Dr. Kimber

I Thought I Was Over This

Health EN ↓ 113 episodes

The journey to self-awareness and healing is not for the faint of heart. Just when some new insight leaves you convinced you’ve got everything figured out - Bam! Life hits you over the head and you feel like you’re back at square one. Tragedy, loss, and traumas big and small are all part of our collective human experience that can send us spiraling. However, you don’t need to be alone. Join host Dr. Kimber Del Valle, clinical psychologist and trauma healer, as she dives into the science of “humaning,” shares stories of resilience and overcoming, and offers practical advice for how to find help...

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Dr. Kimber

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Health

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www.drkimber.net

Latest episode

Jun 24, 2026

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Episodes

Pause: Get Grounded: Practicing Resiliency in the Face of Grief and Depression [Pause 35] 10.05.2023

Pause episodes are designed to enhance the connection between your mind and body, promoting reset and presence in any circumstance. The timing of this episode is to help mothers grieving the loss of children, people who have lost their mothers and feel intense grief, as well as people who grieve they aren't closer to their mothers and feel that weighty reality around Mother's Day. This e...

Pause: Getting Out of Destructive Thoughts [Pause 34] 03.05.2023

In this episode, we will be mostly standing, but if you prefer sitting, you can sit. Remember that you can do whatever you want here, and the idea is to have some tools that you can use to distract yourself from destructive thought patterns. Our internal harsh judge has a habit of thinking that we are omnipotent and omniscient, and it starts berating us from a pretty simple perspective, which is t...

Processing Grief: Giving it the Time and Space it Needs [Grief Series 3] 26.04.2023

Complex emotions and experiences are a part of grief and loss. Whether you are in the midst of grieving or supporting a loved one through their journey, finding healing and peace during this difficult time is crucial. In this episode, I discuss the complex internal roadmaps of grief and examine how it does not follow any one predictable path. Grief needs space and time to be integrated and it can...

Pause: Making Friends with Unfamiliar Feelings [Pause 33] 19.04.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. It will help you reset and get present no matter the circumstances. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in the left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist yo...

Pause: Finding Calm Instead of Anxiety While Taking Tests [Pause 32] 12.04.2023

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 overcoming "test anxiety," the fear associated with exams. Through a variety of tricks and techniques, we will learn how to lower heightened anxiety and shift our perspective to view tests as setbacks, rather than defining factors of...

A Teenage Perspective - When Cancer Shows Up and Changes Everything: Sofia Montiel's Grief Story [Grief Series 2] 05.04.2023

Grieving the loss of someone you love is never an easy journey. In this second episode of our series on Grief , I am joined by special guest Sofia, whose mother was diagnosed with cancer in 2016 and passed away in 2018. Now a high school senior and the oldest of three children, Sofia took on a leadership role in the family in her mother’s absence, and today she's sharing her journey of naviga...

Grief and Children: Navigating Their Developmental Stages and What They Need [Grief Series 1] 29.03.2023

Experiencing loss can be particularly challenging for children. They may struggle to comprehend and manage their emotions, and since they don’t have the same coping mechanisms as adults, it's crucial to offer them empathy, affection, and assistance.  In this episode, I will guide you in establishing a secure environment where your children can openly express their feelings and patiently proce...

Pause: Get Grounded and Feel Embodied - Hitting Reset [Pause 31] 22.03.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. It will help you reset and get present no matter what circumstances. We practice somatic experiencing techniques as well as other somatic practices to help your nervous system find calm. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in pra...

Pause: Navigating Illness, Cancer, or Getting Connected to Your Body [Pause 30] 15.03.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. It will help you reset and get present no matter what circumstances. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist...

Pause: Let's Get You to the Dentist - Navigating Dental Chair Anxiety [Pause 29] 08.03.2023

Let's get you feeling safe and secure in going to the dentist! This is a huge anxiety trigger for many of my clients so I'm offering some of my tried and true methods for helping you to feel safe and not needing to take the entire day off after a cleaning or procedure! In this episode,  I help get you mentally reset and ready to go to the dentist (and to take me with you)! While I am wit...

Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing Author's Note and Chapter 1 01.03.2023

Today's episode is sponsored by my new book, Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing , which is out now. In this episode, I’m sharing my writing journey, author's note addressing grief, and part of chapter 1 where I share my experience of hearing the news my son has died. This episode is for everyone who has been impacted by grief, and I hope it offers some ideas and resources to hel...

Pause: Grounding and Finding Calm Before Uncomfortable Conversations or Events [Pause 28] 22.02.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded. In this episode, I help...

Pause: Resetting When Navigating Negative Feelings or Hard Situations [Pause 27] 15.02.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded. In this episode, I help...

Pause: Stop the Racing Thoughts and Anxiety Spirals [Pause 26] 08.02.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded. In this episode, I help...

Pause: Creating Space for Losses - Big or Small [Pause 25] 01.02.2023

Pause episodes, identified by the white raven on the podcast cover, aim to strengthen the connection between your mind and body and help you develop a sense of calm and grounding. Through practicing mindfulness and mental focus, we enhance blood flow to the brain's left hemisphere and promote overall well-being. Today, we'll work on maintaining a connection with our bodies as we respectf...

Pause: Cultivating the Inner Mystic - Reflections and Practice [Pause 24] 25.01.2023

Pause episodes, identified by the white raven on the cover, aim to improve the connection between your mind and body, along with assisting you in practicing being settled and grounded. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. In this episode, we will dive into embodying ourselves and treating our bodies as sacre...

Pause: Mentally Preparing for Surgery or Other Medical Procedures [Pause 23] 18.01.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded. In this episode, I help...

Pause: Get to Sleep - A Guide [Pause 22] 11.01.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded. In this episode, I help...

Pause: Getting Out of Overwhelm And Taking A Pause [Pause 21] 04.01.2023

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded. In this episode, we are...

Creating Space for Grief and Loss During the Holiday Season [Part 3] 21.12.2022

Today's episode is sponsored by Dr. Kimber’s upcoming book, S till: Making a Whole When Parts Go Missing , which will be released in late January. It’s part three of a three part mini-series to help us prepare and approach the holiday season in a way that works for each of us, so we can end the year and move into the new year minimizing stress and regret, and feeling more connected and refres...

Pause: Get Through the Holidays: Navigating Your Anger or Anxiety [Pause 20] 14.12.2022

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain. These episodes are identified by the white raven on the podcast cover art, and each episode addresses a different topic to assist you in practicing being settled and grounded. In this episode, we are...

Making the Most of Family Interactions During the Holiday Season [Part 2] 07.12.2022

Today's episode is sponsored by Dr. Kimber’s upcoming book, Still: Making a Whole When Parts Go Missing , which will be released in late January, and it’s part two of a three part mini-series to help us prepare and approach the holiday season in a way that works for each of us, so we can end the year and move into the new year minimizing stress and regret, and feeling more connected and refre...

Pause: Find Enjoyment Rather than Fear While Watching Your Children On Stage [Pause 19] 30.11.2022

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain.  It's so normal to feel anxious when there are people we care about on stage performing. As a result, we can sometimes be nail biting rather than enjoying the performance in front of us.  This i...

Staying Out of Overwhelm During the Holiday Season [Part 1] 16.11.2022

As the end of another year approaches, so, too, does the holiday season…which can bring up a range of emotions (and may differ for each of us!). For some, it can bring excitement, happiness, and warmth. For others, it may trigger past traumas, stress, and grief — or perhaps a combination of feelings. This episode is part one of a three part mini-series to help us prepare and approach the holiday s...

Pause: Ground Your Nervous System While Cleaning [Pause 18] 09.11.2022

Pause episodes aim to improve the connection between your mind and body. We practice mindfulness and mental focus, which have been found to improve the blood flow in your left hemisphere of the brain.  This is part four of a series developed for the purpose of becoming more embodied and feeling more alive in your body. This episode leads you in a mindfulness exercise while cleaning and helps you g...

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