Compassionate Responsibility: Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Joey Kim

This week’s guest is my long-time friend and college dance crew mate, Joey Kim. Joey’s story of resilience and healing is both profound and inspiring. In this conversation, we reflect on our college days at Northwestern University, our time in ReFresH Dance Crew, and how we have evolved over the past decade and a half navigating the challenges of life. Joey and I discuss how we've overcome our explosive tendencies, and how dance, healing practices, and forgiveness have played pivotal roles in our growth. This is the last episode of Season 1, and I want to thank you all for joining me on this journey. We’ll be back in November for Season 2 with more incredible stories of resilience and rebirth! About Our Guest: Meet Joey. A finance exec by day and a dancer by night. Growing up in a violent, repressive environment, Joey found sanctuary in martial arts and street dance, using them to heal PTSD and anxiety through artistic physical expression. Joey lives by the motto, “when words are not enough, let your body speak.” In addition to moving his body, Joey has also worked with several plant medicines to deepen his healing journey and is a huge advocate for mindful entheogenic use to heal and spiritually awaken. Key Moments: [00:46] – Joey shares his first introduction to Refresh Dance Crew at Northwestern and what drew him into hip hop.   [04:59] – Discussing empowerment and how hip hop became a tool for self-expression and empowerment. [10:38] – Joey reflects on his habit of pushing himself through physical pain to process emotional trauma. [13:48] – Joey’s gradual realization of his PTSD and how it shaped his healing journey. [19:10] – The importance of authenticity in healing and navigating the wellness community’s tendency toward spiritual bypassing. [28:01] – Joey talks about compassionate responsibility and taking ownership of one's healing journey. [53:35] – Joey discusses the role forgiveness has played in his healing and how it has shifted his relationships.   More about Valerie Beck & From the Ashes: Intrepid Wellness Website Instagram: @intrepidwellness.val YouTube: @intrepidwellness562 Join our E-mail List Are you ready to Evolve? Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "From the Ashes." My goal for From the Ashes is to inspire listeners to embrace their personal growth and evolution towards a fulfilling, vibrant life. If you are feeling the call to uplevel your life, then let's talk. Click here to book a 30-minute Evolve YOU session with Valerie. Looking forward to connecting! Join the Conversation Loving the show? Please leave a review and share this episode with your friends to help spread the word! Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes of "From the Ashes," where every story ignites hope and healing. If you have any questions or thoughts about the episode, I would love for you to send them to me at [email protected].