Episode 014: Dr. Kim Harms - personal adversity, resilience, love & legacy

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In this deeply moving interview, Dr. Kim Harms shares her journey of overcoming personal adversity and dedicating her life to helping others through grief and healing. Born with only seven fingers and facing a turbulent childhood, Dr. Kim recounts how she navigated the challenges of her mother’s suicide, her own physical limitations, and the devastating loss of her son to suicide at 19. Despite these hardships, Dr. Kim’s resilience shines through as she speaks about her career in dentistry, her transition to grief counseling, and her mission to help others build meaningful legacies. She discusses the importance of love, resilience, and legacy, offering listeners insight into coping with grief and living fully, even in the face of unimaginable loss.

This episode is a profound reflection on love, loss, and resilience, offering listeners both comfort and practical tools for navigating their own grief and leaving a lasting legacy.

To learn more about Dr. Kim and her work:
Website: drkimberlyharms.com

Book: Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For

Episode highlights:

• Dr. Kim’s early life, being born with seven fingers and overcoming physical challenges.
• The emotional trauma of her mother's suicide and the impact on her life.
• Her motivation for pursuing dentistry, inspired by a mix of personal ambition and love.
• The tragic loss of her son to suicide and the devastating aftermath on her family.
• Dr. Kim’s fight to climb out of the "grief pit" to support her remaining family and live a full life.
• Her career shift from dentistry to grief counseling after nerve damage ended her dental practice.
• The power of attachment theory and how early love can provide resilience for a lifetime.
• Practical advice on building legacies and preparing for end-of-life matters, including leaving a meaningful legacy for children and grandchildren.
• Her latest book, "Are You Ready? How to Build a Legacy to Die For", which combines practical advice and emotional insight into legacy building and grief recovery.
• Personal reflections on the importance of laughter, self-acceptance, and maintaining healthy relationships throughout life.

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Outro music: Denouement by Sift - https://siftmusic.com