EP 238: The Body Innate – Yin Warriorship, Communal Eros, and Leading Atmospheres with Jaye Marolla
In this episode, Kimberly speaks with Jaye Marolla, a bodyworker, martial artist, Qigong teacher, and founder of The Body Innate and the Yin Dojo in Santa Fe, New Mexico. They explore the integration of martial arts, bodywork, and Qigong as a path of healing and sovereignty, and what Jaye calls “yin warriorship:” a reclamation of […]
EP 237: “Sage-escence” – The Natural Menopause Movement, Shamanic Midwifery, and Birthing the Wise Woman with Jane Hardwicke Collings
In this episode, Kimberly speaks with Jane Hardwicke Collings, a post-menopausal grandmother, former midwife, and founder of the School of Shamanic Womancraft. They explore how the lessons learned from the natural childbirth movement must now be applied to menopause, discussing what Jane calls “sage-escence,” the becoming of the wise woman. Jane shares her journey […]
EP 236: The Art of Receiving and Giving-The Wheel of Consent with Dr. Betty Martin
Kimberly is joined by luminary thinker Dr. Betty Martin as they discuss the evolution and impact of the Wheel of Consent, a vanguard model for enthusiastic consent, asking for what you want, and living out embodied intimacy. Dr. Betty Martin, who developed the model, shares her journey from creating the wheel through her hands-on workshops […]
EP 235: Elena Brower- “Hold Nothing” – Radical Forgiveness, Daily Stillness, and Finding Stability
In this episode, Kimberly and Elena Brower discuss and reflect on their life experiences through nearly two decades of knowing one another. They discuss radical forgiveness for our families of origin, the importance of stillness and meditation, children leaving the home, and menopause. They also discuss what led Elena to write her upcoming book “Hold […]
EP 234: Building Intentional Community, Navigating Conflicts, and Finding Belonging with Sarah Wildeman
In this episode, Kimberly and Sarah Wildeman dive into the importance of community and relational support and the experiences that led each of them to prioritize community building so centrally in each of their lives. Sarah shares her journey from a communal Christian upbringing to building her own “space of welcome” as an adult. […]
EP 233: A Creative and Curious Life after Childhood Trauma with Jamie Mustard, author of Child X
On this episode, Kimberly and author, artist, and researcher, Jamie Mustard, dive deep into Jamie’s childhood in Scientology and his healing and research quest to understand his complex childhood PTSI (Post-Traumatic Stress Injury). This conversation moves between Mustard’s autobiographical story, which features heavily in his upcoming novel Child X and graphic novel Hybred, in addition to his […]
EP 232: Attachment and Mothering through Life’s Seasons with Bethany Saltman
In this episode, Kimberly and Bethany Saltman discuss their reflections and experiences of attachment and mothering their adult children. Bethany describes changes in how she viewed herself and parenting while her daughter became an adult herself, while Kimberly shares her experiences mothering her daughter, who is about to move out of their home for […]
EP 231: Cece on College and Being a Child of a Micro-celebrity
Summary In this episode, Kimberly interviews her favorite podcast guest–her daughter Cece! Cece’s last podcast episode was four years ago, so she shares her reflections on graduating high school, her college application process, and her experiences of being Kimberly’s daughter. She also turns the mic back to Kimberly to ask Kimberly her own reflections […]
EP 230: Mothering the Bones: Repairs, Reflections, and Radical Gathering with Elisa Mary Haggarty
Summary In this episode, Kimberly switches roles to be in the interviewee seat herself while Elisa asks and reflects about Kimberly’s Mothering the Bones retreats. They just finished one retreat in Wales and reflect on how moving and transformative it was for the gathering to be holding one another. They also discuss the origins of […]
EP 229: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Regenerative Agriculture, and Community Care with Alex Johnson
Summary In this episode, Kimberly and Alex Johnson discuss his extensive background in working with children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). He spent much of those years taking a non-traditional approach from just behavioral to prioritizing fun and community. This work led him to keenly understanding the importance of local agriculture, nutrition, and the […]