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I Thought I Was Over This

The journey to self-awareness and healing is not for the faint of heart. Just when some new insight leaves you convinced you’ve got everything figured out - Bam! Life hits you over the head and you feel like you’re back at square one. Tragedy, loss, and traumas big and small are all part of our collective human experience that can send us spiraling. However, you don’t need to be alone. Join host Dr. Kimber Del Valle, clinical psychologist and trauma healer, as she dives into the science of “humaning,” shares stories of resilience and overcoming, and offers practical advice for how to find help and hope when mental health and relief seem out of reach. Expect a bit of the unexpected, too. Most of all, tune in to find connection, insight and make friends with the times in life when you feel like you’ve just made it off the proverbial Titantic and are in the ocean asking, now what? I don’t know what the hell to do. Season one is all things sleep (colored raven) and grounding with pause episodes (with white raven) which are mind training practice sessions for how to shift into relaxation. To learn more visit https://www.drkimber.net.

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Pause: Grounding Techniques for Calming Big Emotions [Pause 59]

July 10, 2024 • Dr. Kimber • Episode 90

In this special podcast episode, Dr. Kimber guides you through powerful relaxation techniques to help reset your mind. It's all about having the awareness to recognize and be mindful of your body's responses to stress and trauma. She guides listeners through grounding exercises to help them identify signs of being within their "window of tolerance" and to intentionally practice relaxation.

Key Takeaways:

Window of Tolerance: Learning to recognize when we're within our window of tolerance enables us to empathize, analyze, and be adaptive. This practice helps us return to that balanced state.
Intentional Relaxation: Softening your eyes, massaging your jaw, and noticing your breath can significantly contribute to a deep sense of relaxation, helping us combat trauma responses.
Mind Muscle Training: Don't let distraction keep you stressed. Just like lifting weights at the gym, training our mind to focus and be present takes time and practice. It's all about building the muscle of concentration to achieve a more relaxed state.

Remember, your nervous system is thanking you for taking the time to invest in your wellbeing. Let's keep practicing intentional relaxation and nurturing a thriving mindset. Together, we can create space for healing and growth. If you have any requests for podcast themes, drop me a direct message on Instagram (@dr_kimber). Take care, and remember, you are a sacred being.

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