Dr. Maggie Young, Stamford’s 2026 Citizen of the Year, joins the podcast to share her 40+ years of impact in recovery and mental health across Stamford, CT.

As Chief Recovery Officer at Liberation Programs, Dr. Young has helped shape addiction treatment, prevention, and family-centered care—supporting thousands of individuals and families throughout Stamford and Fairfield County.

In this episode, we discuss her personal journey, the importance of meeting people where they are, and how programs like Families in Recovery are transforming lives.

🎟️ Dr. Young will be honored at the Stamford Citizen of the Year ceremony on June 2 at Serafresca at the Italian Center. More details and ticket information: https://bit.ly/45HHiVx

You can learn more about Liberation Programs by visiting: https://liberationprograms.org

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00:00 Introducing Dr. Maggie Young

01:06 Community & Stamford Shoutout

01:43 Citizen of the Year Surprise Story

05:45 What the Award Means to Maggie

07:17 Maggie’s Journey to Stamford

10:14 Reflections on Stamford Community

12:24 Rooted in the Community

12:48 Maggie’s Personal Story and Challenges

17:17 Recovery and Turning Point

21:00 About Liberation Programs

25:16 Access to Care & Challenges

26:16 Families in Recovery Program

29:29 Discovering Purpose Through Helping Others

31:12 Changes in Addiction and Recovery

34:32 Prevention, Outreach, and Community Response

36:03 How the Community Can Help

37:13 Youth Prevention and Education

40:38 Maggie Beyond Work – Life and Joy

42:18 Citizen of the Year Reflection

43:47 Proudest Achievements & Recovery

45:08 Praise & Hall of Change Honor

47:03 Advice for Those Struggling

48:22 Where to Find Help & Event Info