Masks Off: Inner Freedom For People-Pleasers and Perfectionists

Unpacking Self Care Beyond the Basics

06 Jun 2024

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In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross delves into the often misunderstood concept of self-care with gues...

3 Keys for Authentic Intimacy

30 May 2024

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In this enlightening episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross engages in a deep dive with guest Daniela S...

Break Free From the Safe Harbor: Live Your Yes

23 May 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross discusses the concept of living authentically and breaki...

You Are Not Who You Think You Are!

16 May 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross engages in a profound conversation with self-love coach ...

Overcoming Fear of Failure: Tips for Moving Forward

09 May 2024

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This podcast episode delves into the pervasive fear of failure that hinders many from pursuing their dreams and stepping out of their comfort zones. D...

Progress Not Perfection

02 May 2024

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In this episode, the host, a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, discusses the challenging mindset of feeling like one's efforts and accompl...

Masks Off: It's Not What You Think

25 Apr 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross reintroduces herself and shares the origin story of the ...

Stop Being Needy: Find True Freedom

18 Apr 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross discusses the journey from codependency and people-pleas...

Unlock Your Desires: Heal and Reprogram Your Mind

11 Apr 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross is joined by guest Jen Beck, a coach who specializes in ...

How to Create the Life You Desire: Open to New Possibilities

04 Apr 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross interviews guest Jamil Sayegh. The conversation delves i...

Living Beyond Chronic Pain: Strategies for High Achievers

28 Mar 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists', host Kim Gross and guest Dr. Anna Redmond delve into chronic pain, spec...

Overcoming Perfectionism Through Acts of Kindness

21 Mar 2024

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In this episode of Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists, host Kim Gross engages in a profound conversation with self-worth coach, author, ...

Finding Calm in the Storm: Navigating Autoimmune Diseases, Perfectionism, and Overwhelm

14 Mar 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists,' host Kim Gross is joined by mindset shift coach Robyn Engelson. They di...

Growing Within Relationships: Embracing Change and Self-Love"

07 Mar 2024

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In this episode of the podcast 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists', host Kim Gross talks with psychotherapist Dr. Heather Brown...

Trust Yourself: How to Be More Intuitive

29 Feb 2024

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In this insightful episode, Kim Gross, host, engages in a candid conversation with licensed marriage and family therapist and coach, Libby Supan. With...

Redefine Who You Are

22 Feb 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists', host Kim Gross is joined by Kat Polsinelli, a coach who helps women ove...

Train Your Brain to Find Gratitude

15 Feb 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists', host Kim Gross invites guest Jennifer Altieri to discuss the powerful t...

Radical Self-Care Practices Heal Trauma

08 Feb 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists', host Kim Gross chats with Lisa Pepper Satkin, a therapist and coach wit...

Don’t Ignore the Red Flags of a Toxic Relationship

01 Feb 2024

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In this episode, Ashley Bendiksen, an expert in helping victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and unhealthy relationships, shares her insights o...

Martha Stewart on Steroids: Unmasking Perfectionism

25 Jan 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists', host Kim Gross engaged with guest Michelle Johnston, a life and empower...

Freedom to Follow Your Heart

18 Jan 2024

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In this enriching episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists', host Kim Gross invites guest Sabrina Del Duca to share her pe...

Unmasking the Mother Wound

11 Jan 2024

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Kim Gross hosts Elizabeth Kipp on this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists' where they discuss the 'mother wound&...

Live the Life You Love: Align Values with Actions

04 Jan 2024

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In this episode of 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists', host Kim Gross talks to guest Dala Hemeyer about the importance of defi...

Loving Mondays Again!

28 Dec 2023

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In this episode of Masks Off For People-Pleasers & Perfectionists, host Kim Gross is joined by leadership communication expert, Kim Laughlin. They...

Remove Your Ego From Parenting

21 Dec 2023

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In this engaging dialogue, Cai Graham, a mental health mentor working with teens and young adults, and host Kim Gross delve into concepts around paren...

Discovering Your True Passion: Reclaiming Your Inner Light

14 Dec 2023

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In this enlightening episode of the 'Masks Off for People Pleasers and Perfectionists' podcast, host Kim Gross explores the topic of reclaimin...

Shedding the Mask: How I Overcame Overeating and Body Dysmorphia to Embrace Self-Acceptance and Freedom

07 Dec 2023

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In this episode Kim shares her lifelong struggle with compulsive overeating, body image issues, and self-esteem, revealing how these problems began du...

Peeling back the layers of Kim Gross: A deep dive into her passions, personal musings, and adventures!

30 Nov 2023

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Kim Gross, the host of 'Masks Off' Podcast, shares more about herself beyond her professional persona. Her love for rap music, liking for clas...

Finding Balance in Parenting: Understanding Emotional Involvement

23 Nov 2023

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In this episode of 'Masks Off', host Kim Gross welcomes parenting coach Kim Muench. Through a conversation on emotional presence in parenting,...

Overcoming Comparison and Embracing Confidence

16 Nov 2023

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In this episode of Masks Off, host Kim Gross talks to Dr. Pamela Ellis, also known as The Education Doctor. Dr. Ellis shares her background as a first...

Unmasking Perfectionism and People Pleasing: Embracing Authenticity and Self-Love

09 Nov 2023

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In this impassioned talk,Kim explores the struggle of living a life under the weight of perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies. Rooted in unmet ...

Tame Your Inner Critic: Know Your Goodness

02 Nov 2023

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In this empowering episode, guest Pamela Malo and I discuss why we all have an inner critic, how to recognize it and how to tame your inner critic and...

Reclaim Your Well-Being by Overcoming Toxic Overachievement

26 Oct 2023

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In this episode, Dr. Eric Recker and I explore the perils of toxic overachievement and the toll it takes on our lives. We'll delve into practical ...

"Heal Body Shaming: Recognizing Poor Body Image Development

19 Oct 2023

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In this episode, we delve into the sensitive but crucial topic of body shaming. Join us as we explore the signs of poor body image and unravel the com...

Stop the Cycle of Self-abandonment

12 Oct 2023

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In this episode, Kim engages in a profound discussion with her guest, Shalini Josen, delving into the topic of overcoming self-abandonment and embraci...

Acknowledging the Coexistence of Your Inner Conflicts

05 Oct 2023

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In this enlightening episode, Kim shares a personal story of when two internal parts of herself were at war. As she shares this story, she and guest S...

Embracing Quiet Confidence

28 Sep 2023

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In this thought-provoking episode, Vaughn and 18 year old son, Xavier delve into the profound significance of cultivating "quiet confidence"...

Understanding the Whole Child

21 Sep 2023

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In this episode, Harvey Hazen and I discuss the idea of looking beneath the surface of students' behaviors to see the whole child. Our discussion ...

Rise Up

14 Sep 2023

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In this episode you will hear Sabrina Victoria share her heartfelt, honest and raw story of how she suffered in a narcissistic relationship. She share...

Empowering Parents of Children with ADHD: Nurturing Connection is the Key with Dana Baker-Williams

31 Aug 2023

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In this insightful episode, my guest and I take a deep dive into the world of conscious parenting for children with ADHD, offering practical strategie...

Empowering Education: Inner Work is the Pathway with David Richards

24 Aug 2023

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In this enlightening episode, David Richards and I explore the possibility of a transformative journey where parents and educators embark on the path ...

Breaking the Mold: Nurturing Resilient Minds in a Conditioned World with Dr. Chanie Messinger

17 Aug 2023

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In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Chanie and I take a close look into the harmful impact of social conditioning on young minds and explore the essentia...

Unlocking the Power of Parental Consciousness: Nurturing Stronger Bonds with Teens and Young Adults with Claire Cetti

10 Aug 2023

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In this episode, guest Claire Cetti and Kim discuss the transformative power of parental consciousness and its profound impact on fostering healthier ...

Embracing Authenticity: Unleashing Your Inner Voice with Isabelle Miller

03 Aug 2023

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In this empowering episode, Isabelle and I talk about the importance of embracing authenticity and trusting your inner voice. Despite the critics and ...

“Unraveling the Past: Healing Patterns and Nurturing Authenticity” with Robyn Eyre-Long

27 Jul 2023

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In this episode, Robyn and I delve into the transformative journey of healing our patterns and childhood wounds, ultimately paving the way for a life ...

Unmasking Parenthood with Whitney Fleming

20 Jul 2023

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In this episode "Unmasking Parenthood," guest Whitney Fleming and I delve into the transformative journey of parents who prioritize their ow...

Coming Home to Yourself with Dr. Chanie Messinger

13 Jul 2023

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Do you feel like you have to be in a relationship to be ok in the world? Have you been conditioned and told that the way to happiness is to go to scho...

Embracing Abundance and Unveiling Your Authentic Self

06 Jul 2023

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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of embracing abundance, worthiness, and your true essence. When we operate from a place of lov...

Choose You with Meeka Kruisman

29 Jun 2023

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This was an incredible conversation with 18 year old Meeka Kruisman. She was so raw and vulnerable and quite honestly, so brave to share her story. Sh...

Unleashing Your Authentic Power: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Manifest Your True Self with Abi Levine

22 Jun 2023

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In this episode, we delve deep into the ways our own self-imposed limitations hold us back from unlocking our full potential. Join us as we uncover th...

Breaking Generational Patterns: Overcoming Toxic Parenting for a Healthier Future with Cari Fund

15 Jun 2023

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In this episode I have a conversation with Cari Fund about the profound impact of toxic parenting on individuals and families, and we discuss strategi...

Unmasking Our True Selves: The Psychology Behind Why We Wear Masks

08 Jun 2023

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In this episode Kim explores the reasons behind why we wear masks and how they shield our true selves.  Kim shares her personal journey of how s...

Let Your Presence Serve Your Purpose with Lauri Smith

01 Jun 2023

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Do you ever feel like you are utterly exhausted from life? Do you feel like all you do is survive your days and just rinse and repeat? If you answered...

Unmasking Your Authentic Self: Why Wearing the Happy Mask Can Hold You Back with Tracy Nolin Beerman

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How often have you put on a mask and showed up inauthentically with other people? We have all done this at some point in our lives and it is so normal...

Living a Life of No Regrets: Why Being Your True Self is Worth the Pain with Melissa Chureau

18 May 2023

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No matter what we have going on in our lives there will always be pain. The key is how we respond to that pain. One thing that can cause a lot of pain...

Healing Generational Wounds: Why Repairing with your Child is a Powerful Tool with Meagan Duncan

11 May 2023

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One of the most important ways to shift the parenting paradigm is to take ownership for how you are impacting your children. When you are triggered an...

Loving Your Child is Not Enough with Meagan Duncan

04 May 2023

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In this episode Kim talks with guest Meagan Duncan about the hard truth that loving your child is not enough. What does this mean? We are very well-in...

Compassion is Underrated with Jamie Thurber

27 Apr 2023

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Do you ever feel like you shouldn’t share certain things with others because you fear that you might be judged for what you think or how you feel? I...

Staying Committed to Yourself with Jessica Hiatt

20 Apr 2023

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I had such an awesome conversation with Jessica Hiatt, a personal trainer and nutrition coach. Jessica is so much more than a personal trainer. She he...

What Makes You Truly Original with Carrie Klewin Lawrence

06 Apr 2023

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Do you look outside of yourself to get feedback or validation that how you are showing up in the world is good or do you look inward and decide for yo...

How to Stop Victimization with Kim Gross

30 Mar 2023

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Do you ever feel like you attract people who mistreat you or abuse you? Do you feel like you don’t have the right to speak up and assert yourself wi...

BE CALM with Ekua Walker

23 Mar 2023

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In this conversation Kim talks with guest Ekua Walker about the importance of helping our children to trust their inner knowing. So often, as children...

Prison to Paradise with Deb Blum

16 Mar 2023

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In this episode Kim and guest Deb Blum share their journeys of how they went from their prison to paradise and what it took to get there. They both sh...

Stop Giving Your Power Away with Whitney Baker

09 Mar 2023

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Do you feel like your life is like living on a hamster wheel? Do you feel like you are living a pattern and not a life? In this episode Kim and guest ...

Is Your Relationship Serving You with Carrie Jeroslow

02 Mar 2023

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In this episode Carrie shares her experience and wisdom on the benefit of being your most authentic self in your relationship with yourself and loved ...

Refine Your Life with Deborah Corbin

23 Feb 2023

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Do you let your life experiences define who you are or do you look at your life experiences as an opportunity to grow and evolve? In this episode Kim ...

Prioritize Your Well-Being with Petra Brunnbaurer

16 Feb 2023

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In this episode Kim and guest, Petra Brunnbaurer, talk about the importance of cultivating practices that help your mental, physical and emotional wel...

Are You Living Your Life for You?

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you living your life according to what other people expect of you? Do you say yes to people because you are afraid to say no? Do you live in fear ...

It’s Ok to Not Be Ok with Natasha D’Archangelo

02 Feb 2023

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In this episode Kim talks with Natasha, a licensed mental health counselor about how trauma can start in childhood and then play out patterns in our a...

Ground Yourself in Who You Are with Ameerah Barker

26 Jan 2023

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In this episode Kim talks with Ameerah Baker about what it is like to go from Scars to Power. Ameerah shares her powerful story about how she got a la...

Make the Investment in Yourself with Beverly Price

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This was a great conversation with Beverly Price. She was so open and honest about her journey from feeling unworthy and not enough to being in a plac...

How to See Things From a New Perspective with Debra May

12 Jan 2023

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Do you feel like you are stuck in your life? Does everyday just feel like you are on the hamster wheel of life? If so, Debra and Kim talk about little...

Slay Your Dragon with Katherine Wintsch

05 Jan 2023

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Do you constantly look to the outside for validation? Are you a people pleaser or a perfectionist? Well if you are not sure, listen to this episode wi...

Mental Load of Motherhood with Kim Muench

29 Dec 2022

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Do you ever struggle with how to relate or show up with your children? If you are a parent and you feel that your relationship with your kids is not w...

You Are the Ocean Not the Waves with Erin Tennant

22 Dec 2022

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Erin shares her incredible story of losing one hundred and thirty pounds without going on a diet. She did this all through changing her mindset. She a...

Without the Shit I Wouldn't Be Who I Am with Natalie Bedard

15 Dec 2022

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In this conversation Kim talks with Natalie Bedard about the importance of healing past trauma. The trauma from our pasts can keep us stuck and from c...

Changing Generational Patterns with Robin Hopkins

08 Dec 2022

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Almost all of humanity has baggage that is generational or as a result of societal conditioning. This is how we develop patterns and limiting beliefs ...

Refine Your Life with Deborah Corbin

01 Dec 2022

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Do you let your life experiences define who you are or do you look at your life experiences as an opportunity to grow and evolve? In this episode Kim ...

Follow Your Intuition with David Richards

24 Nov 2022

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Do you struggle to trust your intuition? Do you often second guess yourself? Do you stay stuck in relationships or jobs because you are too afraid to ...

Diving Deep into Overwhelm with Margot Zaher

17 Nov 2022

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Kim talks with Margot Zaher about the mask of overwhelm and how claiming that we are overwhelmed is just a way to really avoid our responsibilities. W...

Follow Your Compass

10 Nov 2022

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In this episode Kim talks about how we are so conditioned by society as well as our loved ones that success should be measured a certain way. Whether ...

Get Your Sexy Back with Kim Coffin

03 Nov 2022

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In this episode Kim talks with Kim Coffin about how many different masks show up in the bedroom. We can wear the people pleaser mask for sure. It can ...

Perfectionism is a 20 Ton Shield

27 Oct 2022

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In this episode Kim talks about what a weight perfectionism can be on us. Most of us created this mask when we were young in order to protect ourselve...

Integrating Shadows with Deb Blum

20 Oct 2022

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Do you find yourself judging others? Do you have strong aversions to things that other people say or do? Have you ever considered that those things th...

"Letting Go of 10 Things with Deborah Callahan

13 Oct 2022

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What a fun and uplifting conversation with Debbie. She is the host a great podcast, How to Live Fully. In this podcast Deborah gave such great ideas a...

Befriending Your Masks with Rebecca Doring

06 Oct 2022

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Rebecca Doring is an epitome of what is possible when you befriend your masks. This means that whenever you do the innerwork and heal those patterns f...

Being a Perfectionist is Hard with Ebony Moore

29 Sep 2022

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In this episode Kim and Ebony talk about the difficulties with wearing the perfection mask. Both were able to identify experiences in their childhoods...

Transforming Your Relationship with Yourself with Ainee Cha

22 Sep 2022

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In this conversation Kim talks with Ainee about how to transform one’s relationship with yourself and others through mindfulness and compassion. Ain...

How to Stop Being Hard on Yourself with Jamie Thurber

15 Sep 2022

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In this episode Kim talks with guest, Jamie Thurber, about why we start wearing masks. It is so normal to develop different masks as a way of protecti...

I Will Not Deny Myself Anymore

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you struggled to set boundaries with yourself? There is actually a positive aspect to boundary setting. Not only do we learn to identify what we ...

Taking a short pause.

04 Aug 2022

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Kim is going to take a short pause on releasing Masks Off podcasts as she is preparing for a new launch. Kim is working on pivoting and creating a new...

Changing directions with Kim and Tia

28 Jul 2022

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In this episode Kim and Tia announce their decision to pivot. Tia has decided to focus on her coaching business as well as potentially move into some ...

Discussing Postpartum Anxiety with Allison Lieberman

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a new mom or even if you had your kids a while ago, do you or do you remember suffering with anxiety? Have you ever heard of postpartum anx...

Life is Bittersweet

14 Jul 2022

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In this episode Kim and Tia share different life experiences where they have felt bittersweet. Having that bittersweet feeling can show up in a multit...

Don't Rock the Boat

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to speak up and speak your truth with others or maybe even certain people in your life? Do you remember as a child being told that you...

What Gets in the Way of Your Wholeness?

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a felt sense or belief that you are “broken”? Do you have an inner dialogue that tells you there is something wrong with you or inhere...

Say Yes to Yourself

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you find it hard to say yes to yourself? Do you notice that you say no when you really want to say yes? This is a very common pattern for those tha...

I AM WHOLE

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Kim and Tia step outside their comfort zone by doing a little promotion for their signature I AM WHOLE course as well as their Co...

The Illusion of the Safety Mask

02 Jun 2022

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Have you noticed yourself “playing it small” in life? Do you find yourself being afraid to step into courage and would rather be safe and comforta...

The "Motherhood" Mask

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wow!!! In this episode Kim and Tia really take off their masks and show how they overparented in the past and lost their identities as a person. Weari...