About
Cathy brings warmth, empathy, and lived understanding to her work within My Breakthrough Community. She has previous experience in supportive community environments, where she trained and managed peer-support team members, guiding them in motivational interviewing and thoughtful written communication for individuals navigating challenges with addictive, food-like substances.
Her approach is grounded in compassion and curiosity, informed by her own experiences with food plan trauma and having explored many different dietary approaches over the years. Cathy holds a certification in whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) nutrition coaching, which includes lifestyle-based support, and she enjoys helping others explore ways to include more plants in their food plans in a gentle, non-directive way.
Cathy has a strong interest in helping individuals reconnect their brain and body, particularly when they feel stuck or unsure how to move forward. She uses writing as a powerful tool for emotional processing and self-discovery, including reflective practices such as journaling, poetry, and structured writing exercises. She developed a writing activity called the 10 Unearthing Questions, inspired by reflective inquiry practices, and regularly engages in expressive writing as part of her own ongoing growth.
Alongside her community work, Cathy is a mobile phlebotomist (PBT), visiting patients in their homes to provide blood draws and health screenings. This role allows her to meet people where they are, literally and emotionally, and she values the opportunity to bring calm presence and human connection into everyday healthcare interactions. She also works part-time as a substitute teacher’s aide in a middle-school special education department, where she feels deeply connected to supporting those who need extra care and understanding.
Cathy also holds a personal trainer certification (NASM) and has supported many individuals, particularly seniors, in regaining functional movement, balance, and strength. Her work in movement reflects the same values she brings to all areas of her life: meeting people where they are, encouraging confidence, and supporting sustainable progress.
Within My Breakthrough Community, Cathy hosts Connection Hour, where she helps create a loving, supportive, and nurturing space for members to share, reflect, and heal together. Her facilitation style is thoughtful, inclusive, and grounded in deep respect for each person’s unique journey.
Cathy hosts Connection Hour inside My Breakthrough Community.