STICK WITH THE WINNERS! –
June 17, 2024 – Judy Crane, author of The Trauma Heart, has over three decades of clinical experience in the field of trauma and substance use disorders. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of Guest House Ocala.
Prior to that she founded and developed one of the nation’s leading treatment centers specializing in trauma and substance use disorders, as well as the development of Spirit 2 Spirit, a trauma certification program for clinical therapists. She currently serves as a consultant for many of the country’s leading treatment centers.
Q. If you are in recovery, what was your drug(s) of choice and when is your sobriety date?
A. I got sober on August 4th, 1987 and have had an interesting and imperfect recovery like most people; a couple of times I didn’t entrench myself vigilantly in program. When that happened, I was quickly reminded how important my community was to me and how quickly I needed to re-embrace the fellowship.
Q. Who is your favorite celebrity in recovery?
A. Robert Downey, Jr. His bottom was so low and he was the most amazing actor a wonderful man who did terrible things in his addiction like the rest of us but came out humble asking for help and has been living a life as a great example and helping thousands of alcoholics and addicts. He found purpose in his life and passion.
Q. If you ever retire, would you prefer to live by the ocean, lake, river, mountaintop, desert, or penthouse?
A. I would absolutely live by the ocean on the beach with everything in my body to feel, smell touch and taste it. The beauty of the ocean is my safe, safe place.
