You know that moment when everything feels familiar… until it doesn’t?
When the kids leave home and the silence is deafening.
When the job title disappears and so does your sense of purpose.
When love ends, or your body changes, or you wake up wondering:
How did I become a stranger to my own life?
This podcast is for that moment!
Welcome to Cheers.. to Life as I Knew It—a space for women who are standing in the mysterious middle of change and trying to figure out what comes next.
Join Dr. Kim as she raises a glass to every woman who’s figuring out life’s big transitions on her own terms.
Cheers to the Woman I’m Becoming: Five Lessons Learned in Season One
This episode closes out this first season of Cheers… to Life as I Knew It, and Dr. Kim invites listeners into an intimate reflection on what it really means to grow, evolve, and honor the woman you’re becoming. This finale episode gathers the heartbeats of the entire season — the lessons, the letting go, and the light that emerges when we choose ourselves again.
Through five transformational lessons, we are reminded that:
Evolution is permission, not loss.
Rest is an act of rebellion and renewal.
Releasing old roles creates space for rebirth.
Courage begins in quiet honesty.
Joy is the North Star guiding us home to ourselves.
In this conversation, Dr. Kim discusses how to turn these insights into simple, actionable practices.
If you’ve ever found yourself in the in-between — no longer who you were, but not yet who you’re becoming — this episode will remind you that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.
Follow Dr. Kim @nowgobefree on Instagram and TikTok.
Next new episode in 2026!
21 Oct 2025
"Stuckness": A Midlife Gift?
In this episode, Dr. Kim explores the feeling of being stuck, particularly during midlife transitions. She emphasizes that feeling stuck is not a personal failure but a signal for change. The conversation delves into the importance of emotional health, the gift of sensitivity, and the need for self-awareness and responsiveness to overcome feeling stuck. Dr. Kim shares her personal experiences and insights on how to honor one's emotions while striving for clarity and alignment when seeking forward movement after a life shakeup.
Takeaways
Feeling stuck is a signal, not a failure.
Transitions can rewrite our internal maps.
Misalignment creates emotional and physical friction.
Emotional sensitivity is a gift, not a flaw.
We must learn to flow with life's changes.
Awareness is key to becoming responsive.
Honoring our emotions helps in the unstuck process.
Recognizing the stuck cycle is crucial for growth.
New episodes every Tuesday!
Find Dr. Kim on socials @nowgobefree (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
Music "Light It Up" courtesy of Ryan James Carr via Epidemic Sound
30 Sept 2025
Embracing Change and the Empty Nest (Part 2)
In this episode, Dr. Kim discusses the emotional complexities of transitioning to an empty nest as her daughter prepares to leave for college. She shares her personal experiences of pride and grief, emphasizing the importance of managing emotions during this significant life change. Dr. Kim offers practical strategies for parents to navigate their feelings while supporting their children, including naming emotions, normalizing feelings, and creating new family rituals. The conversation highlights the duality of joy and sadness in parenting and the potential for new relationships as children gain independence.
Takeaways:
Navigating the empty nest can evoke mixed emotions.
It's normal to feel both pride and grief during transitions.
Naming your emotions helps in processing them.
Normalizing feelings can create space for self-compassion.
Pay attention to physical cues of emotions.
Create self-care activities to fill the void left by children.
Establish new family rituals to mark transitions.
Practice emotional regulation techniques like deep breathing.
Encourage your child's independence while providing support.
Future visioning can help ease the transition for both parents and children.
Are you the parent of a teen who is starting the transition from High School to College? Are you concerned about how to manage the transition and wonder if you're child will be ready when it's time? If so, Dr. Kim's course, First Semester Formula: Parent Edition, is for you. You can learn more about the course here:
https://stan.store/collegementormom
New episodes every Tuesday!
Find Dr. Kim on socials @nowgobefree (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok)
Music "Light It Up" courtesy of Ryan James Carr via Epidemic Sound
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