Shannan Kym underwent a profound transformation on August 17, 2019, when she resolved to break free from the grip of alcoholism and confront the pain and fear that had haunted her since childhood. Raised in an environment where she was constantly belittled and subjected to physical and mental abuse by a family member, Shannan had internalized the negative messages that she was stupid, good for nothing, and would never amount to anything, leading to a lack of self-worth, depression, and sense of loneliness. Shannan Kym’s journey took a pivotal turn when she realized that the negative identity she had carried for five decades belonged to her abusers.

With that epiphany, Shannan Kym found the courage, strength, and determination to break the generational cycle of damaging patterns, do whatever it took to protect her children from being exposed to a life of addiction and dysfunction too often normalized within society, and align her present with a brighter future. Recognizing that she held the power to effect change, she embarked on a path of self-discovery and growth. Along the way, she felt a calling to share her experiences, both positive and negative, to teach, guide, and empower others.

It is through Shannan Kym’s experiences of pain, determination and hope that she had a strong calling to help others that had walked in her shoes and need guidance. Shannan Kym is an internationally award-winning author, podcast host, TEDx public speaker, and transformational mentor. Shannan Kym’s life purpose is to inspire others by her life story, her spiritual journey, and her mission to help others unravel their past, overcome the genetic blueprint of addiction and abuse, and find their own greatness.