Journey to Empowerment and Healing: My Conversation with Kathy Wisniewsk

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Kathy, the host of the podcast “Tragically Beautiful,” shares her personal journey of surviving a life-threatening illness and escaping abusive relationships, which inspired her to raise awareness about abuse and share survivor stories. She recounts struggles with a health condition leading to rheumatoid arthritis and feelings of inadequacy, alongside experiences in two abusive relationships involving spiritual manipulation, infidelity, gaslighting, and emotional abuse. After divorcing her high school sweetheart due to his long-term affair and deceit linked to unresolved childhood trauma, Kathy underwent an emotional healing process that took three to four years. She emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one’s life, recognizing low self-worth as a common issue among women in unhealthy relationships, and processing emotions without suppression.

Kathy’s journey involved health coach training, mentorship, and confronting past health struggles, which helped her understand personal triggers and develop healthy boundaries. She also navigated dating apps but focused on personal growth and work, remaining content with being single. Her experiences led to the launch of the “Tragically Beautiful” podcast in June 2023, featuring solo episodes and interviews with abuse survivors. The podcast aims to provide support and guidance, with plans including a digital course called Abuse Healers Academy, focusing on self-worth, boundaries, and self-love in navigating relationships.

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