Building a future to be proud of with Katie Graden Spence

Episode 88 and my guest this week may be only 22 years old, but Katie Graden Spence shares an amazing story of resilience and overcoming adversity in her young life. Growing up her foundation was shaky and through the belief of being abandoned by her birth Dad, she took on the belief that it was her fault. This led to severe anxiety and in turn attempting to take her own life. Katie's story is very powerful in that She is the voice of many young people and how they sometimes feel they have to live up to the expectations not just of others, but of themselves.  Katie has an amazing future ahead of her as she is now focusing on becoming a clinical psychologist so that she can help others just like her. She is a Master's student in Psychological Science at Queen's University and Service Coordinator for the Eating Disorders Association Northern Ireland.  She is engaged to Jordan and they are planning their wedding for July 2025, we wish them both the very best of happiness in their future together.  You can follow Katie on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn. To connect to Sharon Fitzmaurice - please go to her website www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com or join her online community for monthly connection.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sharonfitzmaurice/message