Here's The Thing: A Beginner's Guide to Adulting

Ep.68 Graduating From High School!

Graduating high school can feel exciting… and strangely overwhelming at the same time. One minute the path is clear, and the next, the map opens up and suddenly there are endless possibilities, decisions, and pressure to figure out your whole life. In this episode, we talk about why your 20s can feel like a brand new level in a video game—and the three biggest things to watch out for as you step into it. We cover: * The “Plan Trap” that keeps people frozen waiting for certainty * Why confusion can secretly keep you stuck * How to recognize the resources, strengths, and people already in your “inventory” If you’ve been feeling pressure to have everything figured out, this episode is a reminder that clarity often comes after movement—not before it. “Start before you’re ready. Choose before you feel certain. And don’t forget—you’re more equipped than you think.” Congratulations to all the graduates. I’m really excited for you. 🎓 Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram or TikTok, @wendykimbercoaching. You can also watch my YouTube videos at @WendyKimberCoaching as well. 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep.67 How to Navigate Loss

Loss changes more than our emotions—it changes our relationships, our routines, and sometimes even the way we see ourselves. In this episode, we talk about how to navigate grief with more clarity, compassion, and steadiness. Whether you’re personally experiencing loss or trying to support someone who is, this conversation offers practical tools for understanding what grief actually does to us internally, relationally, and socially. We explore: * The “3 circles” of grief * Why grief is not something you solve, but something you learn to walk with * The 3 C’s: Connecting, Caring, and Capacity * How loss changes family roles and relationships * Why people sometimes pull away during difficult moments * How to care for your body and mind while grieving This episode is tender, honest, and hopefully empowering for anyone moving through change, sorrow, or uncertainty. Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram or TikTok, @wendykimbercoaching. You can also watch my YouTube videos at @WendyKimberCoaching as well. 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep.66 Tell The Truth, Then Take The Step

What if you already know what you want… but you’ve just been hesitant to admit it? In this episode, I share a moment from a playoff hockey game that sparked a bigger reflection about clarity, courage, and why most of us stay stuck in “thinking about it” instead of actually moving. We talk about: * Why a “smaller truth” can keep your life smaller * The difference between passive action and active action * Why clarity often comes after movement—not before it * How your daily choices reveal what you truly want This episode is an invitation to stop waiting for perfect certainty and start taking honest, intentional steps toward the life you actually want. Because your life moves in the direction of the steps you take—not the thoughts you think. Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram or TikTok, @wendykimbercoaching. You can also watch my YouTube videos at @WendyKimberCoaching as well. 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep.65 Your Body Shape Ep.4: The “S-H” Word (And What It’s Really Telling You)

In this final episode of the body shape series, we’re talking about a word that quietly shapes the way we think about ourselves—and often keeps us stuck: “should.” “I should be better at this.” “I shouldn’t struggle like this.” “I should be able to figure this out on my own.” These thoughts feel true… but they rarely move us forward. In this episode, we explore a different way to understand “should”—not as a judgment about who you are, but as feedback about what might be missing. What if your current results aren’t a reflection of your discipline or worth… but simply the outcome of the systems, habits, and support you currently have in place? Through simple examples and honest reflection, this episode introduces a powerful mental shift: If you should, then you would. Not in a harsh way—but in a practical, cause-and-effect kind of way. We’ll talk about: • Why “should” adds pressure without direction • How to start seeing your results as information, not failure • The role of systems, environment, and even biology in your progress • Why getting support isn’t weakness—it’s a missing component being filled If you’ve ever felt frustrated with your habits, your body, or your ability to follow through, this episode offers a more compassionate—and more effective—way to move forward. Because maybe the problem was never you. Maybe the process just needed another piece. Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram @wendykimbercoaching and click the link in my bio to schedule an appointment with me, grab my free weekly email, or watch my videos on YouTube, and more! 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep.64 Your Body Shape Ep.3: Cravings, Willpower, and What You Don’t Know

Struggling with cravings, emotional eating, or feeling like you lack willpower? In this episode, we break down the real science and psychology behind willpower, habits, and food cravings—so you can create lasting weight loss and healthy lifestyle changes. In Episode 3 of the Body Shape series, we explore why willpower isn’t something you can rely on long-term, especially when you’re stressed, tired, or overwhelmed. Instead of blaming yourself, you’ll learn how to build simple habits that reduce the need for discipline and make healthy choices feel more automatic. We also take a closer look at cravings—what causes them, why they feel so strong, and how to tell the difference between physical hunger and emotional eating. Once you understand your cravings, you can pause, respond intentionally, and feel more in control of your choices. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why willpower is limited (and what to rely on instead) * How to build healthy habits that actually stick * 3 simple strategies to make behavior change easier * The difference between emotional cravings and physical hunger * How to stop emotional eating and feel more in control If you’re working on weight loss, building healthier habits, or improving your relationship with food, this episode will give you practical tools you can start using right away. Because lasting change doesn’t come from more discipline—it comes from understanding yourself and working with your brain, not against it. Connect with me!  Make sure to go follow me on Instagram @wendykimbercoaching and click the link in my bio to schedule an appointment with me, grab my free weekly email, or watch my videos on YouTube, and more! 🎧 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who’s navigating adulting right alongside you. Have a wonderful week, and I’ll talk to you next time. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.