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250 Coaching Conversations: Heart-Led Living, Part II - Trust the Transition

250 Coaching Conversations: Heart-Led Living, Part II - Trust the Transition

In this shortened Coaching Conversations episode, Kathy’s focusing on a question she’s often asked: “You always talk about living from the heart. What does that mean and how do I do it?” This has inspired a multi-episode series. Today’s talk is the second installment, which includes ways to gently transition to heart-led living, how to experiment with this way of life and how to trust your heart.

Kathy then invites you to consider how you can begin to listen to your inner knowing and provides three suggestions so you can experiment and experience heart-led living. If you’ve been looking for a way to reclaim your own destiny and make positive change in your world, this is the episode for you!

249 Coaching Conversations: Heart-Led Living, Part I - Overview

249 Coaching Conversations: Heart-Led Living, Part I - Overview

In this shortened Coaching Conversations episode, Kathy’s focusing on a question she’s often asked: “You always talk about living from the heart. What does that mean and how do I do it?” This has inspired a multi-episode series beginning with today’s talk, which includes an overview of what heart-based living is and what it means to live life from a left or right brain perspective.

Kathy then invites you to hold the possibility that this series is really about hope – that by instilling a heart-based approach, you’ll live with more agency and empowerment with the potential of broader change. If you’ve been looking for a way to reclaim your own destiny and make positive change in your world, this is the episode for you!

248 Coaching Conversations: From a Full Life to a Fulfilling One

248 Coaching Conversations: From a Full Life to a Fulfilling One

In this shortened Coaching Conversations episode, Kathy’s focusing on a midlife trend of moving from external recognition and rewards to internal validation, resulting in a happier life. Kathy begins with the what’s driving the trend toward fulfillment. Then she explores how to identify and work with your evolving values, including how to incorporate them into your work.

Kathy then invites you to try a coaching exercise to create an evolving values compass to move you from full to fulfillment. If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to move past fear and take action toward your next life chapter, this is the episode for you!

247 How to Leap Into Your Next Life Chapter, Part II

247 How to Leap Into Your Next Life Chapter, Part II

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing specific strategies you can implement inspired by the book Your Big Leap Year by Gay Hendricks. This is a follow-up from last week when Kathy shared some thoughts on the premise and principles included in Hendricks’ related book, The Big Leap. Kathy begins with an overview of the book, Your Big Leap Year. Then as your takeaway, she shares some thoughts on how to use this model for your own life transitions.

Kathy then invites you to consider two questions to prepare for next week’s episode, where she’ll share some of the practices she’s using from Gay Hendricks’ new book, Your Big Leap Year. If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to move past fear and take action toward your next chapter, this is the episode for you!

246 How to Leap Into Your Next Life Chapter, Part I

246 How to Leap Into Your Next Life Chapter, Part I

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s recalling an impactful book she read on the recommendation of a business coach she worked with years back. The book is The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. She shares the concepts that helped shape her next chapter when she was considering her post-corporate life and suggests strategies for you along the way.

Kathy then invites you to consider two questions to prepare for next week’s episode, where she’ll share some of the practices she’s using from Gay Hendricks’ new book,Your Big Leap Year. If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to move past fear and take action toward your next life chapter, this is the episode for you!

245 Approaching Life as a Discovery Draft

245 Approaching Life as a Discovery Draft

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy shares two lessons she recently learned while working with a developmental book coach on her latest Athena Wellness project. While the concepts she shares relate to why writers don’t finish their projects, these ideas can be applied to wellness intentions as well as navigating life transitions.

Kathy then invites you to consider three suggestions to apply to one of your wellness intentions or a life transition. If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to move past fear and take action with confidence, this is the episode for you!

244 Unlock Your Next Life Chapter, Part IV – A Post-Corporate Journey

244 Unlock Your Next Life Chapter, Part IV – A Post-Corporate Journey

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 with an example of how to use the hero’s journey framework to visualize your life in a new way, with a focus on learning and growth. Reframing your life in this manner will help you discover everyday life adventures and help you feel your way forward.

Kathy then invites you to declare your call to action and consider three questions to take the next step. If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to unlock your next life chapter, this is the episode for you!

243 Unlock Your Next Life Chapter, Part III – Your Hero's Journey

243 Unlock Your Next Life Chapter, Part III – Your Hero's Journey

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 with an exploration of the hero’s journey, a common story format you can use to visualize your life in a new way, with a focus on learning and growth. Reframing your life in this manner will help you discover everyday life adventures and help you feel your way forward.

Kathy then invites you to evaluate all that you’ve considered while listening to this series and identify a call to action that intrigues you. If you’ve been looking for some inspiration to unlock your next life chapter, this is the episode for you!

242 Unlock Your Next Life Chapter, Part II – Your Origin Story

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!

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

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!

240 Wellness Wednesday: The Regret of Paths Not Taken

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!

239 Wellness Wednesday: Three Lessons Learned in 2023

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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonJanuary 3, 2024women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, midlife transformation, 210-239, reimagining midlife wellness, midlife wellness, life transformation, simple new year, instead of new year’s resolutions, New Year’s 2024, New Year’s reflection

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

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.

237 Courageous Living with Sandy Stream

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.

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonDecember 24, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, life transition, life transitions, life transformation, 210-239, courageous living, heart-led living, personal power, force vs power, personal growth, essence, leaving the law profession

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

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

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!

232 Wellness Wednesday: Navigating Life Transitions During the Holiday Season

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!

Athena Wellness PodcastKathy RobinsonNovember 22, 2023women, wellness, midlife, well-being, wellness practices, women in business, women executives, midlife transformation, 210-239, reimagining midlife wellness, midlife wellness, life transformation, grief, how to grieve during the holiday season, losing a loved one during the holidays, holiday grief, next life chapter

231 Wellness Wednesday: Creating a Life Roadmap

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!