Recovery & the Movies; Mutual Support to Enhance RecoveryRecovery & the Movies; Mutual Support to Enhance Recovery
Recovery Coast to Coast
RC2C Host Neil Scott catches up with Ted Perkins, who has started an intriquing proect for people in recvery. It's called 'Recovery Movie Meetups'. He shares the insiration and the startu of this prjectHis website is: And actress ulie...
27:47•14 Aug 2023
Cinematic Healing: Ted Perkins' Recovery Movie Meetups
Episode Overview
- Ted Perkins shares the inspiration behind 'Recovery Movie Meetups' and the potential for movies to support recovery
- Curating a collection of 20 movies about addiction and recovery to offer a balanced view of the recovery journey
- The vision of creating a community using movies to aid recovery and the plan to launch an accessible app for these movies
- Insightful discussion on the transformative potential of movies in the recovery process and the role of art in the journey to recovery
“Recovery, in a sense, is like a movie. It's a heroic quest for redemption and greatness, overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. Everyone, when in recovery, is the hero of their own recovery story. Blend the American way of life with movies and join the journey at recoverymoviemeetups.com.”
What if watching movies could help you on your recovery journey? That's the intriguing idea behind Ted Perkins' 'Recovery Movie Meetups'. In this episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast', host Neil Scott sits down with Ted, a screenwriter and someone who knows firsthand the challenges of addiction and the triumphs of long-term recovery. Ted shares his fascinating project that uses therapeutic movie screenings to support people in recovery.
After watching 100 movies about addiction and recovery in just 100 days, Ted saw the potential for films to resonate deeply with individuals' recovery experiences. He's handpicked 20 movies that offer a balanced and realistic view of addiction and recovery, aiming to help people make better decisions and find solace in shared stories.
Ted's vision doesn't stop there; he's working on launching an app to make these curated films easily accessible, fostering a community where people can connect and support each other through the power of cinema. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about how art can play a role in healing and recovery. Actress Julie Harris also joins the conversation, sharing her thoughts on meditation as a tool for maintaining mental wellness.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion that blends creativity, recovery, and the power of shared experiences.
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