Life, Coached.

Not Everything Gets a Pass: That Time I Told a 70yo Man He Was Inappropriate

Ever left a weird or uncomfortable situation wishing you'd spoken up, then spiraled wondering if you were just "being dramatic"? This episode is a real-life reckoning with that exact moment - the confusion, the self-doubt, and the guts it takes to go back and say, "Nope, that wasn't okay." We're digging into why you second-guess yourself, how old habits of keeping the peace can keep you silent, and what changes when you finally call it out - even if your voice shakes. If you're tired of swallowing your discomfort just to avoid rocking the boat, let's get honest about what it really means to have your own back.

Coaching in the Comments: Porn, Pressure, & Partnership

This episode, Kimberly wades straight into the deep end of a topic most people would rather avoid: negotiating what you want in sex and relationships without losing yourself in the process. She coaches through a real-world situation ripped from the comments section: what do you do when you hate porn, your partner wants it, and now you feel boxed into a corner where you either send nudes or risk them looking elsewhere? There’s no “right answer” here - just a whole lotta gray area, messy feelings, and questions about whose values, boundaries, and needs get to matter. Kimberly brings research, zero B.S., and her own experience with codependency, religious baggage, and neurodiversity into it, reminding you that you don’t owe anyone compliance, and “compatibility isn’t a moral victory march.” You get permission to unpack the pressures (and shame) you’re carrying, get real about what you want, and ask: “Am I bending myself to keep someone, or is this actually a fit?” No highlight-reel quick fixes, but just some spicy honesty and an invitation to stop making your needs a negotiation. Ready to stop bending yourself into a pretzel trying to “fit” someone else’s mold? Book a free 1:1 consultation with Kimberly at www.kimberlymathis.com, or DM @theKimberlyMathis on Instagram to see how coaching can help you navigate your own messy relationship or sex-life crossroads.

Not Just a Phase, or a Stereotype: This Bi Woman & Her Straight Dude on Dating & Relationships

Kimberly’s pulling back the curtain on what it’s actually like dating as a bisexual woman - and bringing her straight, military-vet partner Anthony along for the ride. No sugarcoating, no surface-level Pride Month fluff. They’re getting real about bi stereotypes (“There’s this idea that bi women are automatically cheaters... like, what?!”), the invisibleness that is bi erasure, and what it’s like showing up authentically in the Bible Belt. From codependent people-pleasing to not feeling “queer enough,” Kimberly lays out the awkward conversations, the questions straight dudes never ask, and why it’s so damn important to have space to be yourself. If you’ve ever felt erased, stuck between worlds, or just plain tired of explaining yourself, this one’s for you. Feeling seen in this conversation and ready to coach through your own messy middle? Book a free consult with Kimberly at www.kimberlymathis.com [www.kimberlymathis.com] or slide into her DMs on Instagram @thekimberlymathis. You don’t have to do Pride - or life - alone.

Building a Grown-Up Relationship (Without Losing Yourself): Partnership, Receiving Support, and All the Messy Bits

Let’s get real about relationships, especially when you’ve got a messy resume of codependency, ADHD quirks, and a deep aversion to letting anyone in. This week, Kimberly invites her partner Anthony onto the pod for his first ever podcast episode - no performances, just an honest dive into what it actually looks like to build an equal partnership when you’ve spent decades over-giving and second-guessing yourself. We talk about the awkwardness of learning to receive support (“It has been hard to settle into in some ways to allow...receiving support, receiving help from you in particular.”), how not to lose yourself when there’s finally someone in your corner, and why being honest is actually terrifying but essential when you’ve been burned in the past. Expect zero five-step-formulas, 100% real moments, and enough side stories about exes and dating apps to keep things relatable. Oh, and there’s plenty of behind-the-scenes: from running a business together (hint: Kimberly’s the hype woman, Anthony’s the camera guy), to navigating ADHD, to what it’s like to be with a literal Green Beret (“It’s hot as fuck. And I love it. And I have to hold myself back from telling everybody all the time...”). Ready to get honest about your own relationships - or finally figure out what it means to actually receive support? Kimberly’s taking on a few 1:1 clients. Get the details and book a consultation at www.kimberlymathis.com [http://www.kimberlymathis.com/], or DM her on Instagram @heykimberlymathis. And if you need a killer photographer (sports, weddings, brands, you name it), Anthony’s your guy: www.tkx-photography.com [http://www.tkx-photography.com/]. No filters, no faking - just honest partnership talk, business building, and the messy, hopeful stuff in between.

The Pod is Back

THE POD IS BACK! In this heartfelt solo episode, Kimberly Mathis reflects on her nearly year-long break from podcasting, turning 40, and what real change looks like in life and work. She shares candid insights about navigating burnout, perimenopause, and embracing small, meaningful shifts over dramatic epiphanies. Kimberly opens up about her evolving coaching practice, being more selective with clients, and stepping back from content that doesn’t feel authentic. She talks about partnering in her boyfriend’s business, launching a new program combining coaching with AI, and even applying for a part-time job as a bridal stylist - just for the fun of it. Join Kimberly as she invites you into her messy, in-between season and reminds us all that you’re allowed to change your mind, pivot, and experiment - even when you don’t have it all figured out. If you’re craving more ease, joy, and real conversations about growth, this episode is for you. Ready to evolve alongside Kimberly? Tune in and remember, you’re not alone on the journey. For updates and ways to connect, visit www.kimberlymathis.com.