The Way You Show Up

Have you ever been stopped in your tracks and been forced to rest? In this episode, you will hear Kimberly's story of perseverance and how an injury forced her to sit with God, listen, and rest. We are all wired to do and be what God has called us to do, and that is perfectly awesome. But sometimes, we need time to reflect to focus on our strengths rather than our weaknesses. You'll hear...

In this episode, Kimberly speaks at a MUMLife event and shares how to fix a relationship with SMART Communication. There are two things you can do today to change your relationship. The first one is knowing that the only person you can control is yourself. The second thing you can do is improve relationships is change the way you communicate. Stop fighting and start listening.   SMART Communicatio...

In today's episode, Kimberly speaks with world-renowned marriage and divorce researcher Dr. John Gottman!  Kimberly and Dr. Gottman pack a lot into this exciting episode. They discuss various topics like commitment, what makes sex great in a relationship, how to be more intentional with your spouse, constructive conflict, dating your spouse, and so much more!  Kimberly and Dr. Gottman cover A...

Creating habits on top of your existing habits can sound overwhelming, but in today's episode, Kimberly shares practical tips on how to increase productivity with PIES Stacking.  Think about your good daily habits that already exist and consider something that you can add to it. For example, if you are a coffee drinker and it's part of your morning routine, rather than doom scrolling, re...

Are you ready to Make Some Noise? In this episode, Kimberly chats with personal development coach, author, and speaker, Andrea Owen. Andrea talks about her new book Make Some Noise and shares how to navigate challenging conversations, set boundaries (and when it's appropriate), communicate better, and set expectations when speaking with loved ones. This episode is filled with vulnerability, t...

Are you getting enough rest, and are you getting the right kind of rest?  In this week's episode, Pastor Ian Simkins talks about the importance of rest and how rest is much more than sitting on the couch after a long day at work; it's about how you spend your time when you aren't resting. You'll learn what God says about rest and why you need time for Sabbath.  This episode ali...

Do you practice mental wellness and self-love? In this episode, Kimberly chats with Dr. Shainna Ali about mental wellness and how we talk to ourselves. You are going to learn what you can start doing to take better care of your mental well-being. Dr. Shainna also shares what self-love is and how we can intentionally love ourselves with the seven components of self-love.  Dr. Shainna created the Se...

Are you a leader? If you answered no, you may be surprised to learn that you are wrong.  In this episode, Kimberly chats with her friend, Alex Judd. Alex is the founder of Path for Growth and he believes that everybody wins when a leader DECIDES to intentionally grow every single day. You'll learn the difference between self-improvement vs. selfish improvement and how to release the baggage t...

Do you ever feel like you need to slow down? How aware are you of your body, your mind, and your emotions?   In today's episode, Kimberly shares techniques that you can do to help you become more grounded and centered. If you are new to mindfulness and meditation, we encourage you to go back and listen to episode 10, where Kimberly talks about the science and research behind it.  You will lea...

Do you have a relationship that is struggling over a disagreement?  With everything going on in the world and our society, there is a lot of fighting and division happening all around us. In this episode, Kimberly shares five things you can do when a disagreement challenges you. Many of us have encountered conversations about politics, and we're quick to stand our ground, believe what we beli...

There are two things in life that we are never taught to do, parenting and marriage . In this episode, Kimberly speaks with parenting expert Kimball Lewis. You are going to learn how not to take your child’s disrespectful behavior personally and how to find common ground between you and your spouse when it comes to parenting. If you want your child to behave a certain way, you have to model those...

For us to be individuals who are more emotionally attractive, it's essential to understand our emotions.  In this episode, Kimberly talks with Dr. Laurel Mellin about Emotional Brain Training. You will learn how to understand your emotions and what to do with your emotions to help you move towards a state of happiness and joy.  You don’t want to miss the exercise Dr. Mellin walks Kimberly thr...

How well are you taking care of your skin?  Skin health is essential for everyone, and good skincare should start early. Today, Kimberly is speaking with Lauren Vance, Lead Medical Aesthetician at a premier medical spa. Lauren shares the importance of diet, hydration, good SPF, vitamin C, and why you shouldn’t use towels to dry your face!  You don’t want to miss this episode because you may think...

Do you have a relationship in your life that is troubled?  In today’s episode, you are going to hear from Stanford Professor Dr. David Bradford. David is well known for his course on Interpersonal Dynamics, or what the students call the “touchy-feely” class. David has his students build relationships by sharing personal feelings and creating interactions that help them grow and learn from each oth...

Are you interested in learning how to become more aware of yourself and your surroundings?  In this episode, Scott shares how he became the VP of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn and why he took a chance to advocate and create the position.  You will learn how mindfulness allows you to be more aware and therefore have more compassion for others. When we focus on small things to show compassi...

We're kicking off the season with a wonderful testimonial from Adele Bester. You are going to love her story, and you'll leave the podcast feeling inspired and informed on how to start working on your PIES.  Adele shares how she learned to let go and trust God. This story is a continuation of an incredible journey and the importance of hard work and self-love. You can hear more of Adele...

Season 2 is back! We've got a new look and a super exciting second season for you!  We are delighted to give you amazing interviews, new topics, and a theme for each month! We are kicking off August, covering various topics on relationships, from workplace relationships to parenting. In addition, you'll hear from a LinkedIn VP share tips on mindfulness and self-care in the workplace, and...

We’re wrapping up the first season of It Starts With Attraction!  It’s been a wonderful first season with great guests, researched-based topics, and awesome questions from our listeners. Be sure to go back and listen to previous episodes to get tips to help you work on your PIES. A few of our favorites:   The Most Important Part of Attraction with Dr. Joe Beam Why You Should Stop Focusing On Your...

Do you ever feel like you just aren't in the mood and want to sleep? Today's Ask Me Anything questions comes from Muna and she says "I often have no interest in sex and just want to sleep. How can I change to be in the mood more often?" In this episode, Kimberly helps answer this question by uncovering what could be the root cause. Has something in your life recently changed th...

In today's episode of our Ask Me Anything series, Ann asks " How can I become more physically attractive for my husband? He says he was never physically attracted to me. Can attraction change over time? Kimberly shares the most important areas of the PIES and the parts of physical attraction that can be changed, and the ones that can't. You are going to learn a few tips to becoming...

Do you often feel anxious or have fears that seem to take over your life? Did you know that 40 million people in the United States experience anxiety? In today's episode, Kimberly is sharing her own personal experience with anxiety and, ways to overcome it based on research. Today's Ask Me Anything  question comes from Emily. And she says, "How do I work to get past my general fears...

Are you feeling unmotivated? Do you feel like there is so much to do in a day that you don't have time to work on yourself? In this episode of Ask Me Anything , we hear from Sheetal who says  "I don't have time to work on my PIES with everything I have going on in my life. Where do I start?" The first thing to know is that it's okay to feel this way. What's important...

Are you the type of person that wants to hide in a corner instead of facing conflict? Or, are you the person that is ready to face conflict head-on? In this episode, you'll learn how to resolve conflict without getting defensive, yelling, or criticizing the other person. Conflict and disagreements are actually healthy if handled properly. When people have a conflict or disagree about somethin...

Are you wondering how to know if you are healthy? Over the next few weeks, I'll be answering questions from the podcast listeners and subscribers in my Ask Me Anything series.  This week's question comes from Josh.   Josh asks: "How do I know that I am a healthy single dad raising two daughters successfully?" In this episode, Kimberly shares the areas of your life to focus on s...

Wondering how to stay attracted to your significant other? Over the next few weeks, I'll be answering questions from the podcast listeners and subscribers in my Ask Me Anything series.  This week's question comes from Sheila.   Sheila asks: “How can I maintain or sustain the attraction that I have to my partner?" In this episode, Kimberly unpacks how attraction really works and how...