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Transforming Lives Panel PodcastMary Beth O’Connor's Inspiring Journey from Meth Addict to Federal JudgeTransforming Lives – Panel Podcast
Episode: “From Junkie to Judge – Mary Beth O’Connor’s Journey of Recovery, Trauma Healing & Legal Advocacy”
Release Date: (December 24, 2025
🎙️ Episode Overview
In this powerful 45‑minute conversation, hosts Sharmin Prince and Mitzy Dadoun sit down with Mary Beth O’Connor—a former IV methamphetamine addict, trauma survivor, federal administrative law judge, and the founder/director of She Recovers Foundation and Life Ring Secular Recovery. Mary Beth shares the raw truth of her early‑life abuse, the gritty details of 15 years of meth use, the winding road to sobriety, and how she reclaimed her dream of law sc...
2025-12-2437 min
Warriors Unmasked212: Finding Freedom After Addiction — The Inspiring Journey of Mary Beth O'ConnorIn this episode, Chuck Thuss sits down with Mary Beth O'Connor for a candid, eye-opening conversation about survival, healing, and long-term recovery. After surviving a childhood marked by emotional neglect and severe abuse, Mary Beth fell into addiction at just twelve years old — eventually becoming a daily meth user by her teens. But her story didn't end there. Through determination, trauma therapy, and a recovery path she crafted for herself, Mary Beth rose from years of substance use disorder to graduating from Berkeley Law and ultimately serving as a federal administrative law judge. Her transformation is breathtaking, in...
2025-12-2344 min
Reproductive RebelRewriting the Script: Career Reinvention in the Wild Midlife Years with Mary Beth O’ConnorMidlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a crossroads. And for many women navigating the deep waters of perimenopause, it’s a moment of reckoning with who they’ve been… and who they’re becoming.In this powerful episode of Reproductive Rebel, we’re joined by Mary Beth O’Connor, a fierce voice for transformation, to talk about what it really means to change careers, identities, and internal narratives in the middle of life.We explore:Why perimenopause often awakens the desire for changeLetting go of outdated identities and external expectationsHow to move through fear and step into...
2025-11-1146 min
Voice Up For The VoicelessFrom Junkie to Judge: Mary Beth O’Connor’s Triumph Over Trauma and AddictionSend us a textIn this unforgettable episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless, hosts Angela Williams and Crysta Marshall sit down with Mary Beth O’Connor, author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.Mary Beth’s journey is one of unimaginable pain transformed into purpose. Born into trauma, abused as a child, and addicted to meth by sixteen, she spent years in a downward spiral of chaos and despair. Yet through sheer resilience and determination, she rebuilt her life—creating her own reco...
2025-11-0530 min
Voice Up For The VoicelessFrom Junkie to Judge: Mary Beth O’Connor’s Triumph Over Trauma and AddictionSend us a textIn this unforgettable episode of Voice Up for the Voiceless, hosts Angela Williams and Crysta Marshall sit down with Mary Beth O’Connor, author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.Mary Beth’s journey is one of unimaginable pain transformed into purpose. Born into trauma, abused as a child, and addicted to meth by sixteen, she spent years in a downward spiral of chaos and despair. Yet through sheer resilience and determination, she rebuilt her life—creating her own reco...
2025-11-0530 min
Salty Ginger TalkFrom the depths of addiction to the heights of the federal bench with Mary Beth O’ConnorFrom the depths of addiction to the heights of the federal bench — Mary Beth O’Connor’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, self-determination, and hope.
In her award-winning memoir, “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction,” Mary Beth shares her powerful three-phase journey — from surviving abuse and addiction to building a recovery plan on her own terms, leading to over 30 years of sobriety.
Today, she’s a passionate advocate, speaker, and board member for multiple recovery organizations, including the She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery, offering proof that healing and tran...
2025-11-051h 32
Startline - Road Racing podcastStartline Ep 5 - From the ring to the road: Adrian O’Connor’s fight for the Classic TTJoining us in this episode is Adrian O’Connor – a self-confessed rebel with a lifetime of stories.
Turning 50 if he makes the grid for the Classic TT, Adrian’s journey has been anything but ordinary: from a promising boxer sidelined by injury to time spent in prison, where he decided life was too short not to chase his dream of racing.
Now, with his Gracie Quinn Racing team named after his two young children, he’s determined to make it happen.
You can follow Adrian on Facebook on his newly formed racing page here.
If you'd like to get in touch with Bet...
2025-10-3022 min
MindBody MattersAuthor Mary Beth O'Connor "From Junkie to Judge"On this episode of MindBody Matters, Greg Rennie hosts his first solo episode as co-host Rob Wreford has left the podcast to focus on his voice artist/voice actor career. Greg interviews author Mary Beth O'Connor and they discuss her memoir "From Judge to Junkie: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction available from Amazon. Mary Beth discusses her past life of an addiction to crystal meth, how she got clean and went on to studying law and had a long career as a judge in the U.S. The focus of the interview is to introduce alternative peer-support gr...
2025-10-2258 min
Recovery Reform: Navigating Harm Reduction, Recovery, and Drug PolicyMary Beth O'Connor on finding alternative recovery to becoming a JudgeMary Beth O'Connor is the author of the book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction." She began her recovery from methamphetamine use disorder, abuse, trauma, and anxiety in 1994. She never found traditional recovery spaces such as step-based recovery programs helpful to her, and found alternative recovery spaces early on.
Six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended UC Berkeley School of Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class action suits for the federal government. In 2014, she was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge, a position from which she re...
2025-08-2657 min
Off The Records with B-$ and The O'ConnmanEpisode 21: Beth Stelling Listens to Judy Tenuta's "Buy This, Pigs!"BETH STELLING (THE LANDLORD SPECIAL on YOUTUBE, GIRL DADDY, CRASHING) drops by the new Off The Records studio to chat about Judy Tenuta’s 1987 album “Buy This, Pigs”. The group discuss bad compliments, teenagers, Skibidi, and putting children in microwaves.
We don't listen to a lot of the album or do it justice in this episode, but you should buy it and listen to it! It's really funny! https://www.discogs.com/release/17501965-Judy-Tenuta-Buy-This-Pigs Or you can stream it wherever you like to get your streams.
Go see Beth on tour! She's super funny! https://bethst...
2025-08-211h 03
Destination ChangeFrom Junkie to Judge's Mary Beth O'ConnorMary Beth O’Connor has been sober from her methamphetamine use disorder since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse, trauma, and anxiety. She wrote about her story in her award-winning memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.Mary Beth is a director for She Recovers Foundation and for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She also is on the Advisory Council for The Hyer Calling Foundation. She regularly speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple paths to recovery. This includes television, radio, conferences, podcasts, and recovery houses. She develops relationships with othe...
2025-07-1639 min
When I Stop Fighting - The PodcastSeason 2 Episode 13 with Mary Beth O'ConnorChildhood Trauma | Neglect | PTSD | Isolation | Recovery | Sharing | HealingIn this episode of "When I Stop Fighting - The Podcast," I’m very happy to welcome Mary Beth O'Connor, author of the memoir "From Junkie to Judge." Mary Beth shares her journey from addiction to becoming a federal administrative law judge. She discusses her traumatic childhood marked by violence and neglect, which she identifies as key factors that led to her addiction, starting with alcohol at twelve and escalating to meth by seventeen. Despite a few years of better choices while attending coll...
2025-07-0947 min
Growth, Grace, and GratitudeFrom Junkie to Judge: A Journey to Finding Hope in the Recovery Process with Mary Beth O’ConnorIn today’s conversation, Mary Beth O'Connor shares her inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, emphasizing the importance of community support, healing from trauma, and finding purpose in life after recovery. She discusses her experiences with addiction, the challenges of sobriety, and the lessons learned from her memoir, 'From Junkie to Judge.' Mary Beth highlights the significance of self-acceptance and the gradual process of healing, encouraging others to seek support and remain hopeful on their recovery journey!Six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, th...
2025-07-0723 min
The Truth that HealsEp. 95- Breaking Chains: Overcoming Abuse and Addiction with Mary Beth O'ConnorEpisode Guest: Mary Beth O'ConnorEpisode Topic: Recovering from abuse and addiction.Guest Bio:Mary Beth’s award-winning memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, describes the child abuse that led to teenage methamphetamine addiction, the chaos of that addiction, and her early recovery. Plus, how she became a judge! She also publishes op-eds, such as in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, and Recovery Today.Mary Beth’s memoir writings have appeared in Memoir Magazine, Awakenings, The Noyo River Review, Fault Zone, C...
2025-04-1543 min
Aging with Purpose and PassionAddict to Judge: Mary Beth O’Connor’s Story | Aging with PurposeMary Beth O’Connor’s life is a gripping redemption story of addiction recovery and resilience. From surviving childhood abuse, sexual assault, and decades of methamphetamine addiction to achieving 30 years of sobriety as a federal court judge, her journey inspires women over 50 to find purpose and passion. In this Aging with Purpose and Passion podcast episode, O’Connor shares with Beverley Glazer the raw mechanics of transformation—how trauma fueled her dependency, starting with alcohol at 12 and escalating to injecting meth by 17. Despite addiction, she attended Berkeley, only to watch her potential fade. Recovery wasn’t a single rock...
2025-03-2625 min
The Health Design PodcastMary Beth O'Connor, author of Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and AddictionMary Beth has been sober from her methamphetamine use disorder since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse, trauma, and anxiety. She wrote about her story in her award-winning memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.
Mary Beth is a Director for She Recovers Foundation and for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She also is on the Advisory Council for The Hyer Calling Foundation. She regularly speaks on behalf of these organizations and about multiple paths to recovery. This includes television, radio, conferences, podcasts, and recovery houses. She develops relationships with other organizations, such as Women fo...
2025-03-2631 min
Unraveling SuccessMarried and on a Mission: Growing a Business and Life with Terry and Michelle O'ConnorIn this episode of the Unraveling Success podcast host, Beth DeLaForest, chats with Terry O'Connor and Michelle O’Connor, Co-Owners of O’Connor Insurance Associates. Terry and Michelle discuss 25 years of growing together, both personally and professionally in the agency and share insights on how to make it all work.Episode Topics:
Michelle and Terry’s early days of starting the agency and defining roles.
Setting boundaries between work and home life.
Leveraging their strengths to improve collaboration.
Overcoming challenges to maintain a strong marriage.
Aligning business goals with fa...
2025-03-0644 min
The Podgecast#19 - Beth Downey Ready to transform your health with the power of cycling?Curious about eating healthier and supporting local farmers through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)?Join us on The Podgecast Episode 19 with our special guest, Beth Downey!Beth shares incredible insights on how these activities can boost your well-being.#Podcast #Health #Fitness #Wellness #CyclingLife #HealthyEating #FarmToTable #SustainableLiving #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Motivation #Inspiration
2025-03-0458 min
The Laura Jane Layton Show – Silencing Your Inner Bully ®Ep269: Why Success Isn't One-Size-Fits-All (And How to Find Yours) with Mary Beth O'ConnorSuccess is personal—and it's okay to change your mind. Mary Beth O'Connor joins us to share her transformative journey from attorney to recovery advocate, redefining her measures of success along the way. Together, we explore the power of self-reflection, the courage to pivot, and the importance of embracing our individual paths to help you define and achieve your unique version of success. Key takeaways to listen for The importance of periodically re-evaluating your goals and values Strategies to balance societal expectations with personal happiness How to let go of...
2025-02-2825 min
Becoming SoundFrom Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph over Trauma and Addiction with Mary Beth O’ConnorIn this conversation, Mary Beth O'Connor shares her profound journey from addiction to recovery, detailing the impact of childhood trauma, abuse and neglect on her life. She discusses her experiences with substance abuse, navigating life, university and the challenges of recovery Krista and Mary Beth discuss the importance of addressing underlying trauma. Mary Beth emphasizes the significance of support systems, both from family and recovery groups, and highlights her professional growth, culminating in her role as a federal judge. Her memoir, 'From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph over Trauma and Addiction’ serves as a testament to resilience, cour...
2025-02-0356 min
All Things UnexplainedBeast Games by Mr. Beast: Behind the Competition Part 2THIS EPISODE: Join Dr. Mounce (#718) and some fan-favorites from Beast Games in an exclusive roundtable discussion. Dive into untold stories, game-changing moments, and the bonds formed in one of the most intense competitions ever. Guests: 🐆 Beth O'Connor #564 🐆 Devin Youngblood #486 🐆 Jesse Forte #445 🐆 Wes Kaczmarek #643WATCH Dr. Mounce, Beth, Devin, Jesse, and Wes survive the first 1000 cuts in Episode 0 of Beast Games! 🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸WATCH THE FULL VIDEO PODCAST.Support the Show:💲Donate: Help us keep exploring the unknown! 🛒 ATU Store: Hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!👍 YouTube: Subscribe, comment, like, and share!💬 Super Chat, Stickers, Thanks: Support us...
2025-02-0357 minAll Things UnexplainedBeast Games by Mr. Beast: Behind the Competition Part 1THIS EPISODE: Join Dr. Mounce (#718) and some fan-favorites from Beast Games in an exclusive roundtable discussion. Dive into untold stories, game-changing moments, and the bonds formed in one of the most intense competitions ever. Guests: 🐆 Beth O'Connor #564 🐆 Devin Youngblood #486 🐆 Jesse Forte #445 🐆 Wes Kaczmarek #643WATCH Dr. Mounce, Beth, Devin, Jesse, and Wes survive the first 1000 cuts in Episode 0 of Beast Games! 🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸🛸WATCH THE FULL VIDEO PODCAST.Support the Show:💲Donate: Help us keep exploring the unknown! 🛒 ATU Store: Hats, hoodies, mugs, and more!👍 YouTube: Subscribe, comment, like, and share!💬 Super Chat, Stickers, Thanks: Su...
2025-01-2755 min
Quality Insights PodcastTaking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with Mary Beth O'ConnorIn this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Mary Beth O'Connor, J.D., Recovery Advocate, Author, and former judge.Mary Beth O'Connor shares her journey from childhood abuse and addiction to creating a unique secular recovery plan, becoming a federal administrative law judge, and advocating for various paths to recovery. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care and community support, while also addressing misconceptions and legal issues surrounding addiction. From Junkie...
2025-01-0327 min
PapamutesMary Beth O'Connor - From Junkie to JudgeMARY BETH O'CONNOR is a director, secretary, and founding investor for She Recovers Foundation and a director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. A graduate of Berkeley Law School, in 2014 she was appointed a federal administrative law judge and retired in 2020. Prior to all this she was a meth addict and a victim of verbal, physical and sexual abuse. Mary Beth shares her memoir with Papamutes. She has been sober since 1994.photos; courtesy m.o'connor“THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HO...
2024-12-2744 min
Flat-Pack Sober: Build Your Sober LifeNavigating through life's adversities, Mary Beth's journey from addiction to a leading voice in sobriety advocacy is a powerful testament to personal strength and a roadmap for breaking recovery stereotypes.Send us a textEver think there's a connection between putting together IKEA furniture and getting sober? The step to sobriety is much like the methodical assembly of those Scandinavian flat-pack puzzles. Each piece, much like each day in sobriety, is a step in the right direction, building a stronger, more resilient self. The way you tackle those flat-pack puzzles reflects how you approach life's challenges. What works for one person might not work for you.This podcast is here to guide you through that assembly process, in a way that's both informative and...
2024-10-2837 min
T-Lokes: Tucson Local BusinessEpisode 22: Shut My Mouth Bakery - Beth the BakerHowdy Folks! We have a delicious episode for you today. We talk with Beth the Baker, owner and founder of Shut My Mouth Bakery, a Gourmet Keto Bakery dedicated to showing you gluten free and keto treats really can be delicious! We talk about the touching story that started Beth baking her Keto and Sugar-free confections, inspirations around developing new and exciting flavors, and the process of developing delicious treats with new and interesting ingredients. Find Beth in Arizona, traveling from farmers market to farmers market sharing her truly delicious treats with the world, or order some confections from her...
2024-10-0740 min
Foster and FriendsVol 61 Foster and Friends Beth O'Connor Baker, Swim Coach and All-AmericanBud and Mac visit with Beth O'Connor Baker, American University assistant swim coach. Beth was a 10-time All-American swimmer at the University of Virginia. She held numerous records at UVA and was ranked first in the country in 15 events. Beth is also a member of the Cavalier Swimming Hall of Fame.Welcome to Foster and Friends. Send us a text message. Bud and I would love to hear from you.
2024-08-3048 min
Rumbling Facts PodcastTrauma, Addiction & Surviving a Kidnapping: Mary Beth O'Connor's "From Junkie to Judge" RUMBLE Exclusive! EP40In this **milestone 40th episode**, DjRetsam has the honour of sitting down with **Judge Mary Beth O’Connor**, a remarkable woman who transformed her life from addiction to the judiciary. **Together, they dive into Mary Beth’s harrowing journey**—from her traumatic upbringing and early drug use to the **shocking experience of shooting meth at sixteen and being kidnapped**. Mary Beth opens up about the darkest moments of her addiction, sharing raw insights into the **depth of her struggles and the turning point** that led her to recovery.But this episode goes deeper than most, exploring the critical importance of **a...
2024-08-281h 32
The Rural Health VoiceRHV 122: Rural Health RisingRural Health Voice Executive Director Beth O'Connor was the guest on the Rural Health Rising podcast.
If you want to be part of the conversation about rural health, join Beth and other rural health advocates in Abingdon November 19 & 20 for the Rural Health Voice conference.
2024-08-2339 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastFrom Junkie to Judge with Mary Beth O'Connor (Part 2)John and Mary Beth continue their discussion. In the previous episode, Mary Beth shared her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, addiction, and adversity to become a respected judge and now a passionate advocate for recovery. Today, she talks more about the recovery process and shares her experiences to reduce stigma, offer hope, and guide others on the path to healing. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro and recap of Part 1 [01:26] - The process for becoming a Federal Administrative Law Judge [03:53] - Mary Beth's take on "Addiction = Disease"
2024-08-1634 min
Relationships & Revenue PodcastFrom Junkie to Judge with Mary Beth O'Connor (Part 1)John talks with Mary Beth O'Connor — retired Federal Administrative Law Judge, author of the book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction," childhood trauma survivor, addiction overcomer (sober since 1994), board member of the SHE RECOVERS Foundation, trainer, speaker, and wife. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Intro [02:06] - Mary Beth's bio [04:01] - How childhood abuse led Mary Beth to use drugs at 12 [06:05] - Escalation of her addiction during her teenage years [07:11] - Negative consequences she experienced [08:33] - Affording drugs in...
2024-08-0934 min
The Empowering Minds Mental Health™ PodcastFrom Addiction to Recovery with Honorable Mary Beth O'Connor | Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction🌟 From Addiction to Recovery with Honorable Mary Beth O'Connor 🌟In this powerful episode, we speak with Honorable Mary Beth O'Connor, author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. Mary Beth shares her incredible journey from battling addiction and trauma to becoming a judge and advocate for recovery. Her story is a testament to resilience, strength, and the transformative power of recovery.🎤 In this conversation, you’ll learn:✅ How trauma and addiction are connected✅ The steps Mary Beth took to break free from a...
2024-07-1432 min
The Above The Bar PodcastHow To Recover From Trauma | Judge Mary Beth O'Connor🎙️🚀 Tonight on The Above The Bar Podcast!
Don't miss our live episode as we explore the transformative journey of Mary Beth O'Connor, from overcoming methamphetamine addiction to becoming a federal administrative law judge. Her story is a beacon of hope and resilience.
📅 Date: Tonight, July 3rd
🕗 Time: 8 PM EST
📍 Watch Live On: Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Twitch, and Instagram
Mary Beth O'Connor’s life transformation is both inspiring and a testament to the power of recovery. Her award-winning memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, offers a deep dive in...
2024-07-041h 03
One Mic ConversationsOne Mic Conversations with guest Mary Beth O'ConnorMary Beth O'Connor, author of 'Junkie to Judge,' shares her personal journey of triumph over trauma and addiction. She emphasizes the importance of showing people that recovery is possible, Mary Beth O'Connor decided to write her book to share her story and provide a more realistic portrayal of the recovery process. She explains that trauma and mental health conditions are common factors in developing a substance use disorder. Mary Beth O'Connor also discusses the difference between dependence and addiction, highlighting the importance of understanding both.
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"Understanding the underlying trauma and mental health conditions."
"Differentiating between dependence...
2024-06-0850 min
Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne BonneyMary Beth O'Connor: From Junkie to JudgeTrauma. Addiction. Uncomfortable topics, but ones that are vital to talk about so we can get through them ourselves, or so we can support our loved ones and fellow citizens, so this week I welcome Mary Beth O’Connor, former junkie, retired judge, and now an advocate, speaker and trainer on all things addiction and trauma recovery. This episode is JAM PACKED with incredibly valuable data on addiction and trauma, and some very surprising!!Did you know that75% of addicts will recover from their addiction? (probably not on the first try, but most do eventually recover!)After 5...
2024-06-0339 min
I Am Refocused RadioMary Beth O'Connor - From Junkie to JudgeFor Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction). Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has been sober since 1994. She used similar techniques to address the trauma and related anxiety as well.Mary Beth is a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery a...
2024-04-2626 min
Destiny Is DebatableFrom Junkie to Judge - The Mary Beth O'Connor StoryIn this episode we delve into the remarkable journey of Mary Beth O'Connor, author of the memoir, "From Junkie to Judge." This candid conversation beautifully captures her transformation from a troubled childhood filled with violence and neglect, to an eventual Federal Judge.
The episode sheds light on pressing issues like mental health, and substance abuse. Explore her personal battles with PTSD, anxiety, and meth addiction, and witness her remarkable resilience as she breaks out from this consuming abyss of negativity to rise as an influential figure in the world of law and education.
Discover the...
2024-04-0936 min
The Blue Collar Enlightenment ShowFrom Darkness to Triumph: Mary Beth O'Connor's Journey of Recovery and ResilienceIn this enlightening episode, we sit down with Mary Beth O'Connor, whose childhood traumas led to a decades-long battle with substance use disorder. From her early struggles with alcohol and drugs to finding sobriety through a secular recovery plan, Mary Beth shares her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and addiction. Discover how Mary Beth's innovative approach to recovery, incorporating ideas from various sources, has empowered her to maintain sobriety since 1994. As a board member for LifeRing Secular Recovery and She Recovers Foundation, she advocates for multiple paths to recovery and addresses topics ranging from substance use disorder to trauma...
2024-03-2558 min
The Edlow PodcastFrom Junkie to Judge - The Mary Beth O'Connor StoryMary Beth O'Connor is a retired Federal Judge and attorney. She has written several opinion pieces and essays for the Wall Street Journal and L.A. Times. She is a speaker, advocate and author. She is also....a recovered meth addict.
Judge O'Connor's life started with childhood abuse and traumas. Beginning with alcohol at the age of 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. By the age of 17, she was a full blown meth user. In college, she was able to contain her drug use to recreational use at parties until she was abducted and a...
2024-03-211h 53The Edlow PodcastFrom Junkie to Judge - The Mary Beth O'Connor StoryMary Beth O'Connor is a retired Federal Judge and attorney. She has written several opinion pieces and essays for the Wall Street Journal and L.A. Times. She is a speaker, advocate and author. She is also....a recovered meth addict.
Judge O'Connor's life started with childhood abuse and traumas. Beginning with alcohol at the age of 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. By the age of 17, she was a full blown meth user. In college, she was able to contain her drug use to recreational use at parties until she was abducted and a...
2024-03-211h 53
Recovery Advocate Network: Coffee & ConversationEp 055 - Mary Beth O'Connor From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma And Addiction - Book Club Welcome back to Coffee and Conversation with Recovery Advocate Network. I am your host, Ange, and I welcome you to Episode number 55. Today's guest is Mary Beth O'Connor the author of the book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction." In this episode, Marybeth O'Connor shares her journey from childhood trauma and addiction to recovery. She discusses the link between childhood trauma and addiction, the coping mechanisms individuals develop, and the challenges of setting boundaries. Marybeth also highlights the importance of understanding the impact of trauma on the body and the r...
2024-03-091h 18
Writing StoriesCould My Story Be of Use? —Mary Beth O'Connor Tells the Story of Junkie to JudgeSend us a textIn this episode, Mary Beth O'Connor tells the story of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and AddictionWe cover: How to protect yourself when writing traumatic memories Choosing and hiring a developmental editor Publishing odds Airport booksPitching agents at a conference panelSelf publishing versus traditional publishingSeeing your book on Amazon Author's GuildMeth and addiction Pulling yourself forward with the strength of your purpose Le...
2024-03-0426 min
Recovery Nuggets PodcastMary Beth O'Connor's Nugget- From Junkie to JudgeMary Beth O'Connor joins David Clemen to discuss her journey from Junkie to Judge and all things along the way. Thank you for listening!
https://www.amazon.com/Junkie-Judge-Womans-Triumph-Addiction/dp/0757324568/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XI3KL9
She is on Twitter as well:
https://twitter.com/MaryBethO_
From a junkie addicted to methamphetamines to a federal judge, Mary Beth O’Connor’s memoir shares her inspiring journey from rock bottom to resilience as she forged a personal path to recovery from trauma and addiction.Silver Award, 2023 Nonfic...
2024-03-0141 min
The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery PodcastHow Mary Beth O'Connor Went from Junkie to Judge | The Way Out Podcast Episode 386Retired Judge and author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction Mary Beth O'Connor shares her nothing short of spectacular journey to and through #Recovery to this point and how secular Recovery Pathways like Rational Recovery, She Recovers, and Life Ring provided the blue prints for her Personal Recovery Plan which in turn has enabled her to achieve an enduring and rewarding Recovery #ListenUp.
Learn more about Mary Beth O’Connor and her new book From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction:
https://junkietojudge.com/
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2024-02-261h 14
PODCASTING 4 U at newclevelandradio.netHow to Super Age with Elise Collins and her guest Mary Beth O’Connor _Junkie to Judge 1223 #50Please subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience.
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Elise Marie Collins, the host of “How to Super Age”, introduced the topic of super aging and discussed how people in this category use tools and techniques to navigate life. She then introduced Mary Beth O’Connor, who shared her personal journey from addiction to a successful career as a Federal administrative law ju...
2023-12-0741 min
The Selfish Gift - Go public with your purposeFrom Junkie to Judge to Published Author with Mary Beth O'Connor, Former Judge, Recovery Advocate, and AuthorCW: drug use, abuse, and assaultSo many of us are moved to write books or create other works of art because of a traumatic life experience that we've suffered through. But when those experiences also carry a stigma, it can be tough to navigate the feelings of shame, self-protection, and privacy issues that come up. How do you free yourself to share your story when you're worried that it might affect your reputation or your career? My guest today knows all about it, and she's here to share her insights.Mary Beth...
2023-12-0656 min
The Kandid ShopFrom Junkie to Judge: A Kandid Chat with Mary Beth O'ConnorShoot Me A Message!This is a Content Trigger Warning. This episode contains discussions about drugs and substance abuse. You are advised to refrain from listening if you are likely to be offended or be adversely impacted by any of these topics. Take care of yourself.Are you ready to embark on a journey that will challenge your perspectives on addiction, recovery, and the justice system? This fascinating episode features a riveting conversation with Mary Beth O'Connor, a former Federal Judge and Author of "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Tra...
2023-12-0553 min
DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell“I’ve Got a Lot of Drama” with Beth LeavelDylan and Connor are joined by Beth Leavel (The Prom, The Drowsy Chaperone). To celebrate FOUR YEARS of DRAMA, the twins finally chat with the legend, the icon, the moment: Beth Leavel. The queen herself regales listeners with tales from her extensive resume: from winning the Tony for creating Beatrice Stockwell in The Drowsy Chaperone, to embodying the iconic DeeDee Allen in The Prom, and stepping into Miranda Priestley’s Prada shoes in The Devil Wears Prada. But don’t worry, we cover everything else in between. Starring in Mamma Mia and belting out 15 songs every night, the early days...
2023-11-2956 min
Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff#167: Mary Beth O’Connor: “Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction”From junkie to judge is quite the phrase and my guest this week Mary Beth O'Connor has certainly lived quite the life. We start with being left at a nunnery as an infant, being pick back up 6 months later by a preoccupied mother, to then deal with an abusive stepfather throughout her childhood. Like to many troubled teens Mary Beth turned to drugs and alcohol to lessen the burden of home. This addiction was one that she fell deeper and deeper into throughout her teens and twenties where at 32 she decided it was time to get sober. After that...
2023-11-1549 min
Justice CountsMary Beth O'Connor-From Junkie to JudgeAccording to the National Institutes of Health, 20 million Americans suffer from substance abuse at some point in their lives. Mary Beth O’Connor, our guest today, was one of those, but since 1994 has been sober from methamphetamine use disorder.She wrote about her journey in an award-winning memoir, “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.” Mary Beth will share her story with us in just a moment, so stay with us. --Within a week of being born, Mary Beth was dropped off at a convent. Then, she moved in with her mom...
2023-10-2536 min
The Lean to the Left PodcastMary Beth O'Connor-From Junkie to JudgeAccording to the National Institutes of Health, 20 million Americans suffer from substance abuse at some point in their lives. Mary Beth O’Conno was one of those, but since 1994 has been sober from methamphetamine use disorder. She wrote about her journey in an award-winning memoir, “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.” Mary Beth shares her story with us in this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast and answers the question: how does a junkie get clean & become a judge?Within a week of being born, Mary Beth was dropped...
2023-10-2039 min
Kaleidoscope of PossibilitiesEP 84 – Self-Empowered Recovery with Mary Beth O’ConnorTo watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/mvDBBFVS5vI
What is the link between trauma and addiction?
How do you find a recovery program that will work for you?
What is the joy of recovery?
Discover the many paths to recovery, inspiration, and hope in the latest episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health, in which Dr. Adriana Popescu talks with Director of She Recovers Foundation and LifeRing Secular Recovery, author of From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Tr...
2023-10-0943 minThe Rural Health VoiceRHV 101: VRHAWe are flipping the script for episode 101. Instead of our host Beth O'Connor interviewing someone, she was the interviewee as a guest on the Commonhealth podcast.
Registration for the Rural Health Voice conference is now open! Join us in Blacksburg November 15 & 16.
2023-08-1032 min
Thrive While Loving an Addict | Addiction | Sobriety | Recovery | RelapseMary Beth O’Connor: I'm A Recovering Addict, But I'm Also A Loved OneImagine moving From Junkie to Judge and the depth of work and clarity it took for Mary Beth O'Connor to achieve this goal. Today, learn what happened after she decided to get clean and sober, while her best friend and sister did not. How did she handle those feelings of despair and terror and manage the racing thoughts: "I got sober. Why can't you?" Mary Beth sits down today with KL Wells to discuss the multiple pathways in recovery from the perspective of an addict and a loved one. They speak on building an openness to change, permitting ourselves...
2023-08-0156 min
Stuff That Matters - A New Hope PodcastEpisode 1 - Beth Tyson: Childhood Trauma, Motherhood, Her Best-Selling Children's BookWe're very excited to welcome on public speaker, childhood trauma expert and best-selling author Beth Tyson. Beth talks about her background and how she got started, dealing with her
own personal traumas, engaging with parents and families in their homes (00:01:20-00:28:30). She discusses a video series and organization she’s part of called Connect our Kids (00:28:31-00:35:33). Beth dives into becoming a mom herself and how that impacted her personal life and
her life as a professional (00:35:34 - 00:50:17). She discusses her children's book (00:50:18-01:06:51) and what she would tell a parent whose child discloses to them they are experiencing tr...
2023-08-011h 13
CommonHealthDemystifying Healthcare in Rural America: A Conversation With Beth O'Connor of the Virginia Rural Health AssociationWhat's the difference between rural health and urban health? Join CommonHealth for a chat with Beth O'Connor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Health Association, to explore this question and the uniqueness of rural healthcare. Hear about the disparities and advantages of working in rural healthcare, from knowing generations of patients to a lower cost of living, and discover what misconceptions we have about rural healthcare. With special guest: Beth O'Connor, Executive Director of the Virginia Rural Health Association
2023-07-0734 min
SecondWind with JoyceFrom Junkie to Judge: a Recovery Story of Hope with Mary Beth O'ConnorMary Beth O'Connor has been sober from methamphetamine and other substances since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse and trauma. The details of her story can be found in her memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction. Mary Beth is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She also is a Director and Secretary for She Recovers Foundation. She develops relationships with organizations supportive of the multiple pathways approach, such as working on joint projects with Women for Sobriety. Mary Beth regularly speaks about her personal story, on behalf of...
2023-07-0442 min
Silver Screen SipsThe Dollar General Squad - Feat. Connor QuinnWelcome to Silver Screen Sips; a podcast where two idiots talk about movies! In today's episode, we discuss Kill Bill: Vol 1, condoms, stickers, and gallons of blood. All with special guest Connor Quinn.
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2023-07-031h 19
Chasing Heroine: Addiction Recovery and SobrietyFrom Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction - IV meth use as a teenager, surviving abuse, and finding recovery withOUT a Higher Power with Mary Beth O'ConnorTRIGGER WARNING**
Today Jeannine interviews Mary Beth O'Connor, retired federal judge, author and recovering addict. Mary Beth's book "From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction" chronicles the extreme abuse of her childhood, early drug use and ultimately is a guide book for anyone looking to find a recovery that is not centered around a Higher Power concept.
About Mary Beth:
For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction).
Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She f...
2023-05-111h 05
Thrive While Loving an Addict | Addiction | Sobriety | Recovery | RelapseFrom Junkie To Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma And Addiction, with Author Mary Beth O'ConnorIn today’s podcast, KL meets Mary Beth O’Connor, author of “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.” In this podcast, Mary Beth shares her journey of going from a lifetime of abuse, trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, to being sober and in recovery since 1994. Six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law, and in 2014 she was appointed as a federal Administrative Law Judge. Mary Beth shares three big takeaways in this podcast. First, that recovery is attainable even after 20 years of abuse, trauma, PTSD, and anxiety. Second, multiple pathways to successful recovery a...
2023-05-0944 min
The Trauma TherapistEpisode 717: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction with Mary Beth O’ConnorMary Beth O’Connor has been sober since 1994. She has also been in recovery from abuse, trauma, and anxiety. Six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, she was appointed a federal administrative law judge, a position she held until 2020.Mary Beth is a director, secretary, and founding investor for She Recovers Foundation and a director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She regularly speaks about multiple paths to recovery, to groups such as Women for Sobriety. Mary Beth’s op-ed, “I Beat Addict...
2023-04-1727 min
The Best Ever You ShowMary Beth O'Connor - From Junkie to JudgeFrom a junkie addicted to methamphetamines to a federal judge, Mary Beth O’Connor’s memoir shares her inspiring journey from rock bottom to resilience as she forged a personal path to recovery from trauma and addiction. Mary Beth O'Connor has been sober since 1994. She has also been in recovery from abuse, trauma, and anxiety. Six years into her recovery, Mary Beth attended Berkeley Law. She worked at a large firm, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014, she was appointed a federal administrative law judge, which position she held until 2020. Mary Beth is a director, secretary, and foun...
2023-04-0432 min
Becoming Your Best VersionA Conversation with Mary Beth O'Connor, Author of From Junkie to JudgeMary Beth O'Connor has been clean and sober since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse and trauma. The details of her story can be found in her memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, where she describes the child abuse that led her to use methamphetamine beginning at 17, the chaos of her 15-year addiction, and building an individual recovery plan that worked for her.
Mary Beth is a Director and Secretary for She Recovers Foundation and is a Director for LifeRing Secular Recovery. She regularly speaks on behalf of LifeRing, Sh...
2023-02-1738 min
Living the Queen Life, a podcast by Queen of my Own UniverseEpisode 18 - From Junkie to Judge - One woman's triumph over Trauma and Addiction. A conversation with the inspirational Mary Beth O’Connor.Welcome to Episode 18 of Living the Queen Life Podcast.
Today’s guest is Mary Beth O’Connor. Mary Beth has been clean and sober since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse, trauma, self-harm, ptsd, and anxiety. Her history and her incredible recovery are chronicled in her recently published memoir From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.
In this episode Mary Beth talks honestly and openly about the trauma of her childhood which led her to drug addiction by her early teenage years, her adult years as marred by addiction, her ex...
2023-02-1557 min
Confident Sober WomenHealing from Within: How Acceptance Work Can Transform Your Life w/ Mary Beth O'ConnorMy guest today is Mary Beth O’Connor. Mary Beth is an author, attorney, and speaker and has also incorporated multiple sources to build a secular, non-12-step, or faith-based recovery plan. In this episode, we talk about dealing with toxic family relationships and the importance of doing a self-analysis to understand your own emotions and behaviors.Highlights:The impact of toxic family dynamicsThe importance of setting boundariesThe role of self-analysis in recovery and in understanding and managing your emotionsTechniques for emotion control and finding inner peace...
2023-02-1445 min
Clouded Compass: From Barriers to BreakthroughsMary Beth O'Connor discusses her new book Junkie to Judge: One Women's Triumph over Trauma and AddictionWelcome guest Mary Beth O'Connor! Author of Junkie to Judge: One Women's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction, available here https://amzn.to/3DTWtND
For Mary Beth, childhood abuse and other traumas led to substance use disorder (addiction).
Beginning with alcohol at age 12, she spent several years abusing various drugs. She found methamphetamine at 16 and started shooting up at 17. Mary Beth struggled with meth until she was 32 years old.
By incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular (not 12-step or faith based) recovery plan that works for her, Mary Beth has been s...
2023-02-081h 05
Peaceful Homeschool Podcast33. Ignite Your Child's Passion for Learning with Author of Tuttle Twins, Connor BoyackWe have a special guest joining us today - you may know him as the author of The Tuttle Twins books - Connor Boyack! Connor Boyack is the author of 39 books with more on the way this year. He is also a homeschool dad, speaker, and founder of Libertas Institute. He has sold over 4 million books!In this episode, we dive into igniting your child's love of learning using their interests. https://connorboyack.com/ https://tuttletwins.com/https://spn.org - Keep an eye on your local state's bills.
2023-02-0844 min
The Kathryn Zox ShowMary Beth O’ConnorKathryn interviews Author Betsy Hill.Every parent of a school-aged child knows students are struggling. Seventy percent of students aren’t performing sufficiently at grade level. The National Center for Educational Statistics reports that reading and math scores for fourth graders in 2022, following the pandemic, dropped to levels not seen in two decades, with the greatest decline in students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Award-winning ’Neuroeducator Betsy Hill is committed to helping children achieve their fullest learning potential by using tested and proven neuroscience. She and co-author Roger Stark bring forth the guide to helping parents understand how brains learn and...
2023-02-0825 min
Explore Into A High-Impact Full Audiobook During Your Workout.From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction by Mary Beth O'ConnorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/634458to listen full audiobooks.
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2023-01-249h 23
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2023-01-249h 23
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2023-01-249h 23
Recovery Matters! PodcastFrom Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction | Mary Beth O'Connor | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 104With wit and unabashed honesty, Mary Beth O’Connor shares her remarkable three-phase journey: the abuse and trauma that drove her to teenage drug use, the chaos that ensued from her addiction; and how she developed a personalized secular recovery plan that led to twenty-nine years of sobriety. Her story proves any addict can recover and anyone can build a productive and happy life, no matter how low the bottom or how deep the pain.
Within a week of being born, O’Connor was dropped off at a convent. When she was brought into her home, her mother focused on her...
2023-01-1750 min
From a Loving Place with Author Rachael WolffSOW #13: Accepting Incremental Progress with Special Guest Mary Beth O'ConnorIn this episode of Seeds of Wisdom we look at childhood abuse, trauma, addiction, recovery, relationships, career, and the incremental progress that is a HUGE part of the healing journey. This is a powerful episode. I'm so grateful I got a chance to read an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of Mary Beth O'Connor's upcoming memoir, From Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph over Trauma and Addiction. It is one of the best memoirs I've read on trauma and addiction. She takes you right into her journey, and it's not pretty. Her book will bring hope to addicts and educate...
2023-01-1124 min
Recovery RocksEpisode 153: Special Guest Mary Beth O’Connor – Author of “From Junkie to Judge.”(CW: includes a discussion of violence and sexual assault)Mary Beth O’Connor is the author of the new memoir, “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’sTriumph Over Trauma and Addiction.” The abuse and traumas she experienced as a child,including sexual assaults, led Mary Beth into substance use disorders. She started drinking at 12years old and by 17 she was shooting up methamphetamine. When Mary Beth got sober at age 32, 12-step was not a fit. She decided to develop her own way of recovering, incorporating ideas from multiple sources to build a secular recovery...
2023-01-0631 min
Untapped KegFrom Junkie to Judge with Mary Beth O’Connor Untapped Keg Ep 134From Junkie to Judge with Mary Beth O’Connor Untapped Keg Ep 134Do you want to be a part of the show? Go to www.UntappedKeg.com/Community and let us know what your daily mantra or affirmation is to help you get through tough times! You can do so anonymous or read it yourself to hear your voice on the show!Mary Beth has been sober from a meth use disorder since 1994. She also is in recovery from abuse and trauma. Her history and her recovery are chronicled in her memoir Fr...
2022-11-2853 min
Rock the Bottom©Roundtable with Mary-Beth O'ConnorMary Beth’s Rountable
Last week’s interview with retired federal judge, Mary Beth O’Connor, who had to overcome a fierce addiction to methamphetamine to get her life on track led to a further exploration into the topics of self-awareness and individualized recovery. Hear how she was able to carve out her own path for recovery and why she thinks others should as well. Should we strictly adhere to a well-established recovery program because it is proven to be effective? How does self-awareness play into this decision? Listen to your Rock the Bottom hosts and Mary Beth d...
2022-11-0322 min
The Wildflower Diaries ShowEp. 4 - Reclaiming Your IntuitionIn this episode. Beth speaks to the amazing, Sonja McKaiser, also known as The P*SSY Catalyst. Together they speak about reclaiming our intuition, by addressing why the word "p*ssy" is so loaded, and why it is important to reclaim the word and part of our body that triggers us.The Wildflower Diaries Show centres around conversations that bring you back to life. We have forgotten that we are the builders, creators, weavers, lovers, visionaries and dreamers. Through these discussions, learn and implement practices to remember and reconnect to all of who you are. Your body...
2022-11-0345 min
Rock the Bottom©Mary-Beth O'Connor shares her self proclaimed story "Junkie to Judge"Before she was the Honorable Mary Beth O’Connor, administrative law judge, she was a woman who struggled mightily with an addiction to methamphetamine for over a decade. This was the result of prolonged childhood abuse that was never acknowledged or treated, leaving her to fend for herself in trying to cope. Drugs became that mechanism.
After initially being introduced to the 12-Step model, Mary Beth was resistant to buy in completely because she was an atheist who did not like the idea of relying on a higher power for her recovery; thus, she carved out a path that suited he...
2022-10-2753 minThe Rural Health VoiceRHV 85: Health SciencesWhat type of person should consider a career in health sciences? Dr. Sallie Beth Johnson, Chair of the Department of Public Health and Healthcare Leadership at Radford University Carilion joined me to discuss career options beyond doctor and nurse.
Internship contact: phhl@radford.edu
Explore student opportunities at the Rural Health Voice conference.
2022-10-0731 min
Rick Flynn PresentsMARY BETH O'CONNOR - "From Junkie To Judge" (Actual True Story) Episode 101Making her first appearance with Rick Flynn on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is a woman with a captivating and true story of her life entitled "From Junkie To Judge." Mary Beth O'Connor started with cigarettes at age 9, moved on to alcohol at age 12, and soon became a meth addict at age 16 and continued to be one until age 32 when she decided it was finally time to get, and most importantly time to stay, sober. This amazing show is one of the best shows now available anywhere to highlight the life of a woman who, quite literally, went from...
2022-08-3158 min
Healthcare TrailblazersHealthcare Challenges That Rural Areas Face | Beth O'Connor | Ep.10Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the challenges that rural areas in America are currently facing in healthcare as well as how basic needs like transport can affect a patient's ability to get decent healthcare. About Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in rural health advocacy. A strong organizational development professional skilled in Grassroots Organizing, Coalitions, Community Organizing, Healthcare, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Ms. O’Connor has had the opportunity to work at a camp for persons with disabilities, a county health department, and a small town transit serv...
2022-08-0834 min
The Lean to the Left PodcastMary Beth O'Connor-From Junkie to JudgeAccording to the National Institutes of Health, 20 million Americans suffer from substance abuse at some point in their lives. Mary Beth O’Conno was one of those, but since 1994 has been sober from methamphetamine use disorder. She wrote about her journey in an award-winning memoir, “From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.” Mary Beth shares her story with us in this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast and answers the question: how does a junkie get clean & become a judge?Within a week of being born, Mary Beth was dropped...
2022-05-1839 min
Recovery Matters! PodcastMultiple Pathways To Recovery w/ Adrienne Miller and Mary Beth O'Connor | Recovery Matters! Podcast Episode 71President/CEO Woman for Sobriety Adrienne Miller and former Administrative Law Judge Mary Beth O’Connor of LifeRing Secular Recovery & She Recovers Foundation join us on this week’s Recovery Matters podcast!
In August 2020, Mary Beth had an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal, I Beat Addiction without God, where she described building a personal recovery plan by combining ideas from various programs which included Woman for Sobriety. That led to her meeting Adrienne. and from there they teamed up to speak about multiple pathways that can be taken towards recovery. ----Across the Web----
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2022-03-2958 min
Think Courageously with Deb Cummins StellatoThe New Faces of Recovery with Adrienne Miller and Mary Beth O'ConnorI’m not going to lie…this episode will blow you away. Today Adrienne Miller and Mary Beth O’Connor join me to share their powerful stories about their journey to a substance-free life. And equally as important the joy found on the other side of their courageous journeys.Leaders in the national movement to change the faces and stigmas of recovery, this conversation focuses on women’s empowerment. We also explore: Adrienne started using alcohol and other drugs to cope with childhood trauma, severe stress, and lifelong mental health challenges at the age of 14...
2022-01-1446 min
If She Can, You CanIf She Can, You Can- Interview with co-creators of My Friend's Friend: Christin O'Connor and Jill WilliamsIf you have ever "googled" to find recommendations for "the best" anything... this is the episode for you! In this episode you will hear from co-creators of the Instagram account, My Friend's Friend @my_friends_friend Christin O'Connor and Jill Williams. This account is your one-stop-shop for recommendations on things from baby items, to fall fashion, to even dinner recipes! Christin and Jill are former co-workers and current friends who know the power of word of mouth and crowd sourcing. They give THE BEST recommendations, and also have the best business ideas! In this episode you will hear...
2021-10-2750 min
Podcasting Your Global CareerCharming Songwriting and Book Writing, = Beth CrowleySince we only have special people here in the dHarmic Evolution, we got a really special young lady to join us today. Strap up your seatbelts, because we're taking a ride today from the Music City all the way to Georgia. Ladies and gentlemen, we've got Beth Crowley! Beth first gained recognition on YouTube back in 2011. She was inspired by a comedic group called Axis of Awesome and she posted a medley of popular songs titled, "Greatest Song Ever Written." The song was quickly picked up by Reddit, BuzzFeed, and Tumblr, and now this video has over...
2021-10-2253 min
Only One In The RoomSUNDAY EDITION: Mary Beth O’Connor Is The Only One Who Went From Junkie To JudgeMary Beth O’Connor is a Berkeley Law graduate, a retired federal judge, Board member and secretary for She Recovers Foundation and is a board member of LifeRing Secular Recovery. Mary Beth started using Methamphetamine in high school and was an addict for sixteen years. She was ordered to surrender to a higher power on her first day in rehab, even though she didn’t believe in God. Being an atheist in a 12-step world forced her to forge her own path out of addiction. She believes the saga of how she transitioned from junkie to judge can provide hope...
2021-07-1134 min
DRAMA. with Connor & Dylan MacDowell“The Go-To Lesbian of Broadway” with Beth MaloneDylan and Connor are joined by Tony® nominee Beth Malone (Fun Home, Angels in America). The go-to lesbian of Broadway is finally on DRAMA, y’all! Listen in as they discuss Pride month, writing an original musical with Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls, Singin in the Rain!, the impact of Jodie Foster, working with Andrew Garfield, the “tick, tick… boom!” film, the original meaning of Ring of Keys, the life and art of Alison Bechdel, Fun Home, and leaving a lesbian legacy in the entertainment world for people everywhere. Happy Pride month!Follow Beth on Twitter and Instagram...
2021-06-0956 min
Say It How It IsOnlyFans Or Only Fools? (With Special Guest Rogan O'Connor)Join Beth & Brooke for their second podcast episode where the pair discuss all things ONLYFANS! It's all tongue in cheek (pardon the pun), when MTV’s Ex On The Beach, The Challenge and Dreamboy Rogan O’Connor joins the girls and says it how it is when it comes to the reality of OnlyFans! Find out how much users actually make and the lengths that people truly go to, to make that coin!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/say-it-how-it-is-pod/support
2021-04-1929 min
A Virtual ViewBeth O'ConnorIn this episodeThis week Becky sits down with Beth O’Connor, the Executive Director of The Virginia Rural Health Association and the President Elect of The National Rural Health Association, to have a chat about anything and everything from Beth's role in the Virginia Rural Health Association and to favorite podcast series and softwares. Have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover? Want to be a guest on our podcast? Contact us HERE!Transcripthttps://www.umtrc.org/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=AVV%208%20TranscriptResources Me...
2021-03-1925 min