Episodes
Have you ever thought to yourself "why can't I just be happy" or "why do I keep getting in my own way"? If so, this episode is for YOU! In this episode, we discuss: How the Ego part of the brain works. What the Higher Self brain looks like.  Why the brain craves routine, loops, patterns and consistency. Why the thing or feeling you want is always out of reach. How to create more capacity for the feelings you want. Practical exercise to start to increase your ability to hold the feelings you...
Published 05/10/23
Episode 127- Cultivating Compassion, Curiosity and Connection Through Conflict with Tim Ludeman LPC   How do you feel about conflict?? If you’re like most people, it’s not your favorite and you may even go to great lengths to avoid it. This avoidance or fear robs couples of the opportunity to really connect and grow on a deeper level. In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor, Tim Ludeman, joins Kim to talk about how conflict can actually create connection and improve intimacy in...
Published 11/19/22
Do you ever find yourself feeling stuck in a rut? Like you feel like you "can't" get out of it no matter what you do? In this episode, Kim talks about how to cultivate empowerment by swapping "can't" for "how". This pivitol shift can create clarity, spaciousness and curiosity in helping you identify and meet your needs.
Published 10/29/22
It can be really easy to get overwhelmed when you get triggered by others, circumstances or things you feel you can't control. It's so easy to jump into self-soothing behaviors like eating, busyness, shopping, binging, scrolling etc. When that happens, wouldn't it be nice to have a tool that was quick and easy to use that actually helps?? Tune in to learn how to use Stop, Drop and Roll to help you calm down no matter where you are or what you're doing.
Published 06/06/22
Have you ever said "they made me feel____"? Maybe you have felt like people had the power to make you feel a way. The truth is, people are mirrors and reflect back that which we are uncomfortable with in ourselves.  In this episode, Kim explores what it looks like to take control back and empower yourself to understand your feelings and communicate them so you feel seen and understood. With practical tools, you can confidently say "It's not you, it's me!". 
Published 12/05/21
I'M BACK!!!! After an 6 month hiatus from the mic, I finally found inspiration to record this episode all about wanting, lack and abundance. I am sooo excited to be back with you and can't wait to share my thoughts on law of attraction and manifesting with you!!
Published 11/05/20
Quarantine weight gain is a real struggle for so many of you right now (and myself included). I wanted to use this episode as a space to share a framework for you for feeling more in control of your body, thoughts and emotions. 
Published 05/18/20
This was my first time leading a guided meditation online, so bear with me in this episode! My heart and intention was to bring nature to you wherever you are.  Take a moment for yourself to listen and participate. Fill up your diffuser with some tree oils, grab some crystals or a comfy blanket and let's venture out under the trees together. 
Published 05/09/20
I have learned a TON in the last two months and am finally in a place to start sharing. I know that everyone is in a different place and this episode is for those who want to start feeling BETTER.  If you're ready to start changing the way you're experiencing life right now, then this episode is for you. 
Published 05/08/20
I have another fabulous Licensed Professional Counselor joining me on the show today! Connie Baker is an LPC, author, speaker and creator of Dear Survivor, a line of mantras and support for trauma survivors. Her passion is to help people give themselves permission to be, heal and grow.  In this episode, we chat about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how this pyramid can help you find your place of peace and rest as we all navigate the ever changing stressors that this time is bringing. 
Published 04/19/20
My very first male guest also happens to be my HUBBY!!! After 40 interviews and 118 episodes, I finally convinced my husband, Tim Ludeman (who wanted to title this episode Ludeman After Dark), who is a therapist/counselor to come on the show!! In this hilarious and real conversation we talk about anxiety, uncertainty and control and how to release control so you can embrace freedom.  You can learn more about Tim at www.lighthousecounselingpdx.com. 
Published 04/14/20
In this time of uncertainty, stress and anxiety, you are being given an invitation. This invitation is ultimately a chance to connect with yourself on a way different and deep level. Will you accept it?? Let's dive into what you're being invited into and how to feel your feelings but also CHOOSE how you want to feel. 
Published 03/25/20
I have been sick this week so apologies for my voice.  In this episode, we are briefly chatting about how fear doesn't have to be "in the car" so to speak. Fear doesn't have to be present in your process. Join me as we talk about how to choose how you want to feel and how to say YES to more and NO to fear. 
Published 03/11/20
After 115+ episodes of "How To's" and "Do This, Not That" and "Change This" I am ready to switch gears.  For this next season of the Captivatingly Confident Podcast, we will be looking at the idea of how BEING and BELIEVING impact confidence.  We will move into more of a flow of conversations around raw, authentic living while in pursuit of flow, ease and alignment. I invite you to join me on this new adventure and continuing chapter of the show.
Published 02/27/20
I wanted to share my story in hopes of connecting with those who have gone through miscarriage or pregnancy loss. I want this episode to help open up the conversation around pregnancy loss because it's still not talked about openly. I want to offer some ideas about how we can talk about it and support one another in grief and loss. *This is raw and unedited and has some tough moments, so I would not listen with kiddos around. 
Published 02/14/20
Sleep is one of the most underrated activities in this culture. Sleep is critical for weight loss, digestive health, hormone balance, nervous system resetting and so much more.  In this episode, Sleep Teachers Sleep Consulting founder Brittney Stefanic and I chat about how sleep is misunderstood and what some practical steps you can do to sleep like never before! 
Published 02/12/20
Boundaries get a bad rap. They can be used incorrectly and cause you and others pain. In this Reveal episode, I talk about the different kinds of boundaries and how they can be used as self-care and teaching others how to treat you.  I also share about a hard boundary line I had to draw in my own life with my father. 
Published 02/03/20
I am so excited to share a few BIG announcements with you in this episode!! 2020 is shaping up to be a very crazy and exciting year and I can't wait to share with you!!! 
Published 01/29/20
Do you ever get a complement and then dismiss it? Or when someone says something nice about you, in your head, you think of how it’s not true? Why is it so easy to believe the negative about yourself? Why does it feel like work to accept and receive the positive? What would happen if you started choosing to believe what’s good and true about yourself?? How would your life (and the lives of those around you) shift?
Published 01/15/20
I hear it all the time: "I just want to get healthy" Sounds great, right? The problem is that "healthy" is subjective and varies person to person. Diets, food labels and moralization of foods, exercises and behaviors leads to shame, guilt and frustration as being "healthy" looms further out of reach.  We talk about how the stress of being "healthy" can actually keep you stuck and about how to ditch labels and start making decisions about what you eat and how you move from a place of self and...
Published 01/07/20
As a Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Confidence Coach, I have learned a LOT about what my clients fear. It comes out as a desire to lose weight, get healthy or get fit. But what's underneath all of that is a fear that drives the decision making car into the proverbial tree (hello self-sabotage).  In this episode, I talk about how to put fear in the backseat instead of letting it drive. We'll take a hard look at making the switch to making decisions from a place of SELF and BODY respect. 
Published 01/02/20
This time of year is hard for those who struggle with resisting, controlling, restriction and running from sugar and yummy foods. I used to do the same thing. Now, I have the freedom to enjoy whatever food I like no matter what time of year without GUILT!!!  Wanna know how? Listen on my friend!!! 
Published 12/17/19
Welcome to the first episode of the Reveal Series! I am thrilled to be starting these monthly conversations about the struggles and challenges of tough topics like faith, sex, marriage, parenting, disordered eating, codependency and more! Being a "Christian" has been a major part of my identity for over 30 years and having spent the last 15 months silently deconstructing, I am ready to share. I hope this episode brings hope and connection for those who are also wrestling with their faith...
Published 12/09/19
Trauma is not new, but it is definitely a hot topic in the mental health community right now. There is a huge movement in the recognition of just how much trauma affects individuals holistically. In this episode, I chat with LPC and owner of Pacific Counseling and Neurotherapies, Esther Prelog, about how somatic reprocessing modalities like EMDR, Neurofeedback and Brainspotting can provide radical relief and support for those who are looking to start living their best life.
Published 12/03/19