A Better Way with Kersten Kimura Kersten Kimura

In today’s episode we’re talking about the power of positive thinking and how it literally changes our brains so that we can heal from chronic symptoms and anxiety.

People who think more positively literally have better health outcomes! It’s worth starting to change our rmindset.

You don’t have to deny that there are difficulties, and you definitely should not ignore your emotions about them. It’s important that you recognize and express your emotions, as talked about in the previous episode: https://youtu.be/76UEgK2pw9Y?si=adicTNnIFxzBrTp5

But when the negativity bias in the brain is strong, you talk and think negatively most of the time, this can be a big reason why you are stuck with chronic symptoms, anxiety and depression.

Today I’m offering you a simple way how to do “pattern interruption” and switch your thinking from negative to positive. The more you practice it, the better it gets and the more your symptoms start to go down as well.

Hera are the resources that I mention in today’s episode:

Joseph Murphy “The Power Of Your Subconscious Mind”: https://amzn.to/3UYB3Xn

Abraham Hicks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AbrahamHicks

Check out my new FREE 14-day course Strong + Sensitive, meant for Highly Sensitive People and people with TMS: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/ss-14-day-course/

This course combines mindset tools + FREE strength training workouts!

If you are looking for a safe and effective, BEGINNER level strength training program, check out my brand new Train to Build STARTER: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter

For an INTERMEDIATE level strength training program, check out Train to Build: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taara_wisdom/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klehismets

Apply to work with me: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UrbanJaneLLC/_11Coaching

Check out my website: https://kerstenkimura.com/

I’ve had TMS, chronic symptoms and sensations in my body for years.

When I first learned about TMS Minbody Syndrome, I quickly realized that these symptoms are just a stress response and physically I am fine.

The common cure for many people who have TMS is letting go of FEAR. Once they can convince themselves that there’s nothing wrong with them, their symptoms go away. So, telling themselves that they are safe is helpful for them.

However, for me, repeating to myself that I am safe didn’t really help much. I was moving, exercising and doing all the normal things that all healthy people are doing, which showed my brain consistently that I am not afraid of these symptoms. So what was the missing piece? Why was I still not getting noticeably better?

To me, one of the most significant pieces to getting better came from recognizing my emotions. In this podcast today, I help you learn more about your emotions and how to work with them so that your symptoms reduce as well. Even if you don’t have physical sensations in the body you will still benefit from improving your emotional awareness!

Nichole Sachs podcast “Cure for Chronic Pain” and interview with NBA player Michael Porter about his hronic back pain recovery (season 3, ep 87) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michael-porter-jr-is-free-of-chronic-back-pain/id1439580309?i=1000654410777

The Anxiety Guy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxietyguy/

My Relationship with Fitness Over The Years and What You Can Learn From It: https://youtu.be/0aiuRGkFQgM?si=JdrBLXeJqTn1MdLT

How to Deal with Anxiety: https://youtu.be/0yS5cM1tz3A?si=nvGXN0OCibszZQkm

Interview with HSP and olympic lifter Melissa Morales: https://youtu.be/nA1svPtGoOY?si=Sk78yYuPSgVLI0oY



Check out my new FREE 14-day course Strong + Sensitive, meant for Highly Sensitive People and people with TMS: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/ss-14-day-course/

This course combines mindset tools + FREE strength training workouts!

If you are looking for a safe and effective, BEGINNER level strength training program, check out my brand new Train to Build STARTER: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter

For an INTERMEDIATE level strength training program, check out Train to Build: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taara_wisdom/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klehismets

Apply to work with me: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UrbanJaneLLC/_11Coaching

Check out my website: https://kerstenkimura.com/

Today I am joined by Melissa Morales.

Melissa is a Highly Sensitive Person who is extremely passionate and very successful at Olympic Weightlifting.

You’ll learn…

– How Melissa realized that she is an HSP

– Common personality traits that she has and how she has learned to work with them

– How Melissa got into Olympic Weightlifting

– Why HSPs can excel at strength training

– What has changed for Melissa, in her personal and professional life since she started lifting

– Her recommendations for anyone who is new to strength training, but is curious about it and wants to get started with it.

I loved this interview and know that you’re going to enjoy it if you need a boost of confidence!

Check out Melissa’s instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/melmelmorales/



Check out my new FREE 14-day course Strong + Sensitive, meant for Highly Sensitive People and people with TMS: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/ss-14-day-course/

This course combines mindset tools + FREE strength training workouts!

If you are looking for a safe and effective, BEGINNER level strength training program, check out my brand new Train to Build STARTER: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter

For an INTERMEDIATE level strength training program, check out Train to Build: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taara_wisdom/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klehismets

Apply to work with me: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UrbanJaneLLC/_11Coaching

Check out my website: https://kerstenkimura.com/

In the last episode, I shared with you my thoughts on why strength training is so important for HSPs and people with TMS. If you missed the episode, you can find it again here: https://youtu.be/Ww8wPGc86tQ

But don’t just take my word for it! In today’s episode I’m reading you about one person’s experience and how strength training has changed her life. She is also an HSP and had years of TMS symptoms which she is mostly free from now! That person is Amanda, whose interview you may have watched also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA7HFZUTiSs&t=3s

I read parts from the post that she shared the other day on her Instagram, and add my own notes and comments. I hope you find this episode inspiring and helpful.

You can check out Amanda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodystrong/

There’s still time to sign up for Train to Build STARTER program and get a discount, if you are reading this before May 24th 2024! This beginner level program is a perfect introduction to strength training and requires NO previous strength training experience. Get it here: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter

Jim Prussack and his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5pzU-xL78NVCOvZfuaB_HQ



Check out my new FREE 14-day course Strong + Sensitive, meant for Highly Sensitive People and people with TMS: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/ss-14-day-course/

This course combines mindset tools + FREE strength training workouts!

If you are looking for a safe and effective, BEGINNER level strength training program, check out my brand new Train to Build STARTER: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter

For an INTERMEDIATE level strength training program, check out Train to Build: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build

Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taara_wisdom/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klehismets

Apply to work with me: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UrbanJaneLLC/_11Coaching

Check out my website: https://kerstenkimura.com/

We’ve talked about the concepts of TMS and HSP for a little bit before. In today’s episode I’m going to tell you why strength training is an absolutely critical tool for HSPs to feel more empowered in their lives, and how strength training can help overcome TMS Mindbody Syndrome.

TMS is a condition where people have physical symptoms in the body but they are not caused by any physical issue in the body. For example, they can have chronic back pain, double vision, digestive problems that always come back no matter how many treatments they had; they may have pelvic pain, tingling, numbness… But the trick is, there’s NOTHING wrong in the body. The problem is in the nervous system.

HSP or Highly Sensitive People are people who also have heightened nervous systems. Because of their high sensitivity, they often struggle with excessive worry, anxiety, people pleasing, fear of conflict etc.

I believe that while strength training is so important for everyone, it’s especially important for both people with TMS and people who are highly sensitive.

Check out today’s episode to learn why it matters and how to get started with strength training.

Interview with Amanda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA7HFZUTiSs&t=3s

For TMS recovery, check out Jim Prussack: https://www.youtube.com/@thepainpt/

and Dan Buglio: https://www.youtube.com/@PainFreeYou



Check out my new FREE 14-day course Strong + Sensitive, meant for Highly Sensitive People and people with TMS: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/ss-14-day-course/

This course combines mindset tools + FREE strength training workouts!



If you are looking for a safe and effective, BEGINNER level strength training program, check out my brand new Train to Build STARTER: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter



For an INTERMEDIATE level strength training program, check out Train to Build: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build



Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taara_wisdom/



Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klehismets



Apply to work with me: https://www.cognitoforms.com/UrbanJaneLLC/_11Coaching



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Welcome back!

Today’s episode is meant to encourage anyone who is now to strength training, or just planning to get started with it, or who had a longer break and is now ready to pick strength training up again.

I want to share with you a word of encouragement: YOU can get started, no matter where you are. I will also share some personal stories that will hopefully help you!

If you are looking for a safe and effective, BEGINNER level strength training program, check out my brand new Train to Build STARTER: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/train-to-build-starter

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