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212 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part I - What is Wellness?

212 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part I - What is Wellness?

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing the first in a series of vancasts on the topic of reimagining midlife wellness. Today’s episode is an introduction to the topic, including an exploration of wellness, well-being and optimal well-being and what can impact those states.

Kathy then invites you to think of your wellness intentions by working with seven questions in preparation for the next installment of the series. If you’ve been thinking of updating or upgrading your wellness practices to align with a new stage of life, this is the episode for you!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJuly 19, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, life transformation, midlife transformation, 210-239, reimagining midlife wellness, midlife wellness

211 Wellness Wednesday: What Would Your Creative Twin Do? with Sam Bennett

211 Wellness Wednesday: What Would Your Creative Twin Do? with Sam Bennett

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by writer, speaker, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist Sam Bennett. During this episode, Sam takes the mic and leads us through a short but impactful visualization that helps us explore possibilities during times of transition.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJuly 12, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, inner transformation, life transitions, life transformation, creativity, productivity, visualization, 210-239

210 Follow the Sparkly Breadcrumbs with Sam Bennett

210 Follow the Sparkly Breadcrumbs with Sam Bennett

In this episode, Kathy is joined by writer, speaker, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist Sam Bennett. Sam provides an insightful and humorous take on the topic of transformation along with actionable takeaways.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJuly 9, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, entrepreneurs, life transition, inner transformation, inner guidance, life transitions, life transformation, creativity, visualization, 210-239

209 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Waiting is Part of the Process

209 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Waiting is Part of the Process

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s recording at home today waiting out the much-needed rain. She’s sharing a recent experience when she realized that some long-term intentions had come to fruition without her fully recognizing it, even though the wait seemed incredibly long at times along the way.

Kathy then invites you to think of your long-term intentions and gives suggestions on how to use the waiting time to your advantage. If you’re anticipating or experiencing a life change and the waiting seems arduous, this is the episode for you!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJuly 5, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transformation, midlife transformation, reimagining retirement, reframing retirement, the wisdom of waiting

208 Wellness Wednesday: Envisioning Your Future Life with C.K. Collins

208 Wellness Wednesday: Envisioning Your Future Life with C.K. Collins

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by author C.K. (Kelly) Collins. During this discussion, Kelly speaks to those contemplating a major life change but are feeling stuck or fearful. Kelly provides several actionable steps, including ways to envision your future.

207 A Midlife Transformation with C.K. Collins

207 A Midlife Transformation with C.K. Collins

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.

206 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Retirement as Regeneration

206 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Retirement as Regeneration

In 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!

205 Wellness Wednesday: How to Rewrite Your Story with Shirin Etessam

205 Wellness Wednesday: How to Rewrite Your Story with Shirin Etessam

In 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.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJune 14, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, inner voice, inner transformation, authentic self, identity loss, The Black Stallion, Ikigai, rewriting your story

204 Reclaiming Your Soul with Shirin Etessam

204 Reclaiming Your Soul with Shirin Etessam

In 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.

203 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: A Ritual for Letting Go

203 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: A Ritual for Letting Go

In 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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJune 7, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, transformation, life transformation, midlife transformation, Nepal, Pashupatinath Temple, Makar Sankranti, figurative funeral, letting go

202 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: A Red Kimono on the Horizon

202 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: A Red Kimono on the Horizon

In 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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonMay 31, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, transformation, life transformation, road trips, Saturn return, red kimono, 60th birthday, midlife transformation

201 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Identity Loss in Times of Career Transition

201 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Identity Loss in Times of Career Transition

In 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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonMay 24, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, transformation, life transformation, identity loss, ending a career, grief, life transition roadmap

200 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: The Medicinal Power of the Open Road

200 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: The Medicinal Power of the Open Road

In 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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonMay 17, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, road trips, transformation, life transformation, medicinal powers, open road, road trip as medicine

199 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Thriving With R.A.I.N.

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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonMay 10, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, purposeful living, living with intention, Buddhist practice, Tara Brach, R.A.I.N., working with difficult emotions, self-compassion, calming practice

198 Wellness Wednesday: Disrupting Your Deep Grooves with Karen Salita

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.

197 Inner Exploration and Reinvention with Karen Salita

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.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonApril 30, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transition, inner transformation, reinvention, identity loss, loss of purpose, inner exploration, reinventing yourself, inner guidance, fear of change

196 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: How to Recharge Your Morning Routine

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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonApril 26, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, live with vitality, purposeful living, living with intention, morning routines, morning routine benefits, how to create a morning routine, updating your morning routine

195 Wellness Wednesday: The Discipline of Building Resilience with Joe Rich and Victor Briere, A.D.

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.

194 External Transition/Inner Transformation with Joe Rich and Victor Briere A.D.

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.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonApril 16, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, life transition, inner transformation, authentic self, inner voice, fear, trust in the life journey, Ayurveda, joy, robust health, vitality

193 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Mind Mapping - A Tool for Transformation

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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonApril 12, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, entrepreneurs, 180-209, reimagining midlife, live with vitality, feel alive, purposeful living, living with intention, mind mapping, action plan