In this episode of The Woman's Hustle: Coach Kay and Mary Beth O'Connor discuss Mary Beth's incredible journey from addiction to becoming a federal judge.
They explore themes of resilience, the importance of mental health, and the power of advocacy in reducing stigma around addiction. Mary Beth shares her experiences of reevaluating her life after retirement, the challenges of publishing her work, and the message that it's never too late to pursue one's passions and make a difference in the world as an entrepreneur and beyond.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse, trauma, ptsd, and anxiety. Her story is chronicled in her memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. She’s had essays in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and Recovery Today.
Mary Beth is a Director for She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery. She regularly speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple and secular paths to recovery. She develops relationships with other organizations, such as Women for Sobriety. And Mary Beth trains attorneys and medical professionals about substance use disorder and recovery. Find more on Mary at https://junkietojudge.com/
Chapters:
01:20 - From Trauma to Triumph
04:44 - Reevaluating Life After Retirement
09:09 - The Importance of Mental Health
14:42 - Advocacy and Reducing Stigma
17:06 - Thrills and Spills of Publication
20:39 - It's Never Too Late to Start
22:01 - Future Endeavors and Closing Thoughts
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