
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
101 episodes
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...
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Episode 95
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28:30

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...
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Episode 94
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40:44

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...
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Episode 93
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29:47

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...
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Episode 92
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25:06

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...
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Episode 91
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33:49

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...
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Episode 90
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23:09

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...
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Episode 89
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32:30

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...
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Episode 88
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27:27

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...
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Episode 87
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28:16

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...
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Episode 86
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24:22

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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Episode 85
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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...
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Episode 84
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24:39

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...
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Episode 83
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26:44

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.
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Episode 82
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23:54

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...
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Episode 81
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23:36

Building Authentic Community with guest Mandy Ream [Friendship Series 2]
This episode is Part 2 of a conversation between Dr. Kimber and Mandy Ream about community and friendship.
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Episode 80
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52:06

Embracing Imperfections: Building Meaningful Relationships with guest Mandy Ream [Friendship Series 1]
In this episode, Dr. Kimber and special guest Mandy Ream, author and professor, explore personal growth, healing, and the journey towards self-acceptance. You're in for a heartfelt discussion on the power of friendship, vulnerability, and the c...
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Episode 79
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50:31

Pause: Before Sleep, A Guided Practice for Settling the Mind [Pause 50]
In this episode, Dr. Kimber Del Valle, a licensed clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner, guides you through a grounding and relaxation practice to help you prepare for sleep. Dr. Kimber provides gentle encouragement to bri...
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Episode 78
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16:05

Living with Purpose: Word for the Year, Spiritual Disciplines, and Mental Intentions
This episode is all about slowing down, listening for the divine, and finding intention in 2024. So, grab your favorite beverage, get cozy, and let's dive in!In this episode, here are 5 keys that you'll learn and implement:<...
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Episode 77
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37:04

Pause: A 2023 Review Using Feelings and Cognitive Beliefs [Pause 49]
Welcome to I Thought I Was Over This, the podcast where we explore ways to navigate emotions and find inner peace. In this episode, Dr. Kimber does a year in review to examine your coping strategies with the emotions of shame, grief, j...
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Episode 76
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39:02

Pause: Quiet Your Harsh Judge: Embracing Presence and Self-Compassion for Emotional Well-Being [Pause 48]
Welcome to I Thought I Was Over This, the podcast where we explore ways to navigate life's challenges and find inner peace. In this episode, Dr. Kimber shares the keys to unlocking a more present and compassionate self. From regulating...
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Episode 75
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29:19

Pause: Sacred Self-Care: Grounding Practice for Overcoming Stress and Anxieties [Pause 47]
Welcome to I Thought I Was Over This, the podcast where we explore ways to navigate life's challenges and find inner peace. In this episode, Dr. Kimber guides us through a grounding practice to help reset our nervous systems and find s...
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Episode 74
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18:01

Pause: Navigate Overwhelming Emotions in the Present Moment [Pause 46]
In today's episode, Dr. Kimber dives into the powerful practice of pausing and allowing our emotions to move through us. We all have moments when we feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or even dissociated, and that's where PAUSE episodes come in. T...
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Episode 73
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33:08

Beyond Conception: Exploring Baby Loss, IVF, and the Emotional Impact of Infertility with guest Anietie (Tia) Ukpe-Wallace
Today we have a very special guest joining us. Please welcome Anietie Ukpe-Wallace, also known as Tia. Tia is a pelvic health physical therapist who specializes in working with individuals navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and pelvic floor issu...
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Episode 72
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37:35
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My Story of Pregnancy Loss: From Darkness to Hope [Grief 7]
In this episode of I Thought I Was Over This, Dr. Kimber delves into her personal journey of grief and loss, sharing insights from her book, Still Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing. Dr. Kimber emphasizes that her book reson...
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Episode 71
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33:38
