Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Step 10 02:53 The Importance of Staying Present 06:06 Practicing Rigorous Honesty 09:05 The Role of Support in Recovery 12:11 Step 10 as a Spiritual Barometer 15:05 The Impact of Prompt Action 18:05 Navigating Complex Emotions 20:57 Tools for Maintaining Emotional Sobriety 24:00 Long-term Sobriety and Step 10 27:08 Advice for Newcomers 29:57 Listener Feedback and Community Engagement

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Keywords Step 10, recovery, personal inventory, emotional sobriety, rigorous honesty, support, spiritual barometer, long-term sobriety, newcomers, community Takeaways

• Step 10 is about maintaining a spiritual foundation in daily life.
• Practicing rigorous honesty helps prevent new wreckage from piling up.
• Staying present is crucial for emotional sobriety.
• Support from others enhances the effectiveness of Step 10.
• Promptly admitting when wrong is essential for spiritual growth.
• Step 10 serves as a spiritual barometer for recovery.
• Daily inventory helps navigate complex emotions.
• Tools like journaling and feelings wheels aid in emotional awareness.
• Long-term sobriety requires consistent practice of Step 10.
• Newcomers should approach Step 10 with open-mindedness and patience.

Summary In this episode of the Recovered Podcast, the hosts delve into Step 10 of the recovery process, focusing on the importance of maintaining a personal inventory and promptly admitting when wrong. They discuss how this step helps in staying present, practicing rigorous honesty, and navigating complex emotions. The conversation emphasizes the role of support from others in recovery, the significance of prompt action, and the tools that aid in emotional sobriety. The hosts also share insights on long-term sobriety and offer advice for newcomers, highlighting the value of open-mindedness and community engagement. Titles

• Navigating Recovery with Step 10
• The Power of Personal Inventory

Sound Bites

• "Step 10 serves as a spiritual barometer."
• "Promptly admitting when wrong is essential."
• "Daily inventory helps navigate complex emotions."