I Thought I Was Over This

Pause: Finding Relaxation For Sleep And Other Moments [Pause 72]

Welcome to another calming pause episode of I Thought I Was Over This with your host, Dr. Kimber. In this special session, Dr. Kimber, a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner, guides listeners through practices designed to help regulate the nervous system, find grounding, and drift into a peaceful state of rest.  Whether you’re preparing for sleep or seeking a moment of relaxation during a busy day, you’ll be gently invited to soften your jaw, ground yourself in the present, and release the tension you carry. With soothing breath exercises, poetic reflections by Wendell Berry and Jan Richardson, and mindful body awareness, Dr. Kimber offers a sanctuary for the mind and body, ensuring that you can reconnect with a sense of safety, calm, and self-compassion. Settle in, breathe deep, and allow yourself to rest. Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info [https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info] Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5 [https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5] Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com [https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle-retreats] Connect with Dr. Kimber: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/] About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net [https://www.drkimber.net/] Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing [https://www.drkimber.net/books]

Moving Through Stress: Nature, Breath, and Noticing in the Healing Journey [Pause 71]

In this episode, Dr. Kimber invites listeners to explore the cycles of stress and healing that accompany personal growth.  This episode offers grounding exercises and practical tools for recognizing and responding to stress—whether you tend to fight, flee, freeze, or fawn.  Dr. Kimber shares insights on the importance of developing self-awareness around your unique stress signals, while also advocating for a compassionate approach to both ourselves and those we support.  The episode features somatic grounding practices, advice for managing ongoing stress, and reflections on the role of nature in regulation. Listeners are also encouraged to join upcoming community workshops and retreats focused on embodiment and nervous system regulation.  The episode closes with a Mary Oliver poem, The Loon, offering a gentle invitation into the restorative power of simply being. Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info [https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info] Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5 [https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5] Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com [https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle-retreats] Connect with Dr. Kimber: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/] About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net [https://www.drkimber.net/] Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing [https://www.drkimber.net/books]

Let's Reduce Your Stress And Find Self-Compassion [Pause 70]

In this episode, Dr. Kimber returns from a break - both intentional and unintentional - to reflect on lessons learned from a difficult business decision.  She explores the neuroscience of the nervous system, offers grounding practices for regulation, and guides listeners through mindful breathing and gratitude exercises.  Featured is a contemplative reading from Mary Oliver's poem, "Messenger," inviting self-reflection and presence. Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info [https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info] Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5 [https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5] Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com [https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle-retreats] Connect with Dr. Kimber: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/] About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net [https://www.drkimber.net/] Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing [https://www.drkimber.net/books]

Pause: Notice, Name, Change: Building Capacity for Uncertainty and Overwhelm [Pause 69]

Welcome to another episode of I Thought I Was Over This with Dr. Kimber. In this episode, Dr. Kimber invites you to pause and build your capacity to face whatever life is offering you right now. Whether you're moving through overwhelm, racing through your days, or simply curious about befriending your nervous system, this pause is for you. She guides you through gentle, embodied practices to help you arrive fully in the present moment—from softening the tension held in your forehead, jaw, and hands, to feeling your feet on the ground and wiggling your toes. Dr. Kimber shares the power of the extended exhale, a simple breathwork practice that signals safety to your body, and introduces the soothing VOO breath from Dr. Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing Theory. You'll discover why naming what's happening in your body and mind is the gateway to transformation, and how even small shifts—like deepening your breath at a busy event or journaling to release what's weighing on you—can recalibrate your entire stress response. Dr. Kimber also shares personal stories about navigating stress at world championships and learning to read her body's signals with compassion and curiosity. The episode closes with Wendell Berry's poignant reminder: "It may be that when we no longer know what to do, we have come to our real work." Tune in for a tender, practical episode that meets you exactly where you are and invites you to meet yourself with the same grace. Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info [https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info] Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5 [https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5] Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com [https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle-retreats] Connect with Dr. Kimber: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/] About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net [https://www.drkimber.net/] Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing [https://www.drkimber.net/books]

Pause: Grounding to Find Calm And a Reset [Pause 68]

This episode invites you to take a much-needed break from the hustle and stress of everyday life. As a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner, Dr. Kimber gently guides you through simple yet powerful grounding techniques—like relaxing your jaw, softening your gaze, and paying attention to the small details around you—to help release the tension your body unconsciously carries. Through thoughtful insights and calming breathing exercises, Dr. Kimber shows you how just a few mindful tweaks can reset your nervous systems and reconnect you to the present moment. Whether you’re at home, running errands, or feeling overwhelmed after a challenging day, this episode offers accessible tools for finding ease, cultivating self-awareness, and bringing a sense of calm back into your life.  Settle in, get comfortable, and join Dr. Kimber for a restorative pause you didn’t know you needed. Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info [https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-info] Please remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5 [https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5] Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.com [https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle-retreats] Connect with Dr. Kimber: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/ [https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/] About My Work: https://www.drkimber.net [https://www.drkimber.net/] Fierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentle Book: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing [https://www.drkimber.net/books]