DESCRIPTION: Shannan Kym grew up in a family where addiction, violence, and extreme dysfunction were normalized. Robbed of her childhood, she was forced to grow up at a very young age. After not graduating from high school and leaving her family, she was filled with self-loathing and shame. Suppressing her feelings, Shannan became an alcoholic. For years, she abused her body, gained excessive weight, and let herself be taken advantage of. She experienced career highs and lows and suffered the loss of a child. Eventually, Shannan hit rock bottom; but on August 17, 2019, everything changed. That day, Shannan made up her mind to stop letting addiction control her life. She also made a decision to get real, let go of her past hurts, embrace forgiveness, and focus on living each day with gratitude, purpose, light, and love. In he book, Find The Answers Within You, Shannan Kym has a message for everyone struggling with addiction or stuck in cycle of shame, blame, and self- sabotage: "Change is possible. I am that living proof." Today, Shannan is an author, motivational speaker, a mentor and a devoted mother of four. On her road to recovery and self - actualization, she lost over 80 pounds and gained recognition as a competitive bodybuilder. She remains healthy, fit, active, positive, confident, and sober. Shannan hasn't touched a drop of alcohol since more than six years. Most importantly, she is at peace with herself. GUEST BIO: Shannan Kym is an internationally award-winning author, podcast host, TEDx speaker, certified professional life coach, and mentor. After overcoming alcoholism and healing from childhood trauma, she turned her personal journey into a mission to help others reclaim their lives. Drawing from both lived experience and professional training, Shannan guides individuals through the process of healing unresolved wounds, dismantling generational patterns of addiction and abuse, and reconnecting with their authentic selves. Through her writing, speaking, coaching, and mentorship, Shannan empowers people to move forward with thier lives. Her work is grounded in compassion, honesty, and practical transformation, proving that lasting change is possible when individuals are willing to face their past, rewrite their narrative, and step boldly into their fullest potential. Website: https://www.shannankym.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannankymbiz/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannan-kym/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannankym/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SHANNANKYM
