Worry vs Anxiety: How to Stop Spinning and Start Solving

Worry vs Anxiety: How to Stop Spinning and Start Solving

In this insightful episode, Dr. Kimber invites you to take a closer look at worry—not as a feeling, but as a behavior that keeps us stuck in loops of anxiety. With warmth and clarity, Dr. Kimber breaks down how worry can masquerade as problem-solving, while in reality, it drains our emotional capacity and keeps us from real action. Drawing from the latest research in anxiety and her own clinical experience, Dr. Kimber offers practical tools for recognizing worry in both mind and body, from muscle tension and impatient moods to repetitive thought patterns. With gentle guidance, she walks you through grounding techniques—like noticing your breath, relaxing your jaw, and reconnecting with your senses—to help interrupt the cycle of worry and foster a sense of safety. Whether you find yourself constantly replaying conversations or struggle to comfort yourself in stressful times, you’ll discover antidotes to worry such as “thought-stopping,” scheduled worry time, and facing your fears head-on. Along the way, Dr. Kimber reminds you that safety and worry cannot coexist—and that with mindful awareness, you can reclaim a sense of presence and ease. Tune in for a restorative pause and actionable insights to help you move from anxious rumination to empowered calm. 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 Beyond Overwhelm: Transforming Anxiety into Action

In this episode, Dr. Kimber explores the difference between functional and dysfunctional anxiety, sharing why a certain amount of anxiety is not only normal, but necessary for motivation and getting things done. Drawing on her work as a clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner, Dr. Kimber helps you notice how anxiety shows up in your body—whether as a racing heart, brain fog, or restlessness—and guides you in understanding what these signals are trying to tell you. Through real-life stories, compassionate reflections, and practical tools, Dr. Kimber invites you to build your awareness and bring structure to moments of overwhelm. You’ll learn grounding techniques, like softening your jaw and tuning into your breath, alongside simple strategies to break the cycle of avoidance and come back to a sense of calm. Whether you’re facing an endless to-do list, big life transitions, or just need to regroup after a stressful season, this episode offers gentle, actionable ways to reset and reconnect with yourself. Take a few deep breaths, pause, and let Dr. Kimber support you in turning anxiety from an adversary into a wise, guiding signal on your journey to greater ease and self-acceptance. 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: 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]