Pause: Resetting Your Nervous System in Moments of Overwhelm and Sorrow [Pause 65]

This episode was recorded before the July 4th tragedy in Texas and other flooding around the US. May anyone who is grieving have the experience - you aren't alone.Welcome to another episode of I Thought I Was Over This with Dr. Kimber. In this intimate Pause episode, Dr. Kimber invites listeners into a space of gentle reflection and nervous system reset. Drawing on her own experience of grief—recording on the anniversary of her son's passing—she offers guidance for anyone carrying difficult emotions like sorrow, overwhelm, or disappointment.Through mindful breathing exercises, sensory awareness, and the wisdom of poets and mystics, Dr. Kimber explores the power of pausing and the healing found in simply being present. She shares practical tools, from centering prayer to journaling, for navigating pain and making space for what is. Whether you’re in need of comfort, or a moment to just catch your breath, this episode provides compassionate companionship and a reminder: you have the capacity to hold whatever life brings. Settle in and allow yourself this pause—you matter, and you’re not alone.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