Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery

Bill 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 ...more

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November 09, 2026 • 00:31:27
The Effect of Emotional Sobriety on Our Communication

The Effect of Emotional Sobriety on Our Communication

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...

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November 01, 2026 • 00:21:46
The Effect of Emotional Dependency on Our Communication

The Effect of Emotional Dependency on Our Communication

Thom’s Nutshell: Perfectionism and Procrastination are old friends – they go way back. What is emotional dependency? What does that look like, and how...

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October 16, 2026 • 00:32:00
The Unicycle Committee with Richard Rohr

The Unicycle Committee with Richard Rohr

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...

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October 08, 2026 • 00:23:27
Don’t Let Anyone Edit Your Reality

Don’t Let Anyone Edit Your Reality

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...

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September 29, 2026 • 00:33:26
Responsibility Over Blame

Responsibility Over Blame

Thom’s Nutshell: Serious condition: I’ll be okay as soon as that thing that happened to me didn’t happen to me. There’s a difference between...

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September 10, 2026 • 00:36:26
“Waking Up Is a Process” with Daniel Fulop-Furlano

“Waking Up Is a Process” with Daniel Fulop-Furlano

Thom’s Nutshell: "Self-denial results in dependence. Self-acceptance creates independence." Waking up is a process, not an event. A road back to our true lost...

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