Skipping for Joy with Kim Corbin

Skipping for Joy with Kim Corbin

June 21, 20232 min read

“Skipping is really good for activating the vagus nerve and releasing trauma.” - Kim Corbin

In our fast-paced, high-pressure world, it's all too easy to lose sight of the simple joys of childhood. As we grow older and take on more responsibilities, we can become so focused on adulting and all its obligations and meeting the expectations of others that we forget to take a break and just have fun. 

But what if I told you that doing things that may seem a little childish or juvenile can actually be a powerful tool for cultivating joy and resilience in your life? 

Something like skipping, perhaps?

This week, I am joined by Kim "Skipper" Corbin, who talks about her journey of learning to love her body and recognizing skipping and staying active as the instrument for joy and wisdom in her life. It’s so truly inspiring to hear her story of how in the dark night of the soul and on the verge of quitting her job, she dug deep to figure out what she needed to do to heal, which is when she first started skipping!

Listen to this episode to learn the transformative power of embracing our inner child and engaging in activities that bring us joy, and why letting go of our inhibitions and doing things that make us happy can help us lead more fulfilling, wholehearted lives.

Custom HTML/CSS/JAVASCRIPT

Thoughts to Empower 

  • "In choosing joy, my spirit and the voice in my heart have gotten stronger." – Kim Corbin

  • "You can't skip past any part of yourself. And if you try and just push it down and ignore it, it's going to come back in bigger ways." – Kim Corbin

  • "Grace is not something that you can force. You really have to hold space for it."  – Kim Corbin

  • "Create space for grace." – Becca Powers

  • "Divine timing can be a real bitch." – Kim Corbin

  • "If we can just let spontaneous joy lead a little bit more, we'd have a lot happier lives." – Kim Corbin

  •  “We can only go as fast as our slowest part feels safe to go." – Kim Corbin

Key Points From This Episode:

  • Choosing joy is a powerful act

  • Skipping can lead to appreciation and love for your body

  • We are all worthy of joy

  • Finding self-acceptance through joy

  • How skipping can be helpful to aid in trauma release

About Kim Corbin:

Kim "Skipper" Corbin has been the world’s most vocal advocate for the body, mind, and spirit benefits of adult skipping for over 23 years and counting. Her skipping efforts have been featured in USA Today, Time, People, and Newsweek magazines.

Connect with Kim Corbin:

Follow Becca:

Becca Powers

Becca Powers is the Creator of the POWER Method and Founder of Powers Peak Potential. From a minimum-wage Dollar Store employee to an impressive award-winning, 20-year career as a Fortune 500 sales executive, Becca has honed her expertise in working with senior leaders to elevate their impact through her proprietary methodology. As the author of 'Harness Your Inner CEO' and 'A Return to Radiance', Becca is recognized as an authority in her field. Her insights have been shared in esteemed publications such as Business Insider, Newsweek, Forbes, and more.

LinkedIn logo icon
Instagram logo icon
Youtube logo icon
Back to Blog