Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

#127  Does the world seem increasingly tumultuous and erratic to you?  We’re processing a lot as we try to make sense of our world, one that seems to grow in complexity each day.  Have you been looking for a way to work through the upheaval, whether it’s personal, professional, or through larger themes, such the underlying feeling of national discord or the broader global turmoil that’s intensifying?

A practice we’ve discussed on this podcast is that of holding a question, which can be expanded to the practice of holding paradox.  A paradox is simply a contradictory statement – which is what living life can feel like sometimes – and when that contradiction is explored, we may find elements of truth.

Like: “The more you learn the less you know.”

This practice of considering the both/and view doesn’t ask that we agree with opposing views – but it does ask us to allow the space for multiple experiences, opinions and possibilities.  You may find the more you practice the art of holding paradox, the more positive the effect on your well-being.  And that’s what we’ll be exploring today. 

We’ll cover:

• What paradoxical thinking is and what it’s not;
• The benefits of a both/and approach; and
• Practical ways to utilize paradoxical thinking for well-being.

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

Today, I’m joined, once again, by Christian de la Huerta, who is the author of Awakening the Soul of Power, How to Live Heroically and Set Yourself Free.  During this discussion, Christian shares two practices to help awaken your soul of power.

Links:

Website:  SoulfulPower.com

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App:  MySoulVibe.app

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#125  Kathy is joined today by Christian de la Huerta, who is the author of Awakening the Soul of Power, How to Live Heroically and Set Yourself Free.  He’s also a teacher and leader in the field of breathwork, self-development and personal transformation.  He’s a gentle man who is deeply rooted in his own beautiful power and freely shares his wisdom.

We cover a range of topics including:

• What personal power is and why it’s so important;
• How hiding our true nature impacts our power;
• How the hero’s journey helps us reclaim our power; and
• The paths and practices that can help us be a conduit for soulful power.

We end this episode with our Dose of Inspiration segment, where Christian shares some of the things that are lighting him up these days.  Those items are linked in the show notes along with Christian’s website, where you can find his book and download a chapter when you join his mailing list.

Links:

Website:  SoulfulPower.com

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Book:  The Universe is a Green Dragon

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

In this episode, Kathy does a little myth-busting regarding the need to have a passion before leaving a corporate career to try a new venture.  She offers an impactful question to begin the process and five things you can do to get started.

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#123  We’ve all seen the headlines and read the stories….  A massive transformation of the workforce is underway due to people making decisions regarding their mental and physical health, childcare, negotiating higher wages, retiring, looking for purpose, starting a business or, to a lesser degree, leaving the workforce all together.

Perhaps some of the reasons many give today for leaving their roles at the height of their careers resonate for you as well.  And that’s what we’ll be exploring today.

We'll cover:

• What The Great Resignation is; 
• The connection between workforce re-evaluation and wellness; and
• What to consider if you’re thinking of taking the leap.

Together we’ll explore this collective shift in how we think about our work and our lives along with 12 things to consider if you’re thinking of leaving your corporate gig.

Link:

Kathy’s Website – Coaching Services

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

Kathy is joined, once again, by coach Lauren Bell, who provides an overview of EFT, the Emotional Freedom Technique and then leads us through a tapping exercise.

Links:

Lauren’s website:  https://laurenbell.com.au
Tapping Info:  https://evidencebasedeft.com
Tapping info:  https://www.eftuniverse.com/faqs/about-eft-tapping-and-this-site

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#121  Our guest today is coach Lauren Bell.  After 30+ years as a registered nurse and more than 15 years as a holistic therapist, Lauren now focuses her coaching practice on caring professionals and heart-centered entrepreneurs, helping them clear inner blocks to self-worth, wealth and health.

We cover a range of topics including:

• How Lauren came to do the work she does today;
• How she turned burnout into vitality and a coaching practice;
• The surprising root cause of burnout and exhaustion
• Five keys to working through personal and professional transition;
• How mindset impacts well-being; and
• A practice for connecting with the heart.

We end this episode with our Dose of Inspiration segment, where Lauren shares some of the things that are lighting her up these days.

This was a conversation that flowed like water and we followed its current.  In the end, we covered a lot of territory, focusing on self-acceptance and spiritual connectivity. 

Links:

Lauren’s website:  https://laurenbell.com.au

Book:  WolfPack 

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

In this episode, Kathy takes a fresh look at her habits as life changes once again and walks listeners through a simple exercise she recently created to help you recalibrate your habits so they feel right for you today and will also support your future growth.

Link:

Kathy’s Website – Coaching Services

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#119  This is an episode about adjusting to change.  It’s about, for better or worse, the transformation we’ve each experienced - we’re not the same as we were in March 2020.  Of course, that would have been true without the experience of a global pandemic.  But there seems to be a much deeper shift than our usual growth over a two-year period of time.

How is this playing out socially?  How do you feel when someone you haven’t seen in a while casually asks, “What’s new?”  Does it take you longer to respond?  Do you want to say, “Everything… and nothing.”

This profound nameless shift – that’s what we’ll be exploring today.

We'll cover:

• What it’s been like to learn how to re-socialize; 
• The positive impacts of time alone; and
• The path of mindful social re-emergence.

Whether conscious or otherwise, we have collectively reflected – on ourselves, our relationships, our work, our routines and our lives.  We’ve learned how to live with uncertainty, how to process difficult emotions, and how to feel safe.  We’ve pondered how to spend our precious time and with whom.

We’re on a path of social re-emergence, finding our way back to ourselves and each other again.  And now it’s time to metaphorically unmask and show who we’ve become by sharing our new story with the world.

Link:

Kathy’s Website – Coaching Services

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

Kathy is joined, once again, by Tai Chi and Qi Gong teacher Sifu Rubia.  During this discussion, Rubia touches on the spiritual side of the practices and the benefits of “Not Doing.” 

Link:

Website:  courses.WeiWuTaiChi.online

For free access to Qi Gong for Grounding, use the VIP code: AthenaQiGong 

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