Hear This If You’ve Ever Felt Like a Victim (It’s Time for Your Comeback)—Kath Essing | Ep 85

In this powerful episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sit down with Kath Essing—a poet, author, and fierce advocate for truth—to explore how one life-changing quote helped her navigate some of her darkest chapters. Kath shares raw, deeply personal stories of loss, childhood trauma, and resilience. She explains how the idea that "things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out" became her anchor, shaping how she responded to pain and adversity. Whether you're facing uncertainty, grief, or creative stagnation, this conversation will remind you that reclaiming your power often begins with reclaiming your voice.Connect with Kath Essing:Website: https://bespeak.auBook: The Courage to Speak Your Truth – Available on AmazonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kath_essingJoin the Newsletter:Get behind-the-scenes insights and more wisdom from our guests: https://relatablewisdom.com/joinChapters00:00 The Quote That Changed Everything 00:53 Meet Kath Essing: Author, Poet, Truth-Teller 01:21 What the Quote Really Means 02:36 Kath’s Own Wisdom: “Healing Comes from Being Heard” 03:54 Childhood Swimming Rivalry That Built Resilience 05:15 Turning Miscarriage into a Creative Birth 06:09 A Justice Journey: Why Kath Wrote Her Book 09:06 Who Said the Quote? John Wooden’s Influence 10:04 Making the Best of Things: What That Really Takes 11:49 Birthing a Book Instead of a Baby 12:53 Twin Story: The Power of Perspective 15:25 Disclaimers and the Realities of Inequality 16:22 Anger, Healing, and Buddha’s Wisdom 18:21 How Kath Reminds Herself in Tough Moments 21:10 Daily Check-ins and the Power of the Pause 22:21 Learning the Right Lessons from Experience 24:30 Taking Responsibility and Reclaiming Power 25:58 Where to Find Kath’s Book and Coaching Work 26:55 Final Thoughts + Outro