Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

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

Once again, today’s guest is Shannon Russell, who is an entrepreneur and the host of the Second Act Success Podcast.  During this discussion, Shannon shares some advice for those who are just starting to think about a Second Act.

Links:

Shannon’s website:  www.secondactsuccess.co
Shannon’s course:  www.secondactsuccess.co/waitlist
Instagram:  @secondactsuccess
Facebook:  @secondactsuccess.co

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

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#156  Today’s conversation is about one of our favorite themes – reinvention.  There’s so much to learn in hearing all about the before and after of transformational change.

Our guest today is television producer turned entrepreneur and podcaster Shannon Russell.  Shannon spent 16 years in the entertainment business in New York and LA.  She became an entrepreneur after starting a family.  She recently expanded her business portfolio to include Second Act Success, where she coaches women on how to change careers, start a business, and follow their creative passions.

Here’s what we cover:

• Shannon’s own journey From Type A to Type Be;
• What makes a second life act a success;
• How to know when it’s time to make a big change;
• The connection between making transformational change and happiness; and
• Some of Shannon’s favorite second act stories.

Links:
Shannon’s website:  www.secondactsuccess.co
Shannon’s course:  www.secondactsuccess.co/waitlist
Instagram:  @secondactsuccess
Facebook:  @secondactsuccess.co

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

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#155  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to 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 recalling the coaching advice she received throughout her career about adding in more time to play.  The suggestions always fell short and seemed to add more stress to her already overscheduled week.

But then she thought about what she actually liked to do as a kid and how those activities not only sustained her throughout her career, but prepared her for her life today as an author and podcaster.

If you’ve been thinking about ways to explore the next phase of your life, this is the episode for you.

Link:

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

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

Once again, today’s guest is facilitator and coach Jonathan Varkul.  During this discussion, Jonathan shares his framework, The REAL Path Project, that incorporates spiritual elements, such as awareness and expansiveness, to the strategic thinking process. 

Links:

Jonathan’s website:  www.JonathanVarkul.com

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

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#153  Today’s conversation is a wonderful story of a head to heart journey.  It’s about the tension between looking like you have it all externally but being on the brink of burnout internally.  It’s about taking the time to truly answer the question, “Who am I?” and the impact of that exercise.  And it’s about how someone’s life experience can turn into their life’s work.

Our guest today is facilitator and coach Jonathan Varkul, who helps leaders and their teams effectively navigate challenges where the path forward is unclear.  In fact, the tagline on Jonathan’s website is:  A dose of clarity in a noisy world.

Jonathan’s coaching practice emerged from his own efforts to integrate all the different aspects of himself into an authentic expression.  What followed was a reintroduction of sorts – getting to know himself and then creating a coaching practice where he can help others create a deep connection with themselves in order to holistically navigate their relationships, work and world.

Here’s what we cover:

• Jonathan’s compelling Type A to Type Be journey;
• Addressing the void caused by internal and external misalignment;
• The cause of burnout and what to do about it;
• Taking a leap and creating a new identity; and
• How to utilize the head to heart journey in the business world.

Links:

Jonathan’s website:  www.JonathanVarkul.com

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

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#152  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to 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 on her back deck today recalling the positive impact of a recent family gathering.  The catalyst for the reunion was a seeing a number of cousins from the old neighborhood at a funeral and vowing to connect before the next wake.

The result was a heartwarming get-together with plans for the next time along with an overwhelming feeling that the torch has been passed to a new generation – mine.

If you’ve been thinking about the importance of keeping family connections strong but are unsure how to go about it, this is the episode for you.

Link:

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

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

Once again, our guest today is author and healer Ulrika Sullivan.  During this discussion, Ulrika shares practical ways to help us invite dialogue with our inner wisdom.

Links:

Ulrika’s website:  https://ulrikasullivan.com

Book:  Wisdom Beyond What You Know, How to Shift from Being Driven by the Mind to Living from the Heart and Intuition

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

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#150  Today’s conversation follows the journey of a career scientist as she moves from mind-driven living to heart-centered living. 

Our guest today is Ulrika Sullivan, who, in her post-corporate phase of life, is a coach, teacher and healer.  Ulrika is also the author of a book released earlier this year entitled Wisdom Beyond What You Know, How to Shift from Being Driven by the Mind to Living from the Heart and Intuition.

Here’s what we cover:

• The elements of mind-driven living;
• How success can disconnect us from ourselves;
• The catalyst that propelled Ulrika to heart-centered living;
• How to recognize when we’re on a heart-centered track; and
• How to invite the shift to multidimensional living.

Links:

Ulrika’s website:  https://ulrikasullivan.com

Book:  Wisdom Beyond What You Know, How to Shift from Being Driven by the Mind to Living from the Heart and Intuition

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

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

In this episode, Kathy introduces a new Wellness Wednesday segment called Walking the Talk Vancast (WTTV).  It’s a brief look behind the scenes into what Kathy’s learning and working through along with an actionable takeaway for you.  These episodes will be informal and casual and recorded on the go from wherever Kathy happens to be at the time.

The topic for today’s episode is the incredible momentum that can come in the wake of making a decision that’s truly aligned with your deepest self.  If you’ve been postponing a life dream or there’s something you’ve always wanted to experience, this is the episode for you.

Link:

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

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

In this episode, Kathy shares a life milestone that’s on the horizon and reflects on a conversation she had on The Athena Wellness Podcast with Sara Harris earlier this year, who spoke about wilderness rites of passage.  

Kathy also reveals where this thought process took her and how she plans to mark this life milestone with ceremony, reflection and celebration.

Links:

The Athena Wellness Academy:  https://athenawellnessacademy.teachable.com
Sara's Podcast Episode:  # 129 Rites of Passage with Sara Harris

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