Ep 24: Family Dynamics, Caregiving, and Personal Boundaries: an interview with Kim
"I feel like people pleasing with me is more being taken advantage of because I would give anyone the shirt off my back. I would, not anymore." - Kim In this episode, Jenny chats with Kim White-Lopez about her people pleaser recovery journey. Kim, an improv comedian, actress, and paranormal investigator, delves into her personal experiences with people pleasing, beginning from a young age while caring for her terminally ill mother. They discuss how family dynamics impact people pleasers and how she navigated setting boundaries and starting to heal despite the demand of being a caregiver for sick family members. They explore the nuances of setting boundaries, the impact of people pleasing on relationships, and the challenges that come with setting boundaries with loved ones. Alongside, Kim shares intriguing anecdotes from her paranormal investigations and how it intertwines with her journey of overcoming people pleasing. The episode wraps up with an inspiring note on taking care of oneself through a meaningful song lyric recommendation from 'Garden Party' by Ricky Nelson. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:24 Paranormal Investigations and Experiences 04:03 People Pleasing and Personal Stories 04:37 Family Dynamics and Caregiving Challenges 06:34 Boundaries and Self-Care 12:31 Friendships and People Pleasing 14:43 Defining People Pleasing 15:38 Being Taken Advantage Of 16:40 The Cost of People Pleasing 17:29 Personal Transformation and Self-Care 18:31 Weight Loss Journey and Self-Discovery 20:32 Bias and Treatment Based on Appearance 22:37 Setting Boundaries in Personal and Professional Life 26:16 The Importance of Authenticity 29:55 Final Thoughts and Advice Show Mentions: "Garden Party" by Ricky Nelson (Stone Canyon Band) Want to be a guest on the show? Email Jenny! info@meditatewithjenny.com About The Guest: Kimberly White-Lopez (“Kimber Lee”) @MunchKim0929 on Instagram Kimberly's Facebook page Kim was originally born in Fort Rucker, Alabama on a military base, but she was raised in Buffalo, NY for almost her entire life. She used to joke with her Dad and give him a hard time about her mom giving birth in a “tent,” until he drove her all the way to Alabama in 2008 to show her the small hospital where she was born. Kim currently holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing and a minor in Psychology, and she has worked in the medical field for 18+ years: 14 of those with a focus in mental health providing psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults. Kim also has experience working as a Teacher’s Assistant, providing education and care to children with ASD and other developmental disorders requiring specialized needs. She says these individuals really hold a special place in her heart. When not working, Kim enjoys acting in front of the camera, as well as on the stage. She has been a TV/film actor since 2006 and has rejoined the scene again more recently in 2019. Kim has appeared in over a total of 33 films, television shows (i.e. American Idol, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Restaurant Impossible, Nick Groff’s Death Walker series, etc.), and music videos. She can be seen featured on major platforms including but not limited to: AMC, IFC, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, etc. Kim is also an improvisational comedian and the Co-Founder, Producer, Operations...
