Posts in Athena Wellness Podcast
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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189 Wellness Wednesday: Reinvention Through Beginner’s Mind with Nancy Napier

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University, Nancy Napier.  During this discussion, Nancy shares her recent journey from academia to fiction writing.  Nancy shares the joys and challenges of embracing beginner’s mind along with some words of wisdom for listeners navigating their own transitions.

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188 The Impact of Building Bridges with Nancy Napier

In this episode, Kathy is joined by academic entrepreneur Nancy Napier, who is a Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University.  Nancy talks about her work in Vietnam, the importance of establishing relationships and how stepping out of our comfort zones and inviting creativity is an engaging way to learn.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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