Kim McLaughlin- Feed Your Soul

09/24/2025

Do you have enough play in your life? I suspect the answer is no!

As adults we tend to focus on our to-do lists and all that we must get done during the day. The only time left over is the time we must rest.

We are introducing the idea of play as self-care, which then makes it critical to our overall wellness AND mental health.

In this episode of the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast, we look at how to reintroduce play into your life. Remember, as a child, play was your job. Let’s bring that back to our adulthood!

Join us in this Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast where we answer the questions:

 Why is playing so important for self-care?
 3 ideas to help you determine what is playful.
 What is your plan for playing more?

Have a listen to the full episode- link in comments.

09/24/2025

How can you chose your right therapist?
Here are some ideas.

09/15/2025

We are joined by Jess Arce who is known as America’s Dyslexia Expert.
Jess became an expert in Dyslexia treatment out of need. She has dyslexia herself and says she could not read until she was 10 years old. She has found a system that works for herself, her family and all the people she works with.

She is the founder & CEO of 3D Learning Experts, an online tutoring company specializing in Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia

If you are a parent or know someone who struggles with learning this is the podcast to listen to.

Join us in this Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast where we talk about:

• Why you NEED to know about dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.
• Is self-esteem the cause or the effect of learning problems?
• 3 practical ways parents can handle learning difficulties.
Link is in the comments. Please listen and leave us a review.

07/28/2025

Five years ago this month, I officially let go of my therapy office. I loved that office. It was cozy and comforting. At that time my daughter was going into middle school. I had always thought I would work from home when she was in middle school.
There was another complicating factor: COVID.
At that time, we were allowed to go back into the office one moment and told we couldn’t meet people in the office the next moment.
We were told we had to have masks, sit a certain distance away from each other.
The kicker for me was there was a suggestion we should put a plastic partition between ourselves and our clients.
I called it and let go of the office. I have been convinced, until recently, that I would not go back into the office. My practice has grown with people from all over California. When you work with Telehealth, there is a greater reach for clients.
Now, there is a HUGE push to go back into the office, and I am here for it!!!
I am glad to announce I will be seeing psychotherapy clients in my new office AND virtually, as well.
You get to decide what works for you.
My office is beautiful, and I invite you to see it. I’ll make a video showing you the room to help you feel more comfortable.
If you are a returning client or a new client, come on over and let’s see if my services are right for you.
Links in comments.

07/16/2025

Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast- Episode 123

In this episode we are joined by Erin Summ who is a Confidence Coach. You might remember hearing from Erin on the podcast previously where we talked about Increasing Confidence (Episode 24).
Now, we are going deeper. Sometimes confidence is associated with shyness, and we discuss how there are so many more components to confidence.
Join us in this Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast where we talk about:
• 3 statements you might make which indicate a lack of confidence.
• How “haters” can increase your confidence.
• 4 practical small steps to help you increase your confidence.

Have a listen and tell use what helps you feel more confident???

Podcast Episode · Feed Your Soul with Kim · 07/15/2025 · 39m

06/06/2025

Join us in a conversation with Michele Mariscal PhD., an expert in the Grief Recovery Method.

She defines grief as:

"The normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind."
"Grief is when we experience a change or ending in any familiar pattern."

Grief can show up in so many ways and Michele helps us find ways to identify grief and some methods to move through it.

Join us in this Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast where we answer the questions:

⭐Learn what grief is and how to be with it.
⭐Discover what to do with your “emotional backpack.”
⭐What to do when you are experiencing strong emotions.
⭐Practice 3 techniques to move through grief.

Full episode in the comments.

06/06/2025

5,000 downloads= 10,000 ears 👂have heard the Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast.

Have you listened yet?????

We talk about all things having to do with wellness, mental health and emotional wellness.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1056343

06/03/2025

Those of you that have been around for a while have heard me say each summer:

I LOVE TO SWIM 🏊‍♀️

Along with swimming comes the dreaded bathing suit shopping. ☹️
As someone who deeply values the joy of swimming but has faced body image struggles, I understand the daunting experience that can come with trying on 👙 swimwear.

Despite our efforts to embrace intuitive eating and positive body image, the act of bathing suit shopping can sometimes trigger negative thoughts that overshadow our love for the water.

There is a fascinating study by Marika Tiggemann, a psychologist at Flinders University in Australia. She discovered that women tend to feel more critical about their bodies when trying on bathing suits in store environments, attributing this to harsh lighting, critical self-evaluation in mirrors, and overall discomfort in that setting.

It's intriguing how the very place meant for finding swimwear can become a battlefield of self-doubt and insecurities.

But fear not, there are strategies to navigate this challenging experience.

It's common to feel self-conscious in swimwear, yet denying ourselves the pleasure of swimming due to these insecurities is a greater loss.

Like you, I am a work in progress, constantly striving to improve my body image and embrace the benefits of outdoor activities like swimming for mental and physical well-being.

I talk more about this on the blog- read here…

https://feedyoursoultherapy.com/mirror-mirror-on-the-wall-tips-to-end-the-f

05/20/2025

I love having conversations with my friends and when one of my friends makes it her business to talk about Career Purpose Coaching- I am all in!!!

I recently had a conversation with Carrie Helms about boundaries for women.
Carrie Helms is a Career Purpose Coach: Empowering women on a mission to swap overwhelm and frustration with clarity and confidence.
She tells us that we need to determine where we are a HECK YES and a HECK NO. You know… BOUNDARIES.
Carrie tells us about her move into saying heck yes to herself when a person she dated made negative comments about her body!!! She tells us how she was able to stand up for herself.

Get clear on your heck YES and your hell NO to create joy, meaning and freedom in your life.

Join us in this special Feed Your Soul with Kim Podcast where we answer the questions:
• Why do we need non-negotiables (those things you need to say no to)?
• What are your non-negotiables?
• How can you start to notice where to have boundaries?
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/121-the-gift-of-clear-boundaries/id1473042304?i=1000708506869

05/12/2025

Yes, there is a strategy...

This week on the podcast we are talking about how to find YOUR right therapist.

Don't look for just any therapist. Look for your RIGHT therapist. We go over all the items you want to pay attention to.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/120-how-to-choose-the-right-therapist-for-you/id1473042304?i=1000707006148

05/02/2025

Spent time today talking to all of the presenters on my panel topic: Balance is the New Power.
We are speaking at the Better Business Bureau's Sacramento Women's Conference.
Our topic is dynamic and you will get great value.
Sign up now.
DM me for a discount link!!!!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacramento-womens-conference-her-power-our-progress-tickets-1228401575179?aff=oddtdtcreator

04/30/2025

I am excited to moderate a panel discussion at the BBB Sacramento Women's Conference. Our discussion is Balance is the New Power.
Want tickets??? I have a discount code- just DM me.