Posts in Athena Wellness Podcast
242 Unlock Your Next Life Chapter, Part II – Your Origin Story

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares some techniques she uses with clients and students to help them unlock their next chapter and navigate the unfamiliar terrain ahead.  We start with an exploration of your origin story, looking for themes and working with questions to help you understand where you’ve been so you can set your sights on the hero’s journey of your choosing that lies ahead.

Kathy then invites you to consider who inspires you at this stage of your life and why.  If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to unlock your next life chapter, this is the episode for you!

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241 Unlock Your Next Life Chapter, Part I – The Gift of Discontent

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s shares some techniques she uses with clients and students to help them unlock their next chapter and navigate the unfamiliar terrain ahead.  We start by exploring that vague yet unshakeable feeling of discontent that leads us to make life changes.

Kathy then invites you to consider areas where you feel discontent, what might bring relief, and how to gather information to help you move forward.  If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to unlock your next life chapter, this is the episode for you!

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240 Wellness Wednesday: The Regret of Paths Not Taken

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares what she learned about people who feel regret in their life by the paths they didn’t take.

Kathy then invites you to consider three suggestions to move directionally toward your ideal self.  If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to shape your next life chapter, this is the episode for you!

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239 Wellness Wednesday: Three Lessons Learned in 2023

In this episode, Kathy’s sharing how she reflected on her experiences in 2023 and summarized the year into three actionable lessons.

Kathy then invites you to use the same process to reflect on your year.  She ends with some thoughts on embracing 2024.  If you’ve been looking for a little New Year’s inspiration, this is the episode for you!

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238 Wellness Wednesday: Finding Your Way Back to Yourself with Sandy Stream

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by Sandy Stream, author of The Courage Circle, How to Live in Truth and Dare.  During this discussion, Sandy shares insights on how to find our way back to ourselves in times of transition and the importance of living from the heart.

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237 Courageous Living with Sandy Stream

In this episode, Kathy is joined by Sandy Stream, author of The Courage Circle, How to Live in Truth and Dare.  Sandy taught law for 20 years before turning her efforts toward facilitating workshops that encourage participants to live in peace and power.

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236 Wellness Wednesday: Simple Living, Part IV - A New Year

In this episode, Kathy’s sharing some thoughts on preparing for a new year of simple living, drawing from her own experience along with the wisdom of others.

Kathy then invites you to consider incorporating these practices into your year-end.  If you’ve been looking for ways to simplify your holiday season, this is the episode for you!

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235 Wellness Wednesday: Simple Living, Part III - Personal Life

In this episode, Kathy’s sharing some thoughts on simplifying your personal life, by carefully selecting your experiences, possessions, routines and relationships.

Kathy then invites you to consider two ways to get started.  If you’ve been looking for ways to simplify your personal life, this is the episode for you!

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234 Wellness Wednesday: Simple Living, Part II - Professional Life

In this episode, Kathy’s sharing some thoughts on simplifying your professional life, by exploring beliefs, intention, mindset and wellness.

Kathy then invites you to create a new metric for success and shares how simplicity can be a powerful business tool.  If you’ve been looking for ways to simplify your professional life, this is the episode for you!

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233 Wellness Wednesday: Simple Living, Part I - What Can We Learn From Minimalism?

In this episode, Kathy’s sharing the basics to help you live more simply, drawing from the wisdom of those who are living examples of the minimalist lifestyle.  The good news is you don’t have to become a minimalist to learn from minimalism.  But applying the concepts that make sense for you will create more space and simplicity in your life.

If you’ve been looking for ways to simplify your life, this is the episode for you!

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232 Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Life Transitions During the Holiday Season

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares how this time of year can be challenging for those who are in the midst of personal or professional transitions.  She explains how she’s navigating this holiday season and how her wellness practices are a source of insight and support.

Kathy then invites you to consider a number of practical strategies with a focus on your well-being.  She also shares three journaling questions that can provide clarity on how to observe the holidays in a way that feels right for you.

If you’re experiencing a life transition and are looking for some ideas on how to navigate this holiday season, this is the episode for you!

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231 Wellness Wednesday: Creating a Life Roadmap

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares how she created a life roadmap called the Six Months to 60 project.  This map was created to guide and inspire her toward a milestone birthday next May.

Kathy then invites you to create your own life roadmap, offering a three-step process that’s easy to follow.  If you’ve been looking to infuse some inspiration and motivation into your life, this is the episode for you!

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230 Wellness Wednesday: The Power of Living Food with Adam Hart

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy is joined, once again, by Adam Hart, who is a speaker, coach and the author of The Power of Food.  During this discussion, Adam shares the impact living food has had on his life, how he incorporates it in his life and how you can enjoy the benefits of living food without making restrictive diet changes.

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229 Empowered Living with Adam Hart

In this episode, Kathy is joined by Adam Hart, who is a speaker, coach and the author of The Power of Food. Adam shares his life-changing journey of self-discovery, including how to make positive life changes without implementing restrictions and a morning practice that sets the tone for the day.

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228 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: How to Begin Again

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing an impactful experience of beginning again after a major life transition, including advice received, lessons learned, and thoughts on moving forward.

Kathy then invites you to work with a simple four step process and three questions to consider when navigating a life transition.  If you’ve experienced a life disruption and are looking for a way to begin again, this is the episode for you!

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227 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Envisioning Your Future, Part IV - Future Self Emulation

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing the fourth in a series of vancasts on the topic of envisioning your future.  Today’s episode focuses on ways to bring elements of your future self into your life today.

Kathy then invites you to try several exercises to emulate your future self as a way to create your next chapter of life.   If you’ve been looking for new ways to expand the possibilities in your future, this is the episode for you!

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226 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Envisioning Your Future, Part III - Future Self Visualization

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing the third installment in a series of vancasts on the topic of envisioning your future.  Today’s episode focuses on the benefits and outcomes of working with your future self.

Kathy then invites you to join her in a brief visualization to help you meet your future self and gain insight from her experiences and wisdom.   If you’ve been looking for new ways to expand the possibilities in your future, this is the episode for you!

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225 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Envisioning Your Future, Part II - Inner Wisdom

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing the second installment in a series of vancasts on the topic of envisioning your future.  Today’s episode focuses on the importance of connecting with your inner wisdom, the place in your heart that holds your deepest desires.

Kathy then invites you to join her in a brief visualization to help you recognize what a true “yes” feels like for you – a useful tool as you plan your next chapter.  If you’ve been looking for new ways to expand the possibilities in your future, this is the episode for you!

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224 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Envisioning Your Future, Part I - Inner Vision

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing the first in a series of vancasts on the topic of envisioning your future.  Today’s episode is an introduction to the topic, including an overview of what the future self is and how to work with it to create an inner vision of your next life chapter.

Kathy then invites you to try an exercise to connect with your future self and offers several questions to begin to connect with your future self in preparation for the next installment of the series.  If you’ve been looking for new ways to expand the possibilities in your future, this is the episode for you!

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223 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: The Power of a Reverse Bucket List

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing an impactful experience of creating a reverse bucket list as a roadmap for a life filled with lasting satisfaction and meaning.

Kathy then invites you to create your own reverse bucket list, providing the steps to do so.  She ends the episode sharing a powerful moment of realization as she reviewed her own list.  If you’ve been looking for a practice to inspire gratitude, better understand what brought you to this point in your life, and empower you to mindfully create your future, this is the episode for you!

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