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- 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 MomentCheck 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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
28 min - 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 seenCheck 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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
16 min - Pause: Get Through the Holidays: Navigating Your Anger or Anxiety [Pause 20]
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 practicing being in our body and comforting our younger self, which may be stuck in family dynamics or past trauma, and isn't feeling safe.
In this episode we:
1. Get Grounded
2. Get Present
3. Self-Compassion and Shifting Your Mind
4. Settling into the Present MomentCheck 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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
23 min - Making the Most of Family Interactions During the Holiday Season [Part 2]
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, and it’s part two 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 into 2023.
In this episode, we're diving into family dynamics during the holidays to help you navigate and approach the upcoming weeks in a way that helps you feel more connected, especially when spending time with your family of origin, taking a look at the what, the why, and the how of having a connecting time.
Key moments include:
1:39 – The What, The Why, and The How of having a connecting time
3:10 – How to cope with the feeling of showing up small
6:55 – If you’re finding yourself falling back into familial patterns
15:55 – How can you find respect in disagreements
18:26 – How to create space for other people’s opinions and thoughts
27:48 – Looking at what you can and cannot control during the holidaysCheck 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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
31 min - Pause: Find Enjoyment Rather than Fear While Watching Your Children On Stage [Pause 19]
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. It's so normal to feel anxious when there are people we care about on stage performing. As a result, we can sometimes be nail biting rather than enjoying the performance in front of us. This is an episode to help you feel present, rather than anxious, as your important people of any age perform.
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:
1. Get Grounded
2. Get Present
3. Imagine the Good
4. Get Clear On Your Role as Supporter
5. Be Open to What's To Come From the StageCheck 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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
31 min - Staying Out of Overwhelm During the Holiday Season [Part 1]
As the end of another year approaches, so, too, does the holiday season…which can bring up a range of emotions (and may differ for each of us!). For some, it can bring excitement, happiness, and warmth. For others, it may trigger past traumas, stress, and grief — or perhaps a combination of feelings.
This episode is part one of a three part mini-series to help us prepare and approach the holiday season with a strategic plan, so we can end the year and move into the new year minimizing stress and regret, and supporting ourselves in ways that will help us emerge into 2023 refreshed and rejuvenated.
Key moments include:
2:50 – A how-to guide on staying connected during the holiday period.
4:04 – The importance of taking time to carve out and use your imagination so you can get an idea of what you are wanting and what you want to value.
5:56 – When feeling loss or devastation, how to skip channeling a toxic positivity mindset to help you delve into the pain you’re keeping away, and finding things that will help with healing.
9:23 – How you can shift the focus of the holiday in your household.
13:58 – On not ignoring the pain and stress that you're experiencing (and what to do instead).
20:38 – How you can approach this holiday time so you have a different experience.
24:27 – How the holidays can be a valuable time to review your habits and routines.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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
28 min - Pause: Ground Your Nervous System While Cleaning [Pause 18]
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. This is part four of a series developed for the purpose of becoming more embodied and feeling more alive in your body. This episode leads you in a mindfulness exercise while cleaning and helps you get present with what's around you.
These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art and each episode addresses a different topic.
In this episode we:
1. Get Grounded
2. Get Present
3. Deep Breathing
4. Voo Breath
5. Feel More Alert and AliveCheck 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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
24 min - Untangling Cannabis: History, Perspective, and Benefits for Mental Health with guest Dr. Dustin Sulak
*Please note this episode contains an occurrence of profanity.*
In this bonus episode, Dr. Kimber is joined by special guest Dr. Dustin Sulak for an exploration on the medicinal properties, history, and benefits of cannabis.
An osteopathic physician, Dr. Sulak has become an internationally-renowned expert in medical cannabis, and he shares about the stigmatization of medical cannabis use, perspectives on healing the body organically, and why medicinal cannabis may be worth a try for some patients — with proper guidance and support.
Key moments include:
04:19 – A brief history of medical cannabis and the circumstances that led to it being villainized.
10:10 – How cannabis can be used for treatment, and the difference between hemp, cannabis, and other substances.
15:22 – Dr. Sulak’s thoughts for anyone hesitant about medicinal cannabis.
20:47 – The lack of information regarding medicinal cannabis and its patient benefits.
25:41 – Cannabis, its subspecies, and whether it can help support quality sleep.
More on Dr. Sulak:
Dustin Sulak, D.O., is a traditional osteopathic physician and expert in integrative medicine. His clinical practice in Maine focuses on treating refractory conditions in adults and children. Dr. Sulak is an internationally-renowned expert in medical cannabis, the author of the first foundational text on its clinical use, Handbook of Cannabis for Clinicians: Principles and Practice, and a co-founder of Healer.com, a medical cannabis education resource. He is a passionate educator and leader in the field of medical cannabis, and serves on the board of directors of The Society of Cannabis Clinicians.
Keep in touch with Dr. Sulak:
Instagram: @Healer.com_
Facebook: @Healercom
Website: Healer.com
Clinic Website: integr8health.com
Book: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393714180?promo=HBCN21Check 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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
39 min - Pause: A Mental Jumpstart - Activating Your Five Senses in the Shower [Pause 17]
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. This is part three of a series developed for the purpose of becoming more embodied and feeling more alive in your body. This episode leads you in a mindfulness exercise while taking a shower and helps you get present with what's around you.
In this episode we:
1. Activate Your Senses through Sound
2. Get Showering
3. Finish the Five Senses
4. Transition to Your Day or Winding DownCheck 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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
11 min - Mental Health: Where To Turn For Professional Help - Therapy versus Coaching [Getting Help 3]
Welcome to the third episode of our Getting Help series on the I Thought I Was Over This podcast!
In part 3, Dr. Kimber looks at where to turn for professional help, offering thoughts and perspectives on therapy v. coaching — when they might be helpful, respectively, as well as what to look for in a provider so you can make the change you’re hoping to make.
Key moments include:
04:44 – Assessing your relationship with your parents and how the past has impacted the present to explore mental health support options.
07:00 – Helping your kids get the outside support they need is not an indicator of your success or failure as a parent.
08:05 – Single-event trauma and how you need professional help to process it.
10:22 – What’s the difference between licensed, certified, or trained professionals?
15:55 – Answering the question: “When should I get professional help?”
23:10 – How to find a good coaching fit and when working with a coach can be helpful.
25:25 – Support groups as one of the most underrated resources for alleviating mental health concerns.
28:52 – Books as a resource - and what to be mindful of.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.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle
Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing
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About I Thought I Was Over This
From the publisher's feed
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…
feel like you’re back at square one. Tragedy, loss, and traumas big and small are all part of our collective human experience that can send us spiraling. However, you don’t need to be alone. Join host Dr. Kimber Del Valle, clinical psychologist and trauma healer, as she dives into the science of “humaning,” shares stories of resilience and overcoming, and offers practical advice for how to find help and hope when mental health and relief seem out of reach. Expect a bit of the unexpected, too. Most of all, tune in to find connection, insight and make friends with the times in life when you feel like you’ve just made it off the proverbial Titantic and are in the ocean asking, now what? I don’t know what the hell to do. Season one is all things sleep (colored raven) and grounding with pause episodes (with white raven) which are mind training practice sessions for how to shift into relaxation. To learn more visit https://www.drkimber.net.