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 […]
EP 228: Overcoming Body Hatred and the Role Parents Can Play with Kathryn Holt
Summary In this episode, Kimberly and Kathryn discuss Kathryn’s work in Jungian psychology, psychotherapy, embodiment, body image, and overcoming body hatred. Kathryn walks us through her workbook, which is designed to help women understand how much body image issues are distractions from feelings of anxiety and ambivalence about their lives. Instead, she describes how to […]
EP 227: Porn Addiction, Men’s Sexuality, and Sexual Alchemy with Tyson Adams
Summary: In this episode, Kimberly and Tyson discuss the magnitude of pornography, including porn addiction, nervous system regulation, and recovery. Tyson describes his own personal journey being addicted to and then healing from porn addiction and how that informs his work with men and couples today. He discusses the prevalence of porn, how it functions […]