From Olympic Gold to Long Term Recovery - a True Champion Recovers OutloudFrom Olympic Gold to Long Term Recovery - a True Champion Recovers Outloud
Recovery Coast to Coast
RC2C Host Neil Scott features a three-time Olympic Champion Carriie Bates, who won Gold three times back in the 1984 Olympics. She tried to repeat four years later and did not qualify. Her life spiraled out of control. After going through treatment 3...
28:37•21 Jul 2024
Olympic Gold to Recovery: Carrie Bates' Inspiring Journey
Episode Overview
- Carrie Bates shares her journey from Olympic success to addiction.
- She discusses the impact of her struggles on her career and family.
- Carrie highlights the importance of honesty in achieving long-term recovery.
- The episode concludes with inspiring words from Ali McGraw on courage.
- Listeners gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of recovery.
“Our freedom exists within our truth”
This episode of Recovery Coast to Coast is a heartfelt conversation with three-time Olympic gold medalist Carrie Bates. Host Neil Scott chats with Carrie about her incredible journey from the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of addiction, and finally, to long-term recovery. Carrie opens up about the struggles she faced after failing to qualify for the 1988 Olympics, which led her down a path of alcoholism that cost her career, marriage, and custody of her children.
Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of honesty in the recovery process. Carrie discusses her multiple attempts at treatment and how she finally found success on her fourth try at the Betty Ford Center. She shares her belief that 'our freedom exists within our truth' and how being honest with herself was key to her recovery.
The episode wraps up with inspiring words from award-winning actress Ali McGraw on the courage it takes to seek recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for hope and inspiration in their own recovery journey or that of a loved one.
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