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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Joe C. returns to kick things off with a reading from Gabor Maté’s “The Myth of Normal.” Allen and Thom return to our ongoing discussion about recovery from trauma, in which we usually encounter two traps: either ignoring the trauma, or becoming stuck in it. Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/ 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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Healing Trauma: The Path to Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Recognise trauma as an internal dynamic to gain agency over healing.
- Avoid getting stuck in trauma by changing your relationship with past experiences.
- Supportive relationships are crucial in the recovery process.
- Observing and understanding your reactions can lead to significant changes.
- Healing involves re-solving past traumas by addressing unfinished business.
“Seeing trauma as an internal dynamic grants us much needed agency”
Ever wondered how to truly address and heal from trauma? In this episode of Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery, hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger, along with guest Joe C., dive into the intricacies of emotional sobriety and trauma recovery. Kicking off with a thought-provoking reading from Gabor Maté’s “The Myth of Normal”, the episode explores the delicate balance between acknowledging trauma without getting stuck in it.
The discussion emphasises the importance of seeing trauma as an internal dynamic, which grants us the agency to heal and reconnect with ourselves. Thom and Allen share personal anecdotes and professional insights, illustrating how unresolved trauma can continue to affect us until we actively work on re-solving it. They stress the importance of changing our relationship with past experiences, rather than trying to erase them.
This episode is packed with practical advice on how to process trauma, including the significance of observing and understanding our reactions, and the power of supportive relationships in recovery. With a mix of humour, empathy, and wisdom, this episode is a must-listen for anyone on their journey to emotional sobriety. Ready to take the next step in your recovery journey? Tune in and discover how to reclaim your life from the grip of past traumas.
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