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The Dr. KimcastReframing Your Money Story with Bari TesslerWe're back with Season 2 (after a break to heal various broken body parts). And we have a fantastic guest to--very gently--kick it all off. Bari Tessler tells the story of how and why she brought her work as a Somatic Therapist to the world of finances. She shares tips and personal stories to help you start reframing your relationship to money for the better. And it's not woowoo! We promise! Though you can make it woowoo if that's your thing. We're not judging.PS If you haven't listened to our previous episodes about money, you mi...2023-05-011h 13The Dr. KimcastHoliday Help for Highly Sensitive PeopleIt's the hubbub of the holidays, and for some highly sensitive people, it can lead to burnout. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Desiree Howell about how to navigate the holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person. Check out this website for more information on HSPs and to take a self-test.Read Desiree's latest blog post on Surviving the Holidays. And here are some articles about the differences between high sensitivity and the Autism Spectrum.https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-highly-sensitive-child/202112/no-being-autistic-is-not-the-same-being-highly-sensitivehttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/highly-sensitive-refuge/201905/do-highly-sensitive-people-have-autism2022-12-1444 minThe Dr. KimcastCaring for Caregivers with Dr. Beverly ZavaletaIn this episode, we chat with Beverly A. Zavaleta, MD, a board-certified family physician, cancer survivor and long-time advocate of patient education. She's also the author of the best-selling book, Braving Chemo. Dr. Zavaleta joins us in recognition of National Caregivers Month to talk about what it means to be a caregiver, how to manage stress and fatigue as a caregiver, and tips for caregivers during the holidays. Some apps and resources for caregivers:https://www.whereyoulivematters.org/best-caregiver-apps/https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2019/top-caregiving-apps.htmlhttps://cancercarenews.com/more-cancer-freebies/free-apps/2022-11-2152 minThe Dr. KimcastParanerds: A conversation with Big Seance's Patrick KellerPatrick Keller is an educator, speaker, and the host of the Big Séance Podcast, which is a forum for “paranerds” to have an open dialogue about all things paranormal. In this episode, we chat with Patrick about what he acknowledges as his "spiritual shift," the impact of family, teaching, and music on his paranormal experiences, and all things paranerdy. 2022-10-211h 05The Dr. KimcastO, Death, Where Art Thou?Due to the rescheduling of a guest interview, Dacia and Dr. Kim switched things up this episode. Dr. Kim assigned Dacia some homework--to listen to a podcast episode between Dr. David Kessler (grief expert) and Tyler Henry (clairvoyant medium) and give her thoughts. What resulted was an authentic conversation about their own experiences with death, dying, and grief and their thoughts on the afterlife, spirituality, and our connection to each other in this life and beyond.Relevant Resources:Continuing Connections on Grief and the Afterlife (podcast episode with David Kessler and Tyler Henry)Forever Family FoundationSurvival...2022-10-031h 17The Dr. KimcastWe Put the "Fun" in Over- and Under-FunctioningIn this episode, we expand more on the topic of people-pleasing behaviors by digging into what it means to over-function and to under-function. Both types of functioning are ways we often try to cope with stress, and paying attention to our go-to pattern can help us shift into more effective coping strategies.For more reading about over- and underfunctioning, check out Dr. Harriet Lerner.2022-09-1353 minThe Dr. KimcastPlease Don't Please MeWe usually know when we are people pleasing, but it can be hard to figure out how to stop trying to make everyone happy all the time. In this episode, we talk about the different motivations behind people pleasing (mindset, behaviors, emotions) and how knowing what motivates you can help you curb the need to please and have a more balanced sense of self. To sign up for 21 days of motivation and encouragement to lessen your need to please, check out Dr. Kim's Mind Over Manners self-paced program. Think of it like 10 minute workouts with a personal t...2022-08-1956 minThe Dr. KimcastDr. Kim's School of Sleep WizardryIs sleep productive? YES! In this episode, we share our own journeys of overwork and how prioritizing sleep and rest restored a sense of balance. We also talk about the science behind why sleep is, indeed, productive and why Sleep Leadership (advocating for employee rest) has become a new focus for organizational well-being. For more information on how to get a better night's sleep, check out these sites:The National Sleep FoundationAASM Sleep EducationDr. Kim's Instagram account (featuring loads of sleep tips!)Other sites mentioned in the episodeHeadspace sleep castsHilarious TikTok videos about wo...2022-08-0357 minThe Dr. KimcastA Pillow Fort of One's Own Pt. 2: Paranormal vacation and imagination stationIt's been awhile, so Dr. Kim and Dacia catch up and chat a little about Kim's recent paranormal vacation. It's a perfect segue into whether or not ghosts have secrets and into part 2 of our hiding places series where we talk about the power of imagination for kiddos and for adults. For all you paranormal nerds out there, here are the folks we mention in the episode:Kindred SpiritsThe Big Seance Podcast Greg LawsonWeird Lectures (John Tenney)Strange Escapes2022-07-1254 minThe Dr. KimcastA Pillow Fort of One's Own Pt. 1: Secrets and Secret Hiding PlacesIn this episode, we dust off Dr. Kim's dissertation and dive into the world of secrets and secret hiding places. Not only do young children understand the concept of secrecy and have a fairly complex view of what it means to have a secret, they also designate spaces for play and spaces they retreat to when they want to be alone. And they go to great, magical lengths to ensure that no adults or big siblings are allowed! Did you have a secret hiding place when you were a kid? Do you have one now? Leave us...2022-06-1658 minThe Dr. KimcastLet's Get Somatic, Pt 2: The VagalingIn Part 2 of our "Listening to Your Body" series, we talk about the building blocks of polyvagal theory. Knowing how our nervous system works and how it feels in our own body can help us learn to self-regulate and manage stress. We practice some helpful exercises during the show and tie everything together using one of our favorite Christopher Guest movies, Best in Show (which you should watch if you haven't already). For more information on polyvagal theory, check out Deb Dana, LCSW's new book Anchored.2022-05-3150 minThe Dr. KimcastLet's Get SomaticIn this episode, we lay the foundation for regulating the nervous system by focusing on one key tip--listening to your body. In a world where overwork and powering through is a lifestyle, we ignore the messages our body tries to send us in order to help keep us balanced and maintain homeostasis. Instead, we rev full speed ahead on our way to Burnout Point (or, as Dacia likes to call it, Point Break). Body check-ins are a simple way to put on the brakes and become even more productive (because we are well-rested). Plus, lots of wings ar...2022-05-1740 minThe Dr. KimcastBut Thinking Makes It So: On money scripts and healingIn part two of our money story series, we dig into some of the most common categories of money scripts we operate from. Money scripts are the beliefs that impact our actions regarding money, and we talk about the four most prominent ones from Brad Klontz's research. For more information on money healing and money scripts, check out the following resources:Financial Therapist, Bari Tessler Klontz money scriptsOur series has focused on the micro/individual mindset level of money stories, but there are certainly macro issues at play that are beyond the scope of ou...2022-04-2856 minThe Dr. KimcastIt's a Shame About MoneyIt's not easy to talk about our relationship with money. In fact, many of us keep all of our money thoughts inside while our inner critic screams judgments at us right and left. The bottom line is that money isn't just about the numbers. It's also about the messages we tell ourselves--the "shoulds" and sometimes messages of shame and regret. In this episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia get real about their own money messages and how they've learned to respond self-compassionately to money shame. For more information about money healing, check out The Art of Money by Ba...2022-04-1343 minThe Dr. KimcastLast Night the TV Changed My LifeDo you have close relationships with fictional TV characters? Were your core values partially formed by movies and books? If so, this is the episode for you! Dacia takes the wheel, discussing the personal and social significance of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twin Peaks, and other TV and movie franchises. Dr. Kim chimes in with theories about parasocial interaction and relationships to explain why we feel so connected with celebrities and the characters they play, and how Dacia is totally and completely normal for having just traveled to attend the Buffering the Vampire Slayer podcast's Buffy Prom. Ne...2022-03-3048 minThe Dr. KimcastPositively Musicals!In this Superstar of an episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about why some people think musicals are Wicked cool, and for others, it makes them Miserable[s]. Dr. Kim applies the PERMA model (Seligman, 2012) from positive psychology to help shed some Amazing Technicolor light on the subject. Mamma Mia! This episode is the Shipoopi!For those of you following along at home, here's what the PERMA acronym stands for:P--positive emotionsE--engagementR--relationshipsM--meaning2022-03-1754 minThe Dr. KimcastHow to Become a Kind Person in Several Sort Of Easy StepsIn this episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about lovingkindness--a tool we can use to give ourselves kindness and to also wish goodwill to others. Sending someone (or even ourselves) loving kindness isn't always easy, but it can lead to connection, compassion, and heightened well-being for those who regularly practice it.2022-03-0957 minThe Dr. KimcastI Love You, Me!In this episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about the concept of self-compassion--treating yourself the way you would treat someone you love and care about. For exercises on how to practice self-compassion, visit the following websiteshttps://self-compassion.org/https://chrisgermer.com/meditations/2022-02-1656 min