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187 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Transcending Imaginary Cages

187 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Transcending Imaginary Cages

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on the impact of staying in the comfort zone, an unconsciously built imaginary cage comprised of old patterns, beliefs and fears. She also offers a way to begin to break free of this cage and the corresponding mental and emotional boundaries.

Kathy then invites you to spend some time contemplating where you may be seeking refuge in the status quo. If you’ve been looking for a way to live with more aliveness and vitality, this is the episode for you.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonMarch 15, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, reimagining midlife, comfort zone, live with vitality, feel alive, Alex Honnold, Pema Chodron, Welcoming the Unwelcome

186 Wellness Wednesday: Live Your Life Like a Trapeze Artist with T.K. Mitchell

186 Wellness Wednesday: Live Your Life Like a Trapeze Artist with T.K. Mitchell

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by coach and speaker, T.K. Mitchell. During this discussion, T.K. shares some advice for those just beginning to contemplate their next phase of life.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonMarch 8, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, inspiration, spirituality, optimism, joy, empowerment, best years ahead

185 How to Live a Vibrant Life with T.K. Mitchell

185 How to Live a Vibrant Life with T.K. Mitchell

In this episode, Kathy is joined by T. Kari Mitchell. A self-described one-woman serotonin machine, T.K. started her own business at age 62 and has been inspiring women to unleash their personal power and live the life they’ve always wanted ever since.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonMarch 5, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, inspiration, spirituality, optimism, joy, empowerment, best years ahead, journaling

184 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Permission to Dream Big

184 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Permission to Dream Big

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on how to begin dreaming again – and bigger than ever before. She invites you to explore seven ideas to be more intentional and get some dream momentum going.

If you’ve fallen into a dreamless groove and want to get some life big dreams rolling, this is the episode for you.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonMarch 1, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, dreaming big, life dreams, reimagining midlife

183 Wellness Wednesday: Self-care is Not Selfish with Damian White

183 Wellness Wednesday: Self-care is Not Selfish with Damian White

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by writer Damian White. During this discussion, Damian shares his thoughts to help listeners who may be experiencing a difficult time or transition, offering four specific actionable strategies to boost mental health.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonFebruary 22, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, homeless to poet, healing through self-expression, mental health, self-care strategies

182 How to Keep Your Inner Flame Burning with Damian White

182 How to Keep Your Inner Flame Burning with Damian White

In this episode, Kathy is joined by writer Damian White, who just released his debut collection of illustrated poetry entitled, I Made a Place For You. Damian talks about his journey from PhD student to being homeless, living on the streets of San Francisco, to his life today as a writer, husband and step-father and the healing properties of self-expression.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonFebruary 19, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, homeless to poet, healing through self-expression, the paradox of spirituality, mental health, poetry slams, spoken word

181 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: How to Create Space in Your Life

181 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: How to Create Space in Your Life

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on the importance of creating space in your life, especially during times of life transitions. She shares three areas to where you can begin to create more space in your life.

If you’ve been looking for ways to integrate life experience, increase your focus and improve productivity, this is the episode for you.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonFebruary 15, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, creating space, integrating life experience, clearing physical space, clearing mental space, setting boundaries

180 Wellness Wednesday: How to Prepare for a New Life Phase with Denis Wuestman

180 Wellness Wednesday: How to Prepare for a New Life Phase with Denis Wuestman

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by retirement coach Denis Wuestman. During this discussion, Denis shares some advice for those who are planning for a new life phase and the importance of getting clarity on what matters most.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonFebruary 8, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, non-financial retirement planning, midlife transition, wellness and aging, navigating life changes

179 Creating a Post-Corporate Life with Denis Wuestman

179 Creating a Post-Corporate Life with Denis Wuestman

In this episode, Kathy is joined by retirement coach, Denis Wuestman, who shares his personal midlife transition story when he left a long-time corporate career to create a portfolio of activities that keep him learning, engaging and helping those he serves.

While we speak quite a bit about retirement, the concepts Denis shares can be helpful to anyone who is navigating a significant life change.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonFebruary 5, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 150-179, non-financial retirement planning, midlife transition, wellness and aging, navigating life changes

178 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Why We Practice

178 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Why We Practice

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares the importance of creating daily practices and the four types of practices she does and recommends to her clients and students that can be modified and scaled.

If you’ve been looking to enhance your daily routine with self-awareness expanding practices, this is the episode for you.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonFebruary 1, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 150-179, morning routine, journaling, positive action, contemplation, holding a question, daily practices

177 Wellness Wednesday: Ways to Process Emotions with Biz Cush

177 Wellness Wednesday: Ways to Process Emotions with Biz Cush

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by therapist and coach, Biz Cush. During this discussion, Biz shares some tools and techniques for those who are feeling anxious and overwhelmed when navigating a life transition, including ways of processing emotions.

176 How to Support Your Mental Well-being with Biz Cush

176 How to Support Your Mental Well-being with Biz Cush

In this episode, Kathy is joined by mental health professional Elizabeth Cush, who is a licensed clinical professional counselor and life coach. She’s also the host of the Awaken Your Wise Woman podcast.

175 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: What is Creative Living?

175 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: What is Creative Living?

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some recent experiences that have inspired her along with some thoughts on creative living and why it’s important for your well-being.

She then invites you to consider that your greatest creative act is the life you live and shares a simple framework to utilize. If you’ve been looking to infuse your life with a little inspiration, this is the episode for you.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJanuary 18, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 150-179, creative living, inspiration, living a creative life, Jeff Tweedy, Twyla Tharp, sourdough starter

174 Wellness Wednesday: How to Invite Creativity Into Your Life with Haden Starbuck

174 Wellness Wednesday: How to Invite Creativity Into Your Life with Haden Starbuck

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by Creatrix Haden Starbuck. During this discussion, Haden shares some advice for those who don’t feel they are artistic but long to get in touch with their creative selves.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJanuary 11, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 150-179, creativity, aligned life, inspiration, creatrix, inviting creativity

173 Creating a Custom-made Life with Haden Starbuck

173 Creating a Custom-made Life with Haden Starbuck

In this episode, Kathy is joined by artist Haden Starbuck, who has made her living outside of the standard 9-5 model as a Creatrix for more than 25 years. She’s also a creativity coach who helps others step into their creative flow.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJanuary 8, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 150-179, creativity, aligned life, Andy Goldsworthy, inspiration, creatrix, inviting creativity

172 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: If Not Now, When?

172 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: If Not Now, When?

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on balancing the exciting energy of the new year with poignant reminders of the passage of time.

She then invites you to create a simple daily practice to focus on what matters most and live without regret. If you’ve been looking for clarity and focus as you make daily choices, this is the episode for you.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJanuary 4, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 150-179, New Year’s, 2023, intention, life regret, clarity, focus, daily choices

171 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Self-Created 30-Day Challenges

171 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Self-Created 30-Day Challenges

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on New Year’s resolutions and the benefits of using an approach that pairs long-term intentions with 30-day challenges to keep life moving forward in a fun and motivating way.

She then invites you to design your own series of 30-day challenges focused on a life area that’s meaningful for you. If you’re looking for some inspiration to start this new year, this is the episode for you.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonDecember 28, 2022women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 150-179, 2023, New Year’s resolutions, 30-day challenges

170 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Self-Worth and Celebration

170 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Self-Worth and Celebration

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some thoughts on the importance of celebrating everyday wins and the impact that has to our self-worth.

Kathy then invites you to reflect on the last time you celebrated a win. She also shares a few ways to make celebration a habit. If you’re in need of a little self-boost, this is the episode for you.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonDecember 21, 2022women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 150-179, everyday celebrations, honoring the self, self-worth, building self-worth

169 Wellness Wednesday: How to Sit with Fear with Diane Hatz

169 Wellness Wednesday: How to Sit with Fear with Diane Hatz

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by author Diane Hatz. During this discussion, Diane offers three practical steps for those who know they need to make a change in their lives but are feeling fearful.

168 The Journey of Finding Yourself with Diane Hatz

168 The Journey of Finding Yourself with Diane Hatz

In this episode, Kathy is joined by creative entrepreneur, Diane Hatz. She has had careers in the record industry and non-profit before pursuing her dream of becoming a full-time writer. Diane’s book, Rock Gods and Messy Monsters, was recently released.