Soul on the Rise

Getting back up after you’ve fallen, physically or metaphorically, gets challenging when you find yourself doing it again and again. This is for when the obstacles feel high and your momentum feels low. I hope it gives you a little boost to ditch the doubt and keep going.

This is a podcast I originally shared for my Substack community. Want to get monthly inspiration in your inbox? Follow me on Substack where I'm putting most of my energy at: https://kimberlygomes.substack.com/ In the episode & below you'll also find 4 prompts to get you writing this month! Listen to the podcast to hear: Opening:  Why this topic of following a clear Yes is important 3:30:  What...

Oh it's been a long while! In this episode I'll update you on where I've been (Substack) and let you know what kind of content you can expect to see this year. Interested in getting my monthly newsletter that's full of subscriber-only podcasts, writing prompts, spoken word video poems, round ups of podcasts/music I'm loving, personal essays I'm writing and so much more? Well then, come on over to:...

In this episode, I talk about why keeping the bar high prevents us from following our curiosities, how to embrace a beginner's mind, and the catalyzing effects I felt after putting myself out there in a new art form. I hope it helps you follow the pull(s) in your life. Enjoy!

Feeling some heartache and funky feels over the holidays? Well, you've come to the right place, my dear. In this episode, I share some tools that help me feel the feels and ride through a funk in hopes they help you feel 1% better each day over this holiday break. So grab some tea or go for a stroll and consider this a big hug from me to you.  Episode references: Matthew Hussey 's podcast &am...

In today's episode, we chat with vocal transformation coach and singer/songwriter, Saritah. Beyond touring her own music internationally, Saritah has spent many years helping women unlock their full voice through song. We discuss the many holistic health benefits of singing, practical tips for amplifying your voice when speaking and singing, as well as the ripple effects that can happen when...

In this week’s episode in our series on Using Creativity to Enhance Your Life, I share two thought exercises to try on to help you see a moment and a personal relationship with a fresh lens in order to clear your mind of the past to create more calm and openness to the present. I found these two exercises incredibly helpful and I hope you will too. If you want to explore this topic more with a tan...

Welcome back to another episode in our series on Using Creativity to Enhance Your Life. In today's artist interlude, I chat with poet, writing teacher, and Pushcart nominee, K.R. Morrison on using writing to process the past and create a ritual to step into your higher self. As the author of poetry chapbook, Cauldrons, K.R. talks about how her own process and how writing is a way to examine her ow...

We all can be quite hard ourselves, can't we? Always looking to the goal, the place, the new height we wish to reach and in those moments we only see the gap. We see how far we have to go. And yet, what if just for today, you basked the gain? In today's solo riff, I share why and how we can focus on the progress we've made when we're in the gap of where we are and where we want to be (inspired by...

In this week's episode I sit down with Austin-based poet, Ayjshané Winslett who is also the co-creator of Poetry on Tea Leaves, a monthly open mic and healing space for black, brown, and queer poets. We dig into how poetry has helped her connect with her full self and why she felt called to launch a new literary community. We also dig into how writing poetry from a tender place and performing it w...

Living in an individualistic culture, it can be easy to lone wolf through new chapters. We feel like we have to grind in solitude to reach our own personal Everest, whatever that goal may be. Yet, after trying that route for years, I'd argue that when we create in good company, collaborate to hold each other accountable, and celebrate our friends' successes just as much as we would our own, life g...

In this week's episode we have a very special guest, Shani Silver! Shani is an author and podcaster who I've followed for years and has been instrumental in reframing narratives of singledom that aren't serving us. We talk about leading a fulfilling life while single, living fully instead of "waiting" and so much more.   Shani's book, A Single Revolution: Don't look for a match—light one, helps si...

Today's solo riff expands on a moment I had a moment this morning. It's about the reality that no one gives you permission to become who want to be. You can one day simply decide you are something and take action each and every day until the imposter syndrome's little voice is no longer relevant. It's about the fact that new beliefs feed new actions and new actions feed a new life. And once all of...

This solo riff is specifically designed for moments you feel anxious, fearful, or overwhelmed with mental chatter. I share a couple of brief exercises that help ground me back in myself during mentally challenging times in hopes it helps you do the same.  If it helps, I'd love to hear from so drop me a line on Instagram at writeon_kim and if you feel moved to, share this episode with a friend...

In this week's artist interlude, we get the pleasure of hearing poetry and prose from last week's incredible guest, writer and somatic therapist, Mackenzie Studebaker (she/they). Mackenzie talks about how writing helped them navigate the turbulent times of losing their brother and mother and shares two beautiful pieces that I have no doubt will move you. You can learn more about Mackenzie at www.m...

In this episode, I sit down with somatic therapist and writer, Mackenzie Studebaker (they/she). We talk about something so many of us struggle to discuss, feel and navigate: death, grieving, and life after losing people we love. Mackenzie shares their firsthand experience with loss and offers insight for those grappling with what often feels like the most challenging time of life.  As a thera...

Do you have a place that reminds you of a challenging part of your past? A place you tend to avoid or shelve away? In this episode, I talk about why it can be healing and illuminating to literally visit those places in order to see a true, bird's eye view of what actually happened there. Because no place is ever just one thing and letting your present self feel that can be incredibly healing. 

Today we're bringing you part two of my chat with Boundaries and Empowerment Coach, Jess Escobedo! This time we're talking about when and why to let go of a connection, ways to help you create space for your next chapter, simple tips to express physical boundaries in the early stages of dating, and why it's important to have a full life that's true to you once you nestle into a long-term love.&nbs...

After a brief Euro travel-induced hiatus, we're back and better than ever with Boundaries and Empowerment Coach, Jess Escobedo! In part 1 of this two-part episode, we're talking about a topic we all love and sometimes loathe - dating. You'll hear about our experiences as women in our 30s-40s navigating the love arena, answer questions from our community, and more importantly share tips for how to...

In part two of heart ruminations, I'm digging into a concept from Ram Dass that minorly rocked my socks. Then we're going to marinate on a question I was recently asked: what if instead of searching for your soul mate, you cultivated your soul life? Grab your tea. Slip on a comfy sweater. Let's talk love, baby.

In this solo riff, I’m talking about love and how the qualities we love or despise in others can be an incredibly useful tool for helping us rise into our most full selves. At the end, I offer up an exercise that's helped me see others and myself a bit more clearly in case it helps you do the same. Enjoy!

In this artist interlude you'll hear from multi-instrument musician, Shahya Khodadadeh, who shares how he first got started in music over a decade ago and how it's since helped him grow, heal and through his latest album, create a time capsule of friendships. His first album, Milk the Universe, is available on Spotify is full of chill-hop tracks that will enhance any long drive, bike ride, or mome...

Have you ever wanted to make a change in your life? Maybe you want to be more physically active without pain. Maybe you want to create a less stressful life or to pursue a new dream or career. Whatever the vision may be, Mark shares how small steps can create big change by walking us through a multi-step framework he learned from internationally renowned holistic health and personal development ex...

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the concept of ‘Doing It Scared.’ So often fear gets in the way of us taking steps toward things we’re drawn to yet require getting outside of our comfort zone. Be it taking yourself out for a solo dinner, trying a new activity, or maybe something that requires a wider wingspan like going a trip solo, starting a new job or business. In this solo riff, I’ll be...

This week you’re getting a taste of a style of episode I’m calling, Artist Interludes. This is when we feature a poet, writer, or musician who discusses how their art has helped them better understand or connect with a facet of their life or themselves. Then, we’ll get to hear that poem, piece, or song - something I hope will not only help you see a snippet of the world through a poetic lens, but...