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April 3, 2025 41 mins

What drives someone to transform their darkest moments into a beacon of hope for others? In this enlightening episode of "Create The Best Me," I, Carmen Hecox, sit down with the inspiring Judy Henderson. After spending thirty-six years in prison for a crime she didn't commit, Judy emerged not only free but also determined to champion the battered women's syndrome defense. Her new book, "When The Light Finds Us, from a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed," illuminates her journey of resilience and redemption—a testament to how adversity can mold the best version of ourselves.

Join us as Judy shares her powerful transformation from bitterness to advocacy and how she harnessed her heartache into changing laws and lives. Her story is a poignant reminder that we all possess the capacity to turn pain into purpose.

5 Key Lessons:

  1. Harnessing Anger for Positive Change: Learn how Judy ventured beyond bitterness and channeled her anger into betterment and advocacy.
  2. Creating Positivity in Negative Spaces: Discover Judy's innovative approach to fostering self-love and dignity among fellow inmates through appearance and fitness.
  3. Navigating Systems and Seeking Justice: Explore Judy's journey in mastering the clemency process, demonstrating perseverance when the system failed her.
  4. Finding Purpose Through Adversity: Judy illustrates that profound suffering can lead to discovering one's life mission, leaving a legacy of hope and change.
  5. Empathy and Advocacy for Battered Women: Discover Judy's efforts in transforming her personal story into legislative advocacy, giving a legal voice to victims of abuse.

Call to Action:

Learn more about Judy Henderson's journey and pre-order her book, "When Light Finds Us," for an inspiring tale of resilience and transformation at the resources below.

Don’t miss next week's episode with Jennifer Wilson, discussing recognizing and overcoming burnout!

📕 Resources: 

https://createthebestme.com/ep110

https://www.judyannhenderson.com/

Pre-order “When The Light Finds Us” https://a.co/d/f42sk0m 

Jimmy Soni https://jimmysoni.com/about/ 

 

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