**Advancing With Amy / Mental Health Warrior: Episode with Marlee Kivens**
In this heartfelt episode of Advancing With Amy, we are honored to have Marlee Kivens share her personal journey with us. Marlee opens up about living with a physical disability, her experiences with depression and anxiety, and how she has found strength and independence through her endeavors as a Pampered Chef virtual consultant.
**Episode Highlights:**
- Meet guest Marlee Kivens from Minnesota, who discusses her life with spina bifida and learning differences, as well as her long-time battle with depression and anxiety.
- Discover how Marlee was first diagnosed with depression and anxiety in college and how she manages her mental health today through weekly therapy sessions and journaling.
- Gain insight into Marlee's personal growth and how she found empowerment through Pampered Chef after dealing with self-esteem issues due to her dependency on personal care assistance.
- Marlee shares her inspiring transition to independence, emphasizing the importance of self-esteem and having a supportive community.
- A candid conversation around the challenges faced by those with disabilities in the schooling system and societal integration.
- Learn how Marlee became an advocate for living in the moment, seizing the day, and the unpredictability of tomorrow.
**Call to Action:**
- For a dose of inspiration and to support Marlee, head over to her Pampered Chef website (https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/Kivenskitchen*corner). Don't forget to mention "Advancing With Amy" when placing your order to claim a special gift from Marlee herself!
- Connect with Marlee Kivens on Facebook to join her Pampered Chef community, receive updates on her journey, and check out her kitchen tool recommendations.
- If Marlee's story has touched you, please subscribe to the Advancing With Amy podcast for more stories of resilience, mental health awareness, and transformational personal journeys.
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**Closing Thoughts:**
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