Neil Scott
Neil Scott, Carrie Bates
From Olympic Gold to Long Term Recovery - a True Champion Recovers Outloud
From Olympic Gold to Long Term Recovery - a True Champion Recovers Outloud
From Olympic Gold to Long Term Recovery - a True Champion Recovers Outloud
Sunday 21st July 2024
Carrie Bates shares her journey from Olympic glory to battling addiction and finding long-term recovery. A story of resilience and hope.
29 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Olympic Gold to Recovery: Carrie Bates' Inspiring Journey
Episode Overview
- Carrie Bates shares her journey from Olympic success to addiction.
- She discusses the impact of her struggles on her career and family.
- Carrie highlights the importance of honesty in achieving long-term recovery.
- The episode concludes with inspiring words from Ali McGraw on courage.
- Listeners gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of recovery.
Our freedom exists within our truth
This episode of Recovery Coast to Coast is a heartfelt conversation with three-time Olympic gold medalist Carrie Bates. Host Neil Scott chats with Carrie about her incredible journey from the pinnacle of athletic success to the depths of addiction, and finally, to long-term recovery. Carrie opens up about the struggles she faced after failing to qualify for the 1988 Olympics, which led her down a path of alcoholism that cost her career, marriage, and custody of her children.
Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of honesty in the recovery process. Carrie discusses her multiple attempts at treatment and how she finally found success on her fourth try at the Betty Ford Center. She shares her belief that 'our freedom exists within our truth' and how being honest with herself was key to her recovery.
The episode wraps up with inspiring words from award-winning actress Ali McGraw on the courage it takes to seek recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for hope and inspiration in their own recovery journey or that of a loved one.