The Way You Show Up

Today's episode is all about how to live an alcohol free life and all of the benefits that come along with it! Today's Guest: Karolina Rzadkowolska Karolina Rzadkowolska is a certified alcohol-free life coach who helps intuitive women ditch alcohol and discover their greater purpose. She’s worked with thousands of clients through her online courses and coaching to change their drinking h...

What do you do when you say yes to God and then He stops speaking? In today's episode, Kimberly talks in depth about what it was like for her and her husband to go through the adoption process. 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 Marriage H...

What are the 6 components of Wisdom? Why is wisdom important for relationships? We answer all these and more on today's episode of It Starts With Attraction! Today's Guest: Dilip Jeste, M.D. Dilip V. Jeste, M.D. is Former Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at University of California San Diego. He obtained h...

Sleep, spirituality, nutrition, breath-work and movement; These are the five pillars of self-care, but which one is the most important? Find out on today's episode of It Starts With Attraction! Today's Guest: Dr. Gregory Scott Brown Dr. Gregory Scott Brown, M.D., is a board-certified psychiatrist, mental health writer, and author. He is an affiliate faculty member at the University of Te...

In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, we talk all about how important sexual mindfulness is, how to practice it, and how it can increase intimacy between you and your spouse. Today's Guest: Dr. Chelom Leavitt Dr. Chelom Eastwood Leavitt grew up in Yakima, Washington with seven sisters and one brother. She attended BYU as an undergraduate in Economics and then went to J. Reuben...

"You are not powerless against anxiety. And you are not alone." This is what we talk about in today's episode of It Starts With Attraction with our guest Jon Seidl. For the last decade, Jonathon M. Seidl (Jon) has been telling stories. In fact he’s written over 6,000 of them, first after helping start a top-50 news site, then as the editor-in-chief of the popular non-profit I Am Sec...

Being in a waiting season can be difficult. But what if it’s not your turn for breakthrough? On today’s episode of It Starts With Attraction, Dr. Heather Thompson Day answers that question and explains the importance of knowing that even if your breakthrough doesn’t come soon, YOU are enough. GET DR. HEATHER THOMPSON DAY'S NEW BOOK! I'll See You Tomorrow - AVAILABLE NOW! Today's Gue...

Why is spiritual attraction so important? Because it is the CORE of who we are. In this week's episode, Kimberly answers YOUR questions about all things spiritual attraction, and why working on yourself is so important. PIES stands for physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction, and this week is the last week of the four week PIES webinar series. Be sure to subscribe to the p...

In this week's episode, Kimberly answers YOUR questions about all things emotional attraction, and why working on yourself is so important. PIES stands for physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction, and this week is week two of the four week PIES webinar series. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, we love hearing from you! Click here to join the Your Best...

In this week's episode, Kimberly answers YOUR questions about setting goals, building habits, and intellectual attraction. PIES stands for physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction, and this week is week two of the four week PIES webinar series. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review, we love hearing from you! Click here to join the Your Best Self Collection...

Have you ever heard us use the term "PIES?" PIES stands for physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual attraction, and in this week's episode, Kimberly goes in depth on what physical attraction is all about and even answers some of your questions! This episode is taken directly from a webinar series on the PIES, and for the next 4 weeks, Kimberly will be breaking down each are...

Do your diets and lifestyle choices almost always fail? Between work, relationships, and parenting, it becomes more difficult to reach your healthy eating goals. In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, Amanda Nighbert joins Kimberly Beam Holmes to share how to achieve long-term success and increase your physical attraction with the 80/20 approach. Learn how to ditch the "all or...

"If eternal water is real, I want a keg of it." In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, Kimberly Beam Holmes has an authentic conversation with Katie Bulmer about how we do not have to have everything together in order to approach Jesus and ask for him to meet our needs. Whether you are newly-married, parenting teens, or trying to become the best version of yourself, there...

Do you feel like your life is not what you want it to be? While we can't always change our circumstances, we CAN change the way we think about ourselves and the decisions we make moving forward. In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, Amber Joy Daniel joins Kimberly Beam Holmes to discuss a four pillar framework to take the first steps to achieving your destiny. Today's Spe...

Becoming the best version of ourselves requires opening ourselves up to learn and understand different perspectives. In today's episode, Kimberly Beam Holmes sits down with Windy Shotlow Hatchell to unpack diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging & how it should impact our day to day lives. Tune in to gain insight about becoming a better listener, showing others they are valued, and cu...

Every person longs for purpose. If you're seeking fulfillment and contentment in your life, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how to set goals to move you forward towards your calling while enhancing your self-esteem and overall well-being. Stop letting fear tell you you're not capable. Let motivation set you on the path to follow your purpose. Today’s Speaker: Kimberly Beam Holm...

Do you have trouble connecting with your children? Like every day is a battle you can’t win? In today’s episode of It Starts With Attraction, Kimberly speaks with Renaye Thornborrow to provide you with the best tips for developing connection and supporting your children through their own struggles. Learn how to train your mindset and increase your children’s self-esteem, confidence, and happiness....

Do you feel like you're never good enough? Everywhere you look, you're  bombarded by messages that tell you, "If you only have this, then you'll be lovable" to the point where you begin question why you even try. If you've begun to resent physical attraction, this episode is for you. Tune in for my tips about ditching the comparison game, shifting your physical attrac...

A huge part of becoming the most attractive you can be has to do with how you show up in your relationships. When life's obstacles get in the way, it gets challenging to be your best self. In this episode, Casey O'Roarty shares her tips for how to show up and be present for those who mean the most to you. If you're ready to learn how to be joyfully courageous through whatever you&ap...

Kimberly Beam Holmes walks you through her morning routine and discusses why it’s essential to plan your day in this episode of It Starts With Attraction. Failing to plan for your day allows for interruptions that control your day. When your day starts more frantic and hectic, it's harder to get it back on track throughout the rest of the day. Beginning your day with fulfilling activities spe...

David Mathews, the founder of Spark of Life, joins Kimberly Beam Holmes on this week’s episode of It Stars With Attraction. At Spark of Life, David helps people who have been through divorce deal with their grief. People have a sense of regret when they feel they could have done something different to save their marriage and tend to let self-doubt creep in. The other feeling they might have is res...

Zach Brittle is a couples therapist from Seattle and the author of The Relationship Alphabet and The Marriage Therapy Journal. He joins Kimberly Beam Holmes to discuss his work, his training at the Gottman Institute, and how game theory works in a relationship. Gottman believes that every relationship that is struggling is struggling because of betrayal. And while affairs might be the obvious betr...

Plenty of research talks about how a parent's interaction with their child will affect that child's future. It's called attachment theory, which boils down to the consistency and the quality of a parent's interaction with their child. The research shows there are four primary outcomes in attachment theory, but the only positive one is secure attachment. Secure attachment means...

Yasmine Williams Woods became a mother at the age of 14. After being a single mother for years, it was a difficult adjustment to blend her life with another’s when she got married. Now a mother of four, she is on a mission to help women lead lives that prove that love conquers all. She talks about the importance of intentionally making time for God in her busy life. It’s not always feasible to sta...

How can you stay calm when everything around you honestly just sucks? Does it feel like all hell is breaking loose around you? In this episode, Kimberly Beam Holmes shares tips for how to stay calm during chaos. Until next week, stay strong. I'm Dr. Kimberly Beam Holmes. After a decade transforming marriages at Marriage Helper, I've realized that the greatest tragedy isn't a failed...