Beyond the Bar: Where Justice Meets Recovery

Beyond the Bar
  • 5.0 (6)
  • 心理健康
  • 两周一更

Devon Anderson, a former prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, and elected District Attorney of Harris County, shares her experiences with alcoholism and how it intersected with her high-profile legal career. Now in recovery, she offers a unique perspective on addiction, accountability, and the importance of second chances. Anderson aims to encourage others in the criminal justice system to seek treatment and support for substance use disorders and mental health issues.

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  1. 9月12日

    Episode 6: Try, Try Again

    James White's story of recovery is one of perseverance. Although he tried many times to achieve sobriety, he was not successful until he found what worked for him. This episode is an important reminder that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to recovery.

    44 分钟

  2. 8月23日

    Episode 5: Against All Odds

    With brutal honesty, Drug Court graduate Sydrena Tufts lays out her life without shame. She knows that what she has overcome has made her the extraordinary woman she is today. Prepare to be amazed.

    42 分钟

  3. 8月4日

    Episode 4: Life is Precious

    Precious Simon is a graduate of a Mental Health Court who successfully overcame a dual diagnosis of substance use disorder and bipolar disorder. She is now a peer recovery coach. In her own words, she shares how she lost everything due to a debilitating crack cocaine addiction. Her openness about her struggles and her evident passion for her current work are truly inspiring.

    33 分钟

  4. 7月14日

    Episode 3: One Mom's Story

    Jessica Yeager is a resilient mother who has fought her way to long-term recovery. She shares her journey with unflinching honesty, recounting the harrowing years of her struggle with substance abuse, which ultimately led to the profound heartbreak of losing her only child. Her story illustrates that achieving sobriety requires immense determination and can lead to significant transformations in one’s life.

    47 分钟

  5. 6月26日

    Episode 2: What Really Matters with Judge Mike Fields

    Host Devon Anderson and longtime friend Judge Mike Fields discuss life in and out of recovery and the founding of Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court.

    33 分钟

  6. 6月9日

    Episode 1: My Story

    Host Devon Anderson, a former prosecutor, judge, defense attorney, elected DA, and alcoholic, shares her journey to sobriety.

    38 分钟
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Devon Anderson, a former prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, and elected District Attorney of Harris County, shares her experiences with alcoholism and how it intersected with her high-profile legal career. Now in recovery, she offers a unique perspective on addiction, accountability, and the importance of second chances. Anderson aims to encourage others in the criminal justice system to seek treatment and support for substance use disorders and mental health issues.

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