On a walk by the ocean, I found myself talking about aging, limits, and the things we stop doing as we get older.

And then the universe sent a rebuttal.

This episode is about getting older, staying embodied, and the strange freedom that comes from letting go of shame, certainty, and pants. It’s a reflection on mortality, movement, and the moments when life answers you faster than you expect.

As always, this is Rainbows in the Dark: noticing what’s real, even when it’s awkward — and sometimes especially then.

Last week, my new book Booze to Balance officially launched, which meant my very first bookstore events — and a level of imposter syndrome I did not see coming.

Right before the events, my inner critic went into overdrive:
“You don’t know anything.”
“This book is too small.”
“Who do you think you are?”

But the show had to go on.

This is a short reflection on doubt, visibility, and doing the thing anyway — even when your nervous system would very much prefer to hide.

A little darkness.
A little truth.
And, as always, a rainbow somewhere in it.

In this episode, Dr. Kim shares the unexpected link between addiction, brain chemistry, and liver health — and what he learned during his intensive addictionology training back in the mid-2000s.

You’ll hear:

• a simple, clear definition of addiction
• what different addictions have in common neurologically
• why supporting the body (and especially the liver) matters
• how somatic and mind-body tools fit into modern addiction recovery
• why Booze to Balance focuses on physiology, not shame

This isn’t a “fix everything” approach. It’s a grounded, compassionate look at how supporting the liver and nervous system can create meaningful shifts — especially for people exploring healthier, more balanced habits.

A little light blinking in the dark. ✨

Get details, links, and upcoming event info at:

👉 https://linktr.ee/drkimsf