From Olympic Gold to Lasting Sobriety: Carrie (Steinseifer) BatesFrom Olympic Gold to Lasting Sobriety: Carrie (Steinseifer) Bates
The Party Wreckers
Olympic gold medalist Carrie Bates shares her journey from swimming success to battling addiction and finding lasting sobriety.
47:42•17 Jul 2024
Olympic Gold to Sobriety: Carrie Bates' Inspiring Journey
Episode Overview
- Carrie Bates shares her journey from Olympic success to battling addiction.
- The role of family and early influences in shaping Carrie's career.
- Carrie's candid discussion about the stigma faced by women in addiction.
- The importance of honesty and support systems in recovery.
- How Carrie uses her platform to help others find sobriety.
“Pick up that 10,000 pound phone and make the call and ask for help because it's the bravest, most courageous thing you'll ever do in your life”
Get ready to be inspired by an incredible journey from Olympic glory to lasting sobriety. In this episode of The Party Wreckers, hosts Matt Brown and Sam Davis sit down with Carrie Bates, a three-time gold medalist from the 1984 Summer Olympics. Carrie opens up about how her older brother's passion for swimming ignited her Olympic dreams and the pivotal moments that shaped her path to international success.
But it's not all about the gold medals; Carrie shares the lesser-known side of her story - her struggle with alcohol addiction and the road to recovery. She talks candidly about her first drink, the downward spiral, and the moment she decided to reclaim her life. This heartfelt conversation covers everything from the highs of standing on the Olympic podium to the lows of battling addiction and losing parental rights. Carrie’s story is one of resilience, honesty, and hope.
She discusses the stigma women face in addiction and how recovery has given her a new purpose. If you're looking for a story that combines athletic triumph with a powerful message of recovery, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear how Carrie transformed her life and now uses her platform to help others find their way to sobriety.
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