Pause: Grounding to Reset Your Nervous System and Get Present [Pause 53]
Grab your favorite cozy spot, and get ready to pause, breathe, and refresh mentally and emotionally.
3 Key Takeaways From This Episode:
Grounding and regulating the nervous system: Dr. Kimber encourages listeners to take a pause from the chaos of the world and practice grounding techniques, such as noticing one's feet and breath, in order to regulate the nervous system and find a sense of presence and calm in the midst of external stressors.
Embracing a wide range of emotions: The episode addresses the importance of acknowledging and embracing the full spectrum of emotions, including grief, disappointment, and situations that may feel out of one's control. By allowing oneself to experience and process emotions without judgment or denial, individuals can develop mental flexibility and build resilience.
Self-love and self-care: The episode emphasizes the significance of loving oneself and engaging in self-care practices. Dr. Kimber discusses the impact of self-love on one's ability to receive love from others and advocates for taking moments to check in with the body and mind, offering techniques like a butterfly hug and encouraging self-affirmation, "I'm alive. I matter." Self-care is presented as a means to refill one's own emotional reserves, enabling individuals to better support and empathize with others.
To begin the episode, Dr. Kimber reads Maya Angelou's poem, The Lesson. It's a powerful piece that captures the essence of grief, disappointments, and the love for life.
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This episode is sponsored by Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing, which is a resource for those suffering the loss of a baby during pregnancy.
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