R. Cord Beatty’s story is one of spiritual awakening and redemption and a journey to full recovery from alcoholism and addiction. Early in adult life, he accomplished a successful career in film and television—financing and producing numerous productions and films. Along with suc cess came the stresses of running a publicly traded corporation, raising money, managing employees, successes, and failures.
By age 46, alcohol had taken everything from Cord, including his marriage, children, business, home, automobiles, and money. Alcohol had also taken its toll on his health, and he found himself homeless and facing serious health issues. In 2010, Cord wastold by doctors that he wouldn’t live the day due to liver failure. Broken, bankrupt, defeated, and standing on death’s door, Cord experienced the miracle of spiritual awakening and the power of God for the first time in his life.
Cord recovered from alcoholism and addiction and went back to college at Purdue University, pursuing his master’s degree in Psychology in Addiction. He is now a grateful member of Alcoholics Anonymous and an active worker in the recovery community. The co-founder of New U Recovery residential inpatient treatment center near Park City Utah and the founder of The Retreat At Zion residential inpatient treatment center in Rockville Utah.
A public speaker and regular on talk shows, radio broadcasts, podcasts and was featured on the cover and feature article of Recovery Today magazine in 2018. Cord has helped hundreds of individuals to overcome addiction through his treatment centers, education, and sponsorship in the AA and NA programs. Cord is a father of five children and four grandchildren.
