Mary Tilson
Mary Tilson
#24: Kinship in the Recovery Community & the Path of Service with Award-Winning Filmmaker, John W. Comerford
#24: Kinship in the Recovery Community & the Path of Service with Award-Winning Filmmaker, John W. Comerford
#24: Kinship in the Recovery Community & the Path of Service with Award-Winning Filmmaker, John W. Comerford
Tuesday 5th July 2022
Award-winning filmmaker John W. Comerford discusses his journey to sobriety, the role of cinema, and the strength of community in recovery.
56 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Authentic
About this podcast
Author:
Mary Tilson
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery from Trauma
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
108 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!John W. Comerford: Cinema, Sobriety, and the Strength of Community
I think there's a couple of touch points there in my recovery journey, but you can, you know, ask away anything you'd like to know.
What happens when a talented filmmaker turns his lens inward and uses his craft to explore the depths of addiction and recovery? Meet John W. Comerford, an award-winning producer and writer whose journey to sobriety is as compelling as the films he creates.
In this episode of the Sun & Moon Sober Living Podcast, host Mary Tilson sits down with John to discuss his path from addiction to recovery and how kinship within the recovery community has been a cornerstone of his healing process. John opens up about his personal struggles with addiction and the transformative power of the 12-step program. He shares poignant moments from his life, including how music and spirituality have played vital roles in his recovery.
But it’s not just about his personal journey; John delves into the importance of emotional intelligence in overcoming life's hurdles and building meaningful connections. Through his films, John has found a unique way to give back to the community, capturing the essence of human experience and offering a voice to those often unheard. He discusses how cinema has been both a therapeutic outlet and a platform for advocacy, shedding light on issues like wildlife conservation and jazz music's cultural impact.
As the conversation unfolds, Mary and John touch on how the pandemic has reshaped recovery meetings, pushing them into the digital realm. Despite these challenges, John remains optimistic, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of the recovery community. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of art and recovery, offering a blend of personal anecdotes and broader insights that are both inspiring and relatable.