sobriety a daily practice. They also touch on the neurological aspects of practice and how it helps in overcoming unhealthy dependencies.
This episode is a treasure trove for anyone looking to understand the deeper layers of recovery and how to cultivate emotional resilience over a lifetime.
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