Host: Ty Bechel
Katie Sullivan
Episode 47: Judges Recover Too
Episode 47: Judges Recover Too
Episode 47: Judges Recover Too
Tuesday 6th September 2022
Katie Sullivan discusses her journey from alcoholism to public service, emphasizing spirituality and peer support in recovery.
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Get the buttons here!From the Bench to Recovery: A Judge's Path to Sobriety
I'm one of those people who says my disease is a gift, because I wouldn't be here if I didn't have it.
Katie Sullivan, an attorney and former drug court judge, opens up about her compelling journey from battling alcoholism to serving in the Trump Administration's Department of Justice. With nearly 26 years of continuous sobriety, Katie’s story is one of resilience and transformation.
She candidly shares her struggles with alcohol, her experiences in 12-step meetings, and the challenges she faced as a judge in Colorado's 5th judicial district, often under scrutiny from defense attorneys and their clients due to her recovery status. Before her tenure as a judge, Katie practiced privately and served as a Deputy District Attorney in Colorado.
Her career took a significant turn when she was appointed by William Barr as the Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Office of Justice Programs. Now retired from government roles, Katie and her husband, Dr. Art Kleinschmidt, focus on their organization, Recovery for America Now Foundation, which aims to save lives through treatment scholarships.
This episode is a testament to how personal recovery journeys can intersect with public service, highlighting the importance of spirituality, continuous sobriety, and peer support in overcoming addiction. Katie’s story underscores that recovery is not only achievable but can also pave the way for significant personal and professional accomplishments.