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Host Dr. Kim has a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies and is a certified coach/educator. Co-host Dacia asks questions from a learner's perspective (and makes sure Dr. Kim explains the fancy words she uses). The Dr. Kimcast is a podcast where people can have fun and refill their cups as they learn creative ways to welcome their emotions, learn self-awareness, and understand that they aren’t navigating stress and change alone.
It's the hubbub of the holidays, and for some highly sensitive people, it can lead to burnout. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Desiree Howell about how to navigate the holidays as a Highly Sensitive Person. Check out this website for more information on HSPs and to take a self-test. Read Desiree's latest blog post on Surviving the Holidays. And h…
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Caring for Caregivers with Dr. Beverly Zavaleta
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In this episode, we chat with Beverly A. Zavaleta, MD, a board-certified family physician, cancer survivor and long-time advocate of patient education. She's also the author of the best-selling book, Braving Chemo. Dr. Zavaleta joins us in recognition of National Caregivers Month to talk about what it means to be a caregiver, how to manage stress a…
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Paranerds: A conversation with Big Seance's Patrick Keller
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Patrick Keller is an educator, speaker, and the host of the Big Séance Podcast, which is a forum for “paranerds” to have an open dialogue about all things paranormal. In this episode, we chat with Patrick about what he acknowledges as his "spiritual shift," the impact of family, teaching, and music on his paranormal experiences, and all things para…
Due to the rescheduling of a guest interview, Dacia and Dr. Kim switched things up this episode. Dr. Kim assigned Dacia some homework--to listen to a podcast episode between Dr. David Kessler (grief expert) and Tyler Henry (clairvoyant medium) and give her thoughts. What resulted was an authentic conversation about their own experiences with death,…
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We Put the "Fun" in Over- and Under-Functioning
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In this episode, we expand more on the topic of people-pleasing behaviors by digging into what it means to over-function and to under-function. Both types of functioning are ways we often try to cope with stress, and paying attention to our go-to pattern can help us shift into more effective coping strategies. For more reading about over- and under…
We usually know when we are people pleasing, but it can be hard to figure out how to stop trying to make everyone happy all the time. In this episode, we talk about the different motivations behind people pleasing (mindset, behaviors, emotions) and how knowing what motivates you can help you curb the need to please and have a more balanced sense of…
Is sleep productive? YES! In this episode, we share our own journeys of overwork and how prioritizing sleep and rest restored a sense of balance. We also talk about the science behind why sleep is, indeed, productive and why Sleep Leadership (advocating for employee rest) has become a new focus for organizational well-being. For more information on…
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A Pillow Fort of One's Own Pt. 2: Paranormal vacation and imagination station
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It's been awhile, so Dr. Kim and Dacia catch up and chat a little about Kim's recent paranormal vacation. It's a perfect segue into whether or not ghosts have secrets and into part 2 of our hiding places series where we talk about the power of imagination for kiddos and for adults. For all you paranormal nerds out there, here are the folks we menti…
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A Pillow Fort of One's Own Pt. 1: Secrets and Secret Hiding Places
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In this episode, we dust off Dr. Kim's dissertation and dive into the world of secrets and secret hiding places. Not only do young children understand the concept of secrecy and have a fairly complex view of what it means to have a secret, they also designate spaces for play and spaces they retreat to when they want to be alone. And they go to grea…
In Part 2 of our "Listening to Your Body" series, we talk about the building blocks of polyvagal theory. Knowing how our nervous system works and how it feels in our own body can help us learn to self-regulate and manage stress. We practice some helpful exercises during the show and tie everything together using one of our favorite Christopher Gues…
In this episode, we lay the foundation for regulating the nervous system by focusing on one key tip--listening to your body. In a world where overwork and powering through is a lifestyle, we ignore the messages our body tries to send us in order to help keep us balanced and maintain homeostasis. Instead, we rev full speed ahead on our way to Burnou…
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But Thinking Makes It So: On money scripts and healing
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In part two of our money story series, we dig into some of the most common categories of money scripts we operate from. Money scripts are the beliefs that impact our actions regarding money, and we talk about the four most prominent ones from Brad Klontz's research. For more information on money healing and money scripts, check out the following re…
It's not easy to talk about our relationship with money. In fact, many of us keep all of our money thoughts inside while our inner critic screams judgments at us right and left. The bottom line is that money isn't just about the numbers. It's also about the messages we tell ourselves--the "shoulds" and sometimes messages of shame and regret. In thi…
Do you have close relationships with fictional TV characters? Were your core values partially formed by movies and books? If so, this is the episode for you! Dacia takes the wheel, discussing the personal and social significance of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twin Peaks, and other TV and movie franchises. Dr. Kim chimes in with theories about parasoc…
In this Superstar of an episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about why some people think musicals are Wicked cool, and for others, it makes them Miserable[s]. Dr. Kim applies the PERMA model (Seligman, 2012) from positive psychology to help shed some Amazing Technicolor light on the subject. Mamma Mia! This episode is the Shipoopi! For those of you foll…
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How to Become a Kind Person in Several Sort Of Easy Steps
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In this episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about lovingkindness--a tool we can use to give ourselves kindness and to also wish goodwill to others. Sending someone (or even ourselves) loving kindness isn't always easy, but it can lead to connection, compassion, and heightened well-being for those who regularly practice it.…
In this episode, Dr. Kim and Dacia talk about the concept of self-compassion--treating yourself the way you would treat someone you love and care about. For exercises on how to practice self-compassion, visit the following websites https://self-compassion.org/ https://chrisgermer.com/meditations/By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay
Life is a journey. And believe it or not, you are the hero! In this episode, Dacia and I explore the Hero’s Journey, made popular through myth and folklore. And we show you how to apply it to your own life (with a little help from Star Wars). So grab your lightsabers, and let’s head out on an adventure together.…
Did you know that our unconscious mind crafts information into a story before it even reaches our consciousness? Mind blown, right? In this episode, we talk about what evolutional biologists call a Neural Story Net (Haven, 2014) and about how stories help us make sense out of chaos and find meaning in our lives. To find out more about David Kessler…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year–or is it? Through interviews at our favorite Houston haunt, we learned that as adults, it’s often hard to feel the same holiday magic we felt as kids. But by giving ourselves permission to be playful and allowing for moments of stillness, we can recapture some of that wonder (even if it’s just a twinkle).…
It’s the holiday season--the time when we engage in traditions and spend time with family. In this episode, we talk about the power and meaning behind rituals, how to remain flexible when rituals change, and how performing rituals can actually help us navigate the stress that sometimes comes with the holidays.…
Not feeling so grateful at the holidays? You’re not alone. Listen as we talk about polyvagal theory and how glimmers of gratitude can help calm the nervous system and train your brain to notice the positives more easily, even during stressful family get-togethers. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay
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Bonus: Grande Double Shot No Whip Gratitude
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Join us for a special Thanksgiving bonus episode where we sit down with Ron Lambert, a Market Leader for Starbucks Corporation, and hear stories of how gratitude, hope, and joy helped him and his team through times of uncertainty and massive change.By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay
It’s November—a time for pumpkin spice and all things thankful. But is there such a thing as too many good vibes? Listen as we talk about toxic positivity and how it can backfire on ourselves and even hurt others.By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay
Welcome to a Bonus Episode this month, where listeners get to pick the movie that introduces Dr. Kim and Dacia (resident scaredy-cats) into the world of horror movies. There might be some screams on this one, so grab some popcorn and join us for some Halloween horror.By Dr. Kim Corson and Dacia Clay
Join us on the podcast this week as we craft a story around an image on the 8 of Swords tarot card. Creating stories from images is a great way to tap into the creative and unconscious parts of our brains to look at problems, such as fear, from a new perspective. We’ll break down the image into parts that correspond to different aspects of the fear…
Welcome to the first ever episode of the Dr. Kimcast. This month’s focus is all about the universal fears that hold us back from achieving our goals, and we are starting by talking about our OWN fears that crept up as we planned this podcast. Using our own story as an example, we will talk you through 4 tools that can help you face your fears and m…
