Local Celeb: Addict to Anchor

by Thalia Hayden

Thalia Hayden is the host of NBC Palm Spring’s Midday News With Thalia Hayden . She’s also a motivational speaker, media coach, and author. Before becoming a household name, she, like countless other Americans, struggled with drug and alcohol abuse.

In LOCAL Drug Addict to News Anchor , Thalia candidly divulges what caused her to turn to drugs and alcohol, and reveals a family secret that was buried deep inside of her for decades. She stresses the importance of using your voice to discover personal truths in order to heal.

Thalia offers her 8 Principles for Peace and helpful recovery tips throughout the book. Her unique journey will open your eyes to the potential that may be locked away inside of YOU, waiting to emerge.
“Thalia Hayden’s LOCAL CELEB is a book that will help anyone see that asking for help is the answer.”
- Ken Seeley, Interventionist on A&E’s Intervention.


What people are saying about LOCAL
"Honest, Compelling & Raw." - Manny The Movie Guy, Movie Critic
“I couldn’t put this book down. Thalia drives home the message that people aren’t always who they appear to be.”
–Julie Banderas, News Anchor, Fox News Channel

“Great insight into our industry as journalists, and the various paths we take to get where we are.”
–Rosanna Scotto, News Anchor, Good Day New York

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Reviews

[Ali Qazi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the entire book in one day! The book is written in such an eloquent way and the way the author, Thalia Hayden, talks about her experiences since she was a child to her experiences, traumas, and various accounts of adversity and having to become an adult and parent and a very early age makes for a very compelling memoir of her life. I myself have had my own fair share of multiple accounts of adversity. From being in a car accident and being put into a wheelchair at the age of 6, this book and the message behind it resonated with me ever so deeply. And knowing that Thalia made it out of all her trials and tribulations a more successful person both professionally and as an individual spoke volumes to me and both inspired and motivated on a personal level, reinforcing the idea to me that anyone can achieve anything as long as one remains persistent about their endeavors in life. And a message to Thalia Hayden: You are awesome!

[Steve Preiss · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy and addictive read, chronologically detailing life’s struggles to attain and maintain both balance and satisfaction through challenges in personal life and career, and from failures to successes. Learning how to thrive and educate others in the male-dominated television news industry and in life, and in this process overcoming dysfunctional family roots and habits, to eventually find her right environment and location for a healthy family, friends and career.

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[Marissa Carranza · Rating 5 out of 5]

“We each have a story buried deep inside - every single one of us - and it’s healthy to talk about it.”

This book unfolds one woman’s path to find peace despite life’s greatest challenges. She also offers insight into how she peeled back the layers to unlock her most authentic self; a concept that really resonates with me. I truly enjoyed Local Celeb!

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn’t Put Down

This book was a tell all of a young girl who went through many things that a lot of people could never fathom. It’s goes to show that you never know what people have gone through unless you walk in their shoes. Also, shows what a beautiful woman has come out of this through perseverance and confidence.

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's difficult enough being a woman in the media. Add the challenge of a struggle with addiction & this is a pretty remarkable success story that may help inspire others facing a similar battle. Inspiring!

[Thalia Hayden · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real page turner!