Reframing Recovery as Emotional Regulation

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Dr. Eddie Capparucci to explore emotional regulation as the cornerstone of addiction recovery. Dr. Eddie explains the "window of tolerance," how unresolved childhood trauma drives addictive behaviors, and why true recovery goes beyond just stopping harmful actions.

We discuss how emotional dysregulation connects to relapse, how people of faith can embrace their emotions in healthy ways, and how deeper emotional work transforms relationships, intimacy, and character. Dr. Eddie also shares practical techniques to help listeners begin their emotional healing journey today.

To learn more about Dr. Eddie and his inner child recovery model, visit AbundantLifeCounselingGA.com or email [e-mail].

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• Importance of emotional regulation in addiction recovery
• Definition and explanation of the "window of tolerance"
• Connection between emotional dysregulation and addictive behaviors
• Role of unresolved childhood trauma in emotional dysregulation
• Misconceptions about emotions, particularly among people of faith
• Practical strategies for emotional regulation in real-time situations
• Impact of emotional regulation on intimacy and empathy in relationships
• Transformation of character through deeper emotional work in recovery
• Differences between behavior change and emotional work in recovery outcomes
• Techniques and resources for practicing emotional regulation skills

More Resources:

• Going Deeper* by Eddie Capparucci
• Going Deeper for Women* by Eddie Capparucci
• Other books* by Dr. Eddie Capparucci

Related Podcasts:

• Going Deeper: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Sex Addiction
• Going Deeper for Women: How Your Inner Child Impacts Your Love and Sex Addiction
• Why Building Confidence is Important to Recovery

*This is an affiliate link. Be Broken may earn referral fees on purchases through this link.

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