Resilience Myths

Episode 43 January 01, 2026 00:35:24
Resilience Myths
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Resilience Myths

Jan 01 2026 | 00:35:24

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Hosted By

Patrick Newman

Show Notes

Joe C. quotes Joseph Campbell: “We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

Thom’s nutshell for today: “Measure your progress in units of willingness instead of willpower, with degrees of self-acceptance rather than change."

Allen, Thom, Joe and Patrick each talk about how their understanding of emotional sobriety has evolved over the past year, looking ahead to 2026.

Learn more about Joe C., Secular AA and Rebellion Dogs here:

https://rebelliondogspublishing.com 

 

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Joe C. Twitter: @Rebellion_Dogs

 

Friendly Circle Berlin Workshop Group meets every Monday @ 7:30pm (Berlin), 6:30pm (Ireland & UK), 1:30pm EST, 10:30am PST

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Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/

 

Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): 

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For our ongoing workshop video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here:

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We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings.

 

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