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Episode 349: When the Ship Is Sinking - Addiction, Chronic Illness, and the Brave Decision to Pursue Recovery with Madison Burke
May 19, 2026
Season 4
Episode 349
Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC
Today’s episode features Madison Burke, a trained interventionist and recovery professional whose journey through addiction, chronic illness, mental health struggles, and recovery reshaped her understanding of identity and success. Despite appearing highly functional on the outside, Madison spent years battling substance use, unmanaged diabetes, depression, and survival mode behind the scenes. Madison shares with Joanna and listeners what it was like to experience her body breaking down before her mind was ready to fully confront her addiction. She also discusses the pressure to “keep it together,” the hidden reality of high functioning addiction, and how recovery forced her to rediscover who she was outside of achievement and crisis. Today, Madison helps individuals and families navigate addiction and healing through a whole-family recovery approach grounded in compassion and lived experience.
Madison's Resources:
LinkedIn: Madison Burke
Website: Maxwell Recovery Services
Connect with Joanna Lilley
Therapeutic Consulting Association
Lilley Consulting Website
Lilley Consulting on Facebook
Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com
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