Episode 59 - Cathy's Story
09/17/24 • 115 min
Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations around mental health and suicide. Please proceed with care.
In this episode of the Human Experience Podcast, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Alexandra Catalina Guitza, also known as Cathy, for a profound conversation about her life journey, spanning different cultures, mental health challenges, and the pursuit of a global identity. Cathy reflects on her upbringing in post-communist Romania, her extensive travels through Germany, India, Thailand, and her current life in Prague. She opens up about her struggles with mental health, including depression, anxiety, and a psychotic episode, and how medication played a critical role in her recovery. Cathy shares insights from her "Eat, Pray, Love" journey of self-discovery and discusses her current focus on building a life rooted in mental wellness, authenticity, and compassion.
📍This episode was recorded in Bucharest, Romania
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations around mental health and suicide. Please proceed with care.
In this episode of the Human Experience Podcast, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Alexandra Catalina Guitza, also known as Cathy, for a profound conversation about her life journey, spanning different cultures, mental health challenges, and the pursuit of a global identity. Cathy reflects on her upbringing in post-communist Romania, her extensive travels through Germany, India, Thailand, and her current life in Prague. She opens up about her struggles with mental health, including depression, anxiety, and a psychotic episode, and how medication played a critical role in her recovery. Cathy shares insights from her "Eat, Pray, Love" journey of self-discovery and discusses her current focus on building a life rooted in mental wellness, authenticity, and compassion.
📍This episode was recorded in Bucharest, Romania
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Cathy’s Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordywitness
TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/wordywitness
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Episode 58 - Alisa's Story
Trigger Warning: This episode contains detailed and graphic discussions of domestic violence, physical violence, rape, and suicide. The content may be distressing for some listeners. Please proceed with caution and take care of your mental and emotional well-beinng.
In this second part of Alisa’s story, host Jennifer Peterkin continues the conversation about Alisa's harrowing journey through domestic violence and the fight for justice after being rescued from her husband's violent kidnapping and assault. Alisa recounts her legal battle, including the re-traumatizing process of facing her abuser in court, who chose to represent himself. She shares the impact this had on her healing journey, her children’s trauma, and the systemic failures that allowed her abuse to escalate.
📍This episode was recorded in Westchester, Pennsylvania
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In this powerful episode of The Human Experience, host Jennifer Peterkin welcomes Celest, a passionate advocate for intuitive living and compassion. Together, they explore how life’s challenges, such as personal loss, career changes, and navigating self-doubt, can be transformative forces that lead us to our true purpose.
📍This episode was recorded in Odense, Denmark
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