MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety

Every morning for the last 3 weeks I host a Zoom call from 7-7:30am CST.  It is open to anyone who just wants to connect during this time of crisis.  If you are called to join me, just log into Zoom and join with my ID 939 448 4026  In this episode, I share about the joy and optimism I felt after getting off the call this morning.

Welcome to the Grand Opening of the Emotional Sobriety Gym, better know as ESG. Come on in and learn a little about about our gym and see if you might be interested in becoming a life long member.

Being selfish might not be exactly what you think it is.  Listen in and see how my definition of selfishness might be different than yours.

This is not a knock on Brene Brown and her work.  However, I had an insight about her today that I wanted to share.  Check out her new podcast called Unlocking Us

This is an episode of what my life looks like when I have my kids and dog around.

One of my mentors and colleagues who I think is the leading expert on Emotional Sobriety is Dr. Allen Berger.  Click on the link below to check him out. Dr. Berger's Website        

Not much to say about this episode other than I jump all over the place and talk about several topics.

If you are a man (or a women), please listen in.

I think the Coronavirus is an opportunity for people to work on building up there Emotional Sobriety muscle.  I also mentioned in this episode a study that recently was done talking about the effectiveness of AA and the 12 Step M odel.  Below is the link: Alcoholics Anonymous vs. Other Approaches: The Evidence Is Now In

I recently went out to San Francisco for a coaching training with a company called A-Plan Coaching .  I was shocked and surprised by the emotions that came up.

Have you ever heard of a life coach?  If so, have you ever worked with one?

For me, the ordinary day to day activities of life are often the most challenging and difficult to find fulfillment.

Give someone a call today and see how they are doing.

I have recorded a similar episode on my morning prayer and meditation routine, but I have added some prayers so I thought I would post an updated episode.

I did not think I could have a spiritual experience with a security guard at a riverboat casino.

Something you might not know about me is that I am a "No" to life.  It is something I am not proud of, but it is the truth.

While I never personally met Kobe, listen in to hear a few of my thoughts on the man.

I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like a fraud.

I have been part of a variety of groups over the last 20 years.  However, I have found something especially powerful sitting in a group of all men.

M. Scott Peck wrote one of my favorite books of all time called "Golf And The Spirit"  Also in 1978 he wrote the book "The Road Less Traveled"  This book has over 5,000,000 copies in print.  If you are like so many, you probably have never heard of M. Scott Peck.

This episode jumps all over the place like many of my episodes, but it is something I wanted to share.

This is what Shame is for me.  S elf H ate A nd M ental Exhaustion 

I have read my share of self-help books over the years.  I would put this book in my top five.  Listen in as I share some of my many insights I took from this book. Whole Again: Healing Your Heart And Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships And Emotional Abuse

Not an easy episode for me to post, but I hope you get some value out of it.

Have you ever attended a 12 step meeting?  If not, this episode is for you.