Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

#167  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s by the hearth again today, using her van recording set-up for a fireside chat.  She’s sharing some thoughts on the ebb and flow of natural life cycles, how to handle these patterns, and what to keep in mind when you’re experiencing a life ebb tide.

Kathy then invites you to create a strong foundation to work with your life ebbs and flows and then go deeper.  She shares a series of questions for you to consider and hold.  If you feel like your life flow has ebbed, this is the episode for you.

Links:

From Type A to Type Be Coaching:  AthenaWellness.com/coaching

Email Kathy:  [email protected]

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#166  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.

Once again, today’s guest is Judith Keys, the founder of My Food In France.  During this discussion, Judith shares the process of making a heart-aligned decision, especially for those who are looking to make a life-changing transition.

Links:

Judith’s Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/myfoodinfrance

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com

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#165  Today’s episode is an amazing story of reinvention.  It’s about how your fondest childhood memories of favorite relatives and activities can continue to support and inspire you throughout your life. It’s about how following a stable career path can leave you feeling lifeless.  And it’s about reconnecting with childhood joy as a way to reinvention.

Kathy is joined today by Judith Keys, the founder My Food in France.  Judith shares her story of growing up in the UK, working for a large law firm in Scotland while working a cupcake side hustle, and then moving to France where she married, had a family and started a virtual assistant business. 

While on maternity leave after having her second child, her passion for food re-emerged and Judith decided to create My Food in France.  Its mission is to create love and connectedness through food.

We have a sweet and connecting conversation and here’s what we cover:

• How her passion for food started in childhood;
• What it was like to have a corporate career and a food-based side hustle;
• What the catalyst was to leave corporate for a new life in France; and
• What her life is like today as an entrepreneur.

Links:

Judith’s Linktree:  https://linktr.ee/myfoodinfrance

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com

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#164  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s by the hearth today, using her van recording set-up for a fireside chat.  She’s thinking about the upcoming new year and given her From Type A to Type Be journey this year, she’s mindful that the old way of planning will not serve her anymore.  Kathy shares what elements she’s letting go and which new ones she’ll be exploring in the coming weeks to create a planning process that thrills her Type Be self.

Kathy then invites you to think about how you usually approach your new year planning.  If it’s time for a redo, this is the episode for you.

Links:

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com

Email Kathy:  [email protected]

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For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

#163  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. 

Once again, today’s guest is sales and marketing executive turned creator and podcast host, Natalie Viglione.  During this discussion, Natalie shares some advice for those who are looking to transition to a new career and life but are unsure how to begin. 

Links:

Natalie’s website:  https://www.natalieviglione.com

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com

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#162  Today’s episode is about what happens when you morph and contort yourself to fit in.  It’s about how we can override what we know is best for us.  And it’s about the long journey back from separation to integration.

Kathy is joined today by Natalie Viglione, the creator and host of the Disrupt Now program and podcast.  Natalie began her career in sales and marketing and was very successful at her work – until it took a toll on her well-being.  She’ll share that story along with the work she does now, which is all about the transformational journey.

We go deep in this conversation and here’s what we cover:

• An overview of Natalie’s Type A to Type Be journey;
• How she balanced 17 years as a sales exec with her intuitive self;
• How she kept her inner flame burning while she transitioned out of corporate; and
• What her life is like today as a healer and entrepreneur.

Links:

Natalie’s website:  https://www.natalieviglione.com

Book suggestion:  The Secret Life of Plants

Book suggestion:  Cure Your Fatigue

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com

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#161  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from wherever Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s on her deck today enjoying the unseasonably warm weather reflecting on major life transitions that family and friends are facing and how these bittersweet experiences are giving her perspective and deep appreciation.  She also shares the results of a mind-mapping reflection practice that helped her focus on what she truly desires and how to live with no regrets.

Kathy invites you to try the same exercise to identify what you truly desire and create space for what brings meaning and value to your life.

If you’ve been looking for a way to navigate an undercurrent of change in your personal life and the world at large, this is the episode for you.

Links:

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com

Email Kathy:  [email protected]

If you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!

For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast

#160  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.

Once again, today’s guest is psychologist, author and artist Rachel Awes.  During this discussion, Rachel shares some advice for those who are experiencing personal or professional transition and feeling overwhelmed and unsure.

Links:

Rachel’s website:  RachelAwes.com

Rachel’s Etsy shop:  RachelAwesEtsy

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com 

If you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!

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#159  Today’s episode is such an absolute delight – uplifting and inspiring.  It’s about recognizing the beauty of life and alchemizing the sometimes painful parts into artful wisdom.  It’s about the art of feeling younger in midlife.  And it’s about finding your inner treasure chest and filling it with whatever you believe belongs inside, including the things that bring you joy.

I’m joined today by psychologist, author and artist Rachel Awes.  In speaking about her work as a psychologist for almost 30 years, she says, “I have had the great honor of listening to what human beings most deeply long for.  We need to know: we aren’t alone, we hold worth beyond measure, we can trust and use our voice, we can cope well with vulnerability and imperfection, we can experience authenticity, we can be empowered and selective in our relationships, and know beyond a shadow of a doubt we belong.”

Here's what we cover in this lovely conversation:

• Working with difficult emotions in a life-affirming way;
• Bringing the beauty of human transformation to the page ;
• Finding the buried treasure within; and
• How to get younger as you get older.

Rachel’s latest book is called: The Relationship Book, A Soulful Transformational and Artistic Inventory of Your Connective Life.

Links:

Rachel’s website:  RachelAwes.com

Rachel’s Etsy shop:  RachelAwesEtsy

Book:  Let Your Life Speak, Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker J. Palmer

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The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com

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#158  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost – a shortened episode to help keep your Warrior Vibe high.

This show is a Walking the Talk Vancast, a portable episode that’s informal and casual, recorded on the go from where Kathy finds herself on the day of recording.

Kathy’s in her van in the woods near her home today sharing a recent wellness win at CrossFit that felt unattainable just a few months prior. But she created a way to track a daily small win that added up to bigger gains throughout the summer and autumn, adding to her capacity to handle harder workouts at the gym. 

Kathy invites you to bring a goal to mind and work with five questions to help focus you on creating a path of continual progress and momentum.

If you’ve been looking for a way to move toward an elusive goal, this is the episode for you.

Link:

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com

If you'd like to join our circle and never miss a weekly episode, please hit subscribe.  While you're there, you can rate the podcast by highlighting the stars that match your experience.  Much appreciated!

For episode materials, show notes or to submit a question for a future episode, visit: https://athenawellness.com/podcast