What if you lost decades of your life to something you didn’t do? Judy Henderson endured 36 years of wrongful imprisonment; yet she found a way to turn pain into purpose.
Judy became an advocate for battered women and a source of inspiration for many. She discusses the importance of perspective, resilience, and self-love, emphasizing that individuals have the power to control their emotions and their destinies.
Judy believes everyone has a purpose in life.
Her new book, "When the Light Finds Us," releases on April 15, 2025—sharing her powerful story of survival and transformation. 🎧✨
TAKEAWAYS:
- She emphasizes the choice between bitterness and growth.
- Self-love is essential for personal empowerment.
- Advocacy for battered women is a key focus of her work.
- Education and self-discovery were crucial during her incarceration.
- Judy became a certified personal trainer and paralegal while in prison.
- She worked on legislative changes for battered women's defense.
- Community support played a vital role in her journey.
You can order the book here: https://bit.ly/4jwZjKX
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Cold Case Files: Miami
Joyce Sapp, 76; Bryan Herrera, 16; and Laurance Webb, 32—three Miami residents whose lives were stolen in brutal, unsolved homicides. Cold Case Files: Miami follows award‑winning radio host and City of Miami Police reserve officer Enrique Santos as he partners with the department’s Cold Case Homicide Unit, determined family members, and the advocates who spend their lives fighting for justice for the victims who can no longer fight for themselves.