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In this episode of the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast we are returning to our roots as a podcast and talking about intuitive eating and movement. 

We explore the harmful mindset of using exercise as punishment for eating. We look at how diet culture connects food and movement in toxic ways. Lastly, how to shift toward a loving, intuitive relationship with your body and movement.

In this Feed Your Soul with Kim episode we look at: 

1)    How exercise as punishment destroys motivation to move

2)    Reframing exercise as "movement" helps disconnect it from the calorie-burning, punishment mindset

3)    4 questions to ask yourself about your relationship with food and exercise

Time stamp:

[0:00] Intro and episode overview: moving your body because you care for it vs. exercising to punish yourself

[0:40] What it means to "burn off what you ate": the guilt-driven cycle of eating, feeling bad, and exercising to compensate

[1:40] Why "exercise as punishment" makes us not want to move at all, the last thing to recover in eating disorder work is healthy movement

[2:20] Reframing the question: "What would feel good for my body today?" instead of "How many calories do I need to burn?"

[2:50] What today's episode covers: why we feel we need to burn off food, how exercise becomes punishment, the connection between movement/body image/diet culture, and how to move your body from a place of love

[4:30] "What does it mean when exercise becomes punishment?" =common self-talk: "I was bad yesterday," "I can't skip my workout," "I don't deserve to eat unless I've exercised"

[7:00] Why we feel we have to burn off what we eat: labeling foods as "bad," eating as something to compensate for, and the exhausting restrict → overeat → guilt → exercise → restrict cycle

[10:50] Exercise and body image: how workout culture reinforces "paying the price" for how your body looks, and how this kills motivation to move

[13:15] Shifting from "I need to fix my body" to "I love my body and want to feel good in it"

[13:45] Reimagining healthy movement: asking what your body needs, what kind of movement you enjoy, and following what makes you feel strong (Kim's shift from HIIT to yoga and stand-up paddleboard)

[15:50] The importance of rest as part of healthy movement, getting off the constant activity hamster wheel

[16:45] Kim's personal story: not eating and then running in college, diet centers that tied food allowance to exercise, and how she healed her relationship with movement

[19:20] The connection to intuitive eating: learning to trust your body again

[20:00] Doables = questions to ask yourself:

1. Why am I exercising right now? Am I doing it because I feel guilty about what I've eaten?

2. What does my body really need or want; movement, rest, food, water, sleep, connection? And if movement, what kind?

3. Can I remove food from this equation and disconnect physical movement from "paying the price" for eating?

[22:00] Closing message: You don't have to earn your food, you don't have to punish yourself for eating, and you don't have to hate your body to take care of it. Movement is fun, it provides strength, energy, and stress relief.

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Here are some links we discussed:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-lets-get-started-learn-the-six-core/id1473042304?i=1000444533080

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4-intuitive-eating-the-answer-to-ending-overeating-dieting/id1473042304?i=1000444533079

Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

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In this episode of the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast we discuss why setting boundaries feels uncomfortable, how people-pleasing contributes to saying yes when you mean no, and why guilt doesn’t necessarily mean a boundary is wrong. 

We look at boundaries as a form of mental health care and that lacking them can lead to overwhelm, anxiety, depression, exhaustion, and disconnection from personal needs. 

In this Feed Your Soul with Kim episode we look at 

·         Common people-pleasing patterns

·         Number 1 feeling that stops boundaries

·         What you want to look for in your boundaries

Before you automatically say yes…

1. Center yourself in your needs and desires.
2. Ask yourself if you really want to do this?
3. Ask yourself if you have the capacity to do this?
4. Consider if you are saying yes because you want to or because you’re afraid of someone's reaction?
5. I’m not sure, let me get back to you. 

00:00 Welcome and Topic Setup

00:54 Why Boundaries Feel Hard

05:42 People Pleasing Patterns

08:37 Real Life Boundary Example

10:42 Healthy Boundaries Mindset

11:35 Guilt Does Not Mean Wrong

13:46 Simple Boundary Scripts

16:38 Hell Yes or No Rule

18:40 Boundary Pause Questions

22:25 Practice Small Steps

23:41 Wrap Up and Share

24:59 Subscribe and Disclaimer

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Here are some links we discussed:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-the-missing-pieces-of-mental-health-6-pillars/id1473042304?i=1000772847927

Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

Join us for more conversation at:

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@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

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In this episode of the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast we talk about the real barriers to why we know what we need to do and we just can’t make ourselves do it. 

Repeatedly there is a knowledge of what to do and the “should’s”, but we just can get into action. 

Kim's shares her personal story: how grief and responsibilities led to an 8-month podcast hiatus, and how self-compassion (not self-criticism) helped her move forward.

In this episode of the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast we will discuss:

• The real barriers behind procrastination. 
• Four reasons you might know what to do but still not do it
• Why productivity "hacks" only work long-term once the deeper emotional blocks are addressed

- 0:00 — Intro & episode overview

- 0:39 — Episode topic introduced

- 4:55 — Reason 1: Anxiety can make it hard to act

- 11:08 — Reason 2: Self-sabotage "what am I protecting myself from?"

- 12:22 — Reason 3: Rebelling against the "shoulds"

- 15:44 — Reason 4: Self-love as the missing piece

- 19:15 — Why hacks only work after inner work is done

- 21:29 — Kim's personal story: her father's death and stepping back from the podcast

- 26:21 — Practical steps you can take today

- 28:27 — Outro, follow & review request

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Here are some links we discussed:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-the-missing-pieces-of-mental-health-6-pillars/id1473042304?i=1000772847927

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/141-self-love-isnt-selfish-why-being-kinder-to-yourself/id1473042304?i=1000787038956

Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

Join us for more conversation at:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/
@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.

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People are often kinder to others than to themselves, using harsh self-criticism to stay motivated actually increases anxiety, overwhelm, shame, and low self-worth. 

We discuss how the inner critic fuels stress and inadequacy, urges listeners to speak to themselves as they would to a loved one or child, and shares an example of a high-achieving woman who made amends yet stayed stuck in self-blame. 

Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast as we discuss:

• Why self-love con be interpreted as selfish.
• How you can reframe criticism with compassion AND accountability.
• Learn about a Self-Love Reset.

00:00 Welcome and Topic

01:22 Your Inner Voice

03:40 Self Love Isn’t Selfish

08:09 Self Love vs Self Care

10:15 Compassionate Self Talk

12:12 Inner Critic and Shame

15:17 Accountability Without Attack

18:42 Self Love Reset Steps

20:27 Closing and Disclaimer

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Here are some links we discussed:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-the-missing-pieces-of-mental-health-6-pillars/id1473042304?i=1000772847927

Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

Join us for more conversation at:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/
@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.

Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.

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How do you know if it is time to go to therapy? 

Do you know if you need therapy? These are good questions and the answer is, it depends. 

 We tend to think that therapy is for people who are in severe and urgent crisis when you most certainly need to seek out counseling or immediate crisis services. 

 There are more subtle signs you shouldn’t ignore where therapy can be of great help. Kim offers self-check in questions, encourages you to find a good fit therapist and get mental health support.

 Join us on the podcast as we discuss:

• When you must seek therapy and crisis help immediately
• 10 subtle signs that you could benefit from therapy
• Learn some questions to ask yourself to see if therapy could help you

00:00 Welcome and Episode Topic

00:00 Crisis Warning Signs

00:00 Sign 1 Big Emotions

00:00 Sign 2 Same Problems

00:00 Sign 3 Life Feels Flat

00:00 Sign 4 Anxiety Loop

10:09 Sign 5 Draining Relationships

11:47 Sign 6 Major Transitions

12:57 Sign 7 Coping Behaviors

15:35 Sign 8 Feeling Stuck

16:51 Sign 9 Others Notice

18:36 Sign 10 Thinking About Therapy

19:47 Self Check Questions

21:00 Finding the Right Therapist

22:03 How to Get Help and Wrap Up

 Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Here are some links we discussed:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-the-missing-pieces-of-mental-health-6-pillars/id1473042304?i=1000772847927

Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

Join us for more conversation at:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/
@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.

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We are talking about 10 simple, realistic “micro-wellness” habits to support mental health without feeling overwhelmed. Often wellness habits are suggested as large, complicated tasks to be completed at a set time and schedule. 

Today we are emphasizing starting small and acting right away. Wellness habits are not a replacement for therapy, but they are a fantastic way to increase your daily wellness. 

Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast as we discuss:

• What are the 6 pillars of mental health
• What are the 10 micro tools to increase your mental wellness
• Discover the 1% Mental Wellness Challenge

00:00 Welcome and Episode Goal

00:45 Start Small Mindset

02:15 Six Pillars Overview

05:04 Therapy Disclaimer

05:46 Micro Wellness Concept

09:51 Body Micro Habits

14:51 Thoughts and Emotions Tools

18:56 Gratitude Practice

21:14 Boundaries and Energy

23:03 Connection and Relationships

24:26 Music for Regulation

28:00 One Percent Challenge Wrap

31:58 Closing and Share

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Here are some links we discussed:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-the-missing-pieces-of-mental-health-6-pillars/id1473042304?i=1000772847927

 Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

Join us for more conversation at:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/
@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.

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 Join Kim McLaughlin as she talks about the common reasons people think they do not need counseling. She challenges misconceptions that therapy is only for crisis, for “crazy” people, a sign of weakness. 

She addresses stigma, cost concerns, and media portrayals of mental illness. She frames therapy as preventive emotional care that supports the six pillars of mental health and helps people create a healthier, calmer, more meaningful life. 

Kim describes some common reasons clients seek therapy and highlights outcomes that she has witnessed in her office. She urges early intervention and explains therapy is collaborative, confidential, compassionate, goal-oriented, and individualized.

You'll learn:

• Common reasons people do not seek therapy (even when they should)
• Real reasons people go to therapy (they are not what you think)
• What therapy is REALLY like. 

00:00 Welcome and Topic

01:07 Therapy Beyond Crisis

02:34 Myths and Misconceptions

03:57 Stigma Cost and Weakness

07:07 Real Reasons People Go

10:41 Therapy Builds Self Awareness

14:12 Values and Relationships

16:35 Unexpected Benefits

23:42 Start Therapy Early

26:32 What Therapy Is Really Like

29:34 Reflection Questions and Wrap Up

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Here are some links we discussed:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/136-the-missing-pieces-of-mental-health-6-pillars/id1473042304?i=1000772847927

Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

Join us for more conversation at:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/
@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.

Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.

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Summer doesn't have to disappear in a blur of work, errands, and obligations.

In this episode, I'm sharing why creating a Summer Bucket List isn't just fun it's actually good for your mental health. 

Research shows that intentionally planning enjoyable experiences can reduce stress, increase happiness, strengthen relationships, and help prevent burnout.

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or simply want to enjoy this season more, this episode will help you create a realistic summer filled with joy instead of pressure.

You'll learn:

·         Why anticipation improves mental health

·         How enjoyable experiences reduce stress

·         The science behind planning fun activities

·         How to create a Summer Bucket List you'll complete

·         Ideas for self-care, connection, adventure, and rest

If you're ready to make this your happiest and healthiest summer yet, this episode is for you.

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of Summer Bucket List

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/summerbucketlist-8179

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Here are some links we discussed:

https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/self-care-is-not-selfish/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/108-self-care-is-not-selfish/id1473042304?i=1000670998359

 https://youtu.be/Zou35_IYl2c

 Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

Join us for more conversation at:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/
@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.

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Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to do more than simply talk about mental health—it’s a chance to explore what truly supports our well-being.

While awareness has helped reduce stigma and encourage important conversations, many people still struggle to understand what mental health actually looks like in daily life. As a therapist, I've found that mental wellness isn't built on one habit, one mindset shift, or one self-care practice. It comes from caring for yourself as a whole person.

In this episode, I share the six pillars of mental health that I use with clients to create meaningful, sustainable change:

✨ Physical Health
✨ Emotional Health
✨ Mental Health
✨ Lifestyle
✨ Mindfulness
✨ Self-Love

We'll discuss why mental health is about much more than positive thinking and how small, intentional actions can create lasting shifts in your well-being.

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why Mental Health Awareness Month matters
• How stigma impacts mental health treatment and support
• Why a holistic approach to mental wellness is essential
• The connection between your body, thoughts, emotions, and daily habits
• How to identify which pillar of mental health may need more attention
• Simple practices you can begin using today

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles. 

Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist

https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide

Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog

Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food. 

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]

Thank you for listening.

Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.

Join us for more conversation at:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/
@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.

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In this episode of Feed Your Soul with Kim, we are talking about “movement as medicine,” reframing exercise from diet-culture goals like shrinking the body, burning calories, and punishment into intuitive, mind-body-spirit movement that supports mental health. 

We look at movement the ways movement can regulate the nervous system, improve mood and sleep, increase emotional resilience, and help process emotions by reducing stress hormones and boosting endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin. 

Join us on the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast as we explore: 

•  What is the difference between exercise and movement?
• Why is movement so critical for your mind/body/spirit wellness?
• What are ways to get started on your movement journey?

00:00 Welcome and Topic
 
00:47 Reframing Exercise
 
02:46 Movement Basics
 
04:40 Why Movement Helps
 
06:19 Emotions and Regulation
 
09:18 Intuitive Movement
 
11:24 Start Small Today
 
12:42 When Motivation Fades
 
14:31 Move With Others
 
17:27 Self Love Mindset
 
18:48 Final Encouragement
 

Please note this podcast is not a substitute for mental health therapy or seeing your physician. Please see a qualified professional if you think you have mental health struggles.

 
Get your Downloadable copy of How to Choose Your Right Therapist
 
https://go.feedyoursoulunlimited.com/choosetherapist-completeguide


Connect with Kim

Therapy: https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/

Coaching: https://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTuSnNrSDhLvbhxoTMXZgog



Kim McLaughlin, MA

Kim McLaughlin is a psychotherapist. coach, speaker, and author. She helps people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and overloaded, and it shows up in feeling unsatisfied in your life. She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology. Kim is a certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, helping people to gain peace with food.

We would love to get your feedback on this show and let us know what you would like to hear about in upcoming shows. Email us at [email protected]



Thank you for listening.
 
Please be sure to leave a review for others to find us and share this podcast with a friend.
 

Join us for more conversation at:

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/feedyoursoulunlimited/
@feedyoursoulunlimited

Website:
http://feedyoursoulunlimited.com/

We would love it if you would leave us a 5 star review on your favorite platform.

Thanks for listening to the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.