358. Unmasking Emotional Suppression and Chronic Pain: Are You Hiding Your Feelings?

Sign up for my brand new program that starts already THIS SUNDAY 12/22/24!! https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatic-soulwork/ It’s called Somatic Soulwork, and it teaches you a variety of different somatic exercises for helping you process anxiety and other intense emotions. As a result, your chronic pain may reduce, your energy can increase, you may start sleeping better, you […] The post 369. Understanding Somatic Expression for Anxiety appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

BRAND NEW LIVE PROGRAM STARTING DECEMBER 22! Somatic Soulwork: Learn more and sign up here: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatic-soulwork/ You may have heard the advice “You need to sit with your anxiety” when you feel anxious and aren’t able to focus. You may have tried to get still and quiet when anxiety hits, but with no results. It’s […] The post 368. Why the Advice “Just Sit With Your Anxiety” Hasn’t Helped You appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

Check out my FREE Somatic Expression for Anxiety workshop! Date: December 13th at 5pm PST / 8pm EST, and you can sign up here: https://kerstenkimura.lpages.co/somatics-workshop/ What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you first wake up in the morning? Mine used to be not a thought, but a bunch of thoughts […] The post 367. How I Reduced Morning Anxiety and Now Wake Up Calm appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

Today’s episode is mostly for those of you who have already started their strength training despite having some TMS chronic pain sensations. And that’s awesome! Strength training is SO important for everyone for both physical and mental health. And this last one is where the main benefit is for people with TMS too: By starting […] The post 366. Strength Training with Chronic Pain_ Dealing With Setbacks, Life Stress and Injuries appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

You may have heard that in order to heal from chronic pain and symptoms, you need to create safety in your brain and nervous system. But you might wonder: “Why does my nervous system feel unsafe? I don’t feel unsafe.” That’s right: You may not be in a dangerous situation at all, but your nervous […] The post 365. Why Does Your Nervous System Feel UNSAFE + How To Create Safety In It appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

When you're dealing with a chronic pain or condition and put in the work to feel better, yet not much is happening, it’s often easy to feel like you're not making progress. But what if you're actually healing, even if your main symptom is still present? In order to recover from chronic pain and other […] The post 364. 7 Signs That You’re Making Progress with Chronic Pain Recovery Even If Your Main Symptom Is Still There appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

Anger is a natural emotion, but when it becomes a constant state, it can signal deeper issues, particularly around personal boundaries. If you find yourself frequently angry, it may be time to examine the boundaries you have set in your life. Boundaries are essential for maintaining emotional health and well-being; they define what is acceptable […] The post 363. If Someone Is Always “Making You Angry”, It’s Time to Check Your Boundaries appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

Are you struggling to get good sleep at night? And on top of that, you also have chronic symptoms in the body, like pain and tension even when you know that you haven’t hurt yourself? While it’s common attribute sleepless nights to stress or lifestyle choices, the underlying issue often lies within the nervous system. […] The post 362. Are You Struggling to Sleep at Night? appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

Chronic pain (TMS) can be an overwhelming experience, often accompanied by feelings of frustration and self-blame. If you find yourself attributing your pain to personal shortcomings or feeling guilty for not overcoming it more quickly, it’s essential to shift your perspective. Chronic pain is a complex condition influenced by various factors, including childhood events and […] The post 361. If You Blame Yourself for Not Overcoming Your Pain Fast Enough, Hit Play! (+Somatic Exercise) appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.

If you live in this anxiety mode day after day, then chronic pain and sensations are actually a very logical continuation of it because chronic health problems are simply an extension of that anxiety. If you want to get better, reduce anxiety and chronic pain, you need to do these 2 things: 1️⃣ Get you […] The post 360. 2 Things to Do to Reduce Anxiety and Chronic Sensations (+Step By Step Anxiety Processing Demo) appeared first on Kersten Kimura Coaching.