Posts tagged 180-209
209 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Waiting is Part of the Process
209 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Waiting is Part of the Process

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s recording at home today waiting out the much-needed rain.  She’s sharing a recent experience when she realized that some long-term intentions had come to fruition without her fully recognizing it, even though the wait seemed incredibly long at times along the way.

Kathy then invites you to think of your long-term intentions and gives suggestions on how to use the waiting time to your advantage.  If you’re anticipating or experiencing a life change and the waiting seems arduous, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transformation, midlife transformation, reimagining retirement, reframing retirement, the wisdom of waiting
208 Wellness Wednesday: Envisioning Your Future Life with C.K. Collins
208 Wellness Wednesday: Envisioning Your Future Life with C.K. Collins

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by author C.K. (Kelly) Collins.  During this discussion, Kelly speaks to those contemplating a major life change but are feeling stuck or fearful.  Kelly provides several actionable steps, including ways to envision your future.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, inner voice, inner transformation, authentic self, identity loss, rewriting your story, The Camino, life transitions, life transformation, healing practices, journaling, rewriting your life, getting unstuck
207 A Midlife Transformation with C.K. Collins
207 A Midlife Transformation with C.K. Collins

In this episode, Kathy is joined by writer and traveler, C.K. Collins, also known as Kelly, who is the author of The Swipe Right Effect, The Power to Get Unstuck.  After experiencing an empty nest, the end of a 30+ year marriage and the sale of her business, she made the decision to walk 500 miles of the pilgrimage routes of the Camino from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transition, inner transformation, reinvention, identity loss, loss of purpose, inner exploration, reinventing yourself, inner guidance, reconnecting with yourself, The Camino, life transitions, life transformation, healing practices, journaling
206 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Retirement as Regeneration
206 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Retirement as Regeneration

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s back in her van recording near her favorite local trails.  She’s sharing a brief history of retirement, the factors that are reshaping what retirement can be, and some examples of those who experienced a resurgence later in life.  She then shares a model to help you find and live your purpose.

Kathy then invites you to reimage your retirement by working with a model to find and live your purpose.  If you’re pondering or experiencing life after a long career, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, transformation, life transformation, midlife transformation, reimagining retirement, reframing retirement, purpose model, Louise Hay, Ernestine Shepherd, Frank McCourt, Julia Childs, Grandma Moses
205 Wellness Wednesday: How to Rewrite Your Story with Shirin Etessam
205 Wellness Wednesday: How to Rewrite Your Story with Shirin Etessam

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by writer and entrepreneur Shirin Etessam.  During this discussion, Shirin shares how to re-write your story by equating the process to a classic movie and sharing a technique for moving forward.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, inner voice, inner transformation, authentic self, identity loss, The Black Stallion, Ikigai, rewriting your story
204 Reclaiming Your Soul with Shirin Etessam
204 Reclaiming Your Soul with Shirin Etessam

In this episode, Kathy is joined by author and entrepreneur Shirin Etessam.  Shirin’s book is scheduled for release on June 20, 2023 and titled Free to Be, A Six Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul.  Shirin talks about the transformative process she experienced which sparked the creation of the book.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transition, inner transformation, reinvention, identity loss, loss of purpose, inner exploration, reinventing yourself, inner guidance, free to be, reclaiming your soul, spiritual wellness, reconnecting with yourself, healing from heartbreak, information overload, soulful living
203 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: A Ritual for Letting Go
203 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: A Ritual for Letting Go

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s on her back deck again as she shares a story from a trip to Nepal that has helped her let go during times of life transition.  She summarizes the experience with three lessons for you to contemplate.

Kathy then invites you to work with the lessons of the story using a four step process.  If you’re experiencing a life transition and feel that letting go will help you navigate it, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, transformation, life transformation, midlife transformation, Nepal, Pashupatinath Temple, Makar Sankranti, figurative funeral, letting go
202 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: A Red Kimono on the Horizon
202 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: A Red Kimono on the Horizon

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s on her back deck on a gorgeous day after an invigorating trail run.  She’s expanding on some of the lessons learned from a recent solo cross-country roadtrip (Episode 200), sharing two stories that will resonate if you’re coming into a new season of your life.

Kathy then invites you to consider  a series of questions she categorized in five general steps of a transformative process.  If you’re navigating a life threshold and are looking to go deeper, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, transformation, life transformation, road trips, Saturn return, red kimono, 60th birthday, midlife transformation
201 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Identity Loss in Times of Career Transition
201 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Identity Loss in Times of Career Transition

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on how your identity can be impacted in times of transition, including at the end of a long career.  Then she speaks of the role grief has when ending a professional chapter.

Kathy then invites you to create an actionable roadmap to help you navigate your own transition.  If you’ve been struggling with a life or career transition, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, transformation, life transformation, identity loss, ending a career, grief, life transition roadmap
200 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: The Medicinal Power of the Open Road
200 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: The Medicinal Power of the Open Road

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy reflects a bit on Episode 200 of The Athena Wellness Podcast.  Then she speaks of the transformational properties of taking a long road trip along with a few of her personal takeaways.

Kathy then invites you to take your own road trip, including what to consider and how to structure the journey.  If you’ve been thinking about creating your own epic road trip, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, road trips, transformation, life transformation, medicinal powers, open road, road trip as medicine
199 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Thriving With R.A.I.N.
199 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Thriving With R.A.I.N.

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is sharing a practice called R.A.I.N. that’s helpful when navigating life challenges and difficult emotions.

Kathy then invites you to experiment with R.A.I.N. by walking you through the four-step process.  If you’ve been looking for a new method to help you work through difficult situations and emotions, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, purposeful living, living with intention, Buddhist practice, Tara Brach, R.A.I.N., working with difficult emotions, self-compassion, calming practice
198 Wellness Wednesday: Disrupting Your Deep Grooves with Karen Salita
198 Wellness Wednesday: Disrupting Your Deep Grooves with Karen Salita

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by writer Karen Salita.  During this discussion, Karen shares some advice those who long to reinvent themselves but find comfort in the deep grooves of their current life and are fearful of making change.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, inner voice, inner transformation, authentic self, fear, trust in the life journey, Ayurveda, joy, robust health, vitality
197 Inner Exploration and Reinvention with Karen Salita
197 Inner Exploration and Reinvention with Karen Salita

In this episode, Kathy is joined by writer Karen Salita, who was a competitive snowboarder before injuries launched her into an existential crisis.  Much of the work she’s done in the wake of leaving the snowboarding lifestyle is channeled into her writing, which is her outlet to positively impact those around her.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transition, inner transformation, reinvention, identity loss, loss of purpose, inner exploration, reinventing yourself, inner guidance, fear of change
196 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: How to Recharge Your Morning Routine
196 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: How to Recharge Your Morning Routine

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on morning routines, including what they are and the benefits of having one.

Kathy then walks you through the process to create one that works for you invites you.  If you’ve been looking to ways to better utilize the first moments of the day, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, live with vitality, purposeful living, living with intention, morning routines, morning routine benefits, how to create a morning routine, updating your morning routine
195 Wellness Wednesday: The Discipline of Building Resilience with Joe Rich and Victor Briere, A.D.
195 Wellness Wednesday: The Discipline of Building Resilience with Joe Rich and Victor Briere, A.D.

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by Victor Briere and Joe Rich, cofounders of the International Institute of Ayurveda.  In this conversation, we discuss healthy strategies for handling the never-ending barrage of information, momentous events and life changes.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, inner voice, inner transformation, authentic self, fear, trust in the life journey, Ayurveda, joy, robust health, vitality
194 External Transition/Inner Transformation with Joe Rich and Victor Briere A.D.
194 External Transition/Inner Transformation with Joe Rich and Victor Briere A.D.

In this episode, Kathy is joined by Victor Briere and Joe Rich, the cofounders of the International Institute of Ayurveda.  In this conversation, we discuss recent life transitions and how to use them as opportunities for inner growth.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transition, inner transformation, authentic self, inner voice, fear, trust in the life journey, Ayurveda, joy, robust health, vitality
193 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Mind Mapping - A Tool for Transformation
193 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Mind Mapping - A Tool for Transformation

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on mind mapping, including what it is and how to use it in times of change.

Kathy then invites you to experiment with mind mapping as a way to navigate a life change and begin taking action.  If you’ve been looking for a new tool to help you explore a diverging life path, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, reimagining midlife, live with vitality, feel alive, purposeful living, living with intention, mind mapping, action plan
192 Wellness Wednesday: Getting Unstuck with Ellen Rothstein
192 Wellness Wednesday: Getting Unstuck with Ellen Rothstein

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by life transition coach Ellen Rothstein.  During this discussion, Ellen shares some thoughts with listeners who may want to make a life change but feel stuck.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transition, loss of identity, well-being in times of transition, change management process, common life transition struggles, dreaming big, inner voice, feeling stuck
191 Finding Purpose in Transition with Ellen Rothstein
191 Finding Purpose in Transition with Ellen Rothstein

In this episode, Kathy is joined by coach, Ellen Rothstein, who guides her clients through life transitions by creating customized, actionable strategies.  Ellen believes in tapping into her client’s inner wisdom to create a positive vision for their next phase of life and guiding them toward that vision.

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, loss of identity, well-being in times of transition, change management process, common life transition struggles, dreaming big, inner voice, feeling stuck
190 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Inviting New Life Experiences
190 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Inviting New Life Experiences

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on a practical way to create a purposeful life by discovering and exploring a broad range of interests in both work and play.  She also offers a way to reconnect with activities from long ago that once brought joy.

Kathy then invites you to spend some time contemplating what will expand and amplify your life, along with a simple exercise that can positively impact all areas of daily living.  If you’ve been looking for an actionable way to live with more energy and enthusiasm, this is the episode for you!

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Athena Wellness PodcastKathy Robinsonwomen, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, reimagining midlife, comfort zone, live with vitality, feel alive, try new things, new life experiences, purposeful living, living with intention