Just Be Your Bad Self

The title of this one about says it all. Join Kimber and Tara as they discuss Tara's traumatic childhood years  and how she managed to find resilience and become a successful business woman despite it all. Tara is a human that has seen some s**t.  She grew up in a split-personality childhood with an abusive mother on one side and loving but strict grandparents on the other.  As a grown-up person,...

After a month long absence, I'm back to give you a brief life update, and to tackle the following questions: What if the way you are makes sense? What if you are trying to cut of pieces of your perfect self to fit into an imperfect world?  Join me for the discussion and be sure to follow my ig account at  @justbeyourbadself  or joing the JBYBS facebook community here for more interaction!  For gue...

Join Kimber as she talks  with  her friend Justin Nuckles, about: 1. What it means to be a man 2. How the patriarchy hurts men 3. What the world needs from men in this day and age Justin describes himself as "a man learning how to do better". He’s a husband and a father, and basically a professional parent. His education and training in child development and early relationships allowed him to get...

Join Kimber as she talks  with Certified Personal Trainer Ashley Sorenson  about: 1. What is Pelvic Floor Training 2.Early motherhood, Anxiety, and Isolation 3. Finding Community after COVID 4. Being your bad FIT self Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself For guest bios, episode transcripts or to leave a review, please visit: www.justbeyourbadself.com .........................................

Join Kimber as she talks  with Mattia Maurée, a non-binary life coach for neurodivergent queers  about: Mattia’s own story and experiences as a neurodivergent queer The construct of Gender When labels are helpful and when they’re not Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself Follow Mattia on instagram @pufflingmoo For guest bios, episode transcripts or to leave a review, please visit: www.just...

Join me as I talk with Andrea Neeley–a queer hairstylist specializing in transition haircuts–about what she does and why she does it. We will discuss: How she holds space with hair cuts Her own coming out story How cultural permission to explore sexuality is shifting How living an authentic life is an act of rebellion against patriarchy Follow Andrea on instagram @andreaneeley Follow Kimber on ins...

Join Kimber and Ultra Marathon Runner, Cory Reese, as they talk about:  1. His battle with smiling depression and the book that was born from that battle: "Stronger Than The Dark"   2. How Cory has become an "expert on suffering" 3. How we are prone to invalidate our own feelings and the importance of normalizing mental health struggles and therapy 4. How our gender can affect the way we experienc...

Kimber and burlesque performer Meadow Lark Discuss: 1. How Meadow Lark went from returned Mormon Missionary to  Burlesque Performer 2. Facing body insecurities in a profession where you are paid to show-off your body 3. How Meadow Lark empowers other women through burlesque 4. Meadow's vulnerable burlesque performance that echoes the story of many who have left religion   You can follow Kimber on...

Join Certified Sex Therapist Natasha Helfer and Kimber as they discuss: 1. What it means to "Reclaim Female Sexuality" 2. The different messages men and women receive about pleasure and sexuality 3. How sexuality and guilt can be intertwined 4. The difference between sexual behaviors and sexual principles 5. The 6 health principles 7. What IS sexuality and how important is it? 8. What is "Erotic N...

In this episode, Kimber talks with clinical social worker Hannah Hammond about Hannah's battle with anorexia and how her perfectionism nearly killed her. Resources for further study:  Books: More Than a Body by Lexie and Lindsay Kite Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resche The Body is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown Health at Every Size by Lind...

In this episode Kimber talks about how letting your shadow self be seen is the only way to truly feel held and in her opinion, is the way to heal as a society.  She hits on the intense feelings of self-shaming and guilt and how to get through them.  Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself   For more extensive show notes, resources, and transcripts, please visit www.justbeyourbadself.com This...

In this episode, Kimber talks about starting therapy and a vulnerable instagram share.  She addresses feelings of burnout and overwhelm, the lack of solutions, and bandaids that might help burnout sufferers survive.  Ultimately she  acknowledges that sometimes there is just no "fixing" the human condition, but we can comisserate and reach out to each other in our humanness.  Follow Kimber on insta...

In this episode Kimber and parenting guru/Author, Julie Bogart talk about: 1. Letting go of "red pen syndrome" and encouraging creativity in our kids. 2.Letting go of parental fantasies and leaning into our child's passions 3.The importance of becoming an "Awesome Adult" 4. Julie's New book "Raising Critical Thinkers" and the interplay between information, opinions, and relationships (this is juic...

In this episode Kimber and Reiki Master Steve Hansen talk about:  1. Learning to love yourself despite growing up in a culture or community that teaches you there is something wrong with you.  2. How learning to love yourself opens you up to loving others. 3. Navigating spirituality outside of religion 4.  Finding empowerment and personal healing through Reiki Steve is a Reiki Master Teacher who i...

In this episode, Anna and Kimber have a really juicy conversation about: 1. The challenges of bipolar two disorder 2. The pressure to monetize creativity 3.How we equate our ability to make money with our self-worth 4.How to reframe failure 5. The usefulness of labels in communicating our needs and understanding each other.   You can find Anna McNamara on Instagram @practicalandpretty or her websi...

In this episode, we get to peek behind the curtain of a drag queens story and life. In addition to Tanner's story, we talk drag-culture. make-up and how love can save lives.  Tanner is a small town drag queen named Oso Aqua Velvet. He was born into the Mormon church to a teenage mom who raised him with help from her parents in the small town of Pocatello, Idaho.  Tanner is a theater major and, it...

Kimber talks about the thread that connects all of the podcast episodes together and why it is so important.  Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself   For guest bios, episode transcripts or to leave a review, please visit: www.justbeyourbadself.com Resources for further study (As an Amazon Affiliate I get commissions for purchases made through any  product links in this post. So if you like...

In the final episode of this season, Kimber talks about letting go of perfection through the holidays and the beautiful Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi.  The article by Omar Itani referenced in this episode is called 5 Teachings From The Japanese Wabi Sabi Philosophy That Can Drastically Improve Your Life and can be found here . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with oth...

This episode is about being brave enough to speak your truth and finding the strength to step up and fight for your own inner child when no one else will. Join us as Bad-Ass Jasmine Freeman tells a powerful story of stepping up to the plate for herself after finding out that she had been sexually abused as a child by her favorite Uncle.   If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted or a...

In this episode , Kimber and Kacee talk steamy photo shoots. They get into the process of boudoir as well as why it is such an empowering experience for women.   Follow Kacee on instagram @keekboudoir Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself  For more extensive show notes, resources, and transcripts, please visit www.justbeyourbadself.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...

In this Episode Kimber and Tara talk about the relationships that change us, the adventures that shape us, and the life that can be ours if we are brave enough to choose it. Listen to Tara's story about how she went on several epic adventures, navigated an open marriage, and eventually discovered how to live her most authentic life. To book a session with her, use  this link and the code BAD SELF...

In this episode, Jen Kane (Life Coach, Yoga Instructor, and Hypnotherapist) and Kimber talk about the importance of showing up for your own life in a multitude of ways: Claiming your own happiness, practicing mindfulness, shedding patriarchal expectations and following the feelings of fun and alignment. We also talk about setting a strong example for our kids, and the importance of "negative emoti...

In this episode Kimber and Kirsten  (Macrame Artist/Business Woman) talk about showing up in life, in business, and on social media as your most authentic self. Follow Kirsten on instagram @knottingthrulife Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself   For guest bios, episode transcripts or to leave a review, please visit: www.justbeyourbadself.com       This is a public episode. If you would li...

In this episode, Kimber talks about her background in music and the idea that we are expected to "perform" for others. She explores questions around shame as a motivator, perfection as a goal, and choosing to do things for the love of them.   Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself   For guest bios, episode transcripts or to leave a review, please visit: www.justbeyourbadself.com       This...

In this episode, Anna tells about her childhood and why she went into Creative Arts Therapy. We discuss the importance of reparenting “The Inner Child,” and the healing power of choosing to let go of our own victimhood and become the creators of our own lives. Follow Anna on instagram @southernutah.dramatherapy Follow Kimber on instagram @justbeyourbadself   For guest bios, episode transcripts or...