“There’s nothing love can’t fix!”

Grammy Award–winning singer, actress and author Naomi Judd is one of country music’s most beloved icons. But despite her bright spirit and decades of success, Naomi has also battled illness, depression and anxiety. Here, the dynamo catches up with Woman’s World about how she finds silver linings in every storm—and how family, friends and faith make all the difference

Sitting in the kitchen of her Tennessee home, Naomi Judd is the personification of a steel magnolia. A striking blend of beauty, grace and fortitude, she smiles as she sits down with Woman’s World, just months after turning 75— a milestone that has Naomi reflecting on all she has overcome. “Thinking about the past, from abuse to hepatitis C, I can’t help but think, Well, I got through that!” she says. Once a struggling single mom, Naomi turned adversity into triumph when she and her daughter Wynonna forged one of the most successful careers in country music history as the duo The Judds. The pair shot to stardom as Naomi went on to add other accolades, such as actress, songwriter and author, to her résumé.

But of all the hats she’s worn, Naomi is first and foremost a survivor. “I’ve had a hard life, with tragedy after tragedy,” she says. “But it gives me strength to face what comes next.”

One such struggle is her battle against depression and anxiety. “It’s a disease,” she says of the invisible culprit. “But I found the perfect doctor for me and the right medication. And I’m doing real well!”

These days, Naomi is focusing on the positives in life, like her family, friends, her beloved dogs (Bijou and Maudie), helping others and her work, which includes her upcoming movie, Ruby. “With faith and family, there’s nothing you can’t overcome!” enthuses Naomi. Here, her secrets for living your best life, no matter what you face.