EP 50: What if the Hardest Thing You've Ever Been Thru Reveals Your Superpower? Patti Davis, Daughter of President Ronald Reagan, on Alzheimer's, Addiction & Finding Strength episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 40 MIN

EP 50: What if the Hardest Thing You've Ever Been Thru Reveals Your Superpower? Patti Davis, Daughter of President Ronald Reagan, on Alzheimer's, Addiction & Finding Strength

from Crazy Amazing Humans · host Katrina Carlson, Patti Davis

In this milestone 50th episode of our Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast, we sit down with Patti Davis—author, journalist, advocate, and daughter of President Ronald Reagan—for a deeply moving and honest conversation exploring how personal struggles can become a source of strength, purpose, and healing. From her bestselling memoir The Long Goodbye, chronicling her father's battle with Alzheimer's, to her powerful new book Dear Mom and Dad: A Letter About Family, Memory, and the America We Once Knew, Patti Davis shares how she has walked through fire and emerged with a strength she never knew she had along with an unwavering commitment to helping others find their own. We talk openly about: The emotional truth behind her relationship with her famous parents Honest reflections on addiction, recovery, and helping others How painful experiences in your past can become a source of power and connection Insights from founding UCLA's Beyond Alzheimer's support group and wrote Floating in the Deep End Co-writing "I Wish You Peace" with Bernie Leadon for the The Eagles' album One of These Nights What she's most proud of from her father's presidency How to incorporate healing and reconciliation in our lives This conversation is raw, real, and deeply inspiring. Whether you're facing personal challenges, caring for a loved one, or simply looking for inspiration, this special episode will uplift and empower you. It's the kind of episode you'll want to share with a friend.  Subscribe to Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform—and don't forget to follow us on YouTube to watch the full interview!

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