TrailBLAZER: Chana Leah Bleznick on Uninstalling Her Spiritual Dimmer Switch

"I hope to uninstall my spiritual dimmer switch - after all I was the one who installed it." In this powerful episode, Chana Leah Bleznick shares her journey from a childhood shaped by addiction, abuse, and complex family dynamics to becoming a mother, disability rights advocate, and outspoken voice for mental health in the Jewish community. She opens up about her identity as a Baal Teshuvah, the struggle to fit in, and the transformative power of community and authenticity. Through raw honesty and deep reflection, Chana Leah invites us into a conversation about resilience, motherhood, and breaking the silence around mental health and addiction - paving the way for healing and hope in future generations. Sound Bites "I wanted to be accepted and liked." "A body in motion, stays in motion." "It's not the suffering Olympics." "I want to show up fully as me." Check out Chana Leah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanaleahbleznick/ Follow the TrailBLAZER Pod on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetrailblazerpod/