Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Bonus Episode: Finding Addiction Recovery in Movies with Ted Perkins
Bonus Episode: Finding Addiction Recovery in Movies with Ted Perkins
Bonus Episode: Finding Addiction Recovery in Movies with Ted Perkins
Thursday 11th May 2023
Discover how movies can aid addiction recovery in this inspiring episode with Ted Perkins discussing his journey and Recovery Movie Meetups initiative.
41 minutes
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Episode Overview
- Movies can be a powerful tool in addiction recovery.
- Ted Perkins shares his personal recovery journey.
- Recovery Movie Meetups use films for healing.
- Upcoming free screening of 'Clean Slate'.
- Films inspire self-reflection and transformation.
Movies give us the opportunity for cathartic emulation, heroic identification, and wonderfully positive self reevaluation.
In this engaging episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind welcomes Ted Perkins, a former studio executive turned addiction recovery advocate. Ted shares his unique journey of using movies as a tool for personal transformation and recovery. After watching 100 movies in 100 days to overcome his alcohol addiction, Ted penned "Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate," a book that explores the profound impact of films on recovery.
Ted's passion for cinema led him to establish Recovery Movie Meetups, a mutual support meeting format that leverages the transformative power of films. These meetups provide a unique platform for addiction treatment providers to harness the emotional and cathartic potential of movies to help individuals heal and reflect on their journey. Throughout the conversation, Ted emphasizes that films often encapsulate themes of transformation, a concept deeply relatable to those in recovery.
He discusses how movies like "A Star is Born," "Crazy Heart," and "Gia" portray characters grappling with addiction, fame, and personal challenges, offering viewers moments of self-reflection and empathy. Ted highlights the upcoming online film premiere of "Clean Slate," scheduled for May 14th. This free screening aims to unite the recovery community through a shared cinematic experience, encouraging viewers to connect and engage with the film's powerful narrative.
Listeners are invited to join this unique event, which promises to be a celebration of commitment to recovery and personal growth. Ted's innovative approach demonstrates how movies can inspire positive self-evaluation, better decision-making, and heroic identification, making them an invaluable tool in the path to recovery.