Just a Minute with Dr Kumari

Just a Minute of Healing Vibrating Light

In this week's Just a Minute, we visualise healing light moving through the body. 

Getting to No

Is it difficult to say no because of guilt, people-pleasing, or obligation? Why is it so hard? I talk about some experiences that might contribute to this feeling. I also offer some journalling prompts. 

Just a Minute - The Butterfly Hug

The Butterfly Hug is an amazing technique, developed by Lucina Artigas, used in a variety of therapies including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. I invite you to try just a minute with me. 

Cutting the Energetic Cord

Our relationships with others can affect us in powerful ways. There comes a time when we take stock and realise that some are no longer helpful to us. I talk about cutting the energetic cord and walk you through two exercises.

10 Things I have learnt about Grief and Loss

Trigger Warning - I talk about Infant and Pregnancy Loss and my own experiences. 
In this very personal episode, I share 10 things I have learnt about grief and loss. 

Just a Minute of Holding a Younger Self with Compassion

Reparenting our Inner Child by Writing a Therapeutic Letter

Reparenting ourselves is a powerful healing skill. We provide ourselves with the experiences and validation we needed when we grew up. We recognise and hear our inner child and allow ourselves the space and grace to speak authentically. In this episode I discuss 10 tips for writing a letter to our parents/carers that we DO NOT SEND. 
Please remember that the information given in this podcast is for educational purposes and if you have any apprehension about the exercises or suggestions, you can consult with a healthcare provider. 

Just a Minute Kind Hands exercise

In this gentle exercise, we focus on bringing a sensation of warmth and kindness to your hands and then I invite you to place your hands on your heart or elsewhere. 

Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome is characterised by a sense of self doubt, shame, and fear of being "found out". Often, we try cognitive strategies to deal with this. That is not enough. Let's talk about what lies underneath and what we can do about it! I talk about soothing the nervous system and the link to the exercises I suggest (free video + PDF when you sign up for my newsletter) is: https://drkumari.ck.page
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Find and Free your Voice

Many of us have had our voice silenced through various experiences including invalidating experiences of childhood that did not allow us to fully voice our authentic self. In this podcast, I talk about five dynamic "bottom up" or body based strategies to start us connecting with our true and authentic voice, literally and emotionally.