Breaking Quiet

Marybeth and Tori discuss the complexities of the addiction treatment system, including Tori's experiences with the methadone and Suboxone clinics. Tori talks about the pain of failing her children and the moment she had to ask her sister to take them, acknowledging they deserved better. This episode highlights the flawed nature of the judicial system and the lack of resources for addiction recove...

What if everything you thought you knew about success was wrong? For these incredible women, hitting rock bottom wasn't the end—it was the groundbreaking beginning. Michelle Strahan felt like she didn't fully belong anywhere. In this episode of Breaking Quiet, she and Marybeth Hill explore childhood in a culturally rich Filipino family to her struggles with addiction and the impact of her upbringi...

In this episode of Breaking Quiet, host Mary Beth Hill speaks with Sandra Smith, PhD, about her journey from incarceration to becoming a leading advocate for recovery and reentry. Sandra shares her unique story of being incarcerated without a history of addiction, the impact of trauma on individuals, and the importance of peer support in the recovery process. They discuss the systemic issues withi...

In this unforgettable and powerful episode, Marybeth sits down with the incredible Teela Patterson for a raw, honest conversation about finding light after darkness. Teela’s story is a masterclass in resilience. She shares her journey from rock bottom and addiction to starting over with "$10 and a whole lot of stubborn hope." Listen as she recounts how her recovery family saved her life, the joy o...

In this vital episode of Breaking Quiet, host Marybeth Hill sits down with DK Stanley, a woman who courageously shares her journey from the depths of addiction and incarceration to a fulfilling life of long-term recovery and purpose. DK pulls no punches, discussing the complex threads of trauma and family dynamics that led her down a path she now works tirelessly to change. They explore the fierce...

n this inaugural episode of Breaking Quiet, host Marybeth Hill welcomes her first guest, Tiffany. Tiffany openly shares her raw and honest journey of recovery and reintegration into society following a period of incarceration. She dives deep into the root causes of her struggles, discussing the profound impact of childhood adoption and unprocessed trauma on her life, which ultimately contributed t...