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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen returns along with therapist Brian Lutz to expand on our chat with Thom last week about recovery and Gestalt therapy. To overcome obstacles in our journey towards greater emotional balance, we need to “name it to tame it” - articulating what those obstacles are to find the proper solution. Follow us on social media. Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com Allen’s first book, Love Secrets Revealed, referred to in the episode: 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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Naming Our Struggles: A Path to Emotional Balance with Allen Berger and Brian Lutz
“To overcome obstacles in our journey towards greater emotional balance, we need to “name it to tame it” - articulating what those obstacles are to find the proper solution.”
Ever wondered why some emotional obstacles seem impossible to overcome? In this insightful episode, Allen Berger returns with therapist Brian Lutz to build on last week's discussion with Thom Rutledge. They dive into the powerful concept of 'naming it to tame it'—the idea that articulating our struggles is the first step toward finding effective solutions. By naming these obstacles, we can better understand and address them, paving the way for greater emotional balance.
The episode sheds light on how Gestalt therapy can play a crucial role in this process, helping us connect with our emotions and experiences in a meaningful way. With practical advice and relatable anecdotes, Allen and Brian guide listeners through the complexities of emotional sobriety, offering tools to help you on your journey. Whether you're in recovery or simply looking to improve your emotional well-being, this episode provides valuable insights that can make a real difference in your life.
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