I am passionate about holding space for people to find deep connection with themselves and others in an authentic way.
My vision for the work I do is to see people loving the life they live and feeling confident in who they are and their purpose.
09/02/2024
Hi friend!!
I started a new Instagram account, - exploring nature and seeking an aligned heart through wild journeys and breathtaking views.
I am so excited to share how being in nature has helped me heal and grow. It's amazing how close to the Divine we can feel just by surrounded by trees! I find that some of my best AHA moments, connections and clarity come through being outdoors.
I would LOVE for you to follow along and hopefully be inspired to journey outdoors with more intention to find alignment, peace and connection with yourself and others.
I am passionate about Brainspotting and have been privileged to have seen it work in incredible ways over the last 4 years.
I am really looking forward to expanding into the Brainspotting Consulting space to help support other practitioners in their use of this amazing tool.
If you are curious about what Brainspotting can do for you, please send me a message or check out my site, https://www.kimludeman.com/coaching
Brainspotting is a powerful therapeutic tool that I utilize in my coaching practice. Don’t let the name scare you- it’s nothing like the Matrix, though it can be a little “woo”. In a nutshell, it’s a tool to liberate your body/mind from the negative beliefs, thoughts, patterns and loops it...
07/30/2024
**Long Catch Up/Update Post Alert**
I was diagnosed with ADD when I was about 9 (waaaay back in the 90's) when the understanding of ADD was "an abnormal defect of moral control in children". Not shaming at all.....
I have some memory of being given Ritalin for a very short time and being taken off of it. My parents never talked about it again, so I grew up thinking I didn't ACTUALLY have ADD or that I had grown out of it. (And no, you actually don't "grow out of ADD" you just get really good at hiding it from yourself and others).
Fast forward 30 years to my life basically falling apart. I can't go into what has transpired over the last 9 months, but trust me, it's been horrible. As a result, the ways that I managed my eating disorder (BED/Orthorexia) fell apart. (Fun fact- did you know that ED's are often a secondary disorder?? Usually a neurodivergent "disorder" such as ADHD, Autism or OCD are the primary disorder and open the door to EDs)
Even with all of my tools that I have learned and practiced over the last 6 years, I was unable to cope in "healthy" ways. I finally sought out help for the first time for my ED which started when I was about 8 years old.
I now have an actual team of professionals ranging from an ED therapist, ED dietitian and a PMHNP along with my Brainspotting therapist in an attempt to find more healing and better management of my ED.(It's awful, btw). Both my therapist and PMHNP agreed that though I have learned to cope and manage my symptoms, the ADD (now just called ADHD) indeed never went away but has been the unseen force behind some of my deepest struggles.
This has ROCKED my world. It explains so much! I have lived with a constant story that I just wasn't trying hard enough or wasn't good enough (a VERY common story for women especially). Understanding that my struggles are not a "abnormal defect of moral control" or failure, but rather the way my sweet brain is wired, has opened a door to deeper compassion and kindness for myself and others. I am excited to learn more about ADHD and how I can work WITH it instead of against it.
Why am I sharing all this personal stuff, especially on social media? Because I LOVE when people are vulnerable and share struggles, triumphs and . I deeply value sharing as a way to connect and to raise awareness around topics that can be harder to talk about- confidence, therapy, trauma, healing, eating disorders and now ADHD. That's why I spent years doing the Captivatingly Confident podcast- to have conversations around what it looks like to be YOU bravely in a world where that feels scary as hell.
I love talking about mental health and personal growth (which is also why it's my job, lol). I love when people have moments like I am having- when a lightbulb gets turned on and there is clarity and perspective. It's my JAM!
I have taken a 4 month hiatus from social media and feel ready to slowly enter back into the flow and open up opportunities for connection and conversation around what "wellness" can really look like. If you're looking for a place to join in, you can join my Facebook Group, Captivatingly Confident Community. I would love to have you
07/10/2024
I think it’s interesting how uncomfortable we are with discomfort as a culture. I was watching some women in the gym talking and one was expressing her discomfort and the others were quick to say things like “this too shall pass” and “you’ll get through it”- well intentioned, and also invalidating of her struggle. I really appreciated the woman’s response “but when?”.
What could happen if sometimes we practiced real empathy of sitting in discomfort with hurting people without silver linings, platitudes or positive thinking? What could shift as a result of being like “wow, that really sounds sh*tty” and just listening to someone else’s discomfort? Just curious…
07/05/2024
I am looking for 3 people who feel that they are "addicted" to late night snacking who really want to understand the behavior and potentially shift or change it.
This is for a 4-week online small group that I am testing out utilizing coaching and Brainspotting. There is a discounted rate for participating. Please PM me if you are interested.
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We were all created with the desire to be captivating. To feel like we inspire, dazzle, enchant and project confidence. It’s how we are wired.
But somewhere along the way life happened. Maybe it was a rough childhood or a tough time in school. Maybe your friends or family made you feel like you were too much or not enough. You were told things about your body that made you feel guilty or shameful. Maybe you thought you just needed to eat less and move more to have a body you actually loved. Somewhere along the way you learned to live life by the “shoulds” rather than feeling empowered about the choices you make. Maybe you have tried traditional counseling, coaching, personal training or working with a nutritionist but you felt like a failure because you couldn’t sustain the results.
If this is you, then you are in the right place! My name is Kim Ludeman and I am a Confidence Connoisseur. I am passionate about helping women like you figure out your body’s needs, end body shame and find freedom from the shoulds. I have spent over a decade in the health and fitness industry watching women struggle needlessly and that struggle ends today!
I can help you go from feeling powerless to empowered. Like a failure, to finding everyday successes. Confused to knowing what makes your body feel it’s best. To move from a place of guilt to freedom. From confusion to direction. You are worth so much more than you give yourself credit for. Don’t let another day go by where you feel discouraged and conflicted. Let me help you feel Captivatingly Confident!
If this sounds like you but you’re not sure where to start, take advantage of my Clarity Call. This 15 minute call will help you decide if a group experience or individual work would be most beneficial. I can’t wait to see you embrace you who were created to be and learn to be YOU bravely! Visit www.captivatinglyconfident.com to schedule today!
