A Compassionate Approach to Healing to Break Free from the Self-Help Hamster Wheel
In this episode of One of a Kind You, Kim dives deep into the often overwhelming world of self-help and healing. She candidly shares her personal struggles with constantly trying to "fix" herself through various methods like meditation, journaling, and self-help books, and podcasts, only to feel more frustrated and exhausted.
Kim challenges listeners to:
Choose one healing tool and stick with it
Give themselves permission to pause
Trust their intuition about what truly helps them heal
Unfollow accounts that make them feel inadequate
Unlocking Your Spiritual Potential: Healing, Gratitude, and the Path to Self-Discovery
Dive into an intimate conversation with spiritual healer Rachel Garrett as she reveals her powerful journey from a chaotic childhood to becoming an Akashic records expert. Discover how gratitude, self-love, and unexpected connections can transform your life. Kim and Rachel get real about breaking free from external validation, overcoming limiting beliefs, and finding authentic connections in a world of social media illusions. Whether you're seeking personal growth, spiritual healing, or just a dose of raw, inspiring conversation, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and inspired to embrace your true self.
Key Highlights:
Spiritual healing secrets from an Akashic records expert
Breaking free from external validation and self-doubt
The power of gratitude in personal transformation
Navigating spiritual growth and self-discovery
Building genuine connections in the digital age
Navigating Motherhood: Grace, Community, and the Real Journey
In this powerful episode, Nikki Brooker, founder of Yana (You Are Not Alone), shares her mission to support moms through community, understanding, and compassion. She discusses the challenges of motherhood, the importance of finding support, and the unique ways men and women's brains function differently.
Key insights include:
The critical need for moms to build supportive communities
Understanding the ‘mental load’ of motherhood
Physiological differences between male and female brains
The importance of giving yourself grace as a parent
Stratgies for managing the challenges of parenting at different stages
Nikki emphasizes that there’s no such thing as a perfect mom, and the key to surviving motherhood is finding your people, being kind to yourself, and embracing the journey of continuous learning and pivoting.
Healing Isn't a To-Do List: Escaping the Self-Help Trap
In this episode, we discuss how self-help and healing can become overwhelming and turn into a second job, leading to burnout.
Kim, the host, shares her personal experience of getting stuck in the cycle of constantly trying to "fix" herself through journaling, courses, and podcasts, which actually made her feel more lost and disconnected.
She emphasizes that healing doesn't mean constantly working on yourself. It's about letting yourself be human, accepting that you're not broken, and finding joy in small, ordinary moments without guilt.
She encourages listeners to trust themselves, change their mindset, and let go of the need for perfection and external validation.
Overcoming Mom Guilt: An Intuitive Coach's Journey
In this episode, Alysia Lyons, an intuitive coach who helps moms overcome the burden of mom guilt joins us to share her personal experiences as a surrogate mother and how that journey impacted her relationship with her own son.
She delves into the root causes of mom guilt, explaining how it stems from a disconnect between our actions and our values. Alicia provides practical strategies for moms to identify and address their guilt, including reframing rules, practicing self-compassion, and understanding their children's love languages.
The conversation also touches on the societal pressures that contribute to mom guilt and how moms can break free from the cycle.
Hit play to get actionable steps to shed mom guilt and find more joy in motherhood.
Perfectionism: The Hidden Wound of Childhood Trauma
Have you ever stopped to wonder why you push yourself to be perfect? In this episode, we explore how childhood experiences shape our perfectionist tendencies and why so many of us unknowingly chase flawlessness to prove our worth. I share my personal journey of striving for perfection, plus the stories of clients and loved ones who developed perfectionistic habits as a way to regain control over their lives. Together, we’ll uncover the deep connection between perfectionism and childhood wounds—and how recognizing this pattern is the first step to healing. If you’ve ever felt like you needed to prove yourself, this episode is for you.
Shame, Abandonment, and Finding Your Worth
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I share a powerful story that unfolded during a run at the local YMCA, where I witnessed a dad shaming his daughter on the basketball court. That moment brought back memories of my own experiences with shame and feelings of abandonment—from childhood struggles with math, to an abusive high school relationship, to moments of being let down by those I counted on most.
Through these reflections, I explore the toll of constant criticism and emotional neglect and how it leaves us feeling unseen, unheard, and unworthy. But there’s hope. If you’ve ever felt this way, know that you’re not alone. In this episode, I remind you that healing is possible, that you are worthy of love, and that the journey to self-worth starts with showing kindness and compassion to yourself.
This episode is a message to anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t measure up: you are seen, you are enough, and you deserve better. Tune in to discover how to start breaking free from the shame and reclaiming your power.
