The Way You Show Up

Whether you realize it or not, there is a reason that you fall in love with someone. It doesn't have anything to do with stars aligning or reading your horoscope, but it has EVERYTHING to do with a process we like to call the LovePath™.  In this episode, I explain what the LovePath™ is, why it's important, and how it ALL starts with attraction. Your Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in...

In this episode of it starts with attraction, we are going to be talking about a topic that I covered the opposite side of in a previous episode. And in this episode, we're going to cover the other side of it. And that is body image. So recently I did an episode where I talked about my personal struggle with body image. And a little bit alluded to how body image is something that many women s...

Does the number on the scale actually mean as much as we sometimes make it out to be? In all reality, no, and when we focus too much on the number itself, it can actually lead to some really unhealthy behaviors. In this episode, I am going to walk you through some more important things to focus on other than the number on the scale and how it can lead to a healthier image of yourself. Click here t...

Have you ever been in a conversation where you find yourself becoming more and more frustrated? There are a lot of conversations, or talking back and forth to each other, going on in the world right now. A lot of people are talking and responding, but is a conversation actually happening? This communication is ultimately leading to confusion, anger, and division in relationships-- even relationshi...

On today's episode, we're going to be talking about stress reduction techniques. I'm going to share with you the specific things that I've been doing over the past year that I believe has made a big difference in managing my own stress levels. I will talk with you about how I found out what my stress levels really were in my body, things that I've done to decrease those st...

What do you do when your self worth is completely tied into what you do or how you perform? If you're struggling with this, then today's episode will hopefully be helpful and cathartic for you. Because you're in good company, I'm going to share with you a recent experience that I had with a very frustrating situation that actually led me to really question my worth my, my ident...

In this episode, Dallas shares his personal experiences with success and the expectations that come with it. He talks about the difference between expectations and expectations of success, the duality between multiplication and multiplication, and the importance of focusing on the work at hand. Dallas emphasizes the support of loved ones during times of stress and pressure and the satisfaction he...

Join Sonia, a certified coach, as she shares her journey to becoming a coach and her insights on managing the weight of other's burdens. In this episode, you'll learn about the process of falling in love, what God wants you to do about your marriage, and how to reframe questions and answers. Sonia also talks about the hardest part of being a coach, the common thread in goals, and how to...

Do you struggle with emotional eating? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the personality types that struggle the most with disordered eating and how to work with emotional eating. We also explore the difference between binge eating and compulsive eating and how shame plays into binge eating. Our guest expert shares the four energies of emotional eating and how Cognitive Beh...

Welcome to this episode of It Starts With Attraction where we’ll be discussing the process of picking up the pieces after a divorce. Our guest, Julie Beckerman, will share her personal journey through the pain and struggles of divorce and how she found the courage to take matters into her own hands. We’ll dive deep into the impact of divorce on children, specifically her daughter, and how she navi...

When you get married, all of your attention is on your spouse. Then, once you have kids, all of that attention goes to your children. Often times this leads to a loss of intimacy with your spouse, but in this episode, we talk about how to keep that from happening as well as bringing intimacy back into the marriage. Today's Guest: Heather MacFayden Heather MacFadyen wrote online before Faceboo...

Physical attraction is not just about working out and being healthy. Although that is a big part of it, one of the more underutilized aspects of physical attraction is the way that your physical appearance is perceived and how it evokes different emotions in those around you. That is what we talk about on today's episode with Toi Sweeney. Today's Guest: Toi Sweeney The Well Dressed Brand...

On this episode, Kimberly is joined by Dave Delaney to discuss some of best workplace communication strategies and how they can also help build better communication in your marriage. Today's Guest: Dave Delaney Dave Delaney is the founder of Futureforth.com . He is an author, corporate trainer, executive consultant, host of the Nice Podcast, and keynote speaker known as a communication connoi...

On today's episode, Kimberly sits down with Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn to discuss what personality is, where they originate from, and "The Big Five." You don't want to miss this informative discussion. Today's Guest: Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn Wiebke Bleidorn is a personality psychologist. She is a professor at the University of Zurich.[1] in the department of psychology.[2] She is the...

What do you do when you find yourself in the midst of regret, hurt, and fear? That's what we talk about on today's episode with Pastor Scott Sauls. Today's Guest: Pastor Scott Sauls Scott Sauls is senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and author of Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, From Weakness to Strength, Irresistible Faith, and A Gentle Answer. Sc...

Learn how to set goals that will help you avoid going through the motions. This podcast will explore the importance of setting meaningful goals and how it can lead you to a more fulfilling life with our guest, Roald Gerber. Today's Guest: Roald Gerber Roald comes from a background of coaching, counseling, physical training, and church planting. Both he and his wife had been divorced when they...

What is the story you're telling yourself that isn't serving you? That's the question Kimberly challenges us this week as we talk about love addictions with Sherry Gaba. Today's Guest: Sherry Gaba Sherry Gaba , LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach who helps people cope with codependency, love addiction, toxic relationships, and mental health issues. Sherry is a si...

Have you ever related your actions to your worth? You might be combatting imposter syndrome, a term that has recently been found all over TikTok and the rest of the internet. Today we talk about what imposter syndrome is and how to truly combat your inner critic. Today's Guest: Dr. Tara Halliday Dr. Tara Halliday is an expert on imposter Syndrome, who helps executives break through the core l...

If you don't manage your time... then your time will manage you. In today's episode we're talking all about routines. How do you create them? How do you sustain them? We will tell you how! Your Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and Relationships Kimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marri...

" You won't get to where you want to go if you stay where you are." Do you feel like you make resolutions each year but never achieve your goals? In today's episode, I share how you can begin to look forward make your plans and goals, make a change in your daily habits and daily schedule, and know exactly where to focus in order to grow and become the best you that you can be....

We've had an incredible year on It Starts With Attraction and we have loved every second of it! Because this year has flown by, we wanted to give you a recap of some of our favorite moments of the year. Thank you for coming on this journey with us in 2022, we can't wait for another year filled with great guests! Until then, stay strong.  Your Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Im...

On today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, Kimberly chats with Marriage Helper Certified Coach Priscilla Gray about how working on her PIES transformed her life and the people around her as well. Today's Guest: Priscilla Gray Priscilla’s husband found Marriage Helper after she confessed to him that she was in a limerent affair in 2017. After they attended the workshop, there wasn’t...

It's important to know how to speak confidently, because when you speak confidently, people listen. That's what we talk about on today's episode of It Starts With Attraction with Karen Laos. Today's Guest: Karen Laos Many women miss opportunities because they don’t speak up. Karen Laos, Communication Expert and Confidence Cultivator, is on a mission to change that. She’s fierce...

Did you know 771 million people around the world don't have access to clean drinking water? On today's episode, Kimberly sits down with CEO of Charity Water, Scott Harrison, to discuss his story, the goal of Charity Water, and how you can help make a difference. CLICK HERE TO DONATE Today's Guest: Scott Harrison, CEO of Charity Water Scott Harrison was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylv...

In this episode we talk with Dr. Rex Jung about the differences in creativity and intelligence and how you can work your brain to be more creative! Today's Guest: Dr. Rex Jung Rex Jung is an adjunct professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico, a research scientist at the Mind Research Network, and a practicing clinical neuropsychologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He studies both...