#129: What If Your Childhood Is Still Leading You? Healing the Roots to Transform Your Future With Dr. Uejin Kim

Have you ever felt stuck in patterns you can't explain—reacting, retreating, or second-guessing yourself in your relationships, career, or even parenting?   What if the root of your adult struggles isn't a lack of skill or willpower… but unmet needs from childhood quietly directing your life? In this transformative episode of GRASP Confidence, I sit down with the deeply wise and soul-grounded Dr. Uejin Kim—board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and woman of faith. With clinical expertise and compassionate vulnerability, Dr. Kim unpacks how childhood trauma, whether overt or subtle, creates lasting imprints that shape our identity, our confidence, and the way we show up in the world. From business burnout to parenting overwhelm, from perfectionism to people-pleasing—Dr. Kim walks us through how these patterns often originate in unhealed parts of ourselves. But there is hope. Healing isn't about fixing what's broken—it's about nurturing what was neglected. If you've ever wondered why you're so hard on yourself... why certain triggers make you feel small or unworthy... or why success sometimes feels empty despite all you've achieved—this episode will speak directly to your soul. Dr. Kim shares faith-based wisdom, grounded psychological insight, and a call to be still, to reconnect with your God-given worth, and to reclaim the wholeness that has always been within you. This isn't just a conversation—it's an invitation to pause, reflect, and begin again from a place of compassion and truth. Ready to explore your healing journey with grace and power? Watch Dr. Kim's free webinar: www.uejinkim.com/bestilltogether Learn more at: www.uejinkim.com Follow her journey & resources: https://linktr.ee/druejinkim Let this episode be the first step toward unlearning the survival patterns—and finally stepping into the confident, healed, purpose-driven life you were made for.   🎧 Listen now. Be inspired. Choose confidence and healing.     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara's upcoming Christian women's retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you. 🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event!