An Interview with Dr. Kimarie Machinga

How did you become an expert in life management skills and how long have you been doing this?

A defining moment in my life was over two decades ago when I was going through a very difficult divorce.

Picture this: I was 27 years old and my children were 6 and 3 at he time. Everything in my world has been turned upside down and my dreams of what a happy family looks like, were being shattered before me. I was doing everything I could to try and hold it all together through very tumultuous times, but frankly I felt like everything was working against me and nobody really understood. My 6 year old son was acting out in fits of rage and frustration both at home and at school. I was witnessing in disbelief, as he was pulling his hair out in clumps and scratching his face until it bleed.

I finally took him to a psychiatrist, hoping to get a solution for this nightmare we are living.

In the waiting room, I was pleading with my baby boy to stop as he drew blood from his beautiful face yet again.
I found myself on top of his tiny 40 pound body, doing everything in my power to try and stop him from harming himself. It was hard for me to imagine the amount of rage that could come from something so small. Watching him was absolutely devastating, because this was not my baby boy. I felt exhausted and powerless. Yet, I knew I had to do everything I could to help this once sweet and vibrant child, who I love more than life itself. The doctor spent brief moments gathering information about my son and quickly diagnosed him with severe depression. His recommendation to address the issue was to prescribe Ritalan.

My body was screaming from deep inside all the way from my toes saying; “Noooo!!! You don’t understand! This is not the answer or his only option! I have to find a better way!!!”

This was my life.

Having worked in the fitness industry I had a strong belief and desire for a more natural approach, even though I was not sure exactly how to address his problem. I knew I didn’t want to medicate my son. I wanted to explore other options. I didn’t want to dull down his spirit or have him suffer from dangerous side effects. I felt in my bones that that there was a better way. I knew that I needed to bring him to a place of reason in order to really understand what was going on inside. I was also clear that how Joey was reacting was being elevated by the high levels of stress we were, because he wasn’t always this way.

It really bothered me that none of these factors were taken into account while the doctor was determining that medication would be the only solution for my son’s situation.

I left the office on a mission to find the answers that would help my son feel more supported. I grew better understanding about nutrition, as I had an increasing curiosity with the role foods play in fueling the body, as well as, how food can cause reactions that affect the body’s most simple functions. Eating better choices is not just about the way we look. We were not taught that growing up. I researched natural supplements and began to understand how the things we ingest affect brain chemistry, hormones and moods along with our body functions.

Call me crazy but this was all news to me. It never occurred to me that the things we put into our body could make such a big impact in every area of our life, mix that with stress and those reactions can be grossly misinterpreted.

After lots of research and trials, I learned that everyday foods we think are doing the body good can actually work against us. We can develop an intolerance, much like and allergy, to everyday common foods.

I made a few simple adjustments to my son’s diet and saw dramatic changes right away.

I remember Joey’s teacher calling me from school the next day, asking where my son was and who this calm child was, that I sent as his replacement. What a wonderful sense of relief flowed through my body. These simple changes were a big help in bringing Joey some physical relief, but I soon learned that it didn’t end there. Although making those nutritional adjustments were so powerful for gaining immediate relief, it became apparent that we were only treating the tip of the iceberg. But, now that he was stabilized ,we could now go deeper and get to the next layer of the true source of my son’s pain.

I continued to learn as much as I could through research, classes and workshops, looking to find answers. It took several years because I wasn’t able to find all in one place.

To be closer to my growing children, I eventually left my management position I began my own health and wellness practice out of my home. I shared with my clients all the things I was learning that were making dramatic shifts in my family and they were having similar telling results. The more I shared with others the more I excited I was. As I learned and grew myself my faith in a holistic approach grew immensely.

It became very clear to me… This stuff really works!!!

Some people thought I was crazy and challenged the natural approach I was taking, calling it alternative medicine and new age. Yet these proven practices have been around thousands of years, way before western medicine. This made it really difficult for me to have the confidence to be a leader of this kind of change. I struggled through my own processes. Thankfully, my love for helping people and my deep belief in something more allowed me to have the courage to step out of the way and share these principles, even though it feels challenging at times.

I knew I was on the right track and I really felt like this was my calling.

I love helping people and guiding them through supporting their body, mind and spirit toward better health, relationships and lifestyles.

The problem was I was burning myself out. I was the one that others looked to for strength and answers and I was completely feeling depleted. I didn’t understand how wanting to help people could be wrong.

What I later learned was that my familiar patterns were showing up.

Even though what I enjoyed what I was doing, and it was for the betterment of others because they were seeing great results, I didn’t have a clue of how to fulfill my own needs. In helping others, I found myself taking personal responsibility for things that were not mine to take on, because as an empath (with co-dependent tendencies), I truly felt their pain.

So, while clients were making huge strides in their lives due to our work together, I felt like an imposter, because in my personal life I often felt powerless and drained in my closest relationships. I would lose faith and feel like there was something wrong with me and no matter what I was doing right it wasn’t enough. All the responsibility seemed to land on my shoulders, and all I wanted to do was hide.

By age 35, I had a wakeup call that shook me to the core.

My 33 year old cousin died suddenly of a heart attack…
That news was so shocking and devastating it really made me question how I was living my life.

There I was, listening to his eulogy and learning all the fun traditions and pastimes he regularly enjoyed,
And I am embarrassed to admit that I was a little jealous.

All I could think was, “I am working non-stop trying to make a better life for my family, and I have lost the ability to just have fun!” In my mind life was serious and difficult. I didn’t know what it was like to slow down or stop and smell the roses. I didn’t realize that I could make different choices.

I thought to myself:
“My children are growing before my eyes and I am missing it!”

Having my own business as a single mom, I often felt alone with nobody I could turn to, that really understood what I was going through. I didn’t get much support from my family during the divorce because you didn’t speak out against abuse you endured it.

I had a strong yearning for something more, but I didn’t have a clue how to define it or how to ask for my needs to be met. I developed a subconscious belief from a very young age, that asking for things or speaking up about my personal needs was frowned upon. I was often made to feel selfish or ungrateful if I did. So I learned to keep quiet. Thinking my needs were obvious to those around me, I thought if I was good and patient someday it would be my turn.

Instead, resentment just kept building inside of me, as I was told over and over I was too nice and too sensitive, when my feelings were hurt or my basic needs weren’t being met. Also, I shouldn’t take things personally, which was confusing at the time, because my sensitivity seemed to be a good thing if it was for another’s benefit.

I finally hit a wall as every part of my being screamed inside for a change.

I knew I couldn’t go on much longer watching my life pass me by and my kids grow before my eyes. I had gone from one abusive and unsatisfying relationship to the next, where I was left feeling deep levels of shame and unworthiness, and couldn’t face another day of it.

I wished someone would look at me, the way I viewed others who would come to me for help. I could see their inner and outer beauty as well as, their potential and I could mirror that to them. As an empath and natural intuitive, I could see, feel and verbalize their pain as well as, a clear pathway out. I was able to tap in and provide clear action steps toward attaining their goals and dreams. I didn’t realize these were my gifts.

I would dilute my worth, by comparing myself to others who seemed to have it all together. When I looked at my life, it often felt like it was falling apart inside and I found myself feeling hopeless, anxious with worry, while not being able to sleep at night. Only to fall into deep depression, feeling burned out. This was starting to negatively affect my health, how I was relating with family and friends and I was losing passion in my business.

It became apparent to me that people model our actions more than they will ever follow our words.

I finally decided, that without my wellbeing, my little family and my business would fall apart. So I made a choice to invest in me…

What I discovered was a complete game changer in our lives. I had been the advocate for so many people, and the moment I made the choice to take a stand for my hurting little girl inside, for the first time, was when my whole world opened up.

When I invested in me, I learned how to authentically model self- love for those around me.

I went from struggling to keep my head above water, to experiencing unconditional love and a deep understanding of life, the bigger picture, and how to really thrive and flourish in every way.

I learned that loving myself (and that little girl inside) from a place of compassion, enabled me to love others from a place of abundance. There was no more “either/or” thinking, because the love flowed through me. To make a comparison; the safety instructions on aircrafts advise to always put the oxygen mask on our face first, before helping others.

What an epiphany!!! I realized that the only way the things I wanted could possibly come to me, was by allowing them to come through me. That is what fuels me to help people from a place of wholeness.

I also learned that giving myself permission to have more fun, and take time making my needs a priority; I became surprisingly more effective in my life. When I began to ask for what I wanted, I came to understand that the basic needs I lived without for so long were not only available to me, they were my birthright. In addition, I discovered not only how to tap into unconditional love, joy, peace and freedom, also, are always available to me.

What appeared to be a crisis became an opportunity.

It has now been over two decades since that crossroads in my life. Some would view it as a crisis, but I see that period more like a calling, from something much bigger than me.

This opportunity aligned me with my purpose and brought about big change for my family and so many others. I have had my challenges throughout the process, and the truth is none of it came easy; there were times I felt like I was running in flip flops and I just wanted to give up. But, I kept moving forward sometimes in baby steps, sometimes in leaps, continuing to learn and grow as I earned several certifications along with a PhD.

If I hadn’t made the decision and commitment to invest in my wellbeing, I would not have learned how to claim my power back or be where I am today.

It pains me to see so many people struggling in the same way I had, yet they dismiss opportunities for help because either...

They think it’s too expensive or feel they don’t have the extra money.
They don’t have time because their life is already too busy.
They afraid it will be too hard or the program won’t work for them.
They are skeptical that a natural approach could be this effective.

If I had given in to my circumstances and let those excuses stop me from finding these powerful practices, I would have continued feeling depleted, depressed and powerless, like a victim who was dealt a bad hand.

Instead…
The work I have done empowered me to:

Improve my parenting skills.
Build deep quality relationships
Manage my energy and improve overall health.
Re-ignited passion for a career that fulfills me.

What was birthed from this experience?

Through decades of gathering, testing and implementing the most effective tools and practices, I developed my own proven system, Brave Breakthroughs Re-patterning System. This program allows you to find all you need in one place. I have taken all of the legwork and guess work out of it for you. Implementing these principles along with applying the most effective tools and life skills has changed thousands of lives.

What sets your program apart from traditional therapy, medical treatment, Healers and other self-help programs on the market?

That is a great question! To start with every step of the process is personalized for you individually. I offer intuitive guidance in our initial assessment, and then we strategically design your program in direct alignment with your personal goals, dreams and unique purpose. My priority was to create a safe space where clients can experience a sense of belonging and soft place to land, where they feel at home.
It is important to us at Brave Breakthroughs that you come to understand that:

a) You are not alone b) You DO matter c) You are not just a number.

Unlike traditional therapy, treatment facilities and healers, our program is complete. We set you up to win by addressing all the key factors; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually at the same time. We come from the understanding that the body, mind and spirit are intertwined and affect one another greatly.

We work with the body’s natural healing abilities, and our goal is to provide the proper fuel and support you need to stabilize, so we can identify the root cause of the issue, rather than only treating symptoms.

Therefore we do not prescribe or encourage mind altering medication, or other unhealthy substances as part of this process.

This program is designed for lasting results and lifestyle changes that fulfill your inner needs, by creating a nourishing environment for you to thrive. Because of this approach, clients have the ability to make dramatic improvement in a fraction of the time.

The Brave Breakthroughs experience is about getting to know yourself, on a deeper level, while getting in tune with your intuition and body’s wisdom. You will gain a complete understanding of how to set yourself up for infinite possibilities with your health, mindset, relationships, career path/purpose and livelihood.

Traditionally, services of this magnitude are typically not covered by insurance; however, because we are also licensed to work with mental health and addiction, many have successfully filed through their insurance and have been able to collect a portion of the claims. So we would be happy to provide a super-bill for reimbursement at you request.

Who are your clients exactly?

If you’re a person who believes in a natural, holistic approach and wants to get to the core of what holds you back, rather than only treating symptoms then this program is for you.
I tend to attract who I like to refer to as "problem solvers." Often exhausted and overwhelmed, spending much of their time and energy taking responsibility for everyone else’s needs and find that they have lost touch with what really makes them happy and feel supported. Does this sound familiar?

This is for you if:

You love helping people but are often left feeling depleted and can’t keep up with others demands.
You are a self-starter, problem solver, the person others turn to for help and inspiration, yet you have found it hard to gain support and understanding.
You find yourself confused about what you really want in life and how to get there.
You work to a point of exhaustion and feel like the load never lessons.
You are hoping that someone will help get you out of your own way and shine a light on what is holding you back from achieving success.
It is hard for you to explore help because you don’t want to be treated like a number, labeled or diagnosed for feeling this way. You might have even self-medicated in some way because the pressure is so intense.
You have reached a crossroads in your life and one or more areas are being negatively impacted; Life the way you’ve always done it just stops working.
You are unable to sleep at night worrying, feeling alone, like there is something wrong with you, and have nowhere to turn.
You may find yourself struggling with anxiety or depression and discovered that medication didn’t provide the solution you were hoping for.
You find yourself overindulging in unhealthy behaviors or in addiction, attempting to avoid the pain and confusion.
Your health, relationships, career or job performances are being negatively affected.
You are ready to take responsibility for the quality of your life and set yourself up to win.
You want to experience the joyful bliss that comes with inner peace and freedom.

What kind of client do you work best with and what is expected of me?

Our top priority is getting to the core of the issue and setting up a fully supportive and nurturing environment to empower clients. We love working with people who are ready to expand and take responsibility for their life and explore proven ancient practices through a natural and holistic approach by assisting the body’s natural healing abilities.

Our workshops, products and programs are designed for people serious and committed to taking responsibility for improving their life and see results within a couple of weeks.

We at Brave Breakthroughs are committed to learning and growing, and create an environment for thriving beyond the ordinary. So, we are known to work best with high achieving go-getters, who are no longer willing to settle for the status quo, let fear stop them from trying new things and willing to step out of society’s norms.

They are ready to stop feeling tired and depleted from being up at night worrying about what to do next. They recognize that there is no “magic pill” or quick fix, but know deep inside that there has to be a better way. They are willing to be guided out of their own way because they are motivated by others success. They allow new possibilities to unfold for achieving lasting results, and ready to live an inspired, heart centered life.

Consider our work together an action-learning course. To see maximum results you are expected to be committed to taking daily action with no more excuses. You are open, coachable and willing to go deeper into your body’s wisdom to discover how to best support every area of your life.

What type of person is this NOT going to work for?

Please understand because of the deep work that we do, if you are on the fence and not fully committed to carving out time for implementing the tools and making positive changes, it wouldn’t be fair to enroll you to work with us, because the results come with a complete level of readiness.

Brave Breakthroughs is also NOT for you at this time if you are in financial distress. If you fall into that category it is OK. We have all had times of financial distress at one point or another. Do yourself 3 favors:

Get some money coming in or sit down with your finances and see if there is a way you can better re-prioritize things. We definitely want to be able to take the pressure off so you can feel good and have better focus on the BIGGER picture.
Sign up for Brave Breakthroughs' free tools through email. The free information will get you started towards your goals until you are ready to work one on one.
Make a point to listen to my free videos where you will be given a lot of helpful strategies and things to think about.

Doing these three things will get you primed for our work: When you are ready please let us know and we will get started. We are here when you need us.

Another type of person we will NOT work with, is someone who is unwilling and complains about the practices we offer, and therefore makes excuses for not following the recommendations in our program. If you are one of these people, we gently and respectfully ask that you find a better fit because we will likely not work well together and we wouldn’t want to waste anyone’s time. Is that fair?

What exactly is the Brave Breakthroughs Re-Patterning System and what does it include?

These 5 key Elements that Stimulate the Awareness needed to Flourish:

Reset; the body’s ability to effectively respond.
Remove; turmoil, roadblocks and energy drains.
Replenish; powerful ways to refuel and revitalize your energy.
Restore; create a healthy and supportive environment.
Road map; map out the fastest route to your goals with clear and specific action steps.

Reset the body’s ability to effectively respond, and assess how to best support clients; by physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually setting them up to win. This will help restore and balance brain chemistry, hormone levels, moods and cravings allowing us to get to the deeper root cause of the issue.

Remove the turmoil, road blocks and energy drains in your life: We will first examine the areas of your life that are causing the most stress and dis-ease (when you are NOT at ease), detect where the energy blocks and leaks are coming from and determine how you are getting in your own way. Together we will discover and reprogram your subconscious, limiting beliefs that have been tripping you along the way.

Replenish yourself with powerful ways to refuel and revitalize your energy. Be provided strategies for retraining brain patterns; connect with inner wisdom and your deepest needs and desires. Practice new coping skills, stress management techniques, and spiritual principles to help you develop clear boundaries and effective communication skills. This will allow you to create win/win situations throughout your life, and will no longer feel the need to be responsible for fulfilling other’s needs before you own and gain clarity about what makes you truly happy and feel most supported.

Restore the connection to your divine wisdom with natural practices that allow you to go deeper and get clarity around unique gifts and talents, as well as re-discover what you are truly passionate about, and how to direct your passion to be in alignment with your goals and priorities. (It is startling how many people are walking in the opposite direction of their goals and dreams without even realizing it, due to not knowing how to utilize their passion to work for them as well as those around them.) By strategically combining the two, you will discover how to live an abundant and purpose filled life.

An example from my life; is the conversation of politics which really gets me frustrated. When I see people arguing and strongly taking sides while bashing the other, I have gotten frustrated and overwhelmed leaving me feeling powerless. The reason why this brings up such strong, fiery emotions is because the idea of division and right vs wrong thinking goes against everything I believe. So, rather than expending all of my time and energy fighting against politics, I have found a way to harness this powerful energy, restore peace and step into my purpose by promoting ways to build bridges, create harmony and unity, allowing me to stay consistent with my core values.

You see both expressions of passion; whether it feels positive or negative; are uncovering clues about your deep core values and what you stand for. Once we break it down and get clear, we can direct your actions to be in congruence with your core values, and you will naturally be on the path of your unique purpose.

To support you along the way, we offer that you become a part of our community, with likeminded individuals who are on the same path as you, where you will be encourage and held accountable for staying focused on our goals.

Roadmap; together we will get clear about your goals, dreams and priorities as we take you through a process discovering what matters most and best supports you. Then we will carefully map out the fastest route to get there, with clear and specific action steps to follow daily.

Having a clear plan of deliberate and consistent actions in the direction of your goals, gives you the ability to dramatically improve your life. The more attention and intention you put in, the better the results.

Does this system really work and how quickly can I expect results?

Yes!!!

I am living proof because my family’s life has completely turned around. Brave Breakthroughs has successfully taken hundreds of clients through this process and has experienced dramatic results. Those who have suffered for years feeling anxious, depressed, dealing with addiction, weight/health/career issues and difficulty in relationships have started to see results almost immediately, depending on their level of commitment. Our approach is playful and supportive, as we lovingly guide you toward the things that make you thrive and flourish.

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How can I guarantee that I will see the kind of results that allow me to gain my life back?

Obviously, there is no magic pill or quick fix, or everyone would be doing it. However, when you are ready to make lasting change and are committed to do whatever it takes to make that happen you will undoubtedly see results. The key is to trust the process and take daily consistent actions that we clearly lay out for you, so you will have more time and energy to do the things that light you up inside.

You get to decide; what you put in, is what you will get out of it.

What results can I expect?

We come from a Holistic approach, so even though you may be struggling with one thing in particular we will address all areas of your life that are out of balance and lacking in some way because it all goes together.

Get clarity on the things in life that are draining your energy; physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Gain freedom by removing the blocks that are holding you back and keeping you stuck by identifying the limiting subconscious beliefs associated.
Release unhealthy addictions such as; overeating, drinking, medicating, working, and “over-responsibility.”
Build a healthy and supportive environment by understanding why what you were doing didn’t work and what to do instead.
Implement invigorating self-care practices to connect with the deepest part of yourself to stay grounded.
Balance brain chemistry, hormone levels and cravings which directly affect moods and decision making.
Be empowered as you learn to tap into your intuition and body’s wisdom, connecting with your innate needs and how to fulfil them. Build confidence and stop second guessing or being indecisive.
Define your individual core values and designate action steps that are directly in alignment with them.
Shift your beliefs about what fuels you. Learn to overcome stress by rising above situations and transforming the energy that once overwhelmed you.
Develop your voice and learn to confidently become your best advocate, knowing when to say NO to things that are not in your best interest and set clear, healthy boundaries.
Tap into your natural energy sources, feel good hormones (Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Dopamine) and learn to recognize and shift out of adrenaline/cortisol inducing “fight, flight or freeze” mode.
Re-pattern the neurological pathways of the brain. Implement habits that program new beliefs that allow you to propel forward.
A roadmap to follow with the exact actions that reach your goals in record time.

In Relationships

How to have difficult conversations and create win/win situations in all of your relationships.
Deepen your connection by learning to give and receive pleasure from a place of unconditional love and nurturing rather than a goal mindset.
Discover what love languages you use to give love, and when receiving what makes you feel most loved and appreciated.
Communicate in a way that is playful and exciting.
Resolve conflict and gain new insights with loved ones.
Help your partner easily shift gears back into their divine masculine or feminine energy.
Put love into action by learning to continually make small deposits in the love account, so it is no longer running on empty. What to avoid that drains the account.
Discover things about your partner and yourself that you never knew.
Build a strong, unshakable foundation of trust and support for one another.

Your Health

Discover how to fuel your body properly and create a supportive environment. You will experience more; energy, focus, effectiveness, productivity and clarity. Proper fuel also balances brain chemistry and hormones which stabilize moods and reduces; cravings, pain, inflammation, excess weight, illness and the need for medications.

Your Career

Have more fun, confidence and freedom doing what you love. As you couple your core values with specific daily action steps you ignite more passion, energy, focus, effectiveness, productivity and clarity, attracting more abundance.

Will I recover the investment I put into this program?

Yes, absolutely! We have gotten great feedback from clients excited to report that they were able to recover their investment in ways they had never imagined possible. Due to multiple shifts taken place in their lives they were able to gain control of; stress levels, health issues, personal boundaries and relationships. And by uniting their core values with aligned daily action steps they experience more passion, energy, focus, effectiveness, productivity and clarity. When clients live through their passion and purpose, they begin to really love what they do and become much more abundant.

We consider our program a preventative approach, an investment in your future; much like you would take care of your car or home with regular maintenance. The cost of doing this program does not come close to the expense required in attempting to regain health/ relationships or a thriving career.

Kimarie, based on everything I’ve read and heard about your programs, this really speaks to me and feels right inside. What are my options for getting started?

Congratulations on making a decision for your success
in claiming your life back!

We are happy to work with you to start achieving your goals right away …

We have several ways that you can access our programs through our home study courses, online programs and live events and private coaching.

It really depends on how quickly you want to reach your goals.

An Interview with Dr. Kimarie Machinga

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