An Inspired Chat with Kimberlee Herman of Scottsdale

Kimberlee Herman shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hi Kimberlee, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I’ve decided to create a different kind of podcast, and I couldn’t be more excited!

I’ve always been creative and passionate about helping others, and this new adventure takes me beyond my counseling office and into the world of audio. I’m writing an unfolding fictional storyline, complete with sound effects and AI voices to bring every moment to life.

But it’s more than storytelling. It’s about inviting listeners to see their own journey inside the story and sharing practical counseling tools to help them heal and grow. It’s fiction, faith, and transformation all woven together. And I can’t wait for you to listen!

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, best-selling author, national radio co-host on the Wyatt Matters show, and the creator and host of the Promise Hill Podcast. It’s a place where fiction and healing collide in ways you won’t see coming. Or as I like to say, “It’s just different here.”

But if you really want to know what I’m known for? It’s helping people get unstuck. It can be in life, relationships, emotions, and in their spiritual walk. I mix evidence-based psychological tools with Spirit-led inner healing through prayer. Because coping is fine, but actual freedom? Even better.

These days, I’m on a mission to redefine counseling in the digital age—blending story, support, and sacred space. Because healing shouldn’t be boring and hard, and hope deserves a place within everyone.

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?
I was a hugger. I hugged my bus driver, new playmates, and others. I just felt that was how you let people know you were kind, accepting and everyone was my friend.

Then I met people who were not huggers. And learned that not everyone wants to be friends. Discovering people didn’t care for me was a hard pill to swallow at age 4. But I learned over time that it was okay. Being friends with everyone is not really a thing, and the friends that did stick were the ones to invest in.

While I am still a hugger, I understand that people don’t hug for lots of reasons, and those reasons are not only fine but warranted. I have learned to hug people from a distance through my books and podcasts.

Do you remember a time someone truly listened to you?
Honestly, some of the best listeners I’ve ever met have been therapists. Granted, not all therapists are created equal, and not all of them are stellar listeners.

But the moments that stand out in my life are the times when my heart was wrecked, and a therapist didn’t just hear me, they got me and saw me. They asked the kind of questions that gently shoved me in the direction I needed to go, even when it was easier to stay stuck.

I hope I come across that way to my clients, too. Their words are precious and tender, and I absolutely love this part of my job by creating a safe, sacred space and diving deep. It’s a skill that, for the record, also comes in handy in marriage and those friendships where the conversations go way beyond weather talk.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
All of us have many facets to our personalities that make us who we are. I’m no exception. Honestly, I feel like the public version of me is just a smidge more outgoing than the private one. I’m what you’d call an ambivert—a fancy term for someone caught in the middle between introvert and extrovert.

Translation? I adore people. I love laughing, connecting, and deep conversations that last for a few hours. Then I am wiped out. Once I’ve hit my social quota, I turn into a pumpkin and need to have a quiet space to recharge.

One of my biggest pet peeves is hypocrisy. Seriously, don’t say you love people and then cut someone off in church parking lot traffic while giving them the side-eye. I try hard to be honest about who I am, what I believe, and how I live, whether I’m talking to my friends, my clients, or a stranger in the grocery line.

So yes, the public me and the private me both love Jesus, meaningful conversations, and a great laugh, because life’s too short to pretend to be someone you’re not.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What are you doing today that won’t pay off for 7–10 years?
You have already heard my ramblings about this new podcast. It really is different and is still unfolding. But it’s a place where stories become bridges, reaching all sorts of people right where they are. All people of all faiths are welcome here.

In each episode, I’ll be guiding listeners through an unfolding fictional story, weaving in revelations from those tales, and offering practical steps, insights, and heartfelt prayers. Because the truth is, so many people desperately need prayer and never receive it.

My hope is that Promise Hill becomes a space where people feel hugged, seen, and deeply loved, even from afar. All within 30 minutes.

I know building something like this takes time. Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a podcast-meets-fiction-and-soul-care-ministry. Alongside the podcast, I’ll also be creating mini-courses and writing books to support listeners and help them dive even deeper into their own journey of healing and hope.

It might take a while to grow, but I believe it’ll be worth every moment. Because sometimes all it takes is one story, one prayer, or one voice saying, “You’re not alone,” to start changing everything.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.redeemedhopeaz.com
• Instagram: @GrandmaEden
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RedeemedHopeAz

Image Credits
Amber Pommerening-Wheeler