Episode 19: Living With an Undefended Heart with The Holistic Counseling Center Founder Kim Burris

In this episode, I am speaking with my friend, Kim Burris, a licensed psychotherapist, author of The First 90 Days After Birth, and founder of The Holistic Counseling Center. Kim offers evidence-based treatment with a heart-centered approach that honors the mind, body, and spirit connection. We discuss Kim’s path toward transpersonal psychology and how Human Design, the Enneagram, the Yoga Sutras, and her perspective on polyvagal theory are woven into her practice for self-awareness and spiritual growth.

 

Thanks for listening! Attune to your heart, align your life. With Marisa LaValette. 

 

Topics Covered:

(2:30) Listen to hear how Kim’s mantra inspired the name of this episode 

 

(5:54) Kim shares about her first interest in transpersonal psychology at age 21

 

(15:05) Kim shares an overview of the difference between traditional psychology and transpersonal psychology 

 

(22:48) Listen as Kim describes the role yoga played in her spiritual awakening

 

(28:00) Kim’s rock polisher moment of seeking the divine in life’s experiences in big cities rather than retreating to a cave

 

(37:46) Hear how Kim uses Human Design, the Enneagram, and astrology with her clients 

 

(47:16) Kim shares her recommended reading booklist 

 

(50:21) Kim talks about her guided journal book, The First 90 Days After Birth

 

(58:44) Kim gives her perspective on New Year’s resolutions and shares directly from the template she uses with her accountability buddy 

PLUS:

Listen at (3:55) to hear the story of how the Universe crossed Kim and Marisa’s paths at yoga…where else?!  🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️🧘‍♀️

 

Tune in at (10:32) to hear Kim describe why she designed her practice to feel like a retreat center. 

 

Listen at (11:53) when Kim shares why she also considers herself a therapist matchmaker!

 

Don’t miss Kim’s quick overview of polyvagal theory at (32:23)!

 

Listen in at (43:07) when Kim shares tips for attuning to the nervous system and finding ways to regulate it.

 

Tune in at (54:29) where Kim shares her perspective on the creating process and how TikTok helps her inner recovering perfectionist. 📱📱📱

 

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Resources Mentioned: 

• Listen to Episode 16 of Attune + Align with Marisa’s Enneagram coach, Ali Dunn!

 

Guest Info:

• Work with Kim
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• Find Kim's recommended reading resources HERE
• Subscribe to Kim’s newsletter

 

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 💫 Sending love, light, and hugs from,
Marisa