Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Resilience Myths
Resilience Myths
Resilience Myths
Thursday 1st January 2026
Explore emotional sobriety with Thom Rutledge & Dr. Allen Berger as they debunk resilience myths and discuss the power of willingness over willpower.
35 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
Authentic
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Author:
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Shift focus from willpower to willingness for true progress.
- Embrace self-acceptance over striving for constant change.
- Supportive relationships can be crucial in overcoming adversity.
- Success should be measured by effort and attitude, not just outcomes.
- Vulnerability and authenticity are key to personal growth.
"Measure your progress in units of willingness instead of willpower, with degrees of self-acceptance rather than change."
What makes a recovery story truly inspiring? In this episode, Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger take listeners on a journey through the myths of resilience and emotional sobriety. Drawing from Bill Wilson's concept of emotional sobriety, the discussion centres on shifting focus from willpower to willingness, and from external achievements to internal acceptance. Joe C.
shares a compelling quote from Joseph Campbell, urging us to let go of the life we have planned to embrace the life waiting for us. The hosts and guests explore how emotional sobriety has evolved in their lives over the past year, offering personal anecdotes and insights that highlight the importance of self-acceptance and the role of supportive relationships in recovery.
The episode also touches on a fascinating study from the 1970s, revealing that children who thrived despite adverse experiences often had a supportive role model in their lives. Listeners are encouraged to reconsider traditional notions of success, inspired by John Wooden's philosophy that success is about effort and attitude rather than outcomes. The conversation is filled with light-hearted banter, making complex topics accessible and engaging.
As they discuss the transformative power of embracing one's emotions, they challenge the listener to reflect on their own journey towards emotional sobriety. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how embracing vulnerability and authenticity can lead to profound personal growth. Are you ready to measure your progress in units of willingness instead of willpower?