The Survivors Chair

Why does charging your worth feel so uncomfortable—even when you  know  you’ve earned it? In this episode, Kim peels back the layers of money shame, emotional discounting, and the hidden narratives many of us carry from childhood into our business and life. From undercharging out of fear to equating busyness with value, Kim shares how trauma reshapes our relationship with money—and how to begin re...

In this episode, Kim dives into the deep, often misunderstood world of  boundaries —not as barriers, but as bridges to self-trust, safety, and connection. Sharing personal stories from her journey as an adoptee, foster youth, hairstylist, and trauma survivor, Kim explores how childhood experiences and trauma shape our ability to say no, trust our gut, and stand in our truth. From the discomfort of...

In this episode of  The Survivor’s Chair , Kim dives into the power of words—those we hear, say, believe, and absorb daily. From the media we consume to the stories we repeat in our minds, every word holds weight. Kim unpacks how what we take in influences our nervous system, our beliefs about ourselves, and the way we move through the world. Whether it's the silent messages from childhood or...

In this powerful episode of  The Survivors Podcast , Kim dives deep into the paradox of trauma healing — why so many of us cling to chaos, dysfunction, and pain, even when we know it's holding us back. Why is it so hard to choose peace? Why does healing feel scarier than staying stuck? With personal reflections and professional insight, Kim helps listeners understand the deep wiring behind tra...

In this powerful episode of  The Survivor’s Chair , Kim explores a deeply personal and unexpected truth: there can be an  upside  to trauma. Through stories from her past—including surviving breast cancer, building a salon from the ground up, and navigating the lifelong effects of childhood trauma—she shares how hardship shaped her into a resilient, compassionate, and wise woman. This episode is a...

"The Weight of Being the Strong One: When Survival Becomes Exhaustion" Have you ever been told you're "so strong," even when you're silently falling apart? In this episode Kim explores the unspoken burden of always being the strong one — the one others rely on, the one who doesn’t cry, the one who keeps it all together. But what happens when that strength is actually a trauma response? We’ll unpac...

Welcome to the Survivors Chair podcast, a podcast where we break down our stories and traumas, understanding how they have impacted our career and our life. This is a place where we break free from shame, own our truth and step into our power one story at a time. Hi, I'm Kim, an adoptee, a former foster youth, hairstylist, salon owner, a breast cancer and complex trauma survivor. So pull up a...

trauma, self-awareness, burnout, scarcity mindset, overworking, self-care, personal growth, mental health, happiness, saying no In this episode of the Survivor's Chair Podcast, Kim delves into the impact of trauma-driven behaviors, the scarcity mindset, and the dangers of overworking. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, reclaiming one's life, and the power of saying no. Kim sh...

Trauma, healing, adoption, substance abuse, personal growth, mental health, survivors, emotional memories, podcast, storytelling In this episode of the Survivors Chair podcast, Kim shares her personal journey of trauma, adoption, and healing. She discusses the impact of her early experiences, including abandonment and the struggles of growing up as an adoptee. Kim reflects on her battles with subs...

Welcome to The Survivor's Chair, a podcast about trauma, healing, PTSD, CPTSD, self-discovery, safe space, storytelling, mental health, personal growth In the inaugural episode of the Survivor's Chair podcast, Kim introduces her purpose and vision behind the show, with a focus on deep, honest conversations about trauma, healing, and personal growth. She shares her own experiences as a form...