About Me.
Hi there! Welcome to my website. I'm Kate, and my passion is recovery! I want you to live a joyful, contented, and healthy existence, and every moment counts! You will notice a special emphasis on recovery from eating disorders here: my passion is recovery from eating disorders! I have battled with my own eating disorder since 1995, and continue to work very hard in my recovery. With sixteen years (and counting!) under my belt, I have learned many things about beating this "dis-ease," and I created this website simply to share it with you, the seeker. I would love to work individually with you, if you need an advocate for treatment of any kind (I am especially skilled at navigating insurance benefits for treatment of substance abuse and eating disorders) or if you just want someone to talk to about your recovery journey. I offer advice only if asked; I am here to listen! I am a "sponsor" or "recovery buddy," I am not a medical professional.
I have a B.A. from St. Olaf College and my M.A. from Hamline University. I am trained to teach yoga and meditation, and I have studied comparative religions, including Christianity and Buddhism, since 1998. I am also a youth pastor and work with families and children from infants through college students. Professionally, I am trained in educational child development and women's and gender studies. I am currently the Director of Youth and Family Ministries at a progressive Christian church in Minneapolis, and I owe much thanks to the kids and adults there for my growth and development in teaching. I live in Minneapolis with my husband, Matt, and my daughter, Ivy Mae. In my "spare" time, I am reading, studying, practicing yoga, or writing. I love my life!
I have a B.A. from St. Olaf College and my M.A. from Hamline University. I am trained to teach yoga and meditation, and I have studied comparative religions, including Christianity and Buddhism, since 1998. I am also a youth pastor and work with families and children from infants through college students. Professionally, I am trained in educational child development and women's and gender studies. I am currently the Director of Youth and Family Ministries at a progressive Christian church in Minneapolis, and I owe much thanks to the kids and adults there for my growth and development in teaching. I live in Minneapolis with my husband, Matt, and my daughter, Ivy Mae. In my "spare" time, I am reading, studying, practicing yoga, or writing. I love my life!
