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 […]
EP 226: Women Doing Business in our Current Climate with Ash Robinson
Summary: Return guest Ash Robinson dives deep with Kimberly Ann Johnson into the challenges and opportunities for women doing business amidst the current economic and technological climate. They discuss the role of AI on personal and professional life, the importance of financial stability, and the need for a clear vision and strategy, particularly for women. […]
EP 217: Ordinary Mysticism – Everyday Beauty, Grief, Sexuality and Mystical Awareness with Mirabai Starr
Kimberly and Mirabai Starr engage in a rich and intimate exploration of mysticism, personal loss, spirituality, and the intersection of sexuality and the sacred. They consider how they have each found spirituality in their everyday lives while being mindful of their journeys, cultures, ancestry, and the complexities involved. They discuss Mirabai’s new book, “Ordinary […]
EP 216: Cultural Identity, Ancestry, & White Privileges and Poverties with Tad Hargrave
Fellow Orphan Wisdom Scholar, and founder of Marketing for Hippies, Tad Hargrave dives deep with Kimberly into his ever-evolving relationship to whiteness and ancestry. They discuss Tad’s journey into exploring his ancestral roots, language and cultural identity, as well as Kimberly and Tad’s shared rites of passage experiences doing anti-racism work. Tad shares […]