About this episode

Dr. Katherine Kovachik discusses her journey as a clinical psychologist specializing in women's mental health and the importance of reclaiming agency after trauma.

Dr. Katherine Kovachik is a clinical psychologist and founder of Ursa Psychology in Winnipeg, specializing in women’s mental health, trauma, and resilience. After leaving an abusive relationship at 18, she turned her lived experience into research and practice, exploring how women rebuild their lives on their own terms. Katherine challenges the idea that recovery is linear or solitary, creating spaces where women can reclaim their stories and agency. In this episode, she shares her journey of survival, growth, and the true meaning of strength.

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