my name is Kimberly…..

Empress of the Valley

Education EN ↓ 30 episodes

The journey of self healing. I am an Urban Native living in the city. I am a dińe woman, I moved away from a border town at 17 years old, I go over becoming a mom, partner and health care provider and then describe when I became a single mom and talk about childhood and generational trauma, that occurred to my Navajo people.

Author

my name is Kimberly…..

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Education

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Latest episode

Dec 23, 2025

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Episodes

My thoughts 23.12.2025

In this episode I go off my thoughts and not necessarily researched or thought out, I talk about what comes to mind and give you an insight on how life has been lately. Please join me and here’s to another year of Empress of the Valley Podcast. You can find on other platforms: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd956cd6-62df-48ac https://iheart.com/podcast/294225431 https://apple.co/4psPYYg

Reflection 23.12.2025

In this reflection episode of Empress of the Valley, I look back on the stories shared, the voices honored, and the healing carried throughout this season, creating space to pause, remember and move forward together. Other platforms to find Empress of the Valley: https://apple.co/4psPYYg https://iheart.com/podcast/294225431/ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd956cd6-62df-48ac-bf8e-c193db428641/em...

The Matriarchs: Honoring the Strength of Native Women 11.12.2025

In this episode I honor the strength, wisdom, and resilience of Native women. The matriarchs who carried our cultures, protected our families and shaped our survival. From Navajo teachings of Changing Woman to the stories, of powerful Native women across many nations, this episode reflects on the women who held us through history and my own reflections as an urban Native woman. If you need somethi...

The Matriarchs: Honoring the Strength of Native Women 25.11.2025

As an urban Diné woman, I share my own reflections on identity healing, and the quiet power passed down through generations. This episode honors our mother‘s grandmother’s, aunties, sisters and daughters and to every Native woman learning to reclaim her voice, join me as I share with you, the matriarch’s made us who we are. You can find Empress of the Valley on other platforms such as: https://app...

The voices that saved a Nation: The Navajo Code talkers 12.11.2025

As an Urban Native woman, this episode is about honoring my Navajo roots and honoring the voices of our ancestors who fought with so much courage in silence. This story deeply moved me, The Navajo code talkers, 29 Navajo men who used our sacred language to protect a country that once tried to erase it. Researching and sharing their story, reminded me why our words matter and why our history deserv...

The Voices that saved a Nation: The Navajo Code Talkers 11.11.2025

During World War II, the United States turned to the Navajo language once forbidden in boarding schools to protect, its most vital military secrets. In this episode of empress of the valley. I share the story of the Navajo Code talkers, the young Marines, whose sacred words became an unbreakable code, saving countless lives. Discover how their service began, how their courage shaped the course of...

What I learned when I explored letting go of what broke me 27.10.2025

In honor of Domestic Violence month, I share my story of heartbreak, Manipulation, mental and eventually physical abuse. I had to go back and come to terms with what happened to me. This is a personal episode for me to share, I thank you for listening. You can find the podcast on https://apple.co/4psPYYg https://iheart.com/podcast/294225431/ https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd956cd6-62df-48ac-bf8...

Letting go of what broke me 26.10.2025

In the next episode of Empress of the Valley, I open my heart about the quiet ache that lingered after leaving someone who once felt like home, sharing how I stumbled and found my way back.

The introduction of Boarding Schools in the U.S 23.10.2025

In this episode of Empress of the Valley, I dive into the history of Indian boarding schools how they begin why they were created and how the United States government played a role in shaping their impact on Native communities. This was a difficult episode for me to research a share because I, too, attended boarding school. It gave me a deeper understanding of how displacement from our ancestral h...

Behind the meaning of Empress of the Valley 01.10.2025

I put more thought into how Empress of the Valley Started, and how it has helped my mental health as a former Healthcare provider, I also have my mini cohosts along for the ride, if you would like a listen, tune in ! Other Podcast platforms : https://iheart.com/podcast/294225431/ https://apple.co/4psPYYg https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd956cd6-62df-48ac

How Empress of the Valley began 29.09.2025

Why I decided to start Empress of the Valley Podcast Where you can find me: https://apple.co/4psPYYg https://iheart.com/podcast/294225431 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bd956cd6-62df-48ac

The moment I knew I had to break the patterns. 21.09.2025

What’s one thing that helped you start healing ? In this episode I pick apart feelings I have had buried for years, I realize childhood trauma that’s not resolved or dealt and processed with, will most likely influence you as an adult. 🖤 Healing isn’t easy,but it’s possible. You can find me on: https://iheart.com/podcast/294225431/ https://apple.co/4psPYYg https://anchor.fm/s/f2803aac/podcast/rss...

Uncovering the cycles I didn’t know I carried 18.09.2025

On this episode I had planned to start with an introduction to the next episode but it turned out to be the episode and introduction. When I look back now, I can see how much my childhood experiences influenced the type of relationships I found myself in. At the time, I thought I was just choosing freely, but really, I was unconsciously drawn to situations that mirrored the pain I grew up with. I...

Season 2 episode 1 12.09.2025

Yatahey ! It’s the Empress of the Valley 🖤 welcome back to my podcast I am starting another season, I will be talking about life and my journey. Please join me as I go talk about what’s been going on since my last season. Find me on other social networks https://iheart.com/podcast/294225431/ https://apple.co/4psPYYg https://anchor.fm/s/f2803aac/podcast/rss

Season 2 introduction 08.09.2025

Coming back for a season 2

Bitter baby mom 03.06.2024

I discuss the feeling and emotions as I explore the feeling of feeling like a bitter baby mom

What to think when the dead parent gives advice 26.05.2024

In this episode I let out my frustrations of being a single mother

Intro to episode 9 19.04.2024

What is a overstimulated mother ?

Recognizing how to deal with a situation and not avoid it. 11.04.2024

Feeling worn down from isolation and mental fatigue

Mental health and isolation 10.04.2024

I am a SAHM and have had to process situations that I could no longer avoid.

Discussing my experience with childhood trauma 07.04.2024

I talk about the impact childhood trauma experiences and how it interrupted certain parts of my life.

My story 28.03.2024

Becoming self-aware how my abandonment, codependency and accountability was effecting my relationships

An intro to the next episode 28.03.2024

I share my own story as to why I talk about abandonment, codependency and accountability

Have you ever wondered about accountability? Do you think you don’t need validation ? 24.03.2024

In this episode I addressed accountability but how does being abandoned and not accountable for your actions fit in ?

No pick me 20.03.2024

Episode 4 how does codependency affect you.

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