When the Rubber Meets the RoadWhen the Rubber Meets the Road
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
With some inspiration from W. Timothy Gallwey’s The Inner Game of Tennis (one of the only self-help books Thom has ever read) and Allen’s metaphor of the gymnast’s precision moving across a balancing beam, we return again to how Emotional Sobriety can be put into practice. In particular, locating the "emotional center of gravity" inside ourselves allows us to be more present for our loved ones: in everyday life, and in times of crisis. Follow us on social media. Podcast Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs 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.
30:08•10 Apr 2023
Finding Your Emotional Center: Practical Tips for Recovery
“It's very important to pay attention to where you put your emotional center of gravity...the key is living in the present moment.”
Ever wondered how to truly be there for your loved ones, especially in times of crisis? In this episode, psychotherapists and best-selling authors Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge dive into the heart of emotional sobriety. Drawing inspiration from W. Timothy Gallwey’s 'The Inner Game of Tennis' and Allen’s gymnast metaphor, they discuss how locating your 'emotional center of gravity' can help you stay balanced and present. The duo shares practical advice on honesty, vulnerability, and living in the moment.
They explore how unrealistic expectations can throw us off balance and offer insights on finding congruence and truth in our relationships. Whether you’re in recovery or simply seeking a more emotionally stable life, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you navigate life's ups and downs.
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