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What is your relationship with goal setting? Kimi is joined by Erica and Tara to discuss the previous episode with Rebecca Berger, share their own thoughts about goal setting, and what has worked (or not worked) for them. They discuss the foundation of what that relationship begins with, the similarities they have with each other, and how self awareness shapes the way you relate to your goals.  Your challenge: Message us on Instagram or email hello@allthewiserpodcast.com and let us know your feelings about G-O-A-L-S! Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE! Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rebecca Berger survived a childhood of chaos and abuse before becoming pregnant at the age of 14. Many adults looked at her with pity and shame. Though the physical and emotional abuse from men continued in Rebecca’s life, she kept putting one foot in front of the other, chasing a childhood dream of becoming a doctor. She finished her education and as a mother of three, pursued a career in medicine. Rebecca, now a family medicine physician, shares her story of survival and why you should never let others define your potential. In this episode: Growing up with a mother with mental illness in a sexually abusive home. Navigating teen pregnancy. Leaving an abusive relationship. Rebuilding the confidence to follow her dreams and go to medical school. Defining your own potential. Links & Resources: Email: Dr.Rebecca.Berger@gmail.com Charity: Peace Over Violence www.peaceoverviolence.org Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE! Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hi Wise Ones,  Do you ever feel like you're in a “podcast drought”?  Every once in a while I find myself starring staring at my Podcast Library, wondering what to listen to next? It's a daunting question with over 3 million options. So I asked Lauren Passell, the queen of podcast publicity, and my friend and producer Erica Gerard to share their current favorites. Check out their new and binge-worthy picks below. Included Podcast links & clips: The Coldest Case In Laramie  Finding Fred (“Beth”) Hotter Than Ever Blind Pea (“Haunted Land”) The Mortified Podcast (“Jessica’s Diary”) Connect with Lauren Passell Twitter: @laurenpassell Tink Media Podcast The Newsletter Connect with Erica: Instagram: @ericalgerard  Website: Podkit Productions Email: erica@podkitproductions.com Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE! Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hi Wise Ones!  This week, I’m excited to bring you an episode from a podcast I love from Lemonada Media called Last Day. Last Day is a show about the moments that change us, fundamentally and forever. Each week, host Stephanie Wittels Wachs sits down with a new guest to explore happy and sad stories of survival, resilience and transformation. Some “last days” are hopeful. Some are tragic. But at the heart of every “last day” is also a new beginning. In the episode you’re about to hear, Stephanie talks to Kate Greene, the sister of a funny brother and the daughter of two loving parents. She’s a lot like Stephanie, especially because she lost her brother Ryan to an overdose. Kate recounts the protective, fiercely loving relationship between them, the way her family orbited around Ryan’s chaos for years preceding his death, and the person she’s become in the years after. Turns out, that person loves running, but she sure does hate Christmas. It’s a meaningful conversation and I can’t wait for you to hear it. X Kimi To check out more episodes of Last Day, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or click this link. Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE! Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Laura Erickson Scroth, psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of The Jed Foundation, joins Kimi to discuss the mental health crisis facing America's teens and young adults. Increasing isolation, social media, climate change, social unrest, and an onslaught of online information flooding their brains are wreaking havoc on young adults. By listening, validating their experience, and speaking up when you see a young person showing signs of distress, adults can make a significant difference in the lives of teens. Dr. Laura also discusses last week's episode with Michele Gonzales-Reed, explaining how schizophrenia affects approximately 1% of the population and is surrounded by misunderstandings and policies that prevent treatment. May is Mental Health Awareness. To learn more and play a part in protecting the emotional health of teens and young adults, click here to visit The Jed Foundation. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dajon was a true mama’s boy. His mother Michelle, a devoted single mom, adored him. When Dajon was 15 he started showing signs of mental illness. By the age of 18, his personality was disintegrating. He started hearing voices and even tried to jump off of an 11th floor building. After an official diagnosis of schizophrenia, Michelle did everything she could to get Dajon the help he needed to live a stable life. What are the options for a family seeking help from the system? We explore the promises and pitfalls of caring for the mentally ill, and the toll it can take on those who love them. In this episode: Dajon’s entrance into the world. The initial indicators that Dajon was struggling with his mental health. Dajon is diagnosed with Schizophrenia. The trajectory of his mental health post diagnosis.  Michelle receives devastating news. Dealing with the grief of losing her son and what brings her hope. Links & Resources LinkedIn: Michelle Gonzales-Reed   Personal Advocacy Website: My Beloved Dajon Website  YouTube Channel: Let’s Talk with Dr. Michelle  The Jed Foundation (JED) Resources:  Challenging the System: One Woman’s Fight for Mental Health Reform, 5/16/22 Let's Talk with Dr. Michelle Episode 1: Guests Mia St. John, and Katie Cunningham Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE! Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Erica and Kimi are joined by Dan Shaw, a psychoanalyst who specializes in counseling former members of cultic groups and friends and family of members who are involved in cults. Cult leaders are characterized by charisma, narcissism, and gaping childhood wounds, according to Dan. He explains how they manipulate highly educated and well-intentioned people to join them. Erica shares her own experience of leaving a cultic group in her twenties and how she reclaimed her power. Dan, Kimi, and Erica end by discussing America's fascination with cults and the lessons we can learn from cult survivors. Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE! Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Do you think you could never be indoctrinated into a cult? Sarah Edmondson wants you to think again. Sarah spent 12 years in the NXIVM cult, where otherwise bright, well-meaning women were being coerced, abused and turned into sex slaves by the now convicted felon, Keith Raniere. In this episode, Sarah shares how her own intuition was slowly dismantled by the cult, and how you can spot the red flags of any type of abusive power before it’s too late.  In this episode: Sarah's life before NXIVM. The core promises of the cult. Rules and rituals of the community. Making the decision to leave and meet with the DEA. The process of healing and deprogramming. Where Sarah’s life is today and her hope moving forward. Stay connected with Sarah: Website: www.sarahedmondson.com Book: Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped Nxivm, the Cult That Bound My Life Charity Donation: www.igotout.org Podcast: A Little Bit Culty Instagram: @sarahedmondson | @alittlebitculty Resources to help anyone: in a high-control group or a cult trying to figure out if you are in one trying to help someone else get out of a one Get episodes early, exclusive video content, live Zoom hangs with Kimi and the team, and more when you support the show. Join us and BECOME A MEMBER HERE! Or contribute what you can by making a custom pledge. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are excited to share with you that ALL THE WISER Membership Community is officially here! This podcast is inspired by you, and this membership was created just for you. We've got Zooms with me and the team, exclusive content, live recordings, early ad-free episodes, producer credit, your name on the All The Wiser website and much more! We can’t wait to see you! Join us at: www.patreon.com/allthewiserpodcast/membership Support the show by making a custom pledge. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Survival looks different for everyone. For Michelle Hord, it was about finding ways to honor her daughter Gabrielle’s life, which was taken at only 7 years old by her then husband, in an unthinkable act of violence that no one could have imagined. But her lessons on grief are not just for those who have experienced tragedy. In this episode, Michelle shares how we can take back our narrative after loss of any kind, and decide what the next chapters will be.  In this episode: The impact of divorce. Where to begin when processing trauma. The importance of a support system. Michelle’s commitment to honoring Gabrielle’s legacy. The journey to healing. Links and Resources: Website: www.michelledhord.com Book: The Other Side of Yet Charity: Gabrielle's Wings Facebook: Gabrielle's Wings Instagram: @mdhord | @gabrielleswings Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode.  We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

All The Wiser is officially launching a membership community on Wednesday, April 12th! You, our beloved listeners, are the inspiration and driving force behind this membership.  Membership options include everything from Zooms with Kimi and the Team, Early and Ad-Free Episodes, Dropping in Live on A Little Wiser recordings, your name on our website "graffiti wall," and more. We look forward to getting to know you and creating exclusive content as we grow WISER TOGETHER!  ALL THE WISER MEMBERSHIP LAUNCHING Wednesday, April 12th ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever thought about the ways you numb out of your own life? Kimi and Erica discuss our previous episode about Ambien addiction with Laura Cathcart Robbins, share their own addictive behaviors, and consider the root causes of unhealthy coping mechanisms. They discuss the most important first step in changing these habits. Your challenge:  Start to notice the ways that you numb out to your own life. Start asking why and become more aware. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Laura Cathcart Robbins first started using Ambien to help her get some sleep. But as the pressures of her public life grew, so did her usage of the drug. She was swallowing lethal amounts of sleeping pills and washing them down with booze. At the heart of her addiction was a feeling that she wasn’t able to be honest about who she really was – beginning in childhood at the hands of an abusive step-father, through motherhood and a Hollywood marriage. In this episode, Laura shares how the choice to release her secrets allowed her to start living instead of just existing. In this episode: Laura’s departure from her authentic self. The first time taking using Ambien Experiencing life as a “double agent.” Laura files for divorce and decides to go to rehab. The impact of unconscious bias as a black woman. What it means to be fully seen. Stay connected to Laura: Book: Stash Website: www.theonlyonepod.com Instagram: @lauracathcartrobbins | @theonlyoneintheroom Charity Donation: Friendly House Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode.  We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kimi and Erica discuss last week's episode with death doula Diane Button, which they can't stop thinking about! Both confess to having an endless fascination (ok, borderline obsession) with the wisdom and knowledge that people share when they know the end is near. Diane's message is more about living well than dying well. Her dying clients are called "the wisdom keepers" and she shares their greatest joys and regrets. Simple moments bring joy – the quiet of the morning, conversations at the kitchen table, dog snuggles. The most precious moments in our lives will be found (and remembered) in the simplest of things.   Slow down or "pause" as she says to breathe in this one life you've got. What you do every day, how you behave, and how you interact with others will ultimately define how you are remembered.  Treating everyone with kindness and respect is a sure path to being remembered and honored for all the good you created during your time on earth.  Your challenge:  Think about how you want to be remembered and take one small action aligned with that? Tell someone you care deeply about what they mean to you and how you will remember them. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Death Doula Diane Button has served as a companion to hundreds of clients and their families through the end of life process. She is a lead instructor at the University of Vermont's End of Life Doula Certificate program, a founding partner of the Bay Area End of Life Doula Alliance, and the author of the bestselling new book, Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death and Joy in an Ordinary Day. Today she shares the lessons she’s gathered from her clients through the years, whom she refers to as The Wisdom Keepers, so that the end of your life can be the best possible journey that it can be. In this episode: How she got into this line of work. Her advice on what to say and do when someone in your life is dealing with difficulty like illness or grief. The six questions she asks every client. What really brings people joy in the end. How to live well so that you can die well. Links & Resources: Facebook: Diane Button Author Page: www.dianebutton.com Lead Instructor: University of Vermont, Larner College of Medicine EOLD Program Books:   Dear Death - Dear Death: Finding Meaning in Life, Peace in Death, and Joy in an Ordinary Day Dear Death, A Workbook and Companion Guide - Dear Death Workbook and Companion Guide The Letter Box: A Story of Enduring Love - The Letter Box End-of-Life Doula Website: Bay Area End-of-Life Doula Alliance Dream of a Better World 501(c)3: - Non-profit Blog Page Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode.  We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We are committed to learning more about the crisis of people living without homes in our country following Anthony Brown's episode last week. Sharon Browning, Kimi's friend, neighbor, and changemaker, speaks with us about the current state of affairs and possible solutions. Sharon co- founded a volunteer-run organization in Los Angeles that has placed 177 people in permanent housing. Her unique experience and wisdom are invaluable to anyone interested in creating positive change for people and communities experiencing homelessness. If you were moved by Anthony's story last week, or if homelessness has been on your mind and heart, this episode is for you. To learn more about Sharon and the Pacific Palisades Task Force on Homelessness:  https://palisadeshomeless.org/leadership/ Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Anthony Brown spent 23 years living on the streets battling homelessness, addiction and incarceration. He describes his state of mind as one without hope, trying not to feel, trying not to care. Until one day a police officer asked if he wanted some help. Today Anthony is a registered nurse, an author, speaker and founder of Brown Manor, a safe place where those in need can restore their lives. In this episode: The impact of his childhood and early alcohol and drug abuse. Running away from home with a carnival at the age of 14. His experience living on the streets. The juxtaposition of prison being a reprieve.  The two people that helped redirect his path to become the man he is today. The source of the solution for homelessness, according to Anthony. Stay connected with Anthony: Website: anthonyhowardbrown.com Book: From Park Bench to Park Avenue: One Man's Journey Out of Homelessness Facebook: Brown Manor You Tube: Anthony Howard Brown - YouTube Twitter: @brown_manor Instagram: @brown.manor Charity: Jeanette Joan Saffold Foundation Other Resources: Brown Manor - Hope for the Homeless (gofundme.com) Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode.  We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is your head full of negative voices and stories? Let's share and dismantle your pesky inner critic together. This week, Kimi and Erica are joined by "the horribly mean voices in their heads." In this episode, they discuss the negative stories they tell themselves about themselves and how they plan to stop them. Kimi talks about her critical voice about her body and intelligence. For the first time, Erica shares that she's never been in a female friend group and the negative stories she has attached to it.  Also a challenge to our listeners! Tell us about a negative story you have on loop in your head and what you do help keep it quiet. Let us know by emailing/sending a voice memo to hello@allthewiserpodcast.com. Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Originally aired on The One You Feed podcast... Eric and Kimi discuss her journey to healing and how the role of identity can be helpful (or not so helpful) when dealing with depression or mental illness. "Kimi’s unique specialty is identifying and developing stories with soul. She has traveled the world interviewing hundreds of people and creating content that motivates people to live a happier, more fulfilling life." In this episode: How her internal narrative shifted when she started talking about her mental illness The power of knowing we’re not alone in our struggles Owning the truth of who we are and also not letting it be your entire identity Understanding that we are many parts of the whole being The healing journey and how identity can take a more prominent role at the beginning The nuances of identifying what is depression How labeling depression can be helpful, but over-identifying with that label can be harmful The importance of adult friendships Comparative suffering Gratitude and how it is a powerful tool Her collaborative book, A Letter to My Dog Stay connected to Eric: Website: www.theoneyoufeed.net Podcast: The One You Feed Instagram: @one_you_feed Twitter: @oneyoufeed Facebook: The One You Feed Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode.  We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us know what stories are resonating with you. Head over to Apple Podcasts to write your review! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Don't forget to join our new Facebook group to continue the conversation and meet others in our community. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We talk a lot about truth telling and talking about hard things in service of others on All The Wiser. Our goal is to illuminate, educate, and make people feel less alone. Normally, it would be our guests who take this leap, but this week it was the All The Wiser producers.  As a result of last week's interview with Kate Ranta about domestic violence that nearly killed her, producer Erica Gerard and associate producer Tara Daigle shared their experiences of domestic violence for the first time. We hope that this mini-episode will teach you something new about this critical issue, and we ask that you forward it to anyone who needs to hear it.  With Love, Kimi, Erica & Tara Follow the show at @allthewiserpodcast on Instagram. Keep the conversation going! Join our new Facebook group and connect with other listeners like you! Stay in the know with all things All The Wiser! Sign up for our newsletter for personal reflections from Kimi, new episodes, and recommendations from our team! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy