EP 300: Recovery Movie Meetups with Ted PerkinsEP 300: Recovery Movie Meetups with Ted Perkins
Sobertown Podcast
Host: Elaine Skylar Neal Guest: Ted Perkins Recovery Movie Meetups with Ted Perkins Sobertown Podcast guest host, Elaine Skylar Neal, catches up with Ted Perkins, author of Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate. Ted has an a...
38:17•27 Apr 2023
Cinema and Sobriety: Ted Perkins' Vision for Recovery Movie Meetups
Episode Overview
- Ted Perkins discusses the concept of Recovery Movie Meetups, a film-based program designed to support lasting change in addiction recovery
- The program utilises a structured companion workbook, in-depth film analyses, and guided discussions to facilitate self-reflection and emotional connection
- Perkins highlights the significance of perceiving oneself as the hero of their recovery and the potential of movies to soften conversations around addiction and recovery
- The episode also extends an invitation to the online film premiere of 'Clean Slate,' a documentary about recovery, emphasizing its potential to inspire healing and transformation
- Elaine Skylar Neal and Ted Perkins share their enthusiasm for the future of Recovery Movie Meetups and its mission to provide a multidimensional and engaging approach to recovery
“The point that I try to make in the book is that every person who succeeds or goes through recovery is the hero of their own happy ending story. And if you look at it that way, it makes more sense as to why movies would have a great degree of applicability to that metaphorical understanding of your own process of change.”
Imagine using your favorite films as a tool for addiction recovery. That's exactly what Ted Perkins is doing with his innovative project, Recovery Movie Meetups. In this episode of the Sobertown Podcast, guest host Elaine Skylar Neal chats with Perkins, a Hollywood producer, screenwriter, and author of 'Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate'. They dive into how this program uses movies about addiction and recovery to spark deep conversations and lasting change within group settings.
Participants not only watch these films but also engage with a structured companion workbook that helps them reflect on their own journeys. Whether in therapy sessions, sober homes, or community organizations, this approach aims to make recovery a shared, supportive experience. Perkins highlights how films can soften tough conversations and provide a visual narrative that many can relate to.
He shares his excitement about the project's future and invites listeners to the online premiere of 'Clean Slate', a documentary that promises to inspire hope and healing. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in creative, community-driven approaches to sobriety.
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