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In 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 recovery path that led to 29 years of sobriety and an inspiring career as a federal judge.
With honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Mary Beth shares how she found healing outside traditional models, proving that recovery and restoration are possible for anyone—no matter how deep the hurt or how long the fall.
This episode will move you, challenge you, and give hope to anyone who has ever felt too broken to begin again.
📘 From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction — available wherever books are sold.
🌐 Learn more at MaryBethOConnor.com
💸 Support VOICE UP FOR THE VOICELESS PODCAST at www.angelasvoice.tv/home
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In 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 recovery path that led to 29 years of sobriety and an inspiring career as a federal judge.
With honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom, Mary Beth shares how she found healing outside traditional models, proving that recovery and restoration are possible for anyone—no matter how deep the hurt or how long the fall.
This episode will move you, challenge you, and give hope to anyone who has ever felt too broken to begin again.
📘 From Junkie to Judge: One Woman’s Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction — available wherever books are sold.
🌐 Learn more at MaryBethOConnor.com
💸 Support VOICE UP FOR THE VOICELESS PODCAST at www.angelasvoice.tv/home
#VoiceUpForTheVoiceless #MaryBethOConnor #FromJunkieToJudge #AddictionRecovery #TraumaHealing #Resilience #OvercomingAbuse #VoiceUpPodcast #FaithHopeHealing #AngelaWilliams #CrystaMarshall #angelasvoice #definedwithpurpose
Support the show
https://www.voiceupforthevoiceless.com/
https://www.facebook.com/voiceupforthevoiceless
https://www.instagram.com/voiceupforthevoiceless/
https://linktr.ee/voiceupforthevoiceless