James Leonard & Timmy Long
James Leonard & Timmy Long
#173 Mary Beth O'Connor From Junkie to Judge
#173 Mary Beth O'Connor From Junkie to Judge
#173 Mary Beth O'Connor From Junkie to Judge
Friday 22nd September 2023
Hear Mary Beth O'Connor's journey from addiction to judgeship on 'The Two Norries'. Her story inspires and advocates for varied recovery paths.
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Get the buttons here!From Chaos to Courtroom: Mary Beth O'Connor's Unlikely Journey
Episode Overview
- Mary Beth's journey from addiction to becoming a judge and best-selling author
- Challenges of childhood trauma, substance use disorder, and navigating the criminal justice system
- Advocacy for multiple pathways to recovery and mental health support
- The interplay of trauma recovery and substance recovery
- Resilience, determination, and insights for those on similar paths
I felt like a lot of memoirs, they sort of start in the crazy stories of addiction. And then I do have my years of using. And it's about basically the first three years of my recovery about how i built a plan an individual plan that worked for me but also that trauma recovery interplay with my substance recovery and then at the end i have like checklists and guidelines ideas for people to think about so i really try to make the book be be useful.
Imagine starting life with every odd stacked against you and ending up on the bench as a judge. That’s the extraordinary journey of Mary Beth O'Connor, who shares her gripping story on this episode of 'The Two Norries' podcast. Hosts James Leonard and Timmy Long sit down with Mary Beth to uncover her path from a tumultuous childhood to a respected judge and best-selling author.
Her story begins with early exposure to alcohol at just 12 years old, escalating to methamphetamine use by 16. The next 15 years were a blur of addiction and chaos, fueled by the trauma of childhood abuse and an unstable home environment. But Mary Beth’s tale is not one of despair; it’s a powerful narrative of resilience and redemption. After hitting rock bottom, she clawed her way back, earning a degree from Berkeley Law and eventually becoming a judge.
She now uses her platform to advocate for multiple pathways to recovery and mental health support, challenging the stigma around substance use disorder. Her memoir, 'From Junkie to Judge', serves as both an inspiration and a guide for those facing similar battles. Tune in to hear Mary Beth’s candid reflections on navigating the criminal justice system, overcoming addiction, and her ongoing mission to support others in their recovery journeys.