Posts in Athena Wellness Podcast
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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222 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part IX - The Plan

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing how she utilized The Athena Principles and related practices we reviewed in this mini-series on Reimagining Midlife Wellness to create a wellness plan for the remainder of 2023.

Kathy then invites you to create your own wellness plan using a free download.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

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221 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part VIII - The Strategy

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing how she utilized the last seven episodes of this mini-series on Reimagining Midlife Wellness to create a new wellness strategy for her next chapter.  She also shares how she’s planning to implement the tools, practices and Principles and will be back next episode with her detailed wellness plan.

Kathy then invites you to create your own wellness strategy.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

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220 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part VII - Accountability

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the fifth Athena Principle – accountability, defined as a systematic way to check in with what you commit to accomplish, celebrate the wins, and compassionately adjust where needed.

She explains that willpower is a finite resource and stressors can further deplete your intent to stay on track.  So other techniques can be helpful to keep you accountable, including utilizing tools, finding an accountability partner and joining a community of interest.

Kathy then invites you to create a wellness rewards system to add a little fun and engagement to the accountability equation.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

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219 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part VI - Growth Mindset

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the fourth Athena Principle – growth mindset.  How you view the wellness journey ahead will determine your progress and enjoyment.  Applying a growth mindset where challenges are seen as opportunities will position you to move forward with grace and ease.

She explains the two components of mindset, which are attitude and habit, along with examples of how to shift mindset in challenging times.

Kathy then invites you to reflect on your own wellness habits and aspirations and encourages you to includes the three elements of good habits: routines, cues and incentives.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

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218 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part V - Consistency

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the third Athena Principle – consistency, which is defined as the art of staying committed and engaged, especially during challenging times.  She provides a nine step process to help you craft an approach of consistent action.

Kathy then invites you to consider five ideas to help make consistency your new norm to build healthy habits that are integrated into your lifestyle.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

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217 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part IV - Intention

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the second Athena Principle – intention, which is defined as a way to help you aim, set direction and connect emotionally to what you want – it’s the heart-based “Why” behind the urge to transform.

Kathy then invites you to use a four-step process for setting an intention.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

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216 Wellness Wednesday Vancast: Reimagining Midlife Wellness, Part III - Self-Compassion

In this shortened Wellness Wednesday episode, Kathy’s sharing thoughts on the first Athena Principle – self-compassion, which is defined as the care for one’s own well-being in the form of self-acceptance and nurturing support.  Kathy then shares a recent story where Mindful Self-Compassion practices were very helpful as she navigated difficult territory.

Kathy then invites you to create your own Mindful Self-Compassion practices around the question, “What do I need in this moment?” If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

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