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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Carol Carter returns to the show to talk about letting go of her resentments towards her ex-husband. By freeing him, she freed herself. Many of us first veered off course in our largely unconscious emotional dependencies, creating a powerlessness and unmanageability on par with any other addiction. In emotional sobriety we learn to hold onto ourselves, in good times or bad. Carol is accepting clients for executive and professional coaching, and can be contacted here: carolcartercoaching@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.
30:23•12 Jul 2025
Unlocking Emotional Freedom: A Journey with Carol Carter
Episode Overview
- Releasing resentments can lead to personal freedom.
- Emotional sobriety involves maintaining your emotional centre of gravity.
- Cultural norms can hinder emotional maturity.
- Challenging old patterns opens up new possibilities.
- Personal growth requires letting go of past hurts.
“Holding onto old grudges can be as debilitating as any addiction.”
In this episode of Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery, Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger bring Carol Carter back to the show for an engaging conversation about the power of letting go. Carol shares her transformative journey of releasing resentments towards her ex-husband, illustrating how freeing him ultimately freed herself. With humour and wisdom, Carol explains that holding onto old grudges can be as debilitating as any addiction.
Her story serves as a reminder that emotional sobriety isn't just about abstaining from substances; it's about finding peace within oneself. Thom and Dr. Berger delve into the concept of emotional dependency and its impact on personal growth, highlighting the importance of maintaining one's emotional centre of gravity even in challenging situations. The episode explores how our cultural norms can hinder emotional maturity, urging listeners to challenge these norms and embrace the possibility of personal growth.
Carol's anecdote is a testament to the liberating power of emotional sobriety, encouraging listeners to explore new possibilities in their own lives. Whether you're dealing with past hurts or simply looking to deepen your understanding of emotional sobriety, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. So, why not take a moment to reflect on what emotional sobriety could mean for you?
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