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I’m sharing some updates on my dreamy early morning routine, and then I dive into what happened when I went on my first solo overnight backpacking trip. Well, I wasn’t completely alone because I brought Cauchy with me but I didn’t see another human out on the trail. I talk about a “cheetah in still mode” versus a “cheetah in action mode” and my plans for the rest of the month. If you find yourself in transition and are ready to soften and allow instead of controlling and taking action, then this is right up your alley! 
Timestamps
[0:29] Opening thoughts 
[0:53] Life updates
[0:58] “Falling out of routine” and reframing what it means to shift out of routine
[1:40] Leaning into the energy of each season
[3:46] Sometimes you have to just ride the waves
[4:00] Sharing my experience going backpacking for the first time alone (just me and Cauchy)
[5:33] I like doing things alone and and comfortable being out by myself and backpacking felt like a new way to push myself outside my comfort zone
[6:20] I had a vision of being out in nature, completely at peace and calm but that’s not what happened
[7:27] I’m still processing everything that came up during that experience
[7:40] I’m proud of myself for doing something I didn’t have to do!
[8:15] When you’re alone there’s no external motivation
[8:40] There were so many moments I want to complain when the hike got hard
[8:51] I recorded videos on my phone to help me acknowledge that it was hard and to help motivate myself.
[9:14] I had a moment where I felt like I should “push through” and I reframed that “push through” energy
[9:55] Taking a break and going slowly was an act of self-love. Taking a break is an act of deep self-care
[11:27] It felt like growth to say “I love myself and I don’t need to compete with anyone else or even a past version of me.”
[11:44] Every day we wake up feeling different and we can honor the energy of each day.
[12:58] I did crave being home and being comfortable again, but I was able to calm myself down again.
[14:28] This trip softened me.
[14:58] A highlight of the trip was witnessing the sky with the stars and the moon and an outline of the mountain.
[15:32] I thought being out in the dark would be a hurdle to overcome but it’s the moment where I felt the most at peace.
[16:14] I’ve been physically recovering and sitting with all the new facets that revealed themselves. 
[17:17] Working for myself, I felt a pressure to create a schedule outside of a traditional 9-5 job so that I wasn’t trying to run errands and compete with the flow of people on that schedule
[17:33] Having an office space and more traditional hours feels exciting and I’m looking forward to being more in the collective energy
[17:47] The office space I’m considering is more in a central location
[20:14] I’ve been defining more what I’m craving in routine and allowing myself to be surprised by what feels right
[20:36] I’m trying to let things unfold naturally
[21:27] I have a lot of fun activities planned for the rest of the month and my intention is to find more time to just be
[22:04] A cheetah in still mode versus cheetah in action mode
[22:30] My Inner Voice is pushing me to embrace these two sides of a cheetah and I’m currently in “still mode”
[23:28] If you’re in an in-between, I invite you to embrace “cheetah in still mode” with me and allow everything to unfold when it’s time
[24:37] Closing 
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I explore the energy of each day, what happens when we try to plan too much, and how to release frustration. I share a story about my recent camping trip and how I became a morning person! If you’re looking to create more peace and space in your life, then you might find this episode encouraging. LEarn more about how I cultivate peace in my life and what I mean when I say I’m entering “the quiet years.”
Timestamps
[0:30] Opening thoughts
[0:56] The energy of each day 
[1:17] You are not a problem to solve
[1:37] Feeling pressed for time can lead to frustration
[2:11] We are not meant to optimize our lives
[2:44] We meant to honor what happens in each moment
[3:50] My perfect day does not include frustration and how to navigate that
[5:04] Controlling outcomes and planning is way to try and control how we feel
[6:02] It’s okay to honor your feelings instead of trying to predict them
[7:10] We live in a rigid world that wants you to exist in a certain way
[8:04] What would happen if we stopped trying to fill our calendars
[8:39] Even if you don’t have time for spaciousness, can you embody the feeling of pause?
[9:14] Can you honor how you’re feeling? 
[9:44] I want to show people that you can have a spiritual awakening without changing everything about your outward life
[10:23] I’m in a “fine tuning” phase 
[10:59] I feel like I’m in the right place
[11:07] I’ve been thinking about how I can make my experience even more peaceful
[11:31] A story about my recent camping trip
[12:27] My favorite part of camping is coffee in the morning
[13:03] What if camping Kim is the “real” Kim?
[13:18] I tried waking up at 6am for a week and going for a walk first thing 
[14:31] I started to create rituals around waking up at 6am
[15:33] You don’t need to make huge changes to have a huge impact on your life
[16:14] Thing about small changes you might be able to make in your life
[17:27] Learning to connect to small daily actions will help anchor you when navigating bigger life changes
[18:14] I’m looking forward to summer and spending time outside
[18:25] A recent coaching session turned into a celebration of the last 2 years of my life and an ending to a big phase of life
[18:49] I’m entering in to the “quiet years” and my intention is to be at peace, to have space, to create, and to spend my time in a meaningful way
[19:24] I hope you find soft places to land
[19:43] This is a sacred space and I’m grateful for it
[19:56] Closing 



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I recorded this episode while Mercury was in retrograde and am using this opportunity to reflect on what’s been working for me in my life and what I can release. I spend some time talking about big life changes, how we’re meant to grow and shift throughout our lives. Life is short and you’re meant to experience all of it: the highs, the lows, all the goodness, and all the discomfort. If you’re in a life transition, then this episode would be a great listen for you.

Timestamps
[0:32] Mercury is in retrograde as I record!
[0:46] The retrograde is an opportunity to reflect and not the time to take action. 
[1:49] I’m taking time to think about the intentions I made during the new moon. 
[2:10] I’m feeling open and at peace as I create space to both release and welcome what’s new
[3:17] Life is both short and long. Think about the time when you’re a child and how long every day feels but then when you grow up and look back it feels fast.
[3:57] We’re here to experience all parts of life. 
[4:15] when you want to grow and change there’s a lot of discomfort that can come with it
[4:36] What big life shifts can feel like
[5:04] It took me years to fully shift into this new version of myself
[5:49] It’s normal to feel out of sorts and like there’s something wrong with you when navigating change but that’s not true.
[6:40] the in between space can be magical
[6:50] you get to choose who you want to be
[6:58] sometimes you have to reintroduce yourself to the world
[7:23] some people won’t want to grow and change with you 
[7:30] Your relationships might change and you get to choose what works for you
[7:51] Remember you have a choice and you don’t have to meet the expectations others have for you.
[8:05] It’s okay to confuse other people
[8:16] You can always pivot if things feel too uncomfortable
[8:31] Relationships are fluid and aren’t meant to stay one way
[8:41] Some things will fall away when they no longer fit. It’s important to grieve these losses.
[9:00] I lost a lot when I closed my jewelry company
[10:02] An exercise to let go
[10:12] That version of myself was dying so I wrote a eulogy for that past version of me to honor her
[10:52] Once I released the old version of myself, I created space to get to know myself all over again
[11:28] We get to have a beautiful experience of getting to know ourselves over and over again
[11:42] You can’t compare an ending to a beginning
[12:13] This time of year is great for new beginnings
[13:30] My intention for the next month is to get to know myself on a deeper level and nurture the seeds I planted 
[13:01] I’m committing to starting my morning routine again
[13:33] If you’re interested you can journal with me
[13:49] If you’re new to journaling or want more structure, you can download my free guided journal for setting intentions
[15:05] Be kind to yourself
[15:28] If you’re enjoying this podcast, please share it with someone you know who might enjoy it.
[15:52] Closing music
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I am so excited to share this meditation with you. This meditation is intended to help guide you inward toward your inner wisdom. It starts with a body scan and then I guide you through a visualization to help you connect. There’s a few minutes of quiet as an opportunity for you to just be. I invite you to find a comfortable spot in your space as you listen. 
Timestamps
[0:00] Intro
[0:27] Guided meditation begins
[0:48] Body scan
[2:50] Connecting to your inner wisdom
[6:30] Quiet meditation time
[9:34] Closing 
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This season is all about learning for me! I’m learning to be more curious in my life, to be gentle with myself, and flexible with my approach. I’m really excited about some new offerings and sharing those with you, and I give some updates on what’s been happening with me the past month. If you need a nudge toward the unknown and trying something new, then this episode is for you! 
Timestamps
[0:30] Announcements and updates on my monthly newsletter
[1:41] I’m adding an additional podcast episode each month
[2:34] Updates on my offerings: writing circle, private life coaching
[4:55] Life updates: this past month was about the theme of learning and challenging myself
[5:11] I am learning 
[5:40] Creating space requires setting boundaries 
[6:36] Learning to say no
[7:20] I learned that flexibility is important to me and need to be able to ebb and flow
[8:15] I’m finding the balance and am learning to check-in every moment and choose what feels best in the present moment
[8:53] What feels good right now?
[9:26] I’m giving myself permission to change my mind
[10:46] Everything is temporary
[11:50] Setting intentions versus creating a list of to-dos
[12:50] Curious, gentle, flexible are my takeaways from the past month
[13:21] Not trying new things as an adult
[14:58] Changing my mind about how it feels to not be good at something
[16:08] I’m learning sign language!
[17:29] Learning to redirect the energy of my mind and let my mind play in learning and hobbies
[18:08] Everything doesn’t need to be serious all of the time
[18:24] Can you give yourself relief and approach all aspects of your life with curiosity? 
[19:00] Looking ahead I have a lot going on and I’m challenging myself to protect my peace and continue to create space
[21:00] Outro 
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It’s been 4 months since I last updated you! I didn’t intentionally mean to ghost you, yet here we are. In this episode I will catch you up on everything that’s been happening with me and talk about my intentions for the future as we shift from winter into spring. I’ve been feeling called to slow down, and I invite you to do the same if it feels good. I announce my departure from social media and where you can find future updates from me. (Spoiler: it’s mainly here and then my monthly newsletter.) 
Timestamps
[0:36] Updates on what I’ve been doing
[0:55] Recapping my London trip from October 2022
[1:58] My website turned into a place to hold my intentions for the future
[3:19] Feeling homesick for the first time 
[4:00] Over the past few years Seattle has started to feel like home
[4:23] The biggest lesson for me in London is that I like to be home for the first time ever
[5:16] November and December are difficult months for me 
[5:54] I noticed that old patterns came up during the holidays
[6:28] Daily life became difficult, I fell back into old mindsets 
[7:31] I don’t want to change my life and my story, but I do want to move forward and to not feel stuck anymore
[7:52] The calendar New Year doesn’t resonate with me
[9:15] I started trying to create the perfect set of circumstances that would make me feel inspired to create
[9:47] The act of sitting down and podcasting is challenging for me because it pushes me into an uncomfortable space and a deep look into my process creating and sharing with you
[10:26] I went to Joshua Tree at the beginning of February. 
[10:54] I’ve been trying to get outside more but neglecting my home and life tasks
[11:06] I hit a wall and decided to stay home
[11:47] I started making small changes in my life to be more present and slow down
[12:29] Adventures with Cauchy have become a priority for me
[12:52] I am taking an indefinite break from social media
[13:10] Social media doesn’t feel aligning, it feels loud. I don’t feel like my voice fits there
[13:59] I won’t be posting updates on Instagram anymore
[14:15] Going forward, I will be placing my energy here and into a monthly newsletter
[15:00] I’m going to start blogging again and sharing my writing and resources for you
[15:22] I’m being called to keep slowing down
[15:48] My favorite part of my day is when I’m moving the slowest or when I take Cauchy on a walk
[16:40] I’m bring new energy into my home by rearranging
[17:09] I’m choosing to stay in my house. I want roots and to have a soft place to land.
[18:00] March is a transition from winter to spring
[18:15] I’m excited for the new energy of spring
[18:38] Invite yourself to slow down and see how it feels, see what lies in the slowness for you
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