Posts in Athena Wellness Podcast
048 Wellness Wednesday: Small Steps to Live More Fearlessly with Jacqueline Wales

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by Jacqueline Wales, author, speaker and coach, who shares her thoughts on taking small, tactical steps to live more fearlessly.

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047 Learning to Be Fearless with Jacqueline Wales

In this episode, Kathy is joined by Jacqueline Wales, coach, speaker and author of The Fearless Factor and The Fearless Factor at Work, who shares stories and insights from 35 years of experience.

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046 Wellness Wednesday: Three Quick Healthy Desserts

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, we share three simple, healthy vegan recipes for summer: Berry Carob Ice Cream, Avocado Chocolate Mousse and Watermelon Slush, which can be easily adapted into a fun party drink.

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045 What is Intermittent Fasting? (and why you should try it)

In this episode, we explore intermittent fasting as a helpful lifestyle strategy, covering what it is, the benefits, how to practice it, and tips if you’d like to give it a try.

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044 Wellness Wednesday: The Art of Holding Space with Don Hajicek

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by photographer Don Hajicek, who speaks to the importance of holding space during his Being Seen photo sessions to help women reclaim their power.

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043 Photographer as Healer with Don Hajicek

In this episode, Kathy is joined by photographer Don Hajicek, who has found a unique way to help women reclaim their power. Don’s transformative experience of Being Seen through the lens of his camera helps his clients express and heal the hidden parts of themselves and in the process, heals himself.

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042 Wellness Wednesday: How I Prepare for Sea Change

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, we explore how a combination of principles, tools and practices can support you during times of change and can lead to self-reliance, growth and discovery.

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041 How to Stay Well in Changing Times

In this episode, we explore the huge shifts and velocity of change we’re experiencing as we readjust our social routines once again and how to stay well in mind, body and spirit in the acceleration.

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040 Wellness Wednesday: The Role of Stress and the Importance of Breath with Victor Briere, A.D

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by Victor Briere, Ayurvedic doctor, who shares his thoughts on the role of stress in our lives and the importance of deep breathing.

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039 What is Ayurveda? with Victor Briere, A.D.

In this episode, Kathy is joined by Victor Briere, Ayurvedic doctor and the co-founder of the International Institute of Ayurveda, who shares his insights to keep our bodies in their natural state – healthy and strong.

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038 Wellness Wednesday: Thoughts on Re-emerging Post Pandemic

A recent survey found that 49 percent of adults feel uncomfortable about returning to in-person interaction when the pandemic ends. In this episode, we’ll explore three themes and three suggestions for re-engaging in a post pandemic world.

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037 What We Can Learn From Minimalism

In this episode, we’ll explore what makes us mindlessly consume and how can we increase our awareness to be more mindful of how we spend our time and money and move toward a simpler lifestyle of essential elements.

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036 Wellness Wednesday: How to Keep Your Creative Tank Filled with Laurie Wagner

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by Laurie Wagner, writer, teacher and creator, who shares her thoughts on inviting sensuality into your life and how to keep your creative tank filled.

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034 Wellness Wednesday: Writing Toward Integrity

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares a writing exercise she developed when she wrote The Athena Principles to welcome and embrace our hidden aspects back into our lives.

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033 Book Commentary: The Way of Integrity - Finding the Path to Your True Self by Dr Martha Beck

In this episode, Kathy shares her thoughts on Dr. Martha Beck’s new book, The Way of Integrity - Finding the Path to Your True Self, which outlines a four-state process for self-realization.

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032 Wellness Wednesday: Well-being in the Workplace with Karen Delk

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined by Karen Delk, Fortune 500 executive coach, who shares her thoughts on work/life balance and keeping well in the workplace.

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031 How the Pandemic Has Shaped Corporate America with Karen Delk

In this episode, Kathy is joined by Karen Delk, a Fortune 500 executive coach, who shares the impact 2020 has had on the business world, corporate culture and individual career growth.

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030 Wellness Wednesday: Creating a Simple Wellness Plan

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares how to create a simple wellness plan using The Athena Principles framework. The show concludes with a final check-in with Dr. Robyn on the progress made on the Gentle Spring Reset introduced in Episode 22.

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029 Turning Wellness Challenges into Wins

In this episode, Kathy shares three wellness turning points, lessons learned and a simple way to define a current challenge, reframe it as an opportunity, and create a path forward.

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