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Sir Anthony Hopkins - Celebrating 50 Years of Freedom in Recovery
Sir Anthony Hopkins - Celebrating 50 Years of Freedom in Recovery
Sir Anthony Hopkins - Celebrating 50 Years of Freedom in Recovery
Wednesday 31st December 2025
Sir Anthony Hopkins shares his 50-year sobriety journey, offering wisdom and inspiration in this heartfelt episode of Recovery Coast to Coast.
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Episode Overview
- Sir Anthony Hopkins marks 50 years of sobriety with reflections on his journey.
- Hopkins shares insights from his new autobiography and a rare 12-step meeting recording.
- The episode highlights the importance of support systems in maintaining long-term recovery.
- Dick Van Dyke contributes additional inspiration and wisdom.
- Listeners gain encouragement and hope from Hopkins' candid storytelling.
"Choose life instead of the opposite. Life, life, life and more life."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this captivating episode of Recovery Coast to Coast, Neil Scott celebrates a monumental milestone with Sir Anthony Hopkins, marking 50 years of sobriety. Known to his friends as Tony H., Hopkins opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and the turning point that led him to seek help.
He shares candidly about the moment he realised he needed to change and how that decision has shaped his life and career over the past five decades. The episode includes a rare archival recording from a 12-step meeting in Laguna Beach, where Hopkins reflects on his journey just shy of 25 years sober. Neil Scott's engaging dialogue doesn't stop there; he brings in insights from award-winning actor Dick Van Dyke, adding another layer of inspiration.
Hopkins' story is not just about recovery but about rediscovering life, creativity, and the joys of sobriety. His reflections are both humorous and deeply moving, offering hope and encouragement to anyone on a similar path. So, whether you're in recovery, know someone who is, or are simply curious about the process, this episode promises a blend of wisdom, humour, and heartfelt honesty. What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Tune in to find out!