Scott Crawford | Finding New Waters

Scott Crawford's Journey from Addiction to Culinary Success

47:30 min | Scott Crawford | Finding New Waters

"In this episode of 'Finding New Waters,' host B. Reeves teams up with New Waters Recovery to spotlight Scott Crawford, a celebrated chef and restaurateur from Raleigh, North Carolina, who turned his life around from addiction to success in the culinary world. Crawford shares his journey to sobriety, the transformative effect it had on his career and personal growth, and his efforts to reshape the restaurant industry for the better. From fostering a healthier work environment to contributing significantly to the recovery community, Crawford's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the positive impact of change.

"Through time and meetings and knowledge and understanding, I started to like myself and who I was and not be ashamed of the fact that I was an alcoholic or a drug addict... I want to remove the shame and I want people to understand if they have a problem or they're suffering that they're not alone and that we talk about these things and I want people to get help"

-Scott Crawford