The Shoreline with Kim Kogane

Have you ever found yourself in life's tender liminal space? You're no longer who you once were, not yet who you're meant to become. Each episode we'll navigate these complex seasons of life without trying to fix or force. Host, Kim, will share her personal experience exploring the in-between as well as offer her wisdom as a writer and intuitive guide.Welcome to the Shoreline. You're not lost – you're between shores.This podcast is for you if: • You've recently let go of a career or relationship and are ready to figure out what's next• You're on a grief journey and aren't sure how to move forward• You want to live a more creative life where you're deeply connected to your inner wisdom• You feel lonely and want support as you navigate heavy emotions• You're ready to let go of hustling and over-achieving to live a more peaceful and free life• You feel out of place as someone who likes to dive deep and feel the complexity of being humanAbout the Host:Kim Kogane is a writer and i

The Shoreline with Kim Kogane is a society podcast hosted by Kim Kogane, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Kim Kogane hosts The Shoreline with Kim Kogane, a society show with 67 episodes published.

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  Episode #37

  The Courage to Be Seen - Allowing Your Whole Self To Be Received

  Aug 18, 202620 minS1

  In this episode, I'm reflecting on what it means to be visible and how my relationship with being seen is beginning to change. For a long time, sharing parts of myself could feel like asking something of other people. Now, I'm starting to see visibility as an opportunity for connection, presence, and meaningful impact. I share about a new opportunity to write the newsletter for my local yarn shop and what it felt like to become more visible within that community through WIP Wednesday. Even though being seen brought up discomfort and old fears, it also gave me the opportunity to receive the support that was already there and recognize how aligned this new role feels. This episode explores the idea that our presence can be meaningful without needing to control how it is received. We do not always have to know exactly how our work will help someone. Sometimes our role is simply to show up, share what feels true, and trust that the right people will find something in it. I'm also finally sharing something I've been creating behind the scenes: a new YouTube channel called From the Shoreline . It will be a lighter, more creative glimpse into my life, where I'll share knitting projects, writing updates, the journey of working on my novel, and more of the everyday creative process. Starting something new feels exciting, playful, uncomfortable, and a little scary all at once. But it also feels deeply aligned with my North Star of creating meaningful ways for us to spend time together. This is an invitation to consider what visibility might mean for you. What if being seen does not have to be about performance or approval? What if your presence, your creativity, and your willingness to share yourself are already enough to create connection? This episode is for you if: You're ready to step into a leadership position and be more visible in your life You're curious about starting a podcast and/or a YouTube channel and want to get a peek behind the scenes You crave meaningful connections and relationships but find it hard to allow yourself to be fully seen You feel like you've been in hiding and are ready to step out into the light You're a creative who wants to share more of your gifts but aren't sure where to begin Resources and Links: Explore The Shoreline Private Sessions to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Sign up to receive notes from the Shoreline Use this FREE intention setting worksheet to help you find your north star Read this blog post to discover simple ways to bring joy and whimsy back into your life Listen to this visualization when you want to tap into daydream energy and invite more peace and calm into your life Related Episodes: The Itchy Sweater Season - Change Can Be Uncomfortable But Discomfort Doesn't Last Forever Permission To Be Where You Are - Learning To Embrace All Parts Of The Self With Compassion Living A Creative Life Offline And Online - Why Community And Authentic Connection Are A Core Part Of The Human Experience When Life Pulls You Toward A New Shore - Beginning Again And Exploring The In-Between Space After An Unexpected Life Transition –– ✦ Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim

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  Episode #36

  The Itchy Sweater Season

  Aug 11, 202621 minS1

  In this episode, I'm reflecting on the uncomfortable part of change where staying where you are no longer feels right, but stepping into what is next does not feel natural yet either. It is the strange middle ground of becoming, where everything can feel a little itchy, clunky, and out of alignment. I share how I experienced this when I first began the Shoreline. Even though I knew podcasting was part of my path, recording felt uncomfortable and self-conscious for a long time. I had to choose the unfamiliar discomfort of something new over the familiar discomfort of staying where I was. Over time, what once felt awkward became one of the most joyful parts of my week. Lately, I've found myself back in another itchy sweater season. After feeling lighter and energized, things suddenly became heavy again. Grief has felt more like a fog than an all-consuming sadness, and I've been navigating the frustration of having ideas and desires without always having the energy to bring them to life. This episode explores how discomfort can actually bring clarity. When everything feels a little off, the things that truly belong to us become easier to recognize. Like finally changing out of an itchy sweater and into your favorite pajamas, alignment can feel especially obvious after a season of discomfort. I also share my desire to return to journaling as a daily ritual and reconnect with a part of myself that feels deeply familiar. Through morning pages and an evening practice of reflecting on what went well, what is still taking up mental space, and what I want to call into my life, I'm creating small anchors as I continue moving through this next phase of becoming. This is an invitation to notice what feels like an itchy sweater in your own life. What has become uncomfortable to keep carrying? And what brings that unmistakable feeling of relief when you move toward it? Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim. Newsletter Work with Kim Instagram –– ✦

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  Episode #35

  When Presence Becomes the North Star

  Aug 3, 202622 minS1

  In this episode, I'm reflecting on the idea of a North Star and how the value that has guided me for most of my life is beginning to change. For as long as I can remember, being helpful has been deeply important to me. I have wanted to support others, make things easier, and be someone people could turn to. Lately, I've started to notice that helping does not always need to mean fixing, removing pain, or offering solutions. Sometimes what matters most is simply being present, listening, and creating meaningful ways to spend time together. I share how this shift is changing the way I think about my work. One-on-one coaching will continue to be part of what I do, but I am also feeling called to create connection through this podcast, writing, future courses, and other experiences that allow us to meet across time and space. This episode also explores the vulnerability of allowing creative work to be witnessed. My role is not to decide exactly how something should be received or prove why it is valuable. My role is to create, share, and trust that the work will find the people it is meant for. Grief has taught me that we do not always need advice or answers when we are moving through something difficult. Sometimes we only need someone willing to sit beside us. Your journey is uniquely yours, but you do not have to navigate it without companionship. As the energy begins to feel lighter, I'm also looking ahead toward fall, new routines, fresh ideas, and a renewed sense of possibility. For the first time in a long while, thinking about the future feels hopeful, creative, and full of room to explore. Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim. Newsletter Work with Kim Instagram –– ✦

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  Episode #34

  Letting the Magic In

  Jul 28, 202620 minS1

  In this episode, I'm reflecting on what busy means to me now and how that definition has changed over time. There was a season when I enjoyed moving quickly from one thing to the next, but lately I've been craving more transition time, more quiet, and more space to simply be. I share how I've been observing the rhythm of my days and noticing what feels supportive versus overwhelming. As a creative person, I need room to daydream, explore ideas, and let inspiration arrive without pressure. Creating that space has already begun to shift something in me, and new possibilities are starting to form. This episode also explores what it means to embrace summer in a way that feels true. Sometimes joy arrives through the smallest moments, like stopping for an ice cream cone on a warm day, watching the sunset, or taking an unexpected two-hour walk with Cauchy through the neighborhood. I reflect on the excitement of upcoming plans, from a beach trip with my sister to the Flock fiber festival, and how meaningful it feels to see a dream of finding community through knitting come to life. I also share the tenderness that comes with approaching another football season without my dad and the way grief and joy continue to exist side by side. This is an invitation to create enough space for life to surprise you. To release the pressure to fill every moment, stay present with what is here, and allow small moments of beauty, connection, and delight to find their way in. Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim. Newsletter Work with Kim Instagram –– ✦

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  Episode #33

  The Dream Life That Is Already Here - Letting Go Of How Things Should Be To Create Room For What Is Most Fulfilling

  Jul 21, 202619 minS1

  In this episode, I'm reflecting on the difference between a dream life and a fantasy life. After listening to a podcast episode about designing your dream life, I found myself asking what my own dream life really looks like and whether I have been chasing something far away or overlooking what is already here. As I journaled through that question, I realized that so many pieces of my dream life already exist. That realization shifted something in me. Instead of focusing only on what is missing, I began to see how much fulfillment, beauty, and alignment are already present in the life I'm living now. I also share how grief, funkiness, and feeling stuck in routine can make it easy to move through the days on autopilot. When creativity starts to feel like something I have to do instead of something I get to do, the magic begins to fade. This episode explores the importance of returning to joy, spaciousness, and the kind of daily rhythm that lets life feel alive again. I reflect on my desire for more space in my days and how difficult that can feel in a culture that glorifies busyness, productivity, and constant movement. What I'm craving right now is time freedom, quiet, creativity, and room for small, unexpected moments of magic. This episode is also about honoring where I am in this season. I may not have big summer travel plans or a packed calendar, but I am living in a home I love, surrounded by my animals, the water, the mountains, and the life I worked so hard to create. There is nothing wrong with wanting to stay close to what feels nourishing and true. This is an invitation to look honestly at your own dream life. What parts of it are already here? What are you still moving toward? And what might shift if you allowed your days to feel less like a checklist and more like a life you actually get to live? This episode is for you if: You're feeling stuck and want to take steps toward creating the life of your dreams You're in a time of deep transformation and are looking for inspiration on how to move forward You're ready to build a life you truly love You're curious about how Human Design works and how it can support you You're ready to let go of guilt and the "shoulds" in your life in pursuit of what brings the most joy and fulfillment Resources and Links: Explore The Shoreline Private Sessions to find aligned support as you navigate a significant life transition Sign up to receive notes from the Shoreline Use this FREE intention setting worksheet to help you find your north star Read this blog post to learn how to shift the energy of your day in one simple step Listen to this podcast episode from A Beautiful Mess for more reflections on how to design your dream life Related Episodes: Choosing Gratitude Over Guilt - Letting Go Of Effort To Make Space For Ease Letting It Be For You: Learning To Live In The Unknown With Self-Compassion Inviting Magic Into The Everyday - How To Bring More Presence And Joy Into Your Day When Life Pulls You Toward A New Shore - Beginning Again And Exploring The In-Between Space After An Unexpected Life Transition –– ✦ Kim Kogane is a writer and intuitive guide helping you navigate the tender in-between seasons of life. She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her dog Cauchy and three cats. Learn more about Kim.

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