Relatable Wisdom31 Jul 2025

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.au
Book: The Courage to Speak Your Truth – Available on Amazon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kath_essing

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Chapters

00:00 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

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