Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Whitehat Addictions
Whitehat Addictions
Whitehat Addictions
Monday 9th February 2026
Explore emotional sobriety with Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger as they discuss fear, anxiety, and the path to growth.
35 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Honest
Engaging
Hopeful
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Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recognising emotional imbalance is key to recovery.
- Understanding how we think is crucial for growth.
- Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
- Fear and anxiety often indicate attempts to control the uncontrollable.
- Personal growth comes from learning from our experiences.
"Can you describe how you think as well as you can describe what you think?"
How do you navigate the murky waters of emotional sobriety amidst life's chaos? In this engaging episode of "Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery," hosts Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger delve into the challenges of maintaining emotional balance during turbulent times. Thom shares his recent experience of surviving a freezing storm in Tennessee, where the extreme conditions forced him to reassess his own emotional resilience.
Meanwhile, Allen opens up about familial struggles, shedding light on the difficulty of owning up to one's bad behaviour. The conversation takes a deep dive into the concept of emotional sobriety, as the hosts discuss how fear and anxiety can derail our best intentions. They explore the idea that recognising when we're not emotionally sober is a crucial step in the recovery process.
With a touch of humour, they ponder over how anxiety often signals our futile attempts to control the uncontrollable. Listeners will find valuable insights as Thom and Allen discuss the importance of acknowledging our shortcomings and the liberating power of asking for help. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they reveal how emotional sobriety is about understanding how we think, rather than just what we think. It's about recognising when we're off course and having the courage to make necessary corrections.
This episode is a reminder that even seasoned professionals in recovery face challenges, but it's their ability to learn from these experiences that fosters growth. Are you ready to confront your own emotional sobriety journey?