Beyond The Bar
Devon Anderson, a former prosecutor, defense attorney, judge, and elected District Attorney of Harris County, shares her experiences with alcoholism and how it intersected with her high-profile legal career. Now in recovery, she offers a unique perspective on addiction, accountability, and the importance of second chances. Anderson aims to encourage others in the criminal justice system to seek treatment and support for substance use disorders and mental health issues.
Episodes
Episode 1: My Story
Host Devon Anderson, a former prosecutor, judge, defense attorney, elected DA, and alcoholic, shares her journey to sobriety.
Episode 2: What Really Matters with Judge Mike Fields
Host Devon Anderson and longtime friend Judge Mike Fields discuss life inside and out of recovery, and his founding of the Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court.
Episode 3: One Mom’s Story
Drug Court graduate, Jessica Yeager, shares her recovery story with unflinching honesty, recounting the harrowing years of her struggle with substance abuse, which ultimately led to the profound heartbreak of losing her only child.
Episode 4: Life is Precious
Precious Simon is a graduate of a Mental Health Court who successfully overcame a dual diagnosis of substance use disorder and bipolar disorder. She is now a peer recovery coach. In her own words, she shares how she lost everything due to a debilitating crack cocaine addiction. Her openness about her struggles and her evident passion for her current work are truly inspiring.
Episode 5: Against All Odds
With brutal honesty, Drug Court graduate Sydrena Tufts lays out her life without shame. She knows that what she has overcome has made her the extraordinary woman she is today. Prepare to be amazed.