Ashley Loeb Blassingame

The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast

ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Marsha Stone, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Scott Drochelman)

  • 188: Alcoholic Attorney Regains Custody And Becomes Sober CEO With Marsha Stone

188: Alcoholic Attorney Regains Custody And Becomes Sober CEO With Marsha Stone

Tuesday 13th June 2023

Join Marsha Stone as she shares her journey from battling alcoholism to becoming a successful CEO in addiction recovery.
Explicit
59 minutes
Raw
Inspiring
Eye-opening
Informative
Transformative

About this podcast

The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Author:
Ashley Loeb Blassingame
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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From Courtrooms to Boardrooms: Marsha Stone's Path to Sobriety and Success

Episode Overview

  • Marsha's journey from generational alcoholism to becoming a successful CEO in the addiction recovery industry
  • Struggles of high functioning alcoholism and the challenges of trusting someone else to guide recovery
  • The impact of addiction on raising children and the importance of open and honest communication about genetic predisposition
  • Raw and honest reflection on relapse and the transformative journey to recovery
  • A reminder that addiction affects individuals from all walks of life, offering hope and inspiration
It's a hard thing when you've been able to rely on your brain to make decisions, to set goals. And when it came to alcohol, I would make a decision every morning, I'm not drinking today. And then about three or four o'clock that same day, I felt like I was starting to change my mind. I mean, that was probably an overreaction. Only in retrospect can I see my mind, my willpower making up my mind, making a commitment was of absolutely no avail.
Imagine juggling the demands of law school, single parenthood, and a growing addiction. Marsha Stone did just that. Growing up in Southern Georgia, she was no stranger to generational alcoholism. Her story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, from marrying her best drinking buddy to becoming a single mother of three, all while chasing her dream of becoming an attorney. But it wasn't just the courtroom drama that filled her days; Marsha's battle with alcohol was a constant shadow.
She even found herself sneaking cocaine into court sessions to keep up appearances. Despite these struggles, she managed to graduate and build a career in law. However, the facade couldn't last forever. The turning point came in 2008 when she decided enough was enough and took the courageous step towards sobriety. Fast forward to today, and Marsha is a successful CEO in the addiction recovery industry, having founded Foundation Stone in 2023.
Her journey is a testament to resilience and the power of change. This episode of 'The Courage to Change' podcast offers a raw and unfiltered look at Marsha's life, highlighting the challenges of high-functioning alcoholism, the complexities of parenting while battling addiction, and the crucial role of trust in the recovery process. Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Marsha's story is bound to resonate and inspire.
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