LAST 4 days to apply to work with me: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/strength-training-2-months/ In today’s episode, I want to discuss a common belief that people with neuroplastic problems, such as chronic pain, fatigue or anxiety often have, which is this: “When I move my body, I end up WORSE than before.” I was inspired to record this episode … Read more
2 months customized 1:1 training plan and daily coaching: APPLY HERE! https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/strength-training-2-months/ In today’s episode I want to share with you 3 short success stories from 3 women who all started strength training even despite having TMS / neuroplastic pain. And they all have great experiences to share! As I mentioned, what’s common to all … Read more
Of course, you’ve very likely heard about the importance and benefits of strength training. But most people only see one piece of the story, which is fat loss or weight loss. And also the mental health benefits are starting to get more airtime which is awesome. But still, most people think that “Yeah, I know … Read more
Episode 377 Today’s podcast is 2-part: In part 1, I’m sharing with you a very practical tool that helps you to get started with strength training even if you have chronic sensations. You may have tried telling yourself: “I’m safe!” and repeated that many times, hoping that that will take down the feeling of intensity … Read more
If you right now have chronic pain or other chronic symptoms / sensations, you may think that strength training is totally impossible for you right now. You might be thinking: I’m too old to start. My body is too weak to start. My chronic pain is too bad to start. I’m too anxious to start. … Read more
Positive emotions like happiness, ease, connection, joy, love and more have a profound positive impact on our nervous system. When we experience these emotions, our body responds with a cascade of calming hormones and neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins. As a result, we slow down our heart rate, lower blood pressure, and reduce … Read more
Join my FREE workshop for reducing anxiety through somatic exercises and visualization! The workshop takes place on Friday, February 7th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. If this time doesn’t work for you but you would still want to watch the recording afterwards, still sign up so that I can send it to you! https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatics-workshop-february/ … Read more
Join my FREE workshop for reducing anxiety through somatic exercises and visualization! The workshop takes place on Friday, February 7th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST. If this time doesn’t work for you but you would still want to watch the recording afterwards, still sign up so that I can send it to you! https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatics-workshop-february/ … Read more
I’ve talked about anger a lot in this podcast — how important it is to feel it and express it, then let go. Keeping the anger in can cause our chronic symptoms to stick around, and we don’t want that. And what we also don’t want is to create more anger and keep perpetuating it. … Read more
In today’s episode I give you practical tools for getting back to, or getting started with, strength training, if you’ve had a long break from it due to chronic health problems and nervous system dysregulation (TMS). There are tips for managing your expectations when starting strength training, how to let go of the perfectionist mindset … Read more
Today is my 40th birthday, and to celebrate that, all my programs are 40% off until Monday, 1/20/2024. I share a bit about each one of these programs and how they can help you in today’s episode, and please click the links below for more information and signing up. Emotionally Fit: https://kersten-kimura.teachable.com/p/emotionally-fit Train to Build … Read more
Sign up for my brand new program that starts already THIS SUNDAY 12/22/24!! https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatic-soulwork/ It’s called Somatic Soulwork, and it teaches you a variety of different somatic exercises for helping you process anxiety and other intense emotions. As a result, your chronic pain may reduce, your energy can increase, you may start sleeping better, you … Read more