Dr. Kim’s Blog
Motivation + Inspiration
What can The Nutcracker teach me about Shadow Work
Seeing The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition of mine, ever since I was a little girl. I was even fortunate enough to play a few roles in childhood and adulthood (a soldier, a Ginger Child, and Spanish Chocolate), There’s something heartwarming about it all. So when I started thinking about creative ways to teach about Shadow Work, this beloved ballet immediately sprung to mind.
How to Survive Thanksgiving as a Highly Sensitive (or just exhausted) Person
It’s Thanksgiving time, and that means family, food, and friends. It also can contribute to overwhelm for those of us who are highly sensitive to physical, emotional, or social stimuli–or are just exhausted and burned out from the rush to get things done. The good news is that there are a few changes you can make to create a more simple, cozy, and low-key holiday for yourself.
Dr. Kimcast Episode: Grande Double Shot No Whip Gratitude
Join us for a special Thanksgiving bonus episode where we sit down with Ron Lambert, a Market Leader for Starbucks Corporation, and hear stories of how gratitude, hope, and joy helped him and his team through times of uncertainty and massive change.
Dr. Kimcast Episode: Death by Pumpkin Spice Feels
It’s November—a time for pumpkin spice and all things thankful. But is there such a thing as too many good vibes? Listen as we talk about toxic positivity and how it can backfire on ourselves and even hurt others.
Dr. Kimcast Episode: Glimmers, Gratitude, and Dance Breaks
Not feeling so grateful at the holidays? You’re not alone. Listen as we talk about polyvagal theory and how glimmers of gratitude can help calm the nervous system and train your brain to notice the positives more easily, even during stressful family get-togethers.
Panel Discussion: The Intersection between Academia, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators
I was so fortunate to have been invited to speak on a panel about the Intersection between Academia, Entrepreneurs, and Innovators as the Family Life Coaching Association.