Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Christiana Kimmich, Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Katherine Knapke)
Katherine Knapke: Overcoming Chronic Depression, Recovering from Anorexia and Breaking Free from the Barriers of a Passivism-Based Mennonite Upbringing
Katherine Knapke: Overcoming Chronic Depression, Recovering from Anorexia and Breaking Free from the Barriers of a Passivism-Based Mennonite Upbringing
Katherine Knapke: Overcoming Chronic Depression, Recovering from Anorexia and Breaking Free from the Barriers of a Passivism-Based Mennonite Upbringing
Tuesday 18th August 2020
Hear Katherine Knapke's inspiring story of overcoming chronic depression and anorexia to become a successful COO and advocate for women.
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74 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Get the buttons here!Katherine Knapke: Rising Above Depression and Anorexia to Lead and Inspire
I lucked out that I did not damage my heart. I was furious, I was... incensed, absolutely incensed, and you're just. You attract what you think you deserve and as much as I hate to admit it, in that stage of my life I definitely attracted not the healthiest character and, like The First Year of our relationship was good, it definitely got me out of like that pit of despair.
What happens when a quiet upbringing in a Mennonite community collides with the challenges of mental health struggles? Katherine Knapke knows all too well. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Katherine opens up about her journey from chronic depression and anorexia to becoming the Chief Operating Officer at the American Negotiation Institute.
Raised in a small, passivism-based Mennonite community in Columbus, Ohio, Katherine's early life was marked by a culture of silence and submission, which fueled her battles with multiple eating disorders and anxiety. Her story takes a dramatic turn when she escapes an abusive relationship during college, only to relapse into her eating disorder. Yet, this is not just a tale of hardship. Katherine's journey is one of resilience and transformation.
She shares how surrounding herself with supportive people and engaging in trauma therapy were pivotal in her recovery. Now, as a certified mediator and psychiatric nurse trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Katherine dedicates her life to empowering women. Through her podcast 'Ask with Confidence', she equips women with the skills they need to navigate difficult conversations and achieve success. This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep the struggle, recovery and empowerment are possible.