From 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 transformation are possible — without shame, stigma, or a single prescribed path.
Tune in as Mary Beth opens up about trauma, recovery, and the mindset shifts that helped her turn pain into purpose.
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