Ted Perkins Shares How Films can Inspire & Inform our Recovery | The Way Out Podcast Episode 325Ted Perkins Shares How Films can Inspire & Inform our Recovery | The Way Out Podcast Episode 325
The Way Out | A Sobriety & Recovery Podcast
Ted Perkins reveals how watching over 100 films about addiction and recovery helped him heal and grow.
1:28:23•27 Dec 2022
Ted Perkins: Finding Recovery Through the Lens of Cinema
“And both of those films really convey that in a wonderful way.”
Can movies play a pivotal role in your recovery journey? Ted Perkins thinks so. In this episode of 'The Way Out', Ted, author of 'Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate', shares his remarkable story of overcoming addiction with the help of films. Ted watched over 100 movies in 100 days, each focusing on addiction and recovery, and found profound inspiration and healing in their narratives.
He discusses how these stories provided him with essential truths, wisdom, and hope, connecting him to a larger community of shared experiences. Ted also touches on the concept of smart recovery and how filling idle time with meaningful activities can be crucial in early sobriety. His reflections on personal growth and the power of storytelling offer a beacon of hope for anyone navigating their own path to recovery.
Tune in for an episode that underscores the transformative power of cinema and the importance of community support.
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