Live, Love, Survive,THRIVE! Podcast

Dr. Kimberly Hubenette

Introducing "Live Love Survive Thrive" with Dr. Kimberly Hubebette! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a life filled with inspiration, resilience, and personal growth! Join Dr. Kimberly Hubebette, a dentist, widow, author, and inspirational coach, as she guides you through the path of relearning to live, love, survive, and ultimately thrive. In this empowering podcast, Dr. Kimberly Hubebette shares her remarkable insights and experiences, drawing from her own journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose after her husband, passed away. Through heartfelt conversations, captivating stories, and practical advice, she invites you to explore new possibilities and discover the power within you. "Live Love Survive Thrive" is your go-to resource for unlocking your full potential and embracing life's adventures. Dr. Kimberly Hubebette's unique blend of expertise as a healthcare professional, personal resilience, and compassionate coaching will inspire and motivate you to break free from limitations and create a life that truly resonates with joy, fulfillment, and success. With each episode, Dr. Kimberly Hubebette will ignite your spirit, offering tangible strategies and uplifting guidance to help you navigate life's twists and turns. Whether you're seeking inspiration to overcome obstacles, guidance to heal and grow, or practical tools to thrive in all aspects of life, this podcast is your companion on the journey of transformation. Join the "Live Love Survive Thrive" community today and tap into the wisdom and empowerment you need to turn your dreams into reality. With Dr. Kimberly Hubebette as your guide, you'll discover the courage to embrace life fully, love fiercely, overcome challenges, and thrive beyond your wildest imagination. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to live your best life. Subscribe to "Live Love Survive Thrive" with Dr. Kimberly Hubebette now and unlock a world of inspiration, growth, and limitless possibilities. Remember, your journey starts here, and together, we will THRIVE!

  1. Aug 10

    Decluttering After Loss: The Grief No One Warns You About with Tina O'Keeffe

    "Let some time dictate what you need to do. Let yourself grieve." —Tina O'Keeffe Decluttering after loss isn't about trash bags and deadlines — it's about timing, permission, and grief you can't rush. In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Hubenette sits down with Tina O'Keeffe, founder of Stow and Behold and a professional organizer of 13 years, to unpack what actually happens when someone tries to clear out a home after a death, a move, or years of quiet accumulation. Tina's path started far from organizing — in copywriting, grant writing, and two years in the Peace Corps — before a chance conversation at a Women Entrepreneurs conference in 2005 changed her direction. She's since become a go-to voice for senior downsizing, hoarding intervention, and the emotional side of letting go, and she's now helping launch the Hoarding Alliance of Long Island to connect families with the right support. This conversation is for anyone standing in a closet full of someone else's things, unsure what to keep, what to give away, and when it's okay to decide. Tina explains why sentimental items should be the last thing tackled, not the first, and why grief has its own timeline that no calendar or well-meaning relative can override. Key Takeaways: • Sentimental items — photos, letters, keepsakes — should be handled last, not first, because they carry the most emotional weight. • Grief-driven shopping sprees, what Tina calls the "widow habit," often fill an emotional gap rather than a practical need. • Roughly 80% of what Tina removes from a home gets donated, which helps clients feel their items are still useful rather than discarded. • No one else — not an adult child, not a spouse — gets to decide when someone else is ready to let go of a loved one's belongings. • Preserving and relocating an item is a valid middle ground between keeping it out and getting rid of it entirely. • Organizing for seniors often means keeping things visible and accessible, not hidden away, to protect their independence. • Ready to rethink how you approach the stuff that's been sitting untouched? Listen to the full conversation.  Connect with Dr. Kimberly: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Apple Podcast Spotify Episode Highlights:  05:21 Meet Tina O'Keeffe: From Peace Corps to Professional Organizer 08:48 Why Organizing Isn't About the Stuff — It's About the Story 13:00 When Family Pushes Faster Than a Loved One Is Ready 17:22 The "Widow Habit": Grief-Driven Shopping Explained 22:51 Organizing to the Client's Needs, Not Your Own 32:31 The Mantras That Get Her Through the Hardest Rooms 38:01 Do No Harm: Helping Hesitant Clients Take the First Step 44:37 Ending the Shame Around Hoarding and Disorganization 48:00 Free Consultations, Zoom Sessions, and Where to Find Tina  Resources:  Get Kim's Books 📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over  📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive!   Thank you for listening. To keep my podcast alive, Wanna buy my dog Dakota a bone? ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/livelovesurvivethrive

  2. Jul 27

    Grief, Betrayal, & Cult Escape: A Mother's Story of Loss, Spiritual Awakening, and Radical Healing with Isabella Young

    "It's important to allow those emotions to move through, because emotions are energy in motion, and if we hold the emotions back, it can create physical and mental illnesses. So, it's important to be vulnerable." —Isabella Young Grief healing is rarely a straight path, and in this deeply personal conversation, New Human of New Earth author Isabella Young shares how unimaginable loss reshaped her life and ultimately led her toward healing through nature, spirituality, and personal resilience. After losing her first husband unexpectedly while pregnant with their child, Isabella's search for meaning eventually drew her into a controlling spiritual cult. Following years of manipulation and the devastating loss of her teenage son, she found the strength to reclaim her life and begin rebuilding from the ground up. Throughout this episode, Isabella discusses: • Navigating profound grief without expecting "closure" • Recognizing manipulation and reclaiming personal sovereignty • Why connecting with nature became the foundation of her healing • Daily practices including grounding, time outdoors, gardening, and mindful living • Viewing suffering as a catalyst for wisdom and personal transformation Dr. Kimberly and Isabella also explore how grief can reshape identity, purpose, and the journey toward thriving after adversity. Whether you're grieving the loss of a loved one, recovering from trauma, or searching for hope during difficult seasons, this episode offers thoughtful reflections and practical ideas for reconnecting with yourself. If this conversation resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may need encouragement today: https://bitl.to/5vY1   Connect with Dr. Kimberly: Website: https://drkimberlyhubenette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-hubenette-dds-magd-2800a624/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordr.kimberlyhubenette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordr.kimberlyhubenette YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9--bH78AxF-FCR2ygP-Fyg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/khubenette/_created/ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-love-survive-thrive-podcast/id1852221037 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1U789oDWQrUBEPaSbdV9YU Episode Highlights:  03:23 Losing a Husband and Beginning Grief 06:25 A Spiritual Search for Meaning 09:46 Life Inside a Controlling Cult 15:01 Recognizing Manipulation and Leaving 19:10 Healthy Ways to Process Grief 23:31 Finding Purpose Through Suffering 26:00  Nature-Based Healing Practices 35:30 Grounding Practices for Overcoming Difficult Changes  39:20 Nature is the Best Medicine  Resources:  Get Isabella's Book 📖New Human of New Earth: Medicine for the Freedom and Future of Humanity  Get Kim's Books 📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over  📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive!   Thank you for listening. To keep my podcast alive, Wanna buy my dog Dakota a bone? ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/livelovesurvivethrive

  3. Jul 13

    When Grief Stays: A Coach's Honest Guide to Living Through Loss with Camille Ellis

    "When you're really struggling, it's because you're in your own way… Don't judge yourself when you do it; just notice it. You can change your storyline to create momentum and the results you want to create within your life." —Camille Ellis Grief coaching isn't about rushing through pain — and Certified Grief and Life Coach Camille Ellis has lived that truth in the most personal way possible. After losing her youngest son and navigating the end of a 27-year marriage, Camille built a coaching practice grounded in one honest belief: that healing begins the moment you start paying attention to the stories you're telling yourself. In this conversation on Live Love Survive Thrive, Camille and Dr. Kimberly sit down for a raw, grounded discussion about what it actually looks like to move through devastating loss — not past it. Camille explains why grief never fully disappears, and why that's not something to fix. She walks through the practical technique she uses with every client: catching the thought, questioning the story, and finding a perspective that's equally true but far less crushing. She also shares what self-love looks like on the hard days — not as a wellness buzzword, but as a daily decision to ask yourself what you actually need right now. Whether you're in the thick of loss, supporting someone who is, or simply trying to understand why certain seasons of life feel impossible to move through, this episode gives you something real to hold onto. Connect with Dr. Kimberly: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Episode Highlights:  03:34 Meet Camille Ellis: Certified Grief Coach and Life Coach 05:40 How 35 Years as a Stylist Became a Coaching Career 07:13 Navigating the Loss of Her Son: Where Her Philosophy Began 11:57 The Thought Pattern That Keeps Grieving People Stuck 13:44 Reframing Loss: The Technique She Used on Herself First 16:41 When Grief Lingers for Years — What's Really Happening 22:45 Self-Love as a Daily Practice, Not a Wellness Slogan 28:18 What a Grief Coach Does That a Therapist Doesn't 32:21 What Living, Loving, Surviving, and Thriving Really Means 34:10 How to Connect with Camille and Book a Free Session Resources:  Get Kim's Books 📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over  📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive!   Thank you for listening. To keep my podcast alive, Wanna buy my dog Dakota a bone? ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/livelovesurvivethrive

  4. Jun 29

    From Bride to Widow in 5 Months: Writing Your Way to Healing with Dianne Brazell

    "We have to remember our loved one is gone, and that's horrible. But we're still here, and we still have work to do. We still have purpose, we still have value, and that's to love our lives and help others love their lives as well." —Dianne Brazell Creativity became Dianne Brazell's lifeline after losing her husband, Paul, just five months after their wedding. In this episode of Live, Love, Survive, Thrive, Dr. Kimberly Hubenette sits down with author and educator Dianne Brazell, who went from bride to widow in the span of a terminal cancer diagnosis — and found her way through grief by writing letters to a man she wasn't ready to let go. Dianne shares three things that shaped her healing: writing as emotional release (including a chapter on anger she almost cut from her memoir), the unexpected gift of Paul's sisters becoming her closest travel companions, and learning — after a lifetime of fearing it — that she is her own best friend. Seven years out, Dianne describes her grief as a pain that's dropped from a nine or ten to a one or two most days. It spikes. It surfaces on birthdays and anniversaries. But it no longer defines her. Her new book, Weaving Peace: Creating Your Next Act, gives grievers practical tools to use photography, movement, music, and writing to rebuild. If you're in the early fog or years deep and still finding your footing, this conversation meets you there. Connect with Dr. Kimberly: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Episode Highlights:  02:42 Meet Dianne: From Bride to Widow in 5 Months 07:44 Losing Paul 13:47 Early Stages of Grief and Coping Mechanisms  19:52 Coping by Serving Others 26:18 Learning to Love Alone and Balancing Life 32:12 Recipe: Creative Chili Resources:  Get Kim's Books 📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over  📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive!   Get Dianne's Book:  📖Weaving Peace: A Memoir of My Time with Paul   📖Weaving Peace: Creating Your Next Act   Thank you for listening. To keep my podcast alive, Wanna buy my dog Dakota a bone? ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/livelovesurvivethrive

  5. Jun 15

    Three Roads to Choose From After Losing Your Spouse with Dr. William Quan

    (Special Episode)  Category: Coping From Grief and Loss "Life was full of choices. You pick a road, you try not to look back, and you keep going down that road, and that's how life goes." —William Quan, DDS Eighteen years after losing his wife, Dr. William Quan found love again — and he says there were only three roads anyone walking through grief can take. In this special episode, Dr. Kimberly Hubenette sits down with her father, Dr. Quan, who lost his first wife nearly two decades ago and has been remarried to a fellow widow for 16 years. He breaks grief down into three concrete paths: live alone and cope solo, remarry and rebuild, or move in with family. He chose remarriage — and credits a chance encounter at a Chinese restaurant, where a fellow widow slipped him her phone number, changing his life. The conversation also covers something rarely discussed out loud: the signs many widows and widowers report from a departed spouse, from a light bulb that should've been ice-cold but wasn't, to a toddler grandson who swore his late grandmother read him bedtime stories. Father and daughter land on the same truth — you can love more than one person, just in different ways, and grief doesn't mean you stop living. If you're navigating loss, this episode offers a roadmap, not platitudes. Connect with Dr. Kimberly: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Episode Highlights: 02:30 A Mindfulness Lesson 06:05 Backstory: Dr. Quan's Widowhood — Losing His First Wife  10:54 Patients Sharing Grief: Conversations Beyond Dentistry  12:41 Dating After Loss ) 15:20 The Choice to Keep Living:  17:48 Three Ways to Cope with Spousal Loss     21:18 Memories Persist: Pride in Shared Life     23:00 Pick a Road & Move Forward     27:00 Signs From Beyond 31:30 Feeling Loved Ones' Presence & Unexplained Signs  33:00 What's Your Choice Resources:  Books 📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette 📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive! by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette   Podcast Living Through Grief: How to Keep Going After Loss with Dr. William Quan Part 1 Thank you for listening. To keep my podcast alive, Wanna buy my dog Dakota a bone? ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/livelovesurvivethrive

  6. May 25

    Joyful Tenacity with Nancy J. Martin

    "In my memoir, I talk about planning my suicide, and I had it all planned out, and then things came up, and I did not do that. And so now people tell me, I'm very tenacious, and I try to do it in a joyful manner." —Nancy J. Martin There are moments in life that test everything—your body, your spirit, your will to keep going. And in those moments, what carries you forward isn't perfection or certainty, but something steadier: a quiet, determined kind of joy. In this powerful episode, Dr. Kimberly Hubenette sits down with author Nancy J. Martin, who shares her extraordinary journey through a life-altering diagnosis, facial paralysis, abandonment, and the long road of rebuilding a life rooted in resilience, creativity, and connection. Her story doesn't shy away from the hard parts, but it shines a light on what it means to keep choosing life, even when it feels unbearable. From her darkest thoughts to embracing what she calls "joyful tenacity," Nancy opens up about living with visible difference, finding strength through expression, and creating a life filled with meaning, art, and human connection. If this story resonates, support the podcast and help keep these conversations going. Key Topics: • Choosing joyful tenacity in the face of adversity • Living with visible difference in a judgmental world • Finding strength through creativity and self-expression • Moving from despair toward purpose and connection • The role of community in building a meaningful life Connect with Dr. Kimberly: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Episode Highlights: 02:05 Meet Nancy: Widow, Author, Jeweler, Thriver 04:14 The Diagnosis That Changed Everything: Acoustic Neuroma 07:12 A Career in Fashion  09:50 Joyful Tenacity: Surviving Facial Paralysis, Abandonment, and Grief 17:35 How Community Heals 21:32 Facing the World Different: Grief, Public Stares, and Choosing Visibility  29:28 Foodie At Heart Resources:  Books 📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette 📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive! by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette   📖https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07ZHQ2F12/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=ed0bc148-5c71-4a84-bc01-a37218bef331  Thank you for listening. To keep my podcast alive, Wanna buy my dog Dakota a bone? ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/livelovesurvivethrive

  7. May 11

    Rise From Loss: Daily Moves for Focus, Health, Connection with Michelle Skaff

    "What you do in the moment is what matters. It's not what we achieve, or what we accomplish, or the money we make, but it's really who we are at that moment." —Michelle Skaff Loss narrows daily capacity and leaves routine fractured. Grief erodes attention, energy, and social reach, so small habits matter more than big plans. We outline three repeatable actions that rebuild focus, body resilience, and human connection. With a long career shift and deep personal losses, Michelle Skaff explains how simple rituals rebuilt purpose and wellbeing. Her arc ties career upheaval, meditation, and plant-based cellular support into practical recovery. Tune in to hear the full conversation. • Three things a day habit for focus • Rebuilding social bonds after loss • Daily movement and cellular health practices • Meditation and stillness as recovery tools • Turning grief into mission and meaning • Real-world anti-aging wellness approaches • Small routines that scale emotional resilience Connect with Dr. Kimberly: Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Episode Highlights: 02:48 Meet Michelle: Another Breath, Another Moment 09:17 Career Challenges and Personal Growth 11:42 Personal Losses and Building Resilience 18:04 At 71: Reversing Aging 22:37 Journey to Health Beats the Pain of Loss 27:40 Breakdown to Breakthrough 32:49 Leaving a Legacy: Be A Shooting Star Resources:  Books 📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette 📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive! by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette   To keep my podcast alive, Wanna buy my dog Dakota a bone? ☕️https://buymeacoffee.com/livelovesurvivethrive Free Giveaway:  🎁Protandim® NRF2: https://beactivated.com/

  8. Apr 27

    Grief, Guilt, and Kids: Real Talk on Parenting After Loss with Devora Segall

    "We have to know where the child is, and in order to do that, we have to first know where we are. We need to make sure that we're taken care of so that we can be there for our child. We need to validate ourselves, we need to give ourselves grace, we need to give ourselves slack." —Devora Segall Grief sits in the same room as parenting, yet most conversations stay silent about how loss reshapes home life, discipline, and connection with kids. This conversation brings grief, guilt, and the daily chaos of parenting into the open and offers grounded ways to create more calm and safety at home. Practical emotional tools, not perfection, sit at the center of this discussion on healing. Parenting coach and therapist Devora Segall shares how miscarriage, the loss of her father, and raising ten children led her to peaceful parenting and DBT-based skills. Her story shows how real families can move from constant yelling and shame to steadier, more mindful connections. Press play to hear how our grief story can become a growth story, including: Parenting after miscarriage and other losses • Using DBT skills for calmer parenting moments • Helping kids handle big feelings and triggers • When to share emotions with kids and when to protect them • What "peaceful parenting" looks like in real life • The role of self-care and vulnerabilities for stressed parents • How coaching and therapy support parents who feel stuck Connect with Dr. Kimberly: Website: https://drkimberlyhubenette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-hubenette-dds-magd-2800a624/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authordr.kimberlyhubenette/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordr.kimberlyhubenette YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9--bH78AxF-FCR2ygP-Fyg Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/khubenette/_created/ Episode Highlights: 01:56 Devorah's Journey: Miscarriage, Motherhood, and Discovering DBT 08:10 Parenting Through Loss: Validating Kids' Feelings and Vulnerabilities 09:23 Devorah's Books: Peaceful Parenting Solution and Trauma Aware Tools 14:15 Should Parents Hide Emotions From Kids 19:00 Hosting, Mentoring, and Devorah's Definition of Live Love Survive Thrive 23:01 Bridging Mind and Heart: Therapy, Coaching, and Post-Traumatic Growth 30:00 Give Yourself Grace Resources:  Books 📖Grid: Once in a Lifetime You Get to Start Over by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette 📖Live, Love, Survive, Thrive! by Dr. Kimberly Hubenette    Thank you for listening. To keep my podcast alive, Wanna buy my dog Dakota a bone? https://buymeacoffee.com/livelovesurvivethrive

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Introducing "Live Love Survive Thrive" with Dr. Kimberly Hubebette! Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey towards a life filled with inspiration, resilience, and personal growth! Join Dr. Kimberly Hubebette, a dentist, widow, author, and inspirational coach, as she guides you through the path of relearning to live, love, survive, and ultimately thrive. In this empowering podcast, Dr. Kimberly Hubebette shares her remarkable insights and experiences, drawing from her own journey of overcoming challenges and finding purpose after her husband, passed away. Through heartfelt conversations, captivating stories, and practical advice, she invites you to explore new possibilities and discover the power within you. "Live Love Survive Thrive" is your go-to resource for unlocking your full potential and embracing life's adventures. Dr. Kimberly Hubebette's unique blend of expertise as a healthcare professional, personal resilience, and compassionate coaching will inspire and motivate you to break free from limitations and create a life that truly resonates with joy, fulfillment, and success. With each episode, Dr. Kimberly Hubebette will ignite your spirit, offering tangible strategies and uplifting guidance to help you navigate life's twists and turns. Whether you're seeking inspiration to overcome obstacles, guidance to heal and grow, or practical tools to thrive in all aspects of life, this podcast is your companion on the journey of transformation. Join the "Live Love Survive Thrive" community today and tap into the wisdom and empowerment you need to turn your dreams into reality. With Dr. Kimberly Hubebette as your guide, you'll discover the courage to embrace life fully, love fiercely, overcome challenges, and thrive beyond your wildest imagination. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to live your best life. Subscribe to "Live Love Survive Thrive" with Dr. Kimberly Hubebette now and unlock a world of inspiration, growth, and limitless possibilities. Remember, your journey starts here, and together, we will THRIVE!

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