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.
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreIn 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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