Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Allen Berger & Thom RutledgeBill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholic's Anonymous, wrote in 1952, "If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find at the root some unhealthy dependence and its consequent demand." Wilson suggested that if we could identify and continually surrender these unrealistic and unrecognizable demands, that we may then be able to accomplish what he imagined to be recovery's next front... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthEducationHealth & FitnessSelf-Improvement | |||
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Thom’s Nutshell:
Sit, breathe, focus on personal imperfections. Characteristic defects are simply characteristics.
Make a list of so-called defects. Express gratitude for each of them.
Why not? You can’t outrun them.
Changing our dance steps chan... more
Thom’s Nutshell:
Perfectionism and Procrastination are old friends – they go way back.
What is emotional dependency? What does that look like, and how can it corrode our relationship with others? Allen goes back to Bill W’s letter on Emotional Sobr... more
Thom’s Nutshell:
Emotional Sobriety is like riding a unicycle.
Allen shares some special interactions he had with Father Richard Rohr, and Thom returns to the show to talk Emotional Sobriety with Patrick.
Richard Rohr’s latest writing, about The O... more
Thom’s Nutshell:
Be realistic about rejection. Don’t take things personally!
Staying in equanimity, being less reactive are some primary goals of emotional sobriety. We aren’t sick, we’re stuck. Allen uses the example of a loved one failing to show... more
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Long time listener; this podcast has been so helpful in my own recovery journey and helping clients
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United States5 months ago - Political
I’m listening to your podcast about emotional sobriety, and uncertainty, and you’re going off about Donald Trump and DOGE. I had to turn it off. I am certain that we’ve been headed down a very dark path for 32 out of the last 36 years. The man is doing what we voted him to do. Fair trade, secure border, expose, and end government waste and corruption. If you don’t like it then vote. Don’t use a recovery platform to spread your political views. I’m not gonna sit there and listen to you degrade my... more
Apple Podcasts1pacificdrifter79United States2 years ago - So good!!!!
I look forward to these podcasts. I get so much out of listening to the honesty and candid sharing of their experiences. Thank you for your recovery commitment to emotional sobriety. Such new frontier in our collective recovery journey.
Apple Podcasts5Quennntinnn
Australia2 years ago - Lots of Wisdom
So thankful I found this podcast. There is a lot of good stuff here for anyone, whether they have substance abuse issues or not
Apple Podcasts5@gmcglothlen
United Kingdom3 years ago I want... wait... I will be starting a group for emotional sobriety. Please pass along any help you can give.
Audible5DPfandlerUnited States3 years ago
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- A psychology-forward show exploring emotional sobriety as a practical framework for recovery, relationships, and personal growth. Episodes frequently cover self-esteem, boundaries, mindful communication, and how internal shifts drive external change, with plenty of real-life anecdotes from two seasoned therapists/authors.
- Noteworthy angles include integrating recovery frameworks with everyday life, leaning into curiosity and compassion, and reframing expectations to reduce dependence on external validation. The format combines clinical insight with relatable storytelling, appealing to listeners seeking long-term personal development and healthier interchanges with others.
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