holistic wellness — The Athena Wellness Podcast

223 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: The Power of a Reverse Bucket List

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing an impactful experience of creating a reverse bucket list as a roadmap for a life filled with lasting satisfaction and meaning.

Kathy then invites you to create your own reverse bucket list, providing the steps to do so. She ends the episode sharing a powerful moment of realization as she reviewed her own list. If you’ve been looking for a practice to inspire gratitude, better understand what brought you to this point in your life, and empower you to mindfully create your future, this is the episode for you!

222 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part IX - The Plan

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing how she utilized The Athena Principles and related practices we reviewed in this mini-series on Reimagining Midlife Wellness to create a wellness plan for the remainder of 2023.

Kathy then invites you to create your own wellness plan using a free download. If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

221 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part VIII - The Strategy

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing how she utilized the last seven episodes of this mini-series on Reimagining Midlife Wellness to create a new wellness strategy for her next chapter. She also shares how she’s planning to implement the tools, practices and Principles and will be back next episode with her detailed wellness plan.

Kathy then invites you to create your own wellness strategy. If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

220 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part VII - Accountability

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the fifth Athena Principle – accountability, defined as a systematic way to check in with what you commit to accomplish, celebrate the wins, and compassionately adjust where needed.

She explains that willpower is a finite resource and stressors can further deplete your intent to stay on track. So other techniques can be helpful to keep you accountable, including utilizing tools, finding an accountability partner and joining a community of interest.

Kathy then invites you to create a wellness rewards system to add a little fun and engagement to the accountability equation. If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

219 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part VI - Growth Mindset

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the fourth Athena Principle – growth mindset. How you view the wellness journey ahead will determine your progress and enjoyment. Applying a growth mindset where challenges are seen as opportunities will position you to move forward with grace and ease.

She explains the two components of mindset, which are attitude and habit, along with examples of how to shift mindset in challenging times.

Kathy then invites you to reflect on your own wellness habits and aspirations and encourages you to includes the three elements of good habits: routines, cues and incentives. If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

218 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part V - Consistency

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the third Athena Principle – consistency, which is defined as the art of staying committed and engaged, especially during challenging times. She provides a nine step process to help you craft an approach of consistent action.

Kathy then invites you to consider five ideas to help make consistency your new norm to build healthy habits that are integrated into your lifestyle. If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

217 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part IV - Intention

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the second Athena Principle – intention, which is defined as a way to help you aim, set direction and connect emotionally to what you want – it’s the heart-based “Why” behind the urge to transform.

Kathy then invites you to use a four-step process for setting an intention. If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

216 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part III - Self-Compassion

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the first Athena Principle – self-compassion, which is defined as the care for one’s own well-being in the form of self-acceptance and nurturing support. Kathy then shares a recent story where Mindful Self-Compassion practices were very helpful as she navigated difficult territory.

Kathy then invites you to create your own Mindful Self-Compassion practices around the question, “What do I need in this moment?” If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

215 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part II - The Athena Principles

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing concepts from her book, The Athena Principles, and how its methodology and practices can help you reimagine your wellness and well-being.

Kathy then invites you to download a free overview of The Athena Principles and an action plan to help you envision your next stage of life. If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!