# The Waltons Star, Judy Norton Talks Resilience, Purpose & Personal Growth

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Published: 2026-08-26T07:00:00+00:00
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Goodnight John Boy! Goodnight Mary Ellen! In this week's episode, Judy Norton (best known as Mary Ellen Walton from the iconic television series The Waltons) shares her personal story of overcoming fear, building confidence, and embracing life’s next chapters. With a career spanning more than five decades, Judy has continually reinvented herself as an actress, writer, director, producer, singer, and performer. She opens up about the fear and anxiety she experienced as a young actress, the challenges of Hollywood, and how learning to trust herself helped her move beyond self doubt and step confidently outside her comfort zone. Beyond acting, she has pursued extraordinary challenges, including earning two world records in skydiving, competing in horse shows, and completing marathons and triathlons. Judy also shares why some of our most rewarding and meaningful chapters can come later in life and why it’s never too late to try something new. Show Notes/LInks: www.hotflashescooltopics.com JOIN THE HOT FLASHES & COOL TOPICS PODCAST COMMUNITY: Website: www.hotflashescooltopics.com Newsletter: Link Mail: hotflashescooltopics@gmail.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics Facebook : www.facebook.com/hotflashescooltopics YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@HotFlashesCoolTopics PLEASE RATE/REVIEW. THANK YOU!

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