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Realigning Life

by Kim Merckling

Sometimes in life we find ourselves in a very different place than we ever imagined. The fairy tale we dreamed of as a child is not what plays out before us. What do you do when life does not go as planned? Does not go as you hoped? Where does it leave you physically, mentally, emotionally? I’m here to tell my story. Where I found myself and how I began picking up the pieces of the dreams I once held so dear. I’m on a healing journey and I’m inviting you to come along! Together we will venture into realigning life back to my true north. Welcome, Kim is back and I love that!

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Episodes

  1. Rock Bottom. Not Yet.

    2017 was one of the worst years. I seem to not recall much of that time. Recollecting the parts I do remember. Onward we heal! I thank God I am where I am today. Healing is possible.

  2. Healing—Past, Present, and Future.

    New healing level unlocked. More healing to work on. New pathways being formed! I didn’t hate myself! Breaking generational beliefs. Thoughts for the future. A bit more from my story. The most painful chapter of my life. My substack, a poem a day:...

  3. Relapse, Rehab, Realign.

    Jumping back into my story. With a focus on using filler words. The vicious cycle of addiction and recovery. Hearing from God.

  4. Neuroscience. Manifestation. Affirmations. Realigning-Realigning Life.

    All the links to the mentions in this episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bobby-bones-presents-the-bobbycast/id1220200987?i=1000731087860 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-school-of-greatness/id596047499?i=1000762084431...

  5. Seasons (of shame and healing)

    Addiction, my season of shame, an apology- or lots of them. The journey of healing continues. For this week anyway! I will continue to pray about how my journey to heal can be shared. I pray for healing and freedom. The weight is not yours to carry! May God bless and guide whoever hears this...

  6. Author of Confusion

    Journal entry reading, the confusion in the chaos, trauma bonds Link for Common Ego: https://youtu.be/Cgne9bVyJ-8

  7. The Light of Salvation(Army)

    Second baby, sold home, Salvation Army, relapse.

  8. Moments that Shape Us

    Life after Big Nick. The beginning of addiction. Our first divorce.

  9. Life and Death. Gods Plan is Always for Good.

    CONTENT WARNING! This episode does talk about some sensitive subjects. An accident that leads to death. I do say the “f” word once, with a warning prior to saying it. Listen without little ears close by or be ready to volume down. If a story like this may trigger you, please listen carefully or...

  10. Unequally Yoked

    Shout out to my fellow galvanizer/hype woman, Taylor! For the inspiration! How I ended up unequally yoked and the consequences of our choices. Financial ruin. Walking away from our home. Another bad phone call. Our move to Georgia. And our move back. Thanks for hanging with me as I talk my way...

  11. God is Love

    This episode is a bit all over the place. I guess that keeps it true to my own personal journal though. Just keeping it real. A few poems I wrote. Revisiting love. What it isn’t. What it is. Hopefully there is a bit of something in there for someone.

  12. Young, Dumb, and in Love

    Phew, definitely got some personal healing journal type stuff in there today. This episode gets emotional for me. Raw, unedited, emotional content. This is what it’s all about. Being real. Healing myself. Biggest take away, love is an action. My fisher of men story. Our first home and BBQ…

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  13. A Broken Heart

    Toxic relationships, pregnancy, and a broken heart. And a link to Joshuas Poetry: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaspoetry?igsh=NmJsbmZxN3dnYzB2 And the poem I was referring to: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DU9saxPkXMf/?igsh=bm5hbWsxcnlnZ3hu

  14. God Shaped Hole

    Diving in to the beginning of my relationship. Compromising morals. How important your village is. Breaking up is hard to do. But life goes on, learn to do it. Stay true to yourself. Deciding to love and the God shaped hole in our hearts that only God can fill.

  15. Red Flags

    This episode transitions from the part one of Who Am I into a part two. Trauma talk. Meeting Nick. Red flags. Lots of talk in episode 4.

  16. Who am I?

    Let the healing journey begin!! In this episode we begin to discuss “Who is Kim?” It’s a fast paced fly over of my childhood and moments I believe impacted who I became. I want to shout out my best friend Beth. I made mention of her but failed to continue to mention how we are still best friends…

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  17. Stacking Stones of Faith

    This episode is about my faith and my belief in God. I surely don’t know it all when it comes to the Bible. But I do hope to share the Good News the best I can. God transforms lives! And that is worth telling everyone about!!

  18. An Introduction

    Welcome to episode one! This has been years of a spark in my heart. I decided to just jump in. I will figure it out as I go, true to my style. This will be raw, unedited content. My personal healing journey. No fancy equipment, no cutesy set- no video footage. All ya get is just me, my voice, and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Sometimes in life we find ourselves in a very different place than we ever imagined. The fairy tale we dreamed of as a child is not what plays out before us. What do you do when life does not go as planned? Does not go as you hoped? Where does it leave you physically, mentally, emotionally? I’m here to tell my story. Where I found myself and how I began picking up the pieces of the dreams I once held so dear. I’m on a healing journey and I’m inviting you to come along! Together we will venture into realigning life back to my true north. Welcome, Kim is back and I love that!

HOSTED BY

Kim Merckling

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Sometimes in life we find ourselves in a very different place than we ever imagined. The fairy tale we dreamed of as a child is not what plays out before us. What do you do when life does not go as planned? Does not go as you hoped? Where does it leave you physically, mentally, emotionally? I’m...

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