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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
In preparation for the forthcoming high calorie sit-downs many of us are having with friends and family this week, Allen and Patrick run down a list of the twelve most common things that mess up the holidays. First we’ll identify the mistakes, then we’ll discuss some strategies of avoiding them. As with so many other issues on the podcast, a lot of this comes down to managing expectations. Here’s a PDF to download the list in full: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p953Gq-UApWN08i7mo0Q5zC6everDFKi/view?usp=sharing Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com Allen’s first book, Love Secrets Revealed: 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
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Holiday Harmony: Emotional Sobriety Tips from Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
“Know that expectations can be the bane of our existence.”
As the festive season rolls in, many of us brace for the emotional rollercoaster that family gatherings and holiday expectations can bring. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety', psychotherapists and best-selling authors Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge offer a practical survival guide to help you maintain your emotional balance. They tackle the twelve most common holiday pitfalls, from unrealistic expectations to the pressure of social obligations, and provide actionable strategies to navigate these challenges.
With their blend of professional insight and personal experience, Allen and Thom emphasize the importance of self-awareness and genuine connections. They encourage listeners to ditch the 'shoulds' and 'supposed tos' that often cloud our interactions, advocating instead for personalized, honest relationships. Whether you're struggling with sobriety or just looking to keep your sanity intact during the holidays, this episode offers valuable advice to help you find peace and joy in the midst of the chaos.
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