In this episode of Guided, we get to know Paige Walker, LCSW—a licensed therapist whose journey into healing began behind the bar of a busy restaurant. Before becoming a clinician, Paige was a general manager in the hospitality industry, expertly running the show on the outside while privately battling a growing dependence on alcohol.

Paige shares her story of high-functioning addiction, the turning point that led her to sobriety, and how her experience in the service industry uniquely shaped her approach to therapy. Today, she brings deep empathy and insight to her clinical work, helping others navigate their own paths to healing. This is a conversation about second chances, finding purpose through pain, and the quiet strength it takes to rewrite your story. Whether you're in recovery, in the restaurant world, or somewhere in between, Paige's story offers hope that transformation is not only possible—it's guided by grace.