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From Breaking News to Breaking Free: Beth McDonough’s Recovery Journey from Alcohol
From Breaking News to Breaking Free: Beth McDonough’s Recovery Journey from Alcohol
From Breaking News to Breaking Free: Beth McDonough’s Recovery Journey from Alcohol
Thursday 18th September 2025
Beth McDonough shares her compelling journey from addiction to recovery, offering hope and insight for those battling alcoholism.
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Episode Overview
- Beth McDonough faced personal tragedies that led to alcoholism.
- Her journey includes overcoming DUIs and losing her job.
- Choosing treatment was a pivotal moment in her recovery.
- Beth's story highlights the importance of support systems.
- She found new purpose in writing and helping others.
Actions have consequences, and it's supposed to hurt. It has to hurt bad enough to get somebody's attention.
What can we learn from those who have battled addiction? Beth McDonough's story is a riveting tale of resilience and transformation. As a veteran crime reporter, Beth's life took a dramatic turn when personal tragedies led her to alcohol as a coping mechanism. Her journey from two DUIs and losing her dream job to choosing recovery is nothing short of inspiring.
Now 16 years sober, Beth shares candidly about the struggles she faced and how she rebuilt her life with honesty and humility. Her book 'Standby' offers a raw look into the consequences of addiction and the power of recovery. With anecdotes about her time as a crime reporter and the challenges she faced, Beth’s story is a testament to the strength found in vulnerability.
She talks about the pivotal moments that led her to seek treatment, including a supportive boss who gave her the ultimatum of choosing home or treatment. Her path to sobriety was filled with difficult choices, but it ultimately led her to rediscover her passion for journalism and find new purpose in helping others through her writing.
Beth’s journey serves as a reminder that no matter how far one falls, there is always hope for rebuilding and finding joy in life again. So, what drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Dive into Beth's story and discover how she turned her life around after addiction.