Remembering Mike Barry - An Agent of Change in the Recovery CommunityRemembering Mike Barry - An Agent of Change in the Recovery Community
Recovery Coast to Coast
On February 28th the national recovery community lost one of its most amazing and outspoken advocates: Mike Barry. RC2C host Neil Scott remembers the many things he has done for the recovery community. He shares an interview he did with MIke...
33:19•28 Mar 2024
Honouring Mike Barry: A Legacy of Hope and Resilience
Episode Overview
- Mike Barry's impactful work in the recovery community.
- An intimate interview from 2011 with Mike Barry.
- A heartfelt poem by Neil Scott in memory of Mike Barry.
- Lou Gossett Jr.'s reflections on truth and trust in recovery.
- The importance of resilience and advocacy in long-term recovery.
“Overnight we just don't decide to become happy, joyous, and free. We progress into our recovery as well.”
In this episode of Recovery Coast to Coast, host Neil Scott pays tribute to the late Mike Barry, a towering figure in the recovery community who passed away on February 28th. Neil revisits a 2011 interview with Mike, where he shares his journey from active addiction to becoming a leading advocate for recovery.
Mike's booming voice and infectious smile left an indelible mark on everyone he met, and his work as CEO of People Advocating Recovery (PAR) helped countless individuals find their path to sobriety. Neil also shares a heartfelt poem he wrote in memory of Mike, capturing the essence of a man who was truly an 'Agent of Change'. To wrap up the episode, actor Lou Gossett Jr.
offers his reflections on truth and trust in recovery, providing additional layers of wisdom and hope. This episode is a poignant reminder of the power of resilience and the lasting impact one individual can have on a community. Don't miss this moving tribute to a true hero in the recovery world.
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