Laurie Dhue: From News Anchor to Recovery Advocate
Episode Overview
Laurie Dhue shares her 16-year recovery journey, highlighting challenges and moments of clarity The episode sheds light on the impact of maintaining a public persona while battling alcoholism Laurie's advocacy work and the REAL platform's role in providing essential resources for recovery education and support The importance of ongoing support and education for individuals in recovery and their families
The bright side of addiction is recovery. Pass it on.
Imagine being a national news anchor, living a high-profile life, while secretly battling alcoholism. That's the story of Laurie Dhue, a former anchor at MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News. In this episode of 'Recovery Coast to Coast', host Neil Scott sits down with Laurie to discuss her 16-year journey in recovery. Laurie opens up about the intense pressure of maintaining her public persona while struggling with addiction behind the scenes.
She shares the pivotal moment that led her to seek help and the challenges she faced on her path to sobriety. Now, Laurie is not just surviving but thriving as a recovery advocate. Through her initiative, REAL (Recovery Education & Applied Learning), she offers vital resources for those grappling with substance use disorder and their families. This conversation is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, hope, and the power of community support.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Laurie's story is a testament to the strength and perseverance needed to overcome addiction.