Dancing Through Life: Ari Bliss's Journey from Ballet to Mindset Coaching
In this inspiring episode, former New York City Ballet dancer Ari Bliss shares her transformative journey from professional ballet to becoming a mindset coach and podcast host. Ari opens up about her early passion for dance, the challenges of a rigorous ballet career, and her courageous decision to pivot towards personal growth and mentoring. She provides valuable insights for dancers, parents, and anyone navigating career transitions, emphasizing the importance of mental health, self-respect, and finding joy in personal development. Through her unique perspective, Ari reveals how the discipline of dance can be a powerful foundation for life's broader challenges and opportunities.
Healing Through Energy Work, Art, and Self-Discovery
In this episode, energy healing practitioner and author Danielle Gaudette shares her transformative journey of healing from adoption trauma. Diving deep into her personal experiences, Danielle discusses how she overcame emotional challenges through energy work, EFT tapping, and the innovative Transformative Art Healing method. She explores the profound impact of relinquishment trauma, the importance of inner healing, and how understanding our emotional energy can lead to profound personal growth. Listeners will be inspired by Danielle's resilience, her commitment to breaking generational cycles of pain, and her mission to help others discover their inner light and worth.
A Journey of Healing, Empowerment, and Authenticity
In this powerful and raw episode, Lindsay, a divorced mother of two, shares her transformative journey of leaving an abusive marriage. She discusses her support group "First Wives Club" and her upcoming podcast "Divorce Diaries", offering insights into overcoming narcissistic relationships, reclaiming personal power, and breaking generational cycles of abuse. She candidly explores her path to self-discovery, the challenges of co-parenting, and the importance of vulnerability in healing. Lindsay's story is a testament to resilience, emphasizing that divorce can be a new beginning rather than an ending, and that women can thrive after leaving toxic relationships.
Key Highlights:
Personal story of leaving an abusive 15-year marriage
Insights into narcissistic relationship dynamics
Creating a support network for women in similar situations
Importance of self-love and authenticity
Strategies for healing and empowerment
Breaking Free: Travel, Stories, and Self-Discovery
In this inspiring episode, Jen Peterkin, a remarkable storyteller and world traveler, shares how she redefined success on her own terms. After experiencing a life-altering divorce, Jen transformed her pain into purpose by launching "The Human Experience" podcast and embracing a life of intentional travel.
Whether you're feeling stuck in life, seeking inspiration, or curious about personal growth, this episode offers a powerful reminder that your journey is uniquely yours to create. Jen's insights will challenge you to reconsider your own limitations and open yourself to new possibilities.
The Pressure to Be Healed Keeps You Stuck
In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the hidden trap that many healing journeys encounter: the overwhelming pressure to be "fixed." Learn why desperately trying to heal can actually prevent real transformation, and discover how to approach your personal growth with compassion, intention, and grace. Kim shares vulnerable personal experiences of getting caught in the cycle of healing overdrive – reading every book, trying every technique, and still feeling stuck. You'll walk away with practical insights on:
Why the "more is better" approach to healing backfires
How to recognize when you're putting too much pressure on yourself
The difference between collecting information and true healing
Strategies to create space for authentic personal growth
How to be kind to yourself while still moving forward
This episode is perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by their healing journey, struggling with childhood trauma, or simply looking to break free from patterns that no longer serve them. Tune in and learn how to release the pressure and embrace your unique path to healing.
Finding Resiliciency in Life’s Uncertainties
In this inspiring episode, Robbie Ross, the podcast host of Conversations Ignite, unexpectedly discovered he was in end-stage renal failure. He shares his remarkable journey of being diagnosed with critically high Creatinine levels, navigating peritoneal dialysis, and ultimately receiving a kidney transplant.
Despite the challenging medical circumstances, Robbie maintained an incredibly positive attitude, viewing his experience as an opportunity for personal growth. The conversation explores how this health challenge led him to start his own podcast and discover a new passion for connecting with people from around the world.
You’ll be moved by Robbie's resilience, his approach to handling unexpected life challenges, and his philosophy of controlling what he can while embracing life's uncertainties.
A Compassionate Approach to Healing to Break Free from the Self-Help Hamster Wheel
In this episode of One of a Kind You, Kim dives deep into the often overwhelming world of self-help and healing. She candidly shares her personal struggles with constantly trying to "fix" herself through various methods like meditation, journaling, and self-help books, and podcasts, only to feel more frustrated and exhausted.
Kim challenges listeners to:
Choose one healing tool and stick with it
Give themselves permission to pause
Trust their intuition about what truly helps them heal
Unfollow accounts that make them feel inadequate
Unlocking Your Spiritual Potential: Healing, Gratitude, and the Path to Self-Discovery
Dive into an intimate conversation with spiritual healer Rachel Garrett as she reveals her powerful journey from a chaotic childhood to becoming an Akashic records expert. Discover how gratitude, self-love, and unexpected connections can transform your life. Kim and Rachel get real about breaking free from external validation, overcoming limiting beliefs, and finding authentic connections in a world of social media illusions. Whether you're seeking personal growth, spiritual healing, or just a dose of raw, inspiring conversation, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and inspired to embrace your true self.
Key Highlights:
Spiritual healing secrets from an Akashic records expert
Breaking free from external validation and self-doubt
The power of gratitude in personal transformation
Navigating spiritual growth and self-discovery
Building genuine connections in the digital age
Navigating Motherhood: Grace, Community, and the Real Journey
In this powerful episode, Nikki Brooker, founder of Yana (You Are Not Alone), shares her mission to support moms through community, understanding, and compassion. She discusses the challenges of motherhood, the importance of finding support, and the unique ways men and women's brains function differently.
Key insights include:
The critical need for moms to build supportive communities
Understanding the ‘mental load’ of motherhood
Physiological differences between male and female brains
The importance of giving yourself grace as a parent
Stratgies for managing the challenges of parenting at different stages
Nikki emphasizes that there’s no such thing as a perfect mom, and the key to surviving motherhood is finding your people, being kind to yourself, and embracing the journey of continuous learning and pivoting.
Healing Isn't a To-Do List: Escaping the Self-Help Trap
In this episode, we discuss how self-help and healing can become overwhelming and turn into a second job, leading to burnout.
Kim, the host, shares her personal experience of getting stuck in the cycle of constantly trying to "fix" herself through journaling, courses, and podcasts, which actually made her feel more lost and disconnected.
She emphasizes that healing doesn't mean constantly working on yourself. It's about letting yourself be human, accepting that you're not broken, and finding joy in small, ordinary moments without guilt.
She encourages listeners to trust themselves, change their mindset, and let go of the need for perfection and external validation.
Overcoming Mom Guilt: An Intuitive Coach's Journey
In this episode, Alysia Lyons, an intuitive coach who helps moms overcome the burden of mom guilt joins us to share her personal experiences as a surrogate mother and how that journey impacted her relationship with her own son.
She delves into the root causes of mom guilt, explaining how it stems from a disconnect between our actions and our values. Alicia provides practical strategies for moms to identify and address their guilt, including reframing rules, practicing self-compassion, and understanding their children's love languages.
The conversation also touches on the societal pressures that contribute to mom guilt and how moms can break free from the cycle.
Hit play to get actionable steps to shed mom guilt and find more joy in motherhood.
Burned Out from Healing? Why More Inner Work Isn’t Always the Answer
If healing feels like a full-time job and you're still exhausted, you’re not alone. Many people hit a wall in their healing journey, feeling stuck despite doing “all the right things.”
In this episode, we’re unpacking why healing burnout happens and how constantly searching for the next breakthrough might be keeping you stuck. I’ll share why obsessing over your past isn’t the same as processing it, why your body needs rest as much as your mind, and how to step off the emotional rollercoaster without giving up on healing altogether.
If you’re ready for a different approach—one that doesn’t leave you drained—this episode is for you.
Getting Uncomfortable with Pushing Boundaries while Handling Menopause
In this episode, Kelly Baron, a chiropractor and podcaster, shares her journey of overcoming a past assault through self-defense, MMA fighting, powerlifting, and embracing her femininity through pole dancing. She discusses the importance of not letting menopause and perimenopause control you, but instead taking control of those life stages and creating a positive experience. Kelly encourages women to get comfortable being uncomfortable, starting with small steps, and celebrating their accomplishments along the way. There are so many times in life where it’s necessary to change the narrative, as well as, being excited for and preparing for the next stage of life.
Why Healing Feels Exhausting & How to Get Your Energy Back
Does your healing journey feel more exhausting than empowering? You’re journaling, meditating, reading all the self-help books—yet instead of feeling lighter, you’re completely drained. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
In this episode, Kim Keane breaks down why healing burnout happens and how to move through it without getting stuck in the cycle of overanalyzing, suppressing emotions, and endlessly searching for the “perfect” healing method. Kim shares her personal experience with emotional exhaustion, explains how unprocessed emotions keep us trapped, and provides actionable steps to heal differently—not harder.
If you’re ready to reclaim your energy and shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling at peace, this episode is for you!
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why overthinking your past is keeping you stuck
✔️ How your nervous system reacts to unprocessed emotions
✔️ Practical ways to stop healing burnout before it drains you
✔️ Why your healing journey should be unique to YOU
Tune in now and start healing in a way that actually works!
Perfectionism: The Hidden Wound of Childhood Trauma
Have you ever stopped to wonder why you push yourself to be perfect? In this episode, we explore how childhood experiences shape our perfectionist tendencies and why so many of us unknowingly chase flawlessness to prove our worth. I share my personal journey of striving for perfection, plus the stories of clients and loved ones who developed perfectionistic habits as a way to regain control over their lives. Together, we’ll uncover the deep connection between perfectionism and childhood wounds—and how recognizing this pattern is the first step to healing. If you’ve ever felt like you needed to prove yourself, this episode is for you.
Shame, Abandonment, and Finding Your Worth
In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I share a powerful story that unfolded during a run at the local YMCA, where I witnessed a dad shaming his daughter on the basketball court. That moment brought back memories of my own experiences with shame and feelings of abandonment—from childhood struggles with math, to an abusive high school relationship, to moments of being let down by those I counted on most.
Through these reflections, I explore the toll of constant criticism and emotional neglect and how it leaves us feeling unseen, unheard, and unworthy. But there’s hope. If you’ve ever felt this way, know that you’re not alone. In this episode, I remind you that healing is possible, that you are worthy of love, and that the journey to self-worth starts with showing kindness and compassion to yourself.
This episode is a message to anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t measure up: you are seen, you are enough, and you deserve better. Tune in to discover how to start breaking free from the shame and reclaiming your power.
Healing Isn't a Quick Fix: Why Patience is the Key to Overcoming Trauma
In this episode, Kim delivers a raw and honest take on healing childhood trauma, debunking the myth of quick fixes and magic pills. Sharing her personal journey, she reflects on the hard truth that healing takes time—often more time than we're prepared to admit. Kim discusses the frustration of navigating a world that glorifies instant gratification and the challenges of staying committed to the long, often uncomfortable, process of healing.
She also opens up about her own struggles, from leaving her teaching career to confronting deeper layers of trauma she never expected. With anecdotes about the pitfalls of impatience and the value of embracing discomfort, Kim inspires listeners to keep climbing the mountain of healing, one step at a time. If you're ready to stop looking for shortcuts and start embracing the journey, this episode is for you.
Tune in for encouragement, insight, and support to help you stay the course on your path to healing.
Sign #5 You’re Ready to Start Healing: You’re Ready to Feel Your Emotions
In this episode, we dive into the fourth sign that you're ready to start your healing journey: letting go of relentless perfectionism. Drawing from personal experiences, I explore how striving to be perfect—whether as a mom, a teacher, or a child seeking love and validation—can leave you feeling exhausted, robotic, and disconnected from your true self. I share stories of my struggles with perfectionism, from crafting battles with my daughter to the deep roots of these tendencies in childhood.
Listen as I discuss how embracing imperfection led to a life of greater freedom, authenticity, and presence. If you're tired of chasing impossible standards and are ready to let your true self shine, this episode is for you. Let’s take the first step toward healing by embracing the beauty of being perfectly imperfect.
Sign #4 You’re Ready to Start Healing: Breaking Free from Perfectionism
In this episode, we dive into the fourth sign that you're ready to start your healing journey: letting go of relentless perfectionism. Drawing from personal experiences, I explore how striving to be perfect—whether as a mom, a teacher, or a child seeking love and validation—can leave you feeling exhausted, robotic, and disconnected from your true self. I share stories of my struggles with perfectionism, from crafting battles with my daughter to the deep roots of these tendencies in childhood.
Listen as I discuss how embracing imperfection led to a life of greater freedom, authenticity, and presence. If you're tired of chasing impossible standards and are ready to let your true self shine, this episode is for you. Let’s take the first step toward healing by embracing the beauty of being perfectly imperfect.
Sign #3 You’re Ready to Start Healing: Stop Running by Facing What You're Avoiding
Are you exhausted from constantly running from the things that trigger your past? In this episode, we dive into the emotional, physical, and mental toll of avoidance—whether it’s people, places, or memories that remind you of childhood trauma. Judy shares her own experiences of running from triggers, including an old song, her childhood home, and even a bully from middle school, and how those efforts to avoid only drained her energy and power.
She explains how avoidance keeps us stuck in a stress response, robbing us of the peace we deserve. But there’s hope: the moment you decide to stop running is the moment you start taking your power back. Kim offers practical encouragement to face your fears head-on, showing you that doing the inner work is the key to freeing yourself from the grip of your past.
If you’re ready to stop running and reclaim your life, this episode is for you.