Pause: A Nervous System Reset With Journal Prompts [Pause 73]

Need a reset? In this nourishing Pause episode, Dr. Kimber—licensed clinical psychologist and somatic experiencing practitioner—gently invites you to slow down and come home to your body. Drawing on wisdom from yoga, Pilates, and nervous system research, she guides you through grounding practices that start with softening your eyes, jaw, and hands, moving into mindful breathwork, and encouraging you to notice the subtle messages your body sends.As you explore tactile feedback, the steady support of gravity, and the calming rhythm of box breathing, Dr. Kimber’s soothing presence helps you build resilience for life’s tough moments. Alongside practical exercises for self-regulation, you’ll be invited to notice your environment, reflect on your internal responses, and even experience a moment of poetic contemplation with a Mary Oliver classic with journal prompts to follow.No matter where you are or how you’re feeling, this episode offers accessible strategies to anchor yourself in the present, cultivate curiosity, and restore your sense of ease. Take this time for yourself—breathe, journal, and rediscover the power of a grounded pause.Check out past episodes and more information here: https://www.drkimber.net/podcast-infoPlease remember that this podcast is not a replacement for treatment by a healthcare or mental health professional.  This content is created for education and entertainment purposes only. Join 'A Moment of Pause' Newsletter: https://drkimber.activehosted.com/f/5Fierce + Gentle Retreats - fiercegentleretreats.comConnect with Dr. Kimber:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_kimber/About My Work: https://www.drkimber.netFierce Gentle Community: https://www.drkimber.net/fierce-gentleBook: Still: Making A Whole When Parts Go Missing