Stop Escaping: Why a Vacation Won’t Fix Your Problems
Ever feel like all you need is a vacation to fix everything? In this episode, we dive into why that getaway you’re dreaming of might feel great in the moment but won’t solve the root problem of your stress or overwhelm. Kim, the host, unpacks the common survival strategy of fleeing when life feels heavy, explaining how running away can keep us stuck in a cycle of avoidance and emotional numbing.
Discover why facing the hard stuff—awkward conversations, deep inner work, and confronting triggers—creates lasting change, while escaping only provides temporary relief. Kim shares practical advice on breaking free from the "Groundhog Day" loop and embracing long-term healing. It’s time to ditch survival mode, stop running, and start thriving.
If you're ready to shed the emotional weight and reclaim your peace, this episode is for you. Don’t forget—healing is a marathon, not a sprint, so take care of yourself along the way!
Tune in and ask yourself: Are you escaping or truly healing?
Preparing for the Journey: How to Emotionally Ready Yourself for Healing Childhood Trauma
In this powerful episode, we dive into the emotional preparation needed before tackling the challenging but transformative journey of healing childhood trauma. Healing your past isn’t a quick fix—it’s a marathon, not a sprint. We cover essential steps to keep you grounded and resilient, including grounding techniques, setting meaningful intentions, and creating a support system. You’ll learn why pacing yourself and having self-compassion are critical to preventing burnout and truly reclaiming your life. This episode offers practical tools to make sure you’re emotionally ready for the process and reminds you that you’re not alone—you’ve got this.
Finding Spirituality Beyond Religion: A Personal Journey to Self-Discovery and Faith
In this episode, we dive into the experience of growing up without a strong spiritual foundation and the quest to find a sense of connection beyond traditional religion. Kim shares her story of facing life’s hardships without the comfort of prayer or faith, and how this absence shaped her perception of spirituality.
Through reading the Bible, exploring different faiths, and listening to motivational speakers like Joel Osteen, she began to redefine what spirituality meant for her. Eventually, she discovered that connecting with a higher power didn’t have to fit a specific religious mold; rather, it could be about cultivating inner peace and purpose through practices like yoga, Reiki, meditation, and energy work.
If you’re feeling something is missing in your own healing journey, this episode offers insight into exploring spirituality in a way that resonates personally, encouraging you to find faith and connection on your own terms.
I Quit Therapy and Self-Help…Here's Why
After two and a half years of trying therapy, self-help books, and venting to friends, I realized these methods weren’t helping me heal. I felt more lost, isolated, and pressured to take medication despite my resistance. Eventually, I quit these approaches and found peace through alternative healing practices like meditation, yoga, and Reiki. In this video, I share my journey and the steps I took to break free from limiting beliefs and the self-help cycle. If you feel stuck, this episode might resonate with you and offer new ways to heal and move forward.
Healing Trauma with Mindfulness: 3 Simple Practices to Rewire Your Brain
In this episode, we dive into three powerful ways to incorporate mindfulness into your trauma healing journey. Before exploring these practices, we break down what mindfulness really is, how it helps disrupt trauma patterns, and how it can actually rewire your brain for healing. Judy shares a personal story of overreacting in a simple household situation, illustrating how unresolved trauma can manifest in everyday life.
You'll learn how mindfulness helps break this cycle, allowing you to respond thoughtfully rather than react emotionally. We also cover three easy mindfulness practices—mindful breathing, body scanning, and gratitude check-ins—that will help you feel more grounded, calm, and in control of your emotions.
