From Junkie to Judge: A Journey to Finding Hope in the Recovery Process with Mary Beth O’Connor

In 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, then litigated class actions for the federal government. In 2014 she was appointed a federal Administrative Law Judge. 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. Mary Beth trains attorneys and medical professionals about substance use disorder and recovery.Website: https://junkietojudge.comChapters03:09 Mary Beth's Journey: From Trauma to Triumph06:15 The Role of Community in Recovery09:44 Lessons from 'From Junkie to Judge'12:33 Understanding Addiction and Mental Health15:40 The Process of Healing and Self-Discovery18:29 Finding Purpose in RecoveryAffiliate links:1). Sign up for ClickFunnels 14 Day Free Trial and convert your online visitors into paying customers with the best funnel builder on the planet! https://www.clickfunnels.com/signup-flow?aff=0dfe6f8c4572ee5839e63f1157f49fc0467240cf0295491668e5b81abad3851d2). Csongor Daniel’s online seminar for self-healing. Use code Bio20 for a 20% discount: https://csongor-daniel.mylearnworlds.com/link/75PuZg3). #1 Purposeful Sol Living App in the US: http://shrsl.com/2qjb2-3gaz-1l15s4). PodPitch finds, writes, and sends pitches to podcast hosts: https://podpitch.cello.so/YFBCDrKL8SKJoin us for our weekly group virtual Zoom ballet barre & yoga classes to connect to the flow of movement via [email protected] 🧘‍♀️ Classes range from beginner to advanced in pointe work and variation!Get a free poetry prompt ebook:https://blueblisscoach.wixsite.com/websiteAri https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out now! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for the purpose of growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Astrologer Valerie Mesa to ADHD Mental Health Coach Brooke Schnittman, to Board-Certified Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman and International Renowned International Spiritual Teacher Guy Finley, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise in the form of offering practical daily mental health guidance for our listeners. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests and counting. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us for daily & weekly inspired content & conversation on:The Podcast: Growth Grace GratitudeYouTube:@GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcastInstagram: @growthandgracemindsetBallet YouTube: @BalletDailyAnd get your typewriters, paintings, empath awakening poem books, emotional support guidebooks, essay help & tutoring services via ⁠: [email protected]⁠⁠ Share, comment, & rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for tuning in!! 🤗