Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh
Recovery & Reels (with Ted Perkins)
Recovery & Reels (with Ted Perkins)
Recovery & Reels (with Ted Perkins)
Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Ted Perkins discusses using movies as therapeutic tools in addiction recovery. Discover how films can inspire and support your journey.
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Episode Overview
- Ted Perkins shares a unique perspective on addiction and recovery, drawing from his own experience with alcohol as a coping mechanism
- His book, 'Addicted in Film, Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate,' explores the profound lessons and themes from addiction-themed movies
- Recovery Movie Meetups provide a safe space for therapeutic discussions about addiction-themed films
- Ted's approach aims to offer an alternative, structured, and therapeutic avenue for individuals on their path to recovery
- Engaging in these film discussions fosters self-reflection, decision-making, and provides a powerful tool for those seeking recovery
By talking about films in my own Smart Recovery meetings and to talking to others in recovery and watching these films, I realized that it raises this, by looking at an objective representation of addiction, it helps you with your own addiction and how you understand it.
Ever thought about how movies could play a role in addiction recovery? In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, Michael Walsh chats with Ted Perkins, a former executive at Universal Pictures and Warner Brothers who has turned his focus to sobriety mentoring and writing. Ted shares his unique journey from the glitz of Hollywood to the trenches of addiction recovery, offering fresh insights on how films can be more than just entertainment—they can be powerful tools for healing.
His book, 'Addicted in Film, Movies We Love About the Habits We Hate,' dives into how addiction is portrayed in movies and the profound lessons these stories can teach us. But Ted doesn't stop there. He introduces us to Recovery Movie Meetups, an innovative initiative where people gather to watch and discuss addiction-themed films. These meetups create a safe and engaging environment for participants to reflect on their own experiences and draw inspiration from the characters' journeys.
Ted's approach is anything but conventional; he believes that movies showing addiction recovery as a heroic journey can motivate individuals to see their own path to sobriety in a new light. If you're looking for a fresh perspective on recovery or seeking new ways to engage with your own journey, this episode is a must-listen.