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.
Episodes
111 episodes
Pause: Finding Relaxation For Sleep And Other Moments [Pause 72]
Welcome to another calming pause episode of I Thought I Was Over This with your host, Dr. Kimber. In this special session, Dr. Kimber, a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner, guides listeners through pra...
Moving Through Stress: Nature, Breath, and Noticing in the Healing Journey [Pause 71]
In this episode, Dr. Kimber invites listeners to explore the cycles of stress and healing that accompany personal growth. This episode offers grounding exercises and practical tools for recognizing and responding to stress—whether y...
Let's Reduce Your Stress And Find Self-Compassion [Pause 70]
In this episode, Dr. Kimber returns from a break - both intentional and unintentional - to reflect on lessons learned from a difficult business decision. She explores the neuroscience of the nervous system, offers grounding practice...
Pause: Notice, Name, Change: Building Capacity for Uncertainty and Overwhelm [Pause 69]
Welcome to another episode of I Thought I Was Over This with Dr. Kimber.In this episode, Dr. Kimber invites you to pause and build your capacity to face whatever life is offering you right now. Whether you're moving through ove...
Pause: Grounding to Find Calm And a Reset [Pause 68]
This episode invites you to take a much-needed break from the hustle and stress of everyday life. As a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner, Dr. Kimber gently guides you through simple yet powerful groundi...
Pause: Ground Yourself: Dr. Kimber’s Guide to Somatic Awe Walking [Pause 67]
Welcome to another calming episode of I Thought I Was Over This with Dr. Kimber Del Valle. In today's "Pause" segment, you're invited to gift yourself a few mindful moments through a somatic practice known as "awe walking". Dr. ...
Pause: Simple Grounding Exercises for Your Nervous System [Pause 66]
Welcome to another episode of I Thought I Was Over This with Dr. Kimber. In this episode, Dr. Kimber invites you to hit pause on your hectic routine and discover practical ways to reset your nervous system—whether you need a ...
Pause: Resetting Your Nervous System in Moments of Overwhelm and Sorrow [Pause 65]
This episode was recorded before the July 4th tragedy in Texas and other flooding around the US. May anyone who is grieving have the experience - you aren't alone.Welcome to another episode of I Thought I Was Over This with Dr. ...
Pause: The Power of Pause: Techniques for Reducing Stress and Anxiety [Pause 64]
Welcome to a calming episode of “I Thought I Was Over This,” where Dr. Kimber, a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner, guides us through a gentle journey of grounding and regulation. In this episod...
Pause: Grounding Techniques for Restoring Calm [Pause 63]
Welcome back to I Thought I Was Over This with Dr. Kimber Del Valle. In today’s “Pause 63” episode, Dr. Kimber shares grounding practices and gentle reflections that have supported her and her communities through overwhelming times, in...
Pause: From Anxiety to Grounding - Tools and and Journal Prompts for Self Awareness [Pause 62]
In this episode, Dr. Kimber Del Valle invites you to embrace the power of pause, guiding you through a series of thoughtful journal prompts and breathing exercises designed to ground you and awaken clarity. Whether you're navigating loss, embra...
Your Grief Guide: Finding Comfort and Strength Every Day [Grief Series 9]
Are you overwhelmed by your grief? Having difficulty believing you're going to be able to manage your stress levels without having a mental or physical collapse? Wait no longer - Dr. Kimber dives deep into the complexities of grief and offers i...
Navigating the School Year: Cultivating Growth, Resilience, and Well-being for Children
In this episode, Dr. Kimber focuses on three key takeaways to prepare for a successful school year:Collaborative Approach: Dr. Kimber emphasizes the importance of collaborating with children in adjusting to the back-to-school...
Pause: Building Your Sleep Skills: A Practical Approach to Settling Your Body [Pause 61]
In this episode, Dr. Kimber shares some invaluable insights on building your skills to regulate your body for a better sleep experience. Did you know that our body's sympathetic system (the "gas pedal") can get stuck on when we're unable to sle...
Pause: Feeling Safe: Unlocking the Body’s Capacity for Processing Trauma Responses [Pause 60]
In this podcast episode, Dr. Kimber guides you through powerful relaxation techniques to help reset your mind from overwhelming feelings or trauma responses. It's all about having the awareness to recognize and be mindful of your body's respons...
Pause: Grounding Techniques for Calming Big Emotions [Pause 59]
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 lis...
Pause: Cultivating Gratitude - Finding Inner Strength and Resilience [Pause 58]
In this week's episode of I Thought I Was Over This, Dr. Kimber cultivates your inner cheerleader and compassion in order to be able to process the difficulties you may be encountering. Dr. Kimber shares her personal expe...
Pause: Navigating Anxiety -Grounding Techniques [Pause 57]
Struggling with anxiety? This episode gives you invaluable insights on how to ground and regulate your emotions. Let's dive into the key takeaways:Functional Anxiety: Dr. Kimber discussed the concept of functional anxiety, highlight...
Pause: Regulating Your Nervous System: A Guided Reset [Pause 56]
Welcome to this Pause episode of I Thought I Was Over This, where we focus on the practice of getting regulated through being present and using the five senses. In this episode, Dr. Kimber warmly welcomes you into a world of mental fit...
Pause: Embracing Imperfections: Letting Go Of Self-Judgment [Pause 55]
Welcome to this pause episode of "I Thought I Was Over This," where we focus on the practice of getting regulated and cultivating self-compassion. In this episode, host Dr. Kimber guides you through a series of grounding exercises and self-affi...
Navigating Loneliness: A Deep Dive into Relationships and Coping Strategies with Guest Mandy Ream [Friendship Series 3]
This episode is Part 2 of a conversation between Dr. Kimber and Mandy Ream about community and friendship.
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Pause: Inner Comfort: A Nervous System Reset [Pause 54]
Grab your favorite cozy spot, and get ready to pause, breathe, and refresh mentally and emotionally.Here are 5 key takeaways you'll learn from this episode:The Importance of Examining Our Inner Process: Discover...
Pause: Grounding to Reset Your Nervous System and Get Present [Pause 53]
Grab your favorite cozy spot, and get ready to pause, breathe, and refresh mentally and emotionally.3 Key Takeaways From This Episode:Grounding and regulating the nervous system: Dr. Kimber encourages listeners...
Pause: Nourish Your Soul - Finding Ease and Calm [Pause 52]
Grab your favorite cozy spot, and get ready to pause, breathe, and embrace your sacred being within.5 Key Takeaways from this episode:Grasping the power of grounding and embracing the predictability of gravity.
Pause: Resetting Your Nervous System: Practicing What Safe Feels Like [Pause 51]
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected from your body? Join Dr. Kimber for a guided journey to reconnect with yourself and find safety in the present moment. Through gentle movements, breath work, and grounding exercises, you wil...
