Tim Westbrook
Tim Westbrook, MS
Turning Tragedy Into Purpose Through Collegiate Recovery
Turning Tragedy Into Purpose Through Collegiate Recovery
Turning Tragedy Into Purpose Through Collegiate Recovery
Tuesday 21st October 2025
Join Tim Westbrook and Angela O'Malley as they explore collegiate recovery programs and share stories of hope, resilience, and transformation.
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Tim Westbrook
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Body & Mind
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Collegiate recovery as a lifeline for students.
- Angela O'Malley's transformative journey to sobriety.
- Impact of COVID on college substance use.
- The role of gratitude in personal recovery.
- Building a culture of recovery on campus.
You can either continue down this path and kill yourself or kill someone else, or you can change it, remove this from your life, and see what happens.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this compelling episode of 'I Love Being Sober', host Tim Westbrook welcomes Angela O'Malley, the Associate Director for Student Conduct and Recovery at Loyola Marymount University. Angela shares her deeply personal story of transformation following a near-fatal drunk driving accident that became a pivotal moment in her life. It was a wake-up call that led her to commit to sobriety and dedicate herself to helping students in recovery.
Her journey is not just about overcoming addiction but also about embracing a life of gratitude and service. She discusses the role of collegiate recovery programs in providing a support network for students who are navigating the challenges of addiction recovery while balancing academic responsibilities.
Angela highlights the shift in university culture over the years, noting a decrease in alcohol consumption among students post-COVID and an increased focus on mental health and wellness initiatives, such as the LMU Recovery Center and Recovery House. This episode will leave you inspired by the power of personal transformation and the importance of community support in recovery. Have you ever considered how gratitude can change your perspective on life and recovery?
Tune in to find out more about Angela's inspiring journey and the impact of collegiate recovery programs.