She's worked on Intervention since the launch of the series and after six seasons, Executive Producer Colleen Conway continues to be moved by the power of recovery and hope.

This past fall, A&E launched The Recovery Project. What role does Intervention play in this initiative and how do the two projects compliment each other?

Colleen Conway, Executive Producer for Intervention: Intervention was basically the inspiration for The Recovery Project, part of A&E's new REAL LIFE. CHANGE. initiative. The success of the series and the amazing outpouring of support from viewers and those affected by the series, (as well as those affected by the Intervention Town Hall Meetings that Dr. Libby O'Connell's group produced for our various affiliates) proved that this was much more than a compelling TV series. By showing viewers that families could come together and find a solution, and that recovery IS possible, we started a dialogue. The Recovery Project takes that dialogue to the next level. At this point, the series serves The Recovery Project by providing a platform for PSA's inside the show. Learn more about the Recovery Project. This is a powerful tool and provides information to parents, teachers, and community leaders. The series has such a huge fanbase, many of whom are in the sober community, so the Recovery Project is able to capitalize on that exposure. The Recovery Project helps the series by showing viewers, advertisers, and corporate partners that A&E is deeply committed to this important cause.

How is this season unique in terms of the families the show has been able to help? Can you talk about some particular instances where you've seen individual's lives turned around from being on the show?

CC: Every story we cover is such a personal and unique process. That is what is so amazing about this series, every week we are able to take a new and different journey, thanks to the generosity and openness of the families that allow us in to their lives during such a difficult time. Last season we met Allison, who was struggling with an addiction to inhalants. This season we meet a few individuals struggling with disorders that are similarly unconventional and equally destructive. Nicole hasn't swallowed solid food in 17 years because of a childhood trauma, and is dependent on a feeding tube and addicted to painkillers. Her family turned to us when she refused to get help. John C. is diabetic and refuses to monitor his sugar intake or take his insulin. Just like a heroin addict or an alcoholic, his destructive behavior could cost him his life. These stories, as well as the other 11 in the line-up, are heartbreakingly powerful. It's new territory to be sure. We also have a great follow-up with Tressa and Josh, two subjects from past seasons who check back in to share how they are doing and what life was like after the intervention.

What is the most rewarding aspect of working on Intervention?

CC:. I am humbled by the hard work our producers put into 'getting it right' and the respect with which the producers treat the families and individuals profiled. And of course, I take great inspiration from the honesty and love that each of the families display. This is one of the hardest things they have ever had to do, and by allowing us to film them doing it, they are helping millions more.

What drew you to Intervention and how has the show affected your life?

CC: When I was hired into A&E's Non-Fiction Programming Department from Marketing I was assigned to oversee Intervention. Coincidentally, before coming to programming, I produced the promo campaign that launched the series. So while Intervention was the first series I ever worked on, I had an intimate connection to the material, having been involved with the advance marketing. The challenge was not as daunting as it could have been because I was fortunate to be working for and with some of the best in the business: Nancy Dubuc, Rob Sharenow and the producers at GRB. The show has changed my life in countless ways. I have gotten to work with some of the most talented producers in the business, Sam Mettler, Bryn Freedman, Dan Partland. And I have met the most inspiring individuals in the interventionists, Candy Finnigan, Ken Seeley, and Jeff VanVonderen. And words cannot express how much I have learned from the families we have profiled. Seeing so many happy, smiling, sober faces now, three later...it just brings tears to my eyes. I am very fortunate to be a part of this.