BRAND NEW LIVE PROGRAM STARTING DECEMBER 22! Somatic Soulwork: Learn more and sign up here: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatic-soulwork/ You may have heard the advice “You need to sit with your anxiety” when you feel anxious and aren’t able to focus. You may have tried to get still and quiet when anxiety hits, but with no results. It’s … Read more
Check out my FREE Somatic Expression for Anxiety workshop! Date: December 13th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST, and you can sign up here: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatics-workshop/ What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you first wake up in the morning? Mine used to be not a thought, but a bunch of thoughts … Read more
Today’s episode is mostly for those of you who have already started their strength training despite having some TMS chronic pain sensations. And that’s awesome! Strength training is SO important for everyone for both physical and mental health. And this last one is where the main benefit is for people with TMS too: By starting … Read more
You may have heard that in order to heal from chronic pain and symptoms, you need to create safety in your brain and nervous system. But you might wonder: “Why does my nervous system feel unsafe? I don’t feel unsafe.” That’s right: You may not be in a dangerous situation at all, but your nervous … Read more
When you’re dealing with a chronic pain or condition and put in the work to feel better, yet not much is happening, it’s often easy to feel like you’re not making progress. But what if you’re actually healing, even if your main symptom is still present? In order to recover from chronic pain and other … Read more
Anger is a natural emotion, but when it becomes a constant state, it can signal deeper issues, particularly around personal boundaries. If you find yourself frequently angry, it may be time to examine the boundaries you have set in your life. Boundaries are essential for maintaining emotional health and well-being; they define what is acceptable … Read more
Are you struggling to get good sleep at night? And on top of that, you also have chronic symptoms in the body, like pain and tension even when you know that you haven’t hurt yourself? While it’s common attribute sleepless nights to stress or lifestyle choices, the underlying issue often lies within the nervous system. … Read more
Chronic pain (TMS) can be an overwhelming experience, often accompanied by feelings of frustration and self-blame. If you find yourself attributing your pain to personal shortcomings or feeling guilty for not overcoming it more quickly, it’s essential to shift your perspective. Chronic pain is a complex condition influenced by various factors, including childhood events and … Read more
If you live in this anxiety mode day after day, then chronic pain and sensations are actually a very logical continuation of it because chronic health problems are simply an extension of that anxiety. If you want to get better, reduce anxiety and chronic pain, you need to do these 2 things: 1️⃣ Get you … Read more
Find my course, Emotionally Fit, here: kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/emotionally-fit/ Use the code OCTOBER to get 15% off AND to get a video + PDF guide for 3 nervous system regulation practices that you can use to bring down anxiety and overwhelm, in less than 4 minutes! In today’s episode we’re talking about the connection between the personality … Read more
Find my course, Emotionally Fit, here: kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/emotionally-fit/ Use the code OCTOBER to get 15% off AND to get a video + PDF guide for 3 nervous system regulation practices that you can use to bring down anxiety and overwhelm, in less than 4 minutes! You’ve heard me talk several times about how chronic sensations in … Read more
Traditional treatments for chronic pain often focus on physical symptoms, but as we already know, not all chronic pain comes from a physical source. Vulnerability is a powerful approach to healing chronic pain. Vulnerability is often perceived as a weakness, but it is, in fact, a demonstration of strength and courage. It means that you … Read more