Recovery Capital with Samantha DugganRecovery Capital with Samantha Duggan
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Samantha was a psychologist before she found recovery, and her experience with the 12 Steps is just one touchstone in her evolving relationship to life in pursuit of greater emotional sobriety. This week she chats with Allen and Thom about her recent experience at Recovery Reimagined in Dublin, what we mean by “Recovery Capital”, and her new book. Samantha’s book Channels of Peace HERE To participate in Thom’s Inner Child Workshop on Saturday, June 21st @ 10am CST, email him here: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com 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.
40:58•7 Jun 2025
Exploring Recovery Capital with Samantha Duggan
Episode Overview
- Recovery Capital involves both internal and external resources for sustaining sobriety.
- Emotional sobriety is key to maintaining balance and self-esteem.
- Visibility in recovery challenges the stigma around anonymity.
- Parenting can be integrated into the recovery journey.
- Community support plays a vital role in emotional sobriety.
“Recovery is not something to be hidden away; it's something to be celebrated and definitely to be visible with it.”
In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', Dr. Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge sit down with Dr. Samantha Duggan, a psychologist who found her path to recovery. Samantha shares her journey, discussing her unique approach to emotional sobriety and her experiences at the Recovery Reimagined conference in Dublin. You'll hear about her new book, which combines memoir and parenting advice, and explores the intersection of mental health and recovery.
Samantha's insights into 'Recovery Capital' offer a fresh perspective on how internal and external resources can aid the recovery process. She reflects on the importance of visibility in recovery, challenging the notion of anonymity as secrecy, and advocates for celebrating one's recovery journey openly. Thom and Allen also share their personal anecdotes, highlighting the significance of maintaining emotional balance and self-esteem.
They discuss how emotional sobriety can be achieved by keeping one's emotional centre grounded and not reliant on external validation. This episode is filled with humour, heartfelt moments, and valuable insights into the complexities of recovery. It's an engaging listen for anyone interested in understanding the nuances of emotional sobriety and the power of community support in recovery. Why not dive into this episode and explore the fascinating world of recovery capital?
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