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 | Weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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Former guest and longtime friend John Amodeo joins Allen and Thom to advocate “gentle presence” 9 making ourselves available to the full range of what we’re experiencing in the moment, whether pleasure and pain. People are afraid of their emotions - ... more
Thom checks back in after a long period of freezing weather and system crash in Tennessee, Allen gets honest after recent familial struggles. What makes it difficult for us to own our bad behavior? This week is emotional sobriety through fear and wre... more
Thom’s Nutshell: "How much of what you believe do you really believe?"
Allen and Patrick review a recent Slate article about Emotional Sobriety and push back on some of its premises. Emotional Sobriety isn’t just about taking care of ourselves, it’s... more
On clarity, which comes with emotional sobriety: an antidote to impulsivity, rumination, indecision and procrastination.
Thom’s nutshell wisdom:
Your ego has one value system, your spirit another. Beware of identifying with one and acting from the ... more
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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 Podcasts1pacificdrifter79
United States10 months 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
Australiaa year 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 Kingdom2 years ago I want... wait... I will be starting a group for emotional sobriety. Please pass along any help you can give.
Audible5DPfandlerUnited States2 years ago- Well done
I want... wait... I will be starting a group for emotional sobriety. Please pass along any help you can give.
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Content throughout various episodes emphasizes the significance of emotional sobriety, a concept built upon self-awareness, acceptance, and personal growth, especially in the context of addiction recovery. Hosts share insights from their own experiences and therapeutic practices, offering listeners a blend of personal anecdotes, discussions on emotional challenges, and practical strategies for cultivating emotional health. Themes such as relationships, trauma, codependency, and the dynamics of personal belief systems are also prevalent, making the content relevant not only to those in recovery but to a wider audience interested in mental health and self-improvement. The podcast's approach is marked by candid conversations aimed at breaking ... more
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