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The Captivatingly Confident Podcast
Hosted by Kim Ludeman · EN
As a Certified Brainspotting Practitioner and Coach, Kim Ludeman doesn't just help people feel good. With more than 10 years of health & fitness coaching experience, she's passionate about helping people create lasting change. Kim holds space for her clients stop hiding and live the life they WANT rather than one they think they SHOULD.
Kim found a passion for helping people to stop hiding after losing her mom to cancer when Kim was 19. Her message of body and self-acceptance has moved thousands into taking a more loving approach to their bodies and hearts.
She brings a fresh perspective on body image, self-acceptance, and mindset. She helps you uncover what dulls your sparkle so you can SHINE! You can find out more at www.kimludeman.com.
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Pattern Disrupt (AKA "Boop")
May 10, 202300:31:28Tap to summarizeHave you ever thought to yourself "why can't I just be happy" or "why do I keep getting in my own way"? If so, this episode is for YOU! In this episode, we discuss: How the Ego part of the brain works. What the Higher Self brain looks like. Why the brain craves routine, loops, patterns and consistency. Why the thing or feeling you want is always out of reach. How to create more capacity for the feelings you want. Practical exercise to start to increase your ability to hold the feelings you want. Make sure you share this episode and tag us- @captivatinglyconfidentpodcast!
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Cultivating Compassion, Curiosity and Connection Through Conflict with Tim Ludeman LPC
Nov 19, 202200:59:44Tap to summarizeEpisode 127- Cultivating Compassion, Curiosity and Connection Through Conflict with Tim Ludeman LPC How do you feel about conflict?? If you're like most people, it's not your favorite and you may even go to great lengths to avoid it. This avoidance or fear robs couples of the opportunity to really connect and grow on a deeper level. In this episode, Licensed Professional Counselor, Tim Ludeman, joins Kim to talk about how conflict can actually create connection and improve intimacy in romantic relationships. Kim and Tim have been married since April 2009 and have learned a lot about conflict in their 15 years together. In this episode, they talk through common pitfalls in conflict and how to shift into curiosity and compassion to increase connection. You can learn more about the work Tim does with couples and individuals on his site, www.lighthousecounselingpdx.com. Mentioned in the show: Marriage and Relationship Experts, The Gottmans- https://www.gottman.com Kim and Tim talking about anxiety- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captivatingly-confident-podcast/id1436115186?i=1000471425589 Our Guest: Tim Ludeman is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon who sees clients online. He started his practice, Lighthouse Counseling PDX, in 2005. He loves working with couples and individuals to help them utilize tools and feel a sense of empowerment and agency in their relationships and personal lives. He and Kim have been married for 13 years and have two children, ages 8 and 20 months. About the Host, Kim: Kim is a Certified Brainspotting Coach who works with clients all over the world using her unique blend of Brainspotting and Nutrition/Health/Fitness Coaching. She is the creator of Reveal Retreats which creates a safe space to reveal what the real blocks are to loving the life you live utilizing small group expansion Brainspotting. Kim is also the founder of Summit Seekers, a national hiking community committed to empowering women to connect deeply with themselves and others both on and off the trail. She is a mom to two kiddos, Louis 8 and Lucy 20 months. She loves hiking, cooking, shopping and sleeping. Kim discovered a passion for connecting people to tools and support after the loss of her mom in 2004. She thrives on creating safe spaces for women to connect and feel seen. She has been coaching for over 13 years and loves seeing people feel empowered and confident. You can connect with Kim via email (Kim@captivatinglyconfident.com) and Instagram (@kim.ludeman). www.kimludeman.com www.summitseekersllc.com www.revealretreats.com
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Cultivating Empowerment: Swap Your "Can't" for "How"
Oct 29, 202200:26:07Tap to summarizeDo you ever find yourself feeling stuck in a rut? Like you feel like you "can't" get out of it no matter what you do? In this episode, Kim talks about how to cultivate empowerment by swapping "can't" for "how". This pivitol shift can create clarity, spaciousness and curiosity in helping you identify and meet your needs.
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Use Stop, Drop and Roll to Regulate Your Nervous System
Jun 6, 202200:38:20Tap to summarizeIt can be really easy to get overwhelmed when you get triggered by others, circumstances or things you feel you can't control. It's so easy to jump into self-soothing behaviors like eating, busyness, shopping, binging, scrolling etc. When that happens, wouldn't it be nice to have a tool that was quick and easy to use that actually helps?? Tune in to learn how to use Stop, Drop and Roll to help you calm down no matter where you are or what you're doing.
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Episode 124- It's Not You, It's Me
Dec 5, 202100:29:11Tap to summarizeHave you ever said "they made me feel____"? Maybe you have felt like people had the power to make you feel a way. The truth is, people are mirrors and reflect back that which we are uncomfortable with in ourselves. In this episode, Kim explores what it looks like to take control back and empower yourself to understand your feelings and communicate them so you feel seen and understood. With practical tools, you can confidently say "It's not you, it's me!".
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Episode 123- Wanting=Resisting
Nov 5, 202000:40:07Tap to summarizeI'M BACK!!!! After an 6 month hiatus from the mic, I finally found inspiration to record this episode all about wanting, lack and abundance. I am sooo excited to be back with you and can't wait to share my thoughts on law of attraction and manifesting with you!!
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Episode 122- Quarantine Weight Gain & Feeling More In Control
May 18, 202000:40:51Tap to summarizeQuarantine weight gain is a real struggle for so many of you right now (and myself included). I wanted to use this episode as a space to share a framework for you for feeling more in control of your body, thoughts and emotions.
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Episode 121- Guided Nature Meditation
May 9, 202000:25:09Tap to summarizeThis was my first time leading a guided meditation online, so bear with me in this episode! My heart and intention was to bring nature to you wherever you are. Take a moment for yourself to listen and participate. Fill up your diffuser with some tree oils, grab some crystals or a comfy blanket and let's venture out under the trees together.
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Episode 120- Give Yourself Permission to Just BE with Connie Baker, LPC
Apr 19, 202000:54:43Tap to summarizeI have another fabulous Licensed Professional Counselor joining me on the show today! Connie Baker is an LPC, author, speaker and creator of Dear Survivor, a line of mantras and support for trauma survivors. Her passion is to help people give themselves permission to be, heal and grow. In this episode, we chat about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how this pyramid can help you find your place of peace and rest as we all navigate the ever changing stressors that this time is bringing. You can find more about Connie and her work at www.Connieabaker.com.
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Episode 119- Tackling Uncertainty with Tim Ludeman, LPC
Apr 14, 202000:59:07Tap to summarizeMy very first male guest also happens to be my HUBBY!!! After 40 interviews and 118 episodes, I finally convinced my husband, Tim Ludeman (who wanted to title this episode Ludeman After Dark), who is a therapist/counselor to come on the show!! In this hilarious and real conversation we talk about anxiety, uncertainty and control and how to release control so you can embrace freedom. You can learn more about Tim at www.lighthousecounselingpdx.com.
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