Uncertainty and Emotional SobrietyUncertainty and Emotional Sobriety
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Waiting for the other shoe to drop truly puts our ability to regulate to the test, as it reminds us how little we control, and how much of our strength derives from our environments rather than ourselves. The goal of emotional sobriety is to invert that paradigm. Upcoming events with Allen Berger: https://abphd.com/events/ Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here: https://rebelliondogspublishing.com/ Join an ongoing Zoom meeting wherein participants read Bill Schaberg’s 30 Things: Practical Advice for Living Well chapter-by-chapter here: 11.00am East Coast / 4.00pm U.K. ID: 875 319 1947 Password: 2GROWIN 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.
22:49•27 Mar 2025
Mastering Uncertainty: Finding Emotional Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Living in the present moment is key to emotional sobriety.
- Acceptance is the first step to managing uncertainty.
- Humility can be a source of self-esteem.
- Building self-worth and confidence helps handle life's unpredictability.
- Practical advice for finding peace amidst chaos.
“We hate uncertainty so much that we will very often opt for a certain negative certainty rather than hang in there waiting for the positive”
Feeling overwhelmed by life's unpredictability? You're not alone. In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', Dr. Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge tackle the ever-present challenge of uncertainty. They dive into how our strength often stems from our surroundings rather than from within ourselves and how emotional sobriety aims to flip that script.
The hosts share personal anecdotes about dealing with life's curveballs, like unexpected car accidents and job uncertainties, highlighting the universal fear of change and the unknown. They discuss the importance of living in the present moment and how acceptance plays a crucial role in managing uncertainty. By embracing humility and focusing on what you can control, you can build a stronger sense of self-worth and confidence.
This episode is packed with practical advice and relatable stories that will leave you feeling more equipped to handle whatever life throws your way. Ready to find some peace amidst the chaos? Tune in and discover how to make emotional sobriety your new normal.
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