This is the voiceover of a Substack article I wrote on November 7 2023. The sound is weird for about the first 30 seconds and then it gets better, I promise. If you'd like to see the pictures or hear the songs I refer to in this episode, go ahead and visit the substack post using the link! I'd love to hear from you--what spoke to you about this episode? Anything you'd like to hear in the future? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thatkimbergirl.substack.com ..read more

In this episode of the "Just Be Your Bad Self" podcast, Kimber reflects on her transformative "year of no" and the profound impact of storytelling on her shifting reality. She shares insights from her journey of inner work, emphasizing the subjective nature of reality and the power of empathy for diverse perspectives. Kimber introduces her Substack platform as a new space for community engagement and invites listeners to join the conversation. The episode concludes with gratitude for the growing podcast community and a reminder that "you are enough, right now, in this moment." This is a publ ..read more

I'm back! In this episode, I share and incredible (and raw) session with my life coach Melanie Hill, where we talk about the Internal Family Systems Method and use it to make some life changing breakthroughs regarding my inner child and how to become more open hearted.  Find Kimber on instagram @thatkimbergirl and Melanie on Instagram @melaniehillcoaching This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thatkimbergirl.substack.com ..read more

In this episode, I had a deeply insightful conversation with Melanie Hill, a human design coach for life and business. We dove into the world of human design and how it can be a powerful tool for self-discovery, self-acceptance, and embracing our inherent value. We also explored the importance of facing our shadow selves and the emotions that arise, such as guilt and shame. Through human design, we learn to integrate our shadows and cultivate self-compassion, building a community of self-love and understanding. Join us on this transformative journey toward self-exploration and growth, and reme ..read more

In this episode of the Just Be Your Bad Self podcast, host Kimber Dutton shares her personal journey towards finding a feeling of enoughness. Despite her message of self-worth and acceptance, Dutton has been struggling to embody these qualities in her own life. She seeks to move away from the constant chasing of happiness and prove that she is enough as she is. Dutton encourages listeners to also embrace a sense of enoughness in their own lives and not fall into the trap of constantly chasing something that is already within reach. [00:01:18] The Year of Enough.  [00:05:00] Acknowledging ..read more

Guilt and Shame--something we all struggle with as humans as a consistent basis.  In this episode I talk about my own battles with guilt and shame, and some tools I use to battle and work through those feelings!  I recorded this episode a couple of months ago, and ironically have been feeling guilt and shame for not publishing it closer to do the date I recorded it....but listening to this episode as I was getting it ready to publish today really helped me release some of that.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to ..read more

Today on the Just Be Your Bad Self Podcast we are talking about An old Zen Story about 3-ft long chopsticks The difference between Rescuing and Empowering The importance of keeping our own cups full An exciting new opportunity to work with Kimber one on one! If you are interested in working with Kimber 1-1 and would  like to book a free discovery call please visit her website www.kimberdutton.com or email her at Kimber@kimberdutton.com Follow Kimber on instagram @thatkimbergirl,  or join the JBYBS facebook community here for more interaction! For guest bios, episode transcripts or ..read more

On  the first episode of this new season, Kimber talks about shame, psychedelics, and the wisdom of the beginners mind. Follow Kimber on instagram @thatkimbergirl, visit her website www.kimberdutton.com  or join the JBYBS facebook community here for more interaction! For guest bios, episode transcripts or to leave a review, please visit: www.justbeyourbadself.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thatkimbergirl.substack.com ..read more

It's the 1 year anniversary of Just Be Your Bad Self and my life has come full circle.   Apparently I have a "reputation" in my home town...it's not all good...and I'm totally giddy about it.  I'm finally starting to live what I preach. I'm  being my "bad" self  and it feels so good!  This is the last episode for a bit, so be sure to subscribe and follow me on instagram so that you don't miss when the next season starts! Until then remember, you are enough. Right now. In THIS moment. So....Just be your bad self!   This is a public episode. If you would like to d ..read more

Trigger Warning: There is some discussion about suicidal ideation in this episode from marker 26:07 to 32:38 Join Kimber as she talks  with McKray Jones, a robotics engineer and a friend from high school about: His chaotic upbringing and ow he learned to mask his authentic self in order to fit in. Times when masking is useful and when it is harmful How masking and code-switching blocks the path to true intimacy and growth How to teach our kids that growth comes with making mistakes and actually being our “bad self” Personal growth through divorce and dealing with suicidal ideation Teac ..read more