The Shoreline with Kim Kogane

Kim Kogane
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Have you ever found yourself in life's tender liminal space? You're no longer who you once were, not yet who you're meant to become. Each episode we'll navigate these complex seasons of life without trying to fix or force. Host, Kim, will share her personal experience exploring the in-between as well as offer her wisdom as a writer and intuitive guide. Welcome to the Shoreline. You're not lost – you're between shores. This podcast is for you if: • You've recently let go of a career or relationship and are ready to figure out what's next • You're on a grief journey and aren't sure how to move forward • You want to live a more creative life where you're deeply connected to your inner wisdom • You feel lonely and want support as you navigate heavy emotions • You're ready to let go of hustling and over-achieving to live a more peaceful and free life • You feel out of place as someone who likes to dive deep and feel the complexity of being human About the Host: Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons. She lives in a 1930s brick tudor home in the Pacific Northwest with her dog, Cauchy, and three cats. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

  1. 13h ago

    Returning to What Matters

    After being sick for a couple of weeks, I'm returning to the Shoreline with a renewed sense of clarity. Being forced to stop gave me time to notice old patterns, sit with my thoughts, and reconnect with the practices and ideas that have supported me through other seasons of transformation. In this episode, I reflect on the balance between being a human navigating the ordinary parts of life and being a soul having a much larger experience. I share how The Power of Now and The Four Agreements have helped me return to the present moment, loosen my grip on the past and future, and remember how little we can truly control beyond our own actions and perspective. I also share how meditation, body scans, journaling, time outside, and intentionally releasing stored emotions have helped me reconnect with myself. Sometimes leaning into discomfort instead of trying to escape it allows us to move through it with more compassion and less attachment to the stories our minds create. Coming out of this pause, I'm feeling clearer about how I want to spend my time and energy. I want to focus on relationships, projects, creativity, and experiences that genuinely matter to me, while letting go of the maybes, obligations, and old patterns that no longer deserve so much space. The Four Agreements The Power of Now Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim. Newsletter Work with Kim Instagram YouTube –– ✦

  2. Oct 13

    For the Ones Who Live In Between

    In this episode, I'm exploring the in-between from a different perspective. Usually, I talk about it as a temporary season of transition, that liminal space between who you were and who you are becoming. But lately, I've been wondering what it means to be someone who simply lives in the in-between. Maybe you have never felt like you fit neatly into one group, identity, culture, career, or place. Maybe you move easily between different communities, hold multiple perspectives at once, or feel connected to both the physical world and something beyond it. Maybe being in between is not a temporary experience for you, but part of who you are. I share how this shows up in my own life, from being a multi-passionate creative to having a rich dream life, moving between cultures, and feeling deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest while still carrying a strong connection to Paris. These different parts of me do not always fit neatly together, but I am learning that maybe they do not need to. This episode is also about the gift of being able to hold multitudes. Living between worlds can sometimes feel lonely or difficult to explain, but it can also create the ability to see from many perspectives, connect across differences, and bring stories and experiences back to others. I also reflect on the importance of finding spaces where we feel seen. Sometimes simply being around people who understand the complexity of living between identities can create a profound sense of belonging. This is an invitation to consider whether you might be an in-between person too. Someone who does not fit into one box, who carries more than one world inside of them, and who may be learning that this complexity is not something to solve. It may be one of your greatest gifts. Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim. Newsletter Work with Kim Instagram YouTube –– ✦

  3. Oct 6

    You Don't Have to Make Yourself Make Sense

    In this episode, I'm reflecting on the pressure to make myself understandable to other people. As someone who is creative, multi-passionate, and moving through a fluid season of work and identity, I've noticed how uncomfortable it can feel when someone asks a simple question like, "What do you do?" There was a time when the answer felt easy. I had a jewelry company, and that identity fit neatly into a box. Now, my life holds many different pieces. The Shoreline, private coaching, writing, creativity, spirituality, YouTube, marketing, and the many intuitive nudges I'm following along the way. This episode explores what it means to outgrow the labels that once made us feel safe. I'm learning that my career is only one part of who I am and that my creativity does not need to become a product or a job in order to have value. I create because expression is part of who I am. I also share how stepping more fully into our individuality can actually create deeper connection. We do not have to flatten ourselves into something more palatable in order to belong. The more honestly we allow our complexity to be seen, the more opportunity we create to connect with others beyond the surface. As I move through another intense in-between season, I'm noticing sparks of creativity returning even alongside difficulty. I'm learning to look for the glimmers, the stars, the small moments of joy, and the reminders that darkness can also be fertile ground for something new. This is an invitation to release the need to make yourself make sense. To let old versions of you go with gratitude, to trust the shape you are becoming, and to remember that you do not need to have a final form yet.   Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim. Newsletter Work with Kim Instagram YouTube –– ✦

  4. Sep 29

    Letting the Current Carry You

    In this episode, I'm returning after an unexpected break and reflecting on what these last few weeks have taught me about rest, control, and letting go. My body reached a point where I needed to stop pushing and pause, even though part of me wanted to keep moving forward. I share how busyness and overthinking can pull me into trying to control outcomes through productivity. When life feels uncertain, my instinct is often to do more, plan more, and try to force clarity. But lately, I've been reminded of a different image: swimming upstream against the current versus turning over and allowing yourself to float. This episode explores what letting go means to me now. It is not about giving up or becoming passive. It is about releasing the need for a specific outcome and trusting that I am supported by my intuition, my guides, the universe, and the people and signs that remind me I am not navigating life alone. I also reflect on how grief has shaped my relationship with control, especially around the day my dad passed. That experience taught me how painful uncertainty can be and how deeply the human part of me wants to protect against ever feeling that powerless again. As I sit with that, I'm also reconnecting with my spirituality and asking what it would look like to let more of my true self be visible. I feel called to share not only the practical parts of who I am, but also my belief in intuition, magic, purpose, signs, and the things that cannot always be neatly explained. This is an invitation to notice where you might be swimming upstream in your own life. What would happen if you loosened your grip on the outcome? What if the next step was not to try harder, but to trust more deeply that you are being carried toward what is meant for you?   Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim. Newsletter Work with Kim Instagram YouTube –– ✦

  5. Sep 8

    Coming Back to the Basics - Self-Love Is Your Anchor During Difficult Times

    In this episode, I'm sharing what it feels like to move through a season where grief, exhaustion, and a long to-do list all seem to arrive at once. The fog is still here, and instead of pretending I've handled everything perfectly, I'm reflecting on what actually helps me find my footing when life feels heavy and out of balance. I share how a simple Pilates session reminded me how powerful it can be to return to the body. After spending so much time in my thoughts and rushing from one thing to the next, intentional movement helped me feel lighter, more present, and a little more connected to myself. This episode also explores the importance of nourishment and the ways we can unintentionally neglect our basic needs when everything feels urgent. Meals, rest, movement, and journaling can start to feel optional when deadlines are loud, but those quiet practices are often what give us the capacity to meet everything else. I reflect on the tendency to search for answers outside of ourselves during periods of transition. Sometimes clarity does not come from trying harder or moving faster. Sometimes it comes from allowing the fog to exist while turning down the noise around us and listening more closely to the wisdom of our bodies, intuition, and inner landscape. I also share how journaling has become a form of thought hygiene for me. It helps clear the mental clutter in the morning and gives me space at night to notice what went well and let the goodness of the day actually sink in. This is an invitation to return to what is simple and essential. To treat your needs as important, even when they do not come with a deadline. And when life feels especially noisy, to remember that you do not have to effort your way out of the fog. Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is tend gently to what is already here. This episode is for you if: You're on a grief journey and are looking for somatic and intuitive tools to help you navigate the grief You're feeling alone in the mess of life and want some comfort and support You're out of balance or out of alignment and want to dive into what can be helpful to find grounding again You're in a season of being busy and want permission to slow down and connect to the present moment You're ready to let go of unnecessary responsibilities and step into what feels most supportive for you Resources and Links:  Explore The Shoreline Private Sessions to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Sign up to receive notes from the Shoreline Watch my YouTube Channel to get a peek into my creative life and what I'm working on  Use this FREE intention setting worksheet to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Read this blog post to discover the easiest way to make your day better when life feels overwhelming Listen to this visualization when you want to invite more peace and calm into your life and use a somatic practice to come back to your body and the present moment Related Episodes:  An Invitation To Softness: When Grief Takes You By Surprise Permission To Be Where You Are - Learning To Embrace All Parts Of The Self With Compassion A Life With Room To Breathe - Letting Go Of Being "Busy" And Embracing A Slower Pace When Life Pulls You Toward A New Shore - Beginning Again And Exploring The In-Between Space After An Unexpected Life Transition –– ✦ Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim.

  6. Sep 1

    An Invitation to Softness - When Grief Catches You By Surprise

    In this episode, I'm sharing from the middle of a difficult wave of grief. After feeling like I had begun to understand grief as a companion, I was surprised by how deeply it returned and how quickly it changed the way I moved through my days. I reflect on the pressure I sometimes place on myself to show that I am healing, moving forward, or somehow overcoming grief. But grief is not linear, and there is no finish line I need to reach. I am still getting to know this part of myself, and I am learning to meet it with more compassion instead of expectation. This episode also explores how isolating grief can feel when the people around us instinctively want to fix what we are experiencing. Often, what I need most is not advice or a solution. I need someone willing to listen, witness what is true, and trust that my grief does not need to be repaired. I share what it feels like to be a deep feeler in a world that does not always make room for depth, and how I am learning to let the part of me that wants to help and make everything meaningful step aside sometimes so other parts of me can speak. Even within the heaviness, there are still moments of nourishment and connection. A long walk with Cauchy in the middle of the day reminded me that we are not productivity machines, and that the moments we remember most are often the ones where we gave ourselves permission to simply be present. This is an invitation to softness, gentleness, and slowness. To take what you need. To honor the transitions between where you have been and where you are going. And to trust that you do not have to understand everything you are carrying in order to hold it with care. This episode is for you if: You're on a grief journey and are looking for comfort and understanding in your experience You're in need of a reminder to be compassionate with yourself and to release the expectations you place on yourself You're in a season of life that requires a little more softness and gentle energy You're navigating a transition or are starting over and are getting to know yourself all over again You're trying to understand how to best support someone who is on a grief journey Resources and Links:  Explore The Shoreline Private Sessions to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Sign up to receive notes from the Shoreline Watch my YouTube Channel to get a peek into my creative life and what I'm working on  Use this FREE intention setting worksheet to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Read this blog post to discover the easiest way to make your day better when life feels overwhelming Listen to this visualization when you want to invite more peace and calm into your life and use a somatic practice to come back to your body and the present moment Related Episodes:  Permission To Be Where You Are - Learning To Embrace All Parts Of The Self With Compassion Connection In The Loudest Places - Exploring The Complexity Of Our Emotional Landscape While Grieving Listening For What Wants To Emerge - Letting Go Of Old Timelines And Honoring Where You're At Right Now When Life Pulls You Toward A New Shore - Beginning Again And Exploring The In-Between Space After An Unexpected Life Transition –– ✦ Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim.

  7. Aug 25

    Playing to Win - When You Take Control Of Your Life Instead Of Letting Your Life Control You

    In this episode, I'm reflecting on a mindset shift inspired by the Seattle Seahawks and the difference between playing not to lose and playing to win. As I move into my second football season without my dad, I've been thinking about how that same idea applies to grief, joy, and the way I move through my days. For a long time, especially during grief, my focus has been on avoiding a bad day. I've tried to create control through routines, lists, and getting as much done as possible. But somewhere along the way, even the things that nourish me, like journaling or taking a long walk with Cauchy, started becoming tasks instead of experiences. This episode explores what it might look like to shift from simply getting through the day to asking, how can I make today the best day it can be? Not by avoiding difficulty or pretending hard emotions are not there, but by allowing joy, magic, presence, and unexpected goodness to exist alongside them. I also share about a yearly tarot ritual that suddenly felt disconnected this year because I had turned it into another item on my to-do list. That experience became a reminder that the practices we choose to support ourselves do not need rigid rules. We can return to them differently, change our perspective, and let intuition lead. This is an invitation to notice where you may be moving through life defensively. Where have meaningful rituals become obligations? Where are you trying not to lose instead of allowing yourself to fully participate in the experience? Maybe the shift is as simple as moving from "I have to" to "I get to" and remembering that the day in front of you has never happened before. This episode is for you if: You're ready to step into a leadership position and be more visible in your life You're curious about starting a podcast and/or a YouTube channel and want to get a peek behind the scenes You crave meaningful connections and relationships but find it hard to allow yourself to be fully seen You feel like you've been in hiding and are ready to step out into the light You're a creative who wants to share more of your gifts but aren't sure where to begin Resources and Links:  Explore The Shoreline Private Sessions to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Sign up to receive notes from the Shoreline Use this FREE intention setting worksheet to help you find your north star Read this blog post to discover the easiest way to make your day better Listen to this visualization when you want to tap into daydream energy and invite more peace and calm into your life Related Episodes:   When Presence Becomes the North Star - Looking To Connection When The Journey Feels Lonely Permission To Be Where You Are - Learning To Embrace All Parts Of The Self With Compassion The Season of Refinement - Letting Go Of Past Identities To Embrace What's Ahead When Life Pulls You Toward A New Shore - Beginning Again And Exploring The In-Between Space After An Unexpected Life Transition –– ✦ Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim

  8. Aug 18

    The Courage to Be Seen - Allowing Your Whole Self To Be Received

    In this episode, I'm reflecting on what it means to be visible and how my relationship with being seen is beginning to change. For a long time, sharing parts of myself could feel like asking something of other people. Now, I'm starting to see visibility as an opportunity for connection, presence, and meaningful impact. I share about a new opportunity to write the newsletter for my local yarn shop and what it felt like to become more visible within that community through WIP Wednesday. Even though being seen brought up discomfort and old fears, it also gave me the opportunity to receive the support that was already there and recognize how aligned this new role feels. This episode explores the idea that our presence can be meaningful without needing to control how it is received. We do not always have to know exactly how our work will help someone. Sometimes our role is simply to show up, share what feels true, and trust that the right people will find something in it. I'm also finally sharing something I've been creating behind the scenes: a new YouTube channel called From the Shoreline. It will be a lighter, more creative glimpse into my life, where I'll share knitting projects, writing updates, the journey of working on my novel, and more of the everyday creative process. Starting something new feels exciting, playful, uncomfortable, and a little scary all at once. But it also feels deeply aligned with my North Star of creating meaningful ways for us to spend time together. This is an invitation to consider what visibility might mean for you. What if being seen does not have to be about performance or approval? What if your presence, your creativity, and your willingness to share yourself are already enough to create connection? This episode is for you if: You're ready to step into a leadership position and be more visible in your life You're curious about starting a podcast and/or a YouTube channel and want to get a peek behind the scenes You crave meaningful connections and relationships but find it hard to allow yourself to be fully seen You feel like you've been in hiding and are ready to step out into the light You're a creative who wants to share more of your gifts but aren't sure where to begin Resources and Links:  Explore The Shoreline Private Sessions to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Sign up to receive notes from the Shoreline Use this FREE intention setting worksheet to help you find your north star Read this blog post to discover simple ways to bring joy and whimsy back into your life Listen to this visualization when you want to tap into daydream energy and invite more peace and calm into your life Related Episodes:   The Itchy Sweater Season - Change Can Be Uncomfortable But Discomfort Doesn't Last Forever Permission To Be Where You Are - Learning To Embrace All Parts Of The Self With Compassion Living A Creative Life Offline And Online - Why Community And Authentic Connection Are A Core Part Of The Human Experience When Life Pulls You Toward A New Shore - Beginning Again And Exploring The In-Between Space After An Unexpected Life Transition –– ✦ Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim

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Have you ever found yourself in life's tender liminal space? You're no longer who you once were, not yet who you're meant to become. Each episode we'll navigate these complex seasons of life without trying to fix or force. Host, Kim, will share her personal experience exploring the in-between as well as offer her wisdom as a writer and intuitive guide. Welcome to the Shoreline. You're not lost – you're between shores. This podcast is for you if: • You've recently let go of a career or relationship and are ready to figure out what's next • You're on a grief journey and aren't sure how to move forward • You want to live a more creative life where you're deeply connected to your inner wisdom • You feel lonely and want support as you navigate heavy emotions • You're ready to let go of hustling and over-achieving to live a more peaceful and free life • You feel out of place as someone who likes to dive deep and feel the complexity of being human About the Host: Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons. She lives in a 1930s brick tudor home in the Pacific Northwest with her dog, Cauchy, and three cats. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY

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