The Way You Show Up

Are Social Media Weight Loss Trends Actually Healthy? (With Dr. Cristina Castagnini)

18 Jul 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!It seems like every week now there's a new weight loss social media trend. Whether it's co...

How I Work On My PIES

11 Jul 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Recently I asked the It Starts With Attraction podcast audience what were some topics that you would...

Narcissism And Self-Esteem According To The Research with Dr. Virgil Zeigler-Hill

04 Jul 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Today we are talking about a topic that's become very popular over the past several years on so...

Spiritual Attraction Deep Dive

27 Jun 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!We spend a lot of time on this podcast talking about different ways to be healthy, what foods to eat...

Emotions, Boundaries, and Trauma with Karla McLaren

20 Jun 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Today's episode is exciting and jam packed with info. I talked with author and expert Karla McL...

Feeling Overwhelmed Or Drained? DO THIS

13 Jun 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Is life overwhelming you right now? Do you feel drained? Well, me too... And in today's episode...

Being Honest About Self Deception with Dr. Cortney Warren

06 Jun 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Self honesty and self deception are not terms that we may use in every day life, but they are things...

Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy To Cope With Trauma | Part 2 with Jamie Gagnon

30 May 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!I'm joined again this week with Jamie Gagnon. Jamie has her expertise and experience in working...

What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? | Part 1 with Jamie Gagnon

23 May 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!If you've ever struggled with your thoughts and feeling like your thoughts aren't super he...

How Attraction Leads To Love

16 May 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Whether you realize it or not, there is a reason that you fall in love with someone. It doesn't...

How My Husband Overcame His Body Image Struggles

09 May 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In this episode of it starts with attraction, we are going to be talking about a topic that I covere...

How To Change How You See Your Body

02 May 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Does the number on the scale actually mean as much as we sometimes make it out to be? In all reality...

How To Talk About An Issue When You Disagree

25 Apr 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Have you ever been in a conversation where you find yourself becoming more and more frustrated?There...

The Simple Steps I Use To Reduce Stress

18 Apr 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!On today's episode, we're going to be talking about stress reduction techniques. I'm ...

Your Worth Is Not Determined By Your Performance

11 Apr 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What do you do when your self worth is completely tied into what you do or how you perform? If you&a...

Success, Failure, And Habits - A Conversation with The Chosen Creator Dallas Jenkins

04 Apr 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In this episode, Dallas shares his personal experiences with success and the expectations that come ...

How To Manage The Weight Of Other's Burdens with Sonia Thalman

21 Mar 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Join Sonia, a certified coach, as she shares her journey to becoming a coach and her insights on man...

Emotional Eating: Understanding Triggers and Finding Forgiveness with Emma Murphy

14 Mar 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do you struggle with emotional eating? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the...

Finding Success In Coparenting: How To Remain Consistent with Julie Beckerman

07 Mar 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Welcome to this episode of It Starts With Attraction where we’ll be discussing the process of pick...

Keeping Intimacy Alive While Raising A Family with Heather MacFayden

28 Feb 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!When you get married, all of your attention is on your spouse. Then, once you have kids, all of that...

How Physical Attraction Evokes Emotions In Those Around You with Toi Sweeney

21 Feb 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Physical attraction is not just about working out and being healthy. Although that is a big part of ...

How Strong Communication Skills Can Benefit Your Career and Your Marriage with Dave Delaney

14 Feb 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!On this episode, Kimberly is joined by Dave Delaney to discuss some of best workplace communication ...

Personality Traits and The Big Five: An In-Depth Guide to Self-Discovery with Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn

07 Feb 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!On today's episode, Kimberly sits down with Dr. Wiebke Bleidorn to discuss what personality is,...

Discovering Hope in the Face of Hurt with Pastor Scott Sauls

31 Jan 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What do you do when you find yourself in the midst of regret, hurt, and fear? That's what we ta...

Breaking Out of the Rut: Setting Goals to Avoid Going Through the Motions with Roald Gerber

24 Jan 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Learn how to set goals that will help you avoid going through the motions. This podcast will explore...

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Overcoming Love Addiction and Toxic Relationships with Sherry Gaba

17 Jan 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What is the story you're telling yourself that isn't serving you? That's the question...

Facing Your Inner Critic: How to Combat Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Tara Halliday

10 Jan 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Have you ever related your actions to your worth? You might be combatting imposter syndrome, a term ...

How To Create And Sustain Long-Lasting Routines

03 Jan 2023

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!If you don't manage your time... then your time will manage you.In today's episode we&apos...

How To Set And Reach Your Personal Goals: The MUST-DO Process to Follow Every Year

27 Dec 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!"You won't get to where you want to go if you stay where you are."Do you feel like yo...

The Biggest Takeaways of 2022

20 Dec 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!We've had an incredible year on It Starts With Attraction and we have loved every second of it!...

How Working On Your PIES Impacts Those Around You with Priscilla Gray

13 Dec 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!On today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, Kimberly chats with Marriage Helper Certified ...

Get Unshakeable Confidence with Karen Laos

06 Dec 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!It's important to know how to speak confidently, because when you speak confidently, people lis...

From Pain To Purpose - The True Story Behind Charity Water with Scott Harrison

29 Nov 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Did you know 771 million people around the world don't have access to clean drinking water? On ...

Understanding The Differences Between Creativity And Intelligence with Dr. Rex Jung

22 Nov 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In this episode we talk with Dr. Rex Jung about the differences in creativity and intelligence and h...

What It Means To Live Alcohol Free with Karolina Rzadkowolska

15 Nov 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Today's episode is all about how to live an alcohol free life and all of the benefits that come...

When God Isn't Answering

08 Nov 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What do you do when you say yes to God and then He stops speaking? In today's episode, Kimberly...

The Science Of Wisdom with Dr. Dilip Jeste

01 Nov 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What are the 6 components of Wisdom? Why is wisdom important for relationships? We answer all these ...

The Five Pillars Of Self-Care with Dr. Gregory Scott Brown

25 Oct 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Sleep, spirituality, nutrition, breath-work and movement; These are the five pillars of self-care, b...

How Sexual Mindfulness Can Increase Intimacy with Dr. Chelom Leavitt

18 Oct 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, we talk all about how important sexual mindful...

Overcoming Anxiety And OCD with Jon Seidl

11 Oct 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!"You are not powerless against anxiety. And you are not alone."This is what we talk about ...

Living In The Waiting: What To Do When It's Not Your Turn with Dr. Heather Thompson Day

04 Oct 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Being in a waiting season can be difficult. But what if it’s not your turn for breakthrough?On tod...

Understanding The Importance Of Spiritual Attraction (PIES Webinar Series)

27 Sep 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Why is spiritual attraction so important? Because it is the CORE of who we are. In this week's ...

Why Emotional Attraction Is SO Important (PIES Webinar Series)

20 Sep 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In this week's episode, Kimberly answers YOUR questions about all things emotional attraction, ...

Answering Your Questions About Intellectual Attraction And Setting Goals

13 Sep 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In this week's episode, Kimberly answers YOUR questions about setting goals, building habits, a...

Breaking Down Physical Attraction (PIES Webinar Series)

06 Sep 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Have you ever heard us use the term "PIES?" PIES stands for physical, intellectual, emotio...

Why Dieting Almost Always Fails with Amanda Nighbert

30 Aug 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do your diets and lifestyle choices almost always fail? Between work, relationships, and parenting, ...

Dating Culture, Cultivating Community, And Approaching Jesus with Katie Bulmer

23 Aug 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!"If eternal water is real, I want a keg of it."In today's episode of It Starts With A...

Destiny, Kingdom Assignments, And First Steps with Amber Joy Daniel

16 Aug 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do you feel like your life is not what you want it to be?While we can't always change our circu...

The Truth About Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion with Windy Shotlow Hatchell

09 Aug 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Becoming the best version of ourselves requires opening ourselves up to learn and understand differe...

Getting Motivated - Setting Goals and Purpose in Life

02 Aug 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Every person longs for purpose.If you're seeking fulfillment and contentment in your life, this...

Powerful Ways To Connect With Your Children with Renaye Thornborrow

26 Jul 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do you have trouble connecting with your children? Like every day is a battle you can’t win?In tod...

The Spiritual Side Of Physical Attraction

19 Jul 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do you feel like you're never good enough?Everywhere you look, you're  bombarded by messa...

How to Live Joyfully Courageous with Casey O'Roarty

12 Jul 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!A huge part of becoming the most attractive you can be has to do with how you show up in your relati...

Morning Routines And Why They Are So Important

05 Jul 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Kimberly Beam Holmes walks you through her morning routine and discusses why it’s essential to pla...

Working On Yourself During Divorce with David Mathews

28 Jun 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!David Mathews, the founder of Spark of Life, joins Kimberly Beam Holmes on this week’s episode of ...

When Trust Is Broken And How To Rebuild It with Zach Brittle

21 Jun 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Zach Brittle is a couples therapist from Seattle and the author of The Relationship Alphabet and The...

Do What You Love Without Sacrificing Who You Love

14 Jun 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Plenty of research talks about how a parent's interaction with their child will affect that chi...

How To Live Out Your Faith On A Daily Basis with Yasmine Williams Woods

07 Jun 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Yasmine Williams Woods became a mother at the age of 14. After being a single mother for years, it w...

Ways To Stay Calm When Everything Sucks

31 May 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!How can you stay calm when everything around you honestly just sucks?Does it feel like all hell is b...

Have Better Sex With Your Spouse

24 May 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Sex is one of the ways we stay attracted to each other in a marriage. Dr. Corey Allan found in a st...

Watch Out For These Pitfalls As You Work On Your PIES

17 May 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Did you know that I was once ADDICTED to Crossfit?It's true. And I ran myself into the ground. ...

How The Enneagram Can Help You Understand Your Spouse

10 May 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!This week I was joined by Christa Hardin. Christa is the host of the Enneagram + Marriage podcast, a...

Finding Hope Inside Of Loneliness - 100th Episode ft. Ben Higgins

03 May 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Ben Higgins, of The Bachelorette and The Bachelor fame, joins us on our 100th episode of It Starts W...

You Can Have A Great Sex Life

26 Apr 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Couples don't have great conversations about sex. We all know we want to do it but very few of ...

The Keys To Better Communication In Your Marriage

19 Apr 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!This week Kimberly chats with Laura Heck from Marriage Therapy Radio. Laura is a Gottman Certified t...

Discussing Spiritual Attraction With My Husband Rob Holmes

12 Apr 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!This week I sat down with my husband Rob to talk about spiritual attraction.We get into how we met, ...

How Becoming Spiritually Attractive Can Change Your Heart

05 Apr 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In today's episode of It Starts With Attraction, I'm just going to share some things from ...

3 Ways to Grow Spiritually in Your Relationship

29 Mar 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What does it mean to be on the same page spiritually as a couple? How can you work towards becoming ...

We Need to Grieve the Last 2 Years

22 Mar 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Grief is defined as the conflicting feelings caused by the change or end of a pattern of behavior.  ...

How To Coparent With Someone That Is Making You Crazy

15 Mar 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Although we wish every marriage could be saved, we know that it's not the reality for some peop...

Learn How to Cultivate A Mindfulness Practice in Your Life

07 Mar 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware of where you are and what you are doing. It...

How To Rewire Your Brain Using Gratitude

01 Mar 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What does it mean to live a life of gratitude?  Gratitude is a state of being.  It isn't more...

Feeling Whole, Valued, and Having Self-Worth with Veronica Grant

22 Feb 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Relationships are so important—especially the relationship we have with ourselves. In this episode...

The Cost of Social Media with Chris Martin

15 Feb 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!What is social media doing to our brains? It may be affecting your life more than you realize. In th...

Staying Attracted (Intellectually) To Each Other

08 Feb 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Kimberly is joined by a very special guest, her husband, Rob! This is the second time Rob has joined...

Becoming More Intellectually Attractive

01 Feb 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!We are continuing with our PIES series, and this month we are talking all about Intellectual Attract...

Cultivating Healthy Marriages and Sexual Intimacy with Victoria Sotelo

25 Jan 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!*Note - this episode is all about sex so pop in your headphones especially if you have small childre...

How Childhood Experiences Affect Your Health with Dani Williamson

19 Jan 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!This episode is the third episode in our physical attraction series. It's an insightful and pow...

Physical Attraction: Top 10 Tips for Great Sleep (Part 2)

11 Jan 2022

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!This is part two of the sleep series in this month's topic of physical attraction. If you misse...

Physical Attraction: Top 10 Tips for Great Sleep (Part 1)

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!We're kicking off the new year with all things PIES. We'll be doing a PIES series in the n...

The DiSC Profile Explained with Dr. Joe Beam

28 Dec 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In the last episode of 2021 and our personality series, Kimberly talks with Dr. Joe Beam about the D...

The Importance of Focusing on Your Strengths with Austin Suellentrop

21 Dec 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!The Importance of Focusing on Your Strengths with Austin SuellentropThis week we are back with anoth...

The Psychology of Myers-Briggs with Tim Atkinson

14 Dec 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!We are all wired a bit differently, and this week we are continuing our series of personality test t...

The Enneagram Journey with Michael Norton

07 Dec 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!There is so much more to the Enneagram than you may think. Or, maybe you've never heard of it a...

I Have A Confession... (My PIES Journey)

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Have you ever been stopped in your tracks and been forced to rest? In this episode, you will hear Ki...

Can One Person Fix a Relationship?

23 Nov 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In this episode, Kimberly speaks at a MUMLife event and shares how to fix a relationship with SMART ...

Dr. John Gottman: World-Renowned Marriage and Divorce Researcher Reveals All the Top Secrets for Great Relationships

16 Nov 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!In today's episode, Kimberly speaks with world-renowned marriage and divorce researcher Dr. Joh...

PIES Stacking - Do More In Less Time

09 Nov 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Creating habits on top of your existing habits can sound overwhelming, but in today's episode, ...

Showing Up As Your Best Self with Andrea Owen

02 Nov 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Are you ready to Make Some Noise? In this episode, Kimberly chats with personal development coach, a...

Stop Doing and Start Resting with Ian Simkins

26 Oct 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Are you getting enough rest, and are you getting the right kind of rest? In this week's episod...

The Seven Components of Self-Love with Dr. Shainna Ali

20 Oct 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do you practice mental wellness and self-love?In this episode, Kimberly chats with Dr. Shainna Ali a...

Everyone is a Leader with Alex Judd

12 Oct 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Are you a leader? If you answered no, you may be surprised to learn that you are wrong. In this epi...

Practicing Mindfulness + 10-Minute Guided Meditation

05 Oct 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do you ever feel like you need to slow down? How aware are you of your body, your mind, and your emo...

How to Disagree Without Losing Friends or Family

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do you have a relationship that is struggling over a disagreement? With everything going on in the ...

Helping Parents Navigate Challenges with Kimball Lewis

21 Sep 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!There are two things in life that we are never taught to do, parenting and marriage.In this episode,...

Training Your Brain to Be Happy with Dr. Laurel Mellin

08 Sep 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!For us to be individuals who are more emotionally attractive, it's essential to understand our ...

Improve Your Skin Health with Medical Aesthetician, Lauren Vance

31 Aug 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!How well are you taking care of your skin? Skin health is essential for everyone, and good skincare...

Creating Exceptional Relationships from Stanford's Top Class Professor

24 Aug 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Do you have a relationship in your life that is troubled? In today’s episode, you are going to he...

Tips for Mindfulness and Self-Care from LinkedIn VP, Scott Shute

17 Aug 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!Are you interested in learning how to become more aware of yourself and your surroundings? In this ...

Motivation, Dedication, and Having a Why with Adele Bester

10 Aug 2021

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Have a question you want answered? Submit it here!We're kicking off the season with a wonderful testimonial from Adele Bester. You are going to l...