Bill Wilson, co-founder of Alcoholic's Anonymous, wrote in 1952, "If we examine every disturbance we have, great or small, we will find... more
Allen and Thom welcome longtime contributor to the Emotional Sobriety community Tom Potash to talk about his decades-long recovery journey,... more
Recovery stalwart Richard Warner had to announce himself as a newcomer after decades in the program, a formative experience that... more
Roger Andes discusses his body-oriented work as a therapist, cultivating connections with others and within himself revolving around the preservation... more
Longtime collaborator, first-time guest Herb K. joins us to discuss the role of meditation in his daily practice, and how... more
This week we share our thoughts on receiving & offering guidance to other addicts across a wide span of experience... more
Peg joins us to talk about her more secular conception of a Higher Power, informed by her background in philosophy... more
If you’re disturbed about something, we encourage investigating what’s beneath that disturbance. This episode we explore the psychological mechanism called... more
With the serenity prayer, we try to figure out the things in our lives that we have the power to... more
In preparation for the forthcoming high calorie sit-downs many of us are having with friends and family this week, Allen... more
Allen’s big Italian dinners. Thom getting kicked by a horse. Patrick learning what to do with his hands, now that... more
At a certain point (or maybe various points) along the recovery way, we each develop an awareness of what we... more
Allen tells us about his formative years enlisting in the marines, Vietnam, alcohol and drugs. Thom of early struggles working... more
Let's return to fundamental questions of what Emotional Sobriety is, and why we consider it the “next frontier." How do... more
How can we measure our progress (or lack there of) in productive ways? Learning to separate from self-condemnation & create/embrace... more
Let’s exercise more authority and agency over our lives. Moving towards a focus on being rather than having. A bit of... more
Let’s talk about how essential the practice of living in the moment is to the condition we call emotional sobriety.... more
Defining a self-esteem based on humility and an appropriate estimation of ourselves, our successes and failures. Cultivating this newfound sense... more
Author and podcast host Joe C. of Rebellion Dogs Publishing joins Allen and Thom to discuss a “yes, and” rather... more
We’re joined this week by Gina Ryan, who in her work with clients and on her weekly podcast imparts some... more
In observance of Labor Day, let’s talk about how to keep our emotional center of gravity in an environment that... more
Author and podcast host Joe C. of Rebellion Dogs Publishing joins Allen and Thom to discuss a “yes, and” rather than “no,... more