I Thought I Was Over This

Grab your favorite cozy spot, and get ready to pause, breathe, and embrace your sacred being within. 5 Key Takeaways from this episode: Grasping the power of grounding and embracing the predictability of gravity. Finding genuine gratitude and its impact on our well-being. Using breathwork as a tool for calming and connecting with our bodies. Practicing gentle movements as a form of self-soothing a...

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your body? Join Dr. Kimber for a guided journey to reconnect with yourself and find safety in the present moment. Through gentle movements, breath work, and grounding exercises, you will be reminded that you are a sacred being, capable of navigating whatever challenges you may be facing. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and practice being...

This episode is Part 2 of a conversation between Dr. Kimber and Mandy Ream about community and friendship. Click here to listen to Part 1 . In this episode, Mandy shares her own experiences and wisdom on refueling at home after work, navigating differences in opinions, and the importance of bringing one's unique gifts to a community. Together, they discuss the practical benefits and emotional...

In this episode, Dr. Kimber and special guest Mandy Ream, author and professor, explore personal growth, healing, and the journey towards self-acceptance. You're in for a heartfelt discussion on the power of friendship, vulnerability, and the challenges of seeking reassurance from others. This episode delves into the intricacies of building and maintaining meaningful relationships, sharing fr...

In this episode, Dr. Kimber Del Valle, a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner, guides you through a grounding and relaxation practice to help you prepare for sleep. Dr. Kimber provides gentle encouragement to bring awareness and relaxation to various parts of your body, focusing on breath and the sensations of comfort and safety. Throughout the episode, she emphasiz...

This episode is all about slowing down, listening for the divine, and finding intention in 2024. So, grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and let's dive in! In this  episode, here are 5 keys that you'll learn and implement: 1. The power of reflecting and creating intentional practices in our lives to foster spiritual and personal growth. 2. How to choose a word of the year and Gretchen...

Welcome to I Thought I Was Over This , the podcast where we explore ways to navigate emotions and find inner peace. In this episode, Dr. Kimber does a year in review to examine your coping strategies with the emotions of shame, grief, joy, anger, and gratitude.  Discover the themes from the past year and build awareness around both strengths and areas to grow. Key Takeaways: Dr. Kimber encourages...

Welcome to I Thought I Was Over This , the podcast where we explore ways to navigate life's challenges and find inner peace. In this episode, Dr. Kimber shares the keys to unlocking a more present and compassionate self. From regulating emotions to embracing pain and joy, she guides you through mindfulness exercises that awaken the senses. Discover the art of affirming your aliveness, paying...

Welcome to I Thought I Was Over This , the podcast where we explore ways to navigate life's challenges and find inner peace. In this episode, Dr. Kimber guides us through a grounding practice to help reset our nervous systems and find stability amidst the chaos. Through gentle prompts and soothing guidance, she encourages us to acknowledge the weight of our bodies, connect with our breath, an...

In today's episode, Dr. Kimber dives into the powerful practice of pausing and allowing our emotions to move through us. We all have moments when we feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or even dissociated, and that's where PAUSE episodes come in. These episodes help us practice being present and finding that sweet spot before our fight or flight response kicks in. By pressing pause, we can l...

Today we have a very special guest joining us. Please welcome Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, also known as Tia. Tia is a pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in working with individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic floor issues, as well as women experiencing pregnancy loss.  In today's episode, Tia shares her personal journey with baby loss and infertility and the work she...

In this episode of I Thought I Was Over This , Dr. Kimber delves into her personal journey of grief and loss, sharing insights from her book, Still Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing . Dr. Kimber emphasizes that her book resonates with a wide range of individuals who have experienced various forms of loss, not just pregnancy or baby loss. She discusses the importance of taking time while reading...

Welcome to another episode of I Thought I Was Over This !  In today's episode, Dr. Kimber is joined by two incredible guests, New Hope Grief Support's David Leonard (executive director) and Chris Cano (Director of Bereavement Services), who will share their insights and experiences in the realm of grief support. David, a self-proclaimed "high-functioning griever," takes us on a...

Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance. Today, we will focus on skillfully shifting out of our harsh judge state-of-mind and into a present, embodied, gentle presence in order to find internal stability. In this episode we: 1. Settle in 2. Practice breathing  3. Self hug 4. Uncover your harsh judge 5. Feel...

Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance. Today we will focus on being embodied and getting reset in order to mentally reset for whatever you're facing. In this episode we: 1. Settle in 2. Practice breathing 3. Self hug 4. Remind ourselves "You are a sacred being" 5. Feel connected to ourselves...

Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance. This episode is sponsored by Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing , which is a resource for those suffering the loss of a baby during pregnancy. Today, we will focus on becoming aware of the present moment and getting grounded in order to shift out of harsh int...

Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance. This episode is sponsored by Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing , which is a resource for those suffering the loss of a baby during pregnancy. Today we will focus on becoming aware of one's body and getting grounded in order to mentally reset for the day...

Welcome to another Pause podcast episode with Dr. Kimber Del Valle. In this episode, Dr. Kimber explores grief, stress, and loneliness, offering guidance and practical tools to navigate these overwhelming emotions. Through our breath work, journaling, and getting present with our body sensations, we will cover these three takeaways:  1. It is normal and expected to feel grief and sadness in respon...

Are you looking for a simple and effective way to calm racing thoughts and gain a pause in your day, which can help you transition to sleep at night quicker? Look no further! In this episode, Dr. Kimber shares valuable techniques that can help you achieve just that. Here are three key takeaways for you: 🌟 Track Your Breath: Bring focus and mindfulness into your daily routine by paying attention t...

Grief is a deeply personal journey that can vary significantly between individuals, particularly among couples. Each person may have a unique way of processing their emotions, leading to differences in how they experience and express grief. These divergent approaches can create challenges and strain in a relationship. By acknowledging and understanding these differences, couples can build empathy...

Do you feel like you've had difficulty in your prayer life? This episode will help you feel the divine love that God is always offering you without any effort of your own. It's an episode that helps you practice being rather than doing. Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body,  through practicing body awareness and paying attention to what's...

Are you or someone you know having difficulty falling asleep even though you've been up for more than 16 hours? Fear not! In this podcast episode, you'll learn techniques for calming the nervous system, even when your mind thinks you can't get to sleep. Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body,  through practicing body awareness and paying att...

Are you or someone you know experiencing night terrors? Fear not! In this podcast episode, we learn about techniques for calming the nervous system, such as regulating the body through physical squeezing and focusing on our breath. Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance. This episode is sponsored by Still:...

On this episode of I Thought I Was Over This , I share personal experiences with grief and suffering, offering insights and tips on how to effectively communicate with those who are going through difficult times. From the importance of authentic conversation to the use of healing cards, we discuss various approaches to supporting those dealing with trauma or illness. Along the way, I offer anecdot...

Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance. This episode is sponsored by Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing , which is a resource for those suffering the loss of a baby during pregnancy.  Today we will focus on becoming aware of one's body and getting grounded in order to cope with stress and any...