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 CELEB: 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.