January can be a heavy month — and this year feels heavier than usual. Not just personally, but collectively. A lot of people are sensing that something big is shifting, even if no one can quite name what comes next.

In this episode of Rainbows in the Dark, I talk about what it’s like to live inside a major transitional time in history — when old systems stop working, the new ones aren’t fully formed yet, and people quietly start blaming themselves for feeling lost or exhausted.

If you’ve been feeling confused, disillusioned, anxious, or like the old rules don’t apply anymore, this episode is a reminder that you’re not failing — you’re responding appropriately to a world that’s changing faster than our nervous systems were designed to handle.

This is a gentle reframe, a little nervous-system grounding, and an invitation to replace fear with curiosity — without bypassing what’s real.

Pause. Breathe. You’re not broken.
Keep on keeping on — and keep shining in the dark. 🌈✨

On a walk by the ocean, I found myself talking about aging, limits, and the things we stop doing as we get older.

And then the universe sent a rebuttal.

This episode is about getting older, staying embodied, and the strange freedom that comes from letting go of shame, certainty, and pants. It’s a reflection on mortality, movement, and the moments when life answers you faster than you expect.

As always, this is Rainbows in the Dark: noticing what’s real, even when it’s awkward — and sometimes especially then.

Last week, my new book Booze to Balance officially launched, which meant my very first bookstore events — and a level of imposter syndrome I did not see coming.

Right before the events, my inner critic went into overdrive:
“You don’t know anything.”
“This book is too small.”
“Who do you think you are?”

But the show had to go on.

This is a short reflection on doubt, visibility, and doing the thing anyway — even when your nervous system would very much prefer to hide.

A little darkness.
A little truth.
And, as always, a rainbow somewhere in it.

In this episode, Dr. Kim shares the unexpected link between addiction, brain chemistry, and liver health — and what he learned during his intensive addictionology training back in the mid-2000s.

You’ll hear:

• a simple, clear definition of addiction
• what different addictions have in common neurologically
• why supporting the body (and especially the liver) matters
• how somatic and mind-body tools fit into modern addiction recovery
• why Booze to Balance focuses on physiology, not shame

This isn’t a “fix everything” approach. It’s a grounded, compassionate look at how supporting the liver and nervous system can create meaningful shifts — especially for people exploring healthier, more balanced habits.

A little light blinking in the dark. ✨

Get details, links, and upcoming event info at:

👉 https://linktr.ee/drkimsf

Ever mess up your perfect plan—only to realize it worked out better that way? Dr. Kim shares the story of his 88 Blessings project, a missing day, and the eerie synchronicity that turned a math error into a moment of magic. A funny, soulful reminder to trust the process and keep creating, even when it doesn’t go according to plan.

This episode runs a little longer than usual, because the story is worth it. I open up about my struggle with type 2 diabetes and how nothing seemed to help much — until art, music, and love cracked something open. From Tribal Baroque’s prayformances to a fog-soaked Macbeth at Fort Point, I discovered what one woo-woo healer once told me I was missing: the sweetness of life.

If you’ve ever wondered where true healing comes from — and why it’s not always in the doctor’s office — this one’s for you.

And guess what? My new book Booze to Balance: A Chill 30-Day Liver Healing Program is now on pre-sale! You can find it at Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble, or Amazon:

https://linktr.ee/drkimsf

Pre-sales are hugely helpful for authors, so grab a copy — maybe even one for a friend — and give your liver some extra love!

Sometimes self-care feels impossible—not because we don’t know how to care for ourselves, but because… human condition, trauma, blah blah blah. In this episode, I share a simple thought experiment: imagine swapping bodies with someone you love dearly for a year. How would you treat their body differently than your own? More rest? Better food? More water, more joy? And then—what if you treated yourself with that same level of love and care?

A short reflection that circles back (as always) to self-love.

Sharks and cockroaches may have evolution all figured out—but humans? We’re still chasing infinity tasks and arguing with our asshole brains. In this episode of Rainbows in the Dark, I step into the endless loop of self-improvement, productivity, and ADHD-era attention spans…

What if some of your biggest emotional struggles… were never yours to begin with? 🤯

In this episode of Rainbows in the Dark, we rewind to before you were breathing air—when you were a tiny water-dweller in utero—absorbing every vibe your mom was running. Stress, fear, chaos? Your little nervous system felt it all.

The good news? Those old patterns aren’t set in stone. Awareness—and a little somatic magic—can help you finally release what was never truly yours to carry.

Want to dive in deeper - way deeper - into the topic of picking up family stress that predated your birth? Check out Mark Wolynn's excellent book, It Didn't Start With You.

#healingjourney #innerchildhealing #generationaltrauma #traumarecovery #mindbodyconnection

We’re all headed to the far side of the rainbow someday. In this episode, I’m talking about Swedish Death Cleaning, why it’s one of the most loving things you can do, and why it might be time to let go of all those random paper mementos cluttering your life. Spoiler alert: nobody wants your old Yosemite brochure.