Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
“What You Resist Will Persist,” with John Amodeo
“What You Resist Will Persist,” with John Amodeo
“What You Resist Will Persist,” with John Amodeo
Monday 16th February 2026
Join John Amodeo as he discusses embracing emotions for inner peace and deeper connections in recovery.
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Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Episode Overview
- Embrace your emotions to foster inner peace.
- Avoid suppressing feelings to promote personal growth.
- Set boundaries with kindness for healthier relationships.
- Distinguish between healthy and toxic shame.
- Share feelings with safe individuals to combat loneliness.
What you resist will persist.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this episode, Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger welcome back John Amodeo to discuss the transformative power of embracing emotions. John, a seasoned author and psychotherapist, advocates for a 'gentle presence' approach to dealing with emotions. This means allowing yourself to fully experience emotions, whether they bring pleasure or pain, without suppression. The conversation explores the dangers of bottling up emotions and how doing so can hinder personal growth.
John shares insights from his new book, "The Power of Gentle Presence," emphasizing that being present with our feelings is foundational for inner peace and deeper relationships. The hosts and John delve into the concept of healthy shame versus toxic shame, the importance of setting boundaries with kindness, and how genuine connections can alleviate loneliness. They highlight the value of accepting oneself, mistakes and all, as a path to emotional sobriety.
This episode is a reminder that feeling your emotions and sharing them with safe people is not just okay—it's essential for healing and growth. Ready to embrace your emotions and find peace?