"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."
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