by Dr. Kim | Mar 3, 2023 | Somatic Psychology, Stress Management
The Dorsal Vagal System In an earlier post, I talked about the sympathetic system that helps get you motivated to action. But what calms down that acceleration? The parasympathetic system, or “rest and digest” system, helps calm down respiration and heart...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Sympathetic System: Moving into Action When I say the words “fight or flight,” how do you respond? Typically, people will do one of 3 things: cringe, feel a jolt of anxious energy, or feel their eyes gloss over (not this again!). The sympathetic...
by Dr. Kim | Mar 3, 2023 | Somatic Psychology, Stress Management
The Vagus Nerve and Stress We spend so much time disconnected from our bodies, focusing outward to all the things we have to do and all the things we need to do in the future. The problem is that when we disconnect from our bodies, we miss important information to...
by Dr. Kim | Jun 12, 2022 | Burnout, Creativity, Early Childhood Education, Education, Teaching, Workshop
An innovative, insightful journey to find your creative self You’re a high achiever–ambitious, goal-oriented, disciplined, focused. You’re the one everybody goes to for advice, and you freaking love your job–or at least you used to. But the...
by Dr. Kim | Jun 11, 2022 | career coaching, Creativity, Saturday Stories
“I haven’t been inspired by anything in a long time.” Sajiah, a confident, driven nephrologist in her early 40s looks at me with tears in her eyes. “I feel shackled,” she admitted. “The hospital system is so broken. I’m trapped, but...
