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Carrie Bates

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Olympic Gold Medalist🇺🇸
Proud Mama
Sober
Ironman 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️
“To thine own self be true”

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Happy 42nd anniversary to me! … When someone learns of my Olympic pursuits, boy, do they have questions. My goal is to use my sport-chapter to connect - and then to Move On. (That’s key)
I can do it in about 2 minutes. I don’t want to intimidate or elevate myself over anyone, or to have my sport define all of me. It’s a gift of an opportunity - if those 2 minutes are done well it can bond and create life-long human connection … and lead to incredible opportunities; for me, to advocate for ethics in sport, especially women in sport.
The Olympics & Paralympics put the best of humanity on display - and I find similar pursuits of all sorts inspiring. It has opened me up to life-awe.
#wonder #womenssports #TitleIX #HappyAnniversary
Thank you @olympics @la28

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What an incredible morning! 💛🐾

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined our special live shopping event hosted by @smacoy_reunitedluxury and @covetbychristos in support of FACE. Because of this amazing community, every purchase made helps more pets receive the lifesaving emergency veterinary care they need to stay where they belong, with the families who love them! 🐾

We are incredibly grateful to @reunitedluxury and @covetbychristos and the entire Reunited Luxury community for making this event possible. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and unwavering support continue to make a real difference in the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Together, we’ve already helped save 5,000 lives, and thanks to supporters like you, we’re just getting started.

Here’s to helping save the next 5,000! 💛🐾

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New episode out now from Caron’s Parent-to-Parent Podcast: My Child & Addiction 🎧

When Am I Done? explores how parents continue to support their children through every stage of recovery—and how that role evolves over time.

Featuring @carriebates1, three-time Olympic gold medalist and Caron’s Director of Strategic Growth and Advocacy, sharing her perspective as both a parent advocate and a person in recovery.

Click the link in bio to listen now.

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Check out our newly featured project in Scottsdale. From custom water features and outdoor dining to beautifully designed softscapes, this backyard is more than just a swimming pool — it’s a complete outdoor experience.
#ScottsdaleAZ
#ScottsdaleLiving
#LuxuryBackyard
#OutdoorLiving
#CustomPool

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At 16, @carriebates1 stood on the Olympic podium. Years later, she faced a very different battle, one no medal could carry.

Today, as a leader at Caron Treatment Centers, she shares a message that reaches far beyond sport: your worth and value aren’t tied to winning medals or not winning medals.

The discipline and resilience she built as an athlete became part of her recovery journey, and now she uses that experience to remind others that hope, healing, and purpose are not defined by performance, but by the courage to keep going.

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Does addiction mean you don't love them? 💔
It’s the most painful question a parent can ask. You feel the guilt. You feel the shame of living two separate lives, the one they see, and the one you’re hiding.
But here is the truth: Addiction isn't a lack of love. It's a thief that steals your ability to show it.
The beautiful part? Recovery gives it back. In fact, the empathy and resilience you build in recovery can become your greatest superpower. You don't just get your life back, you get a capacity to love deeper than before.
👇 Has recovery changed how you love? Tell us below.
#AddictionRecovery #SoberParenting #BreakingTheCycle #RecoveryIsPossible #SoberLife #GuiltFree #HealingJourney #love

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The Olympic mindset didn't save her... it almost killed her. 🤯
Carrie Bates won 3 Gold Medals, but she couldn't "win" against alcohol. The hardest lesson? Realizing that being the "best in the world" doesn't mean you can outsmart addiction.
Full story on the Wake Up Your Soul podcast. 🎙️

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When the standard is Olympic-level, every detail matters.

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Pebble day in Scottsdale 🌊 Ocean Blue PebbleSheen paired with a custom mosaic for the perfect finish.

#ScottsdaleAZ #ScottsdalePools #ArizonaPools #PebbleSheen #OceanBlue #CustomPools #LuxuryPools #PoolFinish #PoolDesign #CustomMosaic #BackyardGoals #AZContractor #DesertLiving #OutdoorLiving

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Beautiful leathered granite countertops paired with sleek stainless steel appliances—this outdoor kitchen is built for both style and durability. The added seating area creates the perfect spot to cook, gather, and enjoy the space year-round.

#OutdoorKitchen #CaveCreekAZ #ScottsdaleAZ #ArizonaHomes #AZBackyards #OutdoorLiving #BackyardDesign #GraniteCountertops #LeatheredGranite #StainlessSteelAppliances #PatioDesign #OutdoorEntertaining #LuxuryOutdoorLiving #CustomBuild #HomeImprovement #AZContractor #BackyardUpgrade

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💜 Save the Date: An Evening of Hope & Healing

Join us on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Calvary Assembly in Dover for @delawaregoespurple’s capstone event: An Evening of Hope & Healing.

This inspiring evening will feature Caron’s Carrie Bates, three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and Tara Conner, former Miss USA, as they share their stories of recovery and resilience. Together, we’re breaking stigma and celebrating the power of community.

Click the link in bio to register!

#CaronTreatmentCenters #DelawareGoesPurple @carriebates1 @taraeconner

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