I am Kate Marlena, an American author, podcaster and narrative therapist. I’m also a mother and ex-pat with past lives as freelance writer and world traveler and before that a Ph.D. candidate, and before that, a Manhattan lawyer. I’ve always liked to explore physically and metaphorically and write about everything: art, music, food, people, travel, love and life. I am also a trained narrative therapist and offer services through my website at Restorya Therapy.
In addition to my work on the blog, I host the podcast About Face, focused on stories of personal transformation and healing. You can find more of my professional writing and business podcasting experience at kateleismer.com.
Please feel free to contact me anytime with your comments, questions, outrage, love, really anything at all. Thanks for reading!
I just discovered it today, but I’m rather enjoying your blog. Strong work.
hiya kate, i’m enjoying the stories. something tells me you might have some more trips-gone-bad stories to share? please have a look at http://www.theaccidentalextremist.com and let me know what you think! I would love to have you contribute.
Ms. Clark,
I am a reporter and I’m interested in getting in touch with you to discuss some of your experiences. Please let me know if this is possible.
Followed from the hairpin article, I’m absolutely smitten with the style and charm of your writing – consider me a new fan 😀
Found you via The Daily in their first published issue today. The WOLF will be following your adventures. Christmas eve got my attention! Looking forward to the follow up.
I think Wayward Betty is a pretty cool gal. eh blogs around the world and doesnt afraid of anything.
Came across this a few days ago via the hairpin.
Kate i’m rapt, and more importantly, inspired.
Thank you.
Hello,
I really liked your essay about being an alcoholic and a mother. I got sober when I was 22 and had my daughter at 26. Once my daughter was born I more or less stopped doing what I was suppose to do to stay emotionally sober. I didn’t drink.. thank God, but I sure did become a tornado in the lives of the people that love me the most. It is astounding to me how many sneaky push ups this lovely disease we have will do when we are not doing doing what we’re suppose to be doing to stay sober (yes, emotionally as well). I thought that since I have the human power that is my daughter and my partner I didn’t need to show up to other alcoholics. Yesterday I was letting something so small take over this obsessive mind of mine that I sat in the back seat of my car and yelled out loud I HATE BEING AN ALCOHOLIC! Recovery, though, has led me to everything that I love, and that is where I have gratitude. I am accepting everyday that my partner and my daughter can’t fill that giant hole in my soul, nor is it there job to do that. Thanks to your article, I was reminded of that.
I hate being an alcoholic too, and yet, on some days I know it is my biggest gift and greatest clarity. Thanks for writing.
Your post Things We Cannot Handle brought back so many memories for me. We had a similar experience with our daughter as Americans living in Vienna. The language barrier, cultural differences, and fear of what was to come all came back to me.Thank you for sharing.
Yes, it is difficult, but I have found so many people have had similar experiences which makes it less lonely. Thanks for writing.
Nice to stumble across you today. Your post about your daughter was powerful/well-written. Thank you