Judy Collins on 48 Years of Sobri...
Judy Collins on 48 Years of Sobriety, Recovery & Hope

The Hanley Effect Podcast - Addiction and Mental Health by Hanley Foundation

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Award-winning singer-songwriter, author, activist, and recovery advocate Judy Collins joins Dr. Rachel Docekal and special guest host Elizabeth Chance of the It's Bizzy Podcast for an inspiring conversation about addiction, recovery, grief, and hope.

With nearly five decades of sobriety, Judy reflects on her personal journey from alcoholism to long-term recovery, sharing how Alcoholics Anonymous, treatment, community, and purpose transformed her life. She speaks candidly about the challenges she faced before getting sober, including a life-threatening vocal cord condition that nearly ended her singing career, and how recovery ultimately restored not only her health, but her passion, relationships, and purpose.

Judy also opens up about the profound grief of losing her husband of 46 years and how the principles of recovery continue to g ... 

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addictionrecoveryalcoholgrief healingsobrietyjudy collins