We’re looking forward to introducing you to Kim Brooks. Check out our conversation below.
Good morning Kim, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? What do you think others are secretly struggling with—but never say?
I think a lot of capable people are carrying this belief that they have to be the steady one all the time. Like if they don’t stay on top of things, something will slip, or something will fall through the cracks, so they’re constantly making sure everything is handled.
They want more ease and flow, and they genuinely want to trust that things will be fine… but they’re not sure where to start. From the outside, they look happy, social, productive, and getting things done.
But internally, their mind is always running: thinking, planning, scanning, strategizing.
There’s this underlying fear running in the background:
“If I loosen my grip, what happens? Will everything fall apart?”
Many have tried to delegate or set boundaries before, and it didn’t go well… so they learned, “It’s easier if I just do it myself.”
Then the cycle continues. Because they’re so good at what they do and make it seem effortless and enjoyable, being responsible and reliable becomes part of their identity.
They become the go-to person for everyone else, which can feel meaningful and rewarding… but it can also become draining over time.
And there’s another layer to this struggle. They’re often much more comfortable giving support than receiving it. So even if help is available, they don’t want to be a burden or put someone out. They’re so used to holding everything together that receiving can feel unfamiliar and awkward. And that can lead to a kind of loneliness even when they’re surrounded by loving support.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Kim Brooks, a well-being guide and Reiki master with training in yoga, restorative breathwork, and meditation. I support service-focused individuals & leaders (educators, medical professionals, therapists, parents) who carry significant responsibility and want a sustainable way to lead, care, and work without losing their inner steadiness or sense of self.
A lot of the women I work with are capable, high-achieving, and values-led. They’re the ones people count on. From the outside, things look handled with ease, but internally, it can feel like there’s always something to manage, anticipate, or carry. They know the current way of holding their work and lives cannot continue, and they are actively seeking a solution that allows them to remain present, human, and effective.
My work is about helping these women come back into a more rooted relationship with themselves, so they can keep showing up for what matters most without the heavy mental and energetic load.
What makes my approach different is that it’s body-centered and practical, but also deeply human. I blend nervous-system awareness with energy work, guiding clients through simple, supportive practices.
The Energetic Freedom Method™ is the foundation of my work. It’s a gentle, supportive process that helps women shift from over-efforting into more ease, clarity, and self-trust. Path to Freedom is my three-month 1:1 experience where we apply that framework to your real life, creating change that actually lasts, so you can feel more spaciousousness, support, and joy from the inside out.
For many women, these sessions are their safe space to let down their guard and share freely without worrying what others will think or that they are letting anyone down. It’s a space to process and release all that’s been taking up space and feeling heavy in their mind, body, and heart.
I primarily work with clients virtually, but I also offer occasional in-person sessions, events, and workshops in the Maryland and DC area. I have a retreat coming up in Arizona this June 2026.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who I had to be, I was a very free-spirited rule follower. I never wanted to be put in a box or follow rules that felt suffocating or pointless, but I begrudgingly would to avoid getting in trouble.
I wasn’t a “model student.” The whole sit-and-get, rote memorization style of learning didn’t work for me. I slept through a lot of classes, and I would come home and nap immediately, which I understand now as my system trying to recover from the dysregulation of forcing myself to function in environments and meet expectations that didn’t fit me.
Inside, I always had this creative, imaginative world. As a kid I was constantly building forts, inventing games, creating plays with the neighborhood kids and making the parents watch when they got home from work. My house was a gathering place. My mom babysat a lot of the neighborhood kids and our cousins, so there were always kids around. I remember using my dad’s camcorder to film the kids playing street hockey and doing their “neighborhood things,” and I even made little commercials, selling diapers with my baby sister as the model, and selling shark teeth like it was a real business.
We would make necklaces and keychains using gimp (it’s an 80’s thing) and sold them at the pool. I was on swim team, played softball, rode bikes everywhere, played kickball in the field behind my house, loved to read. I spent a lot of time at my grandparents house, playing in their yard, in their pool, and getting horseback lessons from their neighbors’ teenage kids. I had a lot of freedom to explore and create as a kid.
I think that shifted around middle school when we moved. Suddenly I had to be driven to see friends, the neighborhood felt different with mostly younger kids, and there just wasn’t the same space for that kind of spontaneous creativity. Looking back, that’s also when the workload got harder and likely when I started learning how to fit myself into boxes and systems, instead of letting myself be led by what felt natural for me.
My work now feels like coming back to that original part of me, the creative, intuitive, free part, and helping other women find their way back to themselves too.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear that’s held me back the most has been the fear of being wrong… saying the wrong thing, making a mistake, or not knowing “enough” before I make a move.
I’m someone who learns through experience. In Human Design terms I’m a 1/3 sacral generator, which basically means I’m not built to have perfect certainty before I begin. I’m built to try, learn, refine, and trust my gut as I go.
For a long time, I fought that. I thought I needed to have everything fully figured out before I took the next step or spoke up about something. But there’s been many times I’ve ended up jumping in before I felt ready and that has helped me take risks and step into the unknown withmore confidence.
Now I see that those fears and limiting beliefs were deeply rooted, so it’s not like they disappear overnight, but I’m much more aware of them. I do the same work I guide my clients through. It’s a lifelong journey of digging in deep and reframing all the stories that live in my body and mind. It’s not always comfortable, but beneath each layer you get a little closer to what’s true and feels authentic to you.
I’m still finding the clearest way to bring voice to my work, but I show up consistently and with intention. I invest in my own support systems and that’s made it so much easier to move through fear without letting it run the show.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
I’m committed to helping women reclaim their voice and their inner authority, so they aren’t stuck in a performative, rigid leadership style that doesn’t fit who they are at their core. Where they don’t have to shrink themselves to stay “palatable,” but can speak freely with truth and real heart. I want women and all marginalized and underrepresented people to be sitting at tables where they’re welcomed and valued… or creating new tables where that’s the standard, where they don’t have to fight to be heard or to belong. And because so much of what we carry lives in the body, I’m always continuing to learn and grow so I can support people somatically at that deeper energetic level.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. When do you feel most at peace?
I feel most at peace when there’s space, silence, and I’m not rushing, when my mind isn’t trying to stay ten steps ahead.
For me, that’s especially when I’m at the beach or out in nature. The sound of the ocean, the birds, and just taking in the natural beauty that’s around us all the time helps me feel grounded and genuinely grateful. I also notice that same sense of peace after something simple and restorative, like gentle movement, breathwork, a walk outside, journaling, or any mindful activity that brings me back into myself.
I also feel really peaceful when I get to wander with no agenda, no time constraints. Traveling, checking out cute towns, walking around and seeing what I find. I love meeting people and hearing about their lives, especially when the conversation is real and a little deeper. That combination of nature, freedom, and genuine connection is where peace shows up for me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kimbrooksyoga-wellness.com/about
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimbrooksyoga.wellness/
- Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/kimberly-brooks-md
- Youtube: @KimBrooksWellness
Image Credits
Cathryn Fink Photography and Anna Gornicka
