I Thought I Was Over This

By Dr. Kimber

The journey to self-awareness and healing is not for the faint of heart. Just when some new insight leaves you convinced you’ve got everything figured out - Bam! Life hits you over the head and you

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March 01, 2023 Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing Author's Note and Chapter 1
Today's episode is sponsored by my new book, Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing, which is out now.

In this episode, I’m sharing my writing journey, author's note addressing grief, and part of chapter 1 where I share my experience of hearing the news my son has died. This episode is for everyone who has been impacted by grief, and I hope it offers some ideas and resources to help us so we can make it something more than we ever imagined.

Links and Resources Mentioned:
PDF to support children grieving loss: https://www.drkimber.net/resources
Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing: https://www.drkimber.net/books

Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
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27min
February 22, 2023 Pause: Grounding and Finding Calm Before Uncomfortable Conversations or Events [Pause 28]
Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded.

In this episode, I help you get mentally reset to be mentally ready and emotionally available for an uncomfortable conversation or event.

In this episode we:

1. Box Breath
2. Get Present with the Senses
3. Raise Anxiety and Body Sensations through Imagination
4. Build Awareness of Thought Patterns Around Uncomfortable Feelings
5. Feel Into Your Capability
6. Self-Hug
7. Identify Who is With You - You are not alone
8. Feel Energized, Not Nervous
Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com

Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
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24min
February 15, 2023 Pause: Resetting When Navigating Negative Feelings or Hard Situations [Pause 27]
Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded.

In this episode, I help you get mentally reset when processing hard situations and negative feelings like anger, disappointment, and sadness by slowing down your mind in order to reconnect to your whole brain. Intense feelings can pull you into fight or flight, which limits your ability to process the situation with your thoughts, empathy, creativity, and feeling seen and connected. Join me for settling your mind and body.

In this episode we:

2:36 - Get into a Comfortable Position
11:53 - Acknowledge the Situation
14:20 - Practice Voo Breathing (Dr. Peter Levine's technique)
17:45 - Practice Box Breathing
23:37 - Feel Connected and Ready to Approach the Situation
Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

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Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
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27min
February 08, 2023 Pause: Stop the Racing Thoughts and Anxiety Spirals [Pause 26]
Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded.

In this episode, I help you get mentally reset through slowing down your mind in order to stop any racing thoughts, anxiousness, fatigue, or overwhelm. Join me for settling your mind and body.

In this episode we:

1. Notice Your Body
2. Body Scan
3. Breath Work
4. Using Sound to Get More Settled
5. Feel Reset and Ready to Tackle the Rest of the Day
Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com

Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
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18min
February 01, 2023 Pause: Creating Space for Losses - Big or Small [Pause 25]
Pause episodes, identified by the white raven on the podcast cover, aim to strengthen the connection between your mind and body and help you develop a sense of calm and grounding. Through practicing mindfulness and mental focus, we enhance blood flow to the brain's left hemisphere and promote overall well-being.

Today, we'll work on maintaining a connection with our bodies as we respectfully acknowledge and process feelings of grief. I'll guide you in shifting your perspective and provide a set of mindful exercises to help you realign your internal roadmap.

In this episode we:

3:54 – Seek to reorganize our internal strategy in the face of grief

11:13 – Practice breathing exercises to gently hold space for and stay with our grief

17:53 – Stay in touch with our grief and give ourselves comfort

18:04 – Reset our body with the help of the "Butterfly Hug"

23:19 – Practice the "Fog Horn" exercise

29:01 – Look for safe people who can help support us in holding space for the grief we're feeling
Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com

Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
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42min
January 25, 2023 Pause: Cultivating the Inner Mystic - Reflections and Practice [Pause 24]
Pause episodes, identified by the white raven on the cover, aim to improve the connection between your mind and body, along with assisting you in practicing being settled and grounded. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain.

In this episode, we will dive into embodying ourselves and treating our bodies as sacred. Please take a moment to gather a candle, pen, and paper, and find a comfortable place to sit as I guide you through exercises designed to help you slow down, stay grounded, and fully embrace the present moment.

In this episode we:

1:30 – Practice the art of slowing down and self-reflection

4:18 – Value how our minds work by paying attention to it

5:39 – Journal and reflect on the innermost parts of ourselves

6:12 – Try the mindfulness exercise

15:18 – Honor ourselves; we are made to be seen

25:11 – Put put on paper and write our feelings through

Resources to check out:

Natalie Goldberg’s works: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781451641257
Natalie’s website: https://nataliegoldberg.com/
Mirabai Starr’s website: https://www.mirabaistarr.com/

Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com

Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
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38min
January 18, 2023 Pause: Mentally Preparing for Surgery or Other Medical Procedures [Pause 23]
Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded.

In this episode, I help you get feeling comfortable with the upcoming procedure and recognizing how you can help your body feel settled even in the unfamiliar.

In this episode we:

1. Get Into a Comfortable Position
2. Get Present
3. Use Your Imagination
4. Practice Being Activated, Then Settled
5. Feel More Prepared for Your Surgery
Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com

Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
...more
31min
January 11, 2023 Pause: Get to Sleep - A Guide [Pause 22]
Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded.

In this episode, I help you get transitioned to sleep through slowing down your mind in order to stop any racing thoughts, anxiousness, fatigue, or overwhelm. Join me for settling your mind and body.

In this episode we:

1. Get Into A Comfortable Sleep Position (Grab that Eye Mask!)
2. Body Scan
3. Breath Work
4. Settling into Sleep
Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com

Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
...more
22min
January 04, 2023 Pause: Getting Out of Overwhelm And Taking A Pause [Pause 21]
Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded.

In this episode, we are getting grounded and present, slowing down in order to reset ourselves - racing thoughts, anxiousness, fatigue, or overwhelm to name a few. Join me for a pause and then get right back to your day.

In this episode we:

1. Get Grounded
2. Get Present
3. Breath Work
4. Settling into the Present Moment
Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com

Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
...more
28min
December 21, 2022 Creating Space for Grief and Loss During the Holiday Season [Part 3]
Today's episode is sponsored by Dr. Kimber’s upcoming book, Still: Making a Whole When Parts Go Missing, which will be released in late January. It’s part three of a three part mini-series to help us prepare and approach the holiday season in a way that works for each of us, so we can end the year and move into the new year minimizing stress and regret, and feeling more connected and refreshed.

In this episode, we're talking about grief and the holidays, and how to hold the balance of what is and what isn’t, especially during a season that may include gatherings with family and friends, and memories.

Key moments include:

4:55 – One useful way to navigate grief over the holidays: name it

6:54 – Thoughts for when you’re grieving about how family dynamics have been shifted

8:12 – How practicing gratitude by noticing the good can be helpful

9:10 – The importance of carving out time to experience grief

10:25 – How grief requires us to reach out to people to be seen
Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info

Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional. This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only.

Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5

Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com

Connect with Dr. Kimber:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/
About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net
Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
...more
16min

FAQs about I Thought I Was Over This:

How many episodes does I Thought I Was Over This have?

The podcast currently has 113 episodes available.