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S3 Ep 37 - Mary Beth O’Connor
S3 Ep 37 - Mary Beth O’Connor
S3 Ep 37 - Mary Beth O’Connor
Tuesday 17th September 2024
Mary Beth O’Connor shares her journey from childhood abuse and addiction to becoming a judge, offering insights on recovery and mental health.
40 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Mary Beth O’Connor shares her journey from childhood abuse and addiction to becoming a judge.
- Discusses the importance of addressing mental health alongside sobriety.
- Highlights multiple and secular paths to recovery.
- Stresses the need to break free from stigma surrounding addiction.
- Emphasises the role of peer support in recovery.
It's hard to stay sober if your mental health isn't under control, and it's hard to get your mental health under control if you're not sober.
In this episode of the 4 Sober Chicks Podcast, the hosts are joined by Mary Beth O’Connor, a remarkable woman who has been sober since 1994. Mary Beth shares her journey from childhood abuse and addiction to becoming a federal administrative law judge. Her story is chronicled in her memoir, *From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction*.
With a candid and heartfelt approach, she discusses the impact of trauma, PTSD, and anxiety on her path to recovery. Mary Beth also highlights the importance of multiple and secular paths to recovery, drawing from her roles in organisations like She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery. The conversation touches on the significance of addressing mental health alongside sobriety and the challenges of breaking free from stigma.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on overcoming addiction and trauma, this episode is a must-listen. Mary Beth’s resilience and dedication to helping others will leave you feeling hopeful and motivated to take control of your own recovery journey.