Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
Author Ted Perkins on SMART Recovery, and His New Book, Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About The Habits We Hate
Author Ted Perkins on SMART Recovery, and His New Book, Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About The Habits We Hate
Author Ted Perkins on SMART Recovery, and His New Book, Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About The Habits We Hate
Thursday 5th January 2023
Join Ted Perkins on 'The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast' as he talks about SMART Recovery and his book on using movies to explore addiction.
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Get the buttons here!Ted Perkins: Movies as Mirrors in Addiction Recovery
And I think the combination between information and entertaining is, uh, is so permeate, permeating, is that?
Ever wondered how films can shine a light on the journey of addiction recovery? In this episode of 'The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast', Arlina Allen chats with Ted Perkins, a former Hollywood executive turned addiction recovery mentor. Ted shares his personal recovery story through SMART Recovery, a self-empowering support group, and introduces his intriguing new book, 'Addicted in Film: Movies We Love About The Habits We Hate'.
This book dives into how beloved movies can reflect our struggles and triumphs with addiction, offering fresh perspectives and relatable narratives. Ted's extensive background in the film industry, coupled with his dedication to helping others through blogs, videos, and SMART Recovery meetings, makes for a compelling discussion. You'll hear about the importance of self-awareness, mutual support, and holistic treatment approaches in achieving lasting sobriety.
If you're curious about how storytelling can aid in recovery or seeking practical advice and inspiration for your own journey, this episode is a must-listen.