Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Allen Berger & Thom Rutledge
Your Family Is Your Alma Mater
Your Family Is Your Alma Mater
Your Family Is Your Alma Mater
Thursday 13th November 2025
Explore emotional sobriety with Thom Rutledge, Dr. Allen Berger, and Carol Carter as they discuss not taking things personally and embracing change.
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Episode Overview
- Don't take things personally for peace of mind.
- Embrace change as the only constant in life.
- Family upbringing influences self-worth and confidence.
- Learn from past experiences to foster growth.
- Create emotional distance from external criticisms.
"You cannot take, whether it's your committee or what others are saying to you personally, if you want any peace of mind at all in your life."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode, the dynamic duo of emotional sobriety, Thom Rutledge and Dr. Allen Berger, welcome back the insightful Carol Carter. Together, they explore the profound impact of not taking things personally and how it plays a crucial role in emotional sobriety. The trio shares wisdom and personal anecdotes, illustrating how expectations can lead to unnecessary distress.
Carol candidly discusses her own journey, highlighting the importance of creating emotional distance and recognising when to let go of external criticisms. The hosts introduce a new format for the show, breaking down complex ideas into 'nutshell wisdom', a 'topic of the day', and a 'tip of the day'. This approach makes the discussion accessible and engaging, ensuring listeners leave with practical advice.
They tackle the concept of change and how to embrace it rather than resist it, reminding us that life's only constant is change itself. With humour and heart, they remind us that our upbringing influences our perceptions of self-worth and confidence. But fear not! There's always room for growth and learning from past experiences. So, what part of you agrees with the criticism you receive? Could it be time to challenge that inner voice?
Join this heartfelt conversation and reflect on how you can foster emotional sobriety in your life. Remember, it's not about being unshakable; it's about how you handle the shakes.