Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

#117  Our guest today is Sifu Rubia, who practices and teaches Tai Chi and Qi Gong.  The word sifu is Cantonese for teacher.  Rubia is the founder of Wei Wu Tai Chi, where she provides her students with the tools to maintain health, rejuvenate their bodies and recapture youthful energy and equanimity in their lives.

We veer off-road a bit in this conversation, going deep on how to connect with ancient practices in our modern world.

Here’s what we cover:

• The elements of Tai Chi and Qi Gong practices;
• The benefits of these ancient practices;
• The role of technology in making these practices accessible;
• The potent combination of our practices and nature; and
• Words of wisdom for the beginner.

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

Links:

Website:  courses.WeiWuTaiChi.online
For free access to Short Qi Gong Sequence course, use the VIP code: AthenaQiGong

Book:  Cosmos and Psyche by Richard Tarnas

Additional Resources - Book: Tai Chi Classics

Additional Resources - Book: The Harvard Medical Guide to Tai Chi

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#116  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 certified money coach Dennis Harhalakis.  During this discussion, Dennis shares some ideas to help listeners alleviate money fears in times of change and uncertainty, including the role of self-compassion.

Link:

Website:  CambridgeMoneyCoaching.uk

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#115  From Wall Street to your personal banking account to the piggy bank you had when you were a kid – what’s the common denominator?  Emotion.

We have a fascinating conversation on tap today exploring the relationship between emotion and money. I’m joined today by Dennis Harhalakis, a certified money coach and the founder of Cambridge Money Coaching.

With over 30 years of experience in financial services, Dennis believes that the key to true financial independence and success is understanding how our history impacts our behavioral patterns.  Through this understanding, we can make better decisions, reduce negative emotions relating to money and learn to communicate in healthier ways.

This conversation runs wide and deep.  Here’s what we cover:

• How emotion fuels and impacts our relationship to money;
• How our money beliefs and patterns are formed;
• Working with limiting beliefs and barriers;
• The role of money as part of our overall well-being; and
• Advice for listeners on how to begin to work with money anxiety.

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

Links:

Website:  CambridgeMoneyCoaching.uk

Book:  When Things Fall Apart

Website:  Sam Harris

Website:  Dr. Rangan Chatergee

Website:  Farnam Street

Website:  Brene Brown

Website:  Esther Perel

Website:  Tara Brach

Website:  Dr. Laura Santos

Website:  Martha Lawton

Movie:  Chariots of Fire 

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

Today, Kathy is joined, once again, by Jill Thiry, the founder of Club Change, a virtual accountability group.  In this episode, Kathy turns the mic over to Jill, who talks us through one of her Club Change intention exercises.  Kathy does the exercise in real time and shares the surprising results!

Link:
Jill's Website:  www.JillThiry.com

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#113  Our guest today is Jill Thiry, the founder of Club Change, a virtual accountability group that helps members align their intentions with their practices to create a meaningful life in a supportive community.  The theme of Jill’s work is enhancing lives, one tiny step at a time.

We cover a range of topics including:

• A convergence of significant events that sparked a life transformation, leaving an ambitious corporate career in its wake;
• Working with the question: Who do you want to be when this pandemic ends?
• How the mantra “Wing It” invited the opportunity to create Club Change;
• Why the combination of intentions and habits is so powerful to create change; and
• Using compassion to help those who are change weary or wary.

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

Links:

Jill's Website:  www.JillThiry.com

Jill's Facebook:  facebook/clubchangenow

Book:  The Untethered Soul

Book:  Heart Yoga

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#112  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 Hannah Whitcombe, osteopath, certified nutritionist and weight-loss coach.  During this discussion, Hannah shares some insight into what emotional eating is and how to take steps to manage it.

Link:

Hannah’s Website:  www.YourBestHealthStartsHere.com 

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#111  Our guest today is Hannah Whitcombe, an osteopath, certified nutritionist and weight-loss coach.  Hannah uses her own weight loss journey and history of yo-yo dieting to hasten the process for other women.

Hannah’s practices include intermittent fasting, addressing limiting beliefs and identifying the root cause of weight gain, in particular, emotional eating.

We cover a range of topics including:

• What intermittent fasting is and why it’s such a powerful technique;
• How intermittent fasting can help reset damage from dieting and weight fluctuations;
• The impact intermittent fasting has on hormones and metabolism; and
• Practical steps you can take to implement intermittent fasting.

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

Links:

Hannah’s Website:  www.YourBestHealthStartsHere.com

Book:  The High Five Habit

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

Kathy is joined, once again, by Gunther Mueller, who speaks to the importance of positivity and shares his favorite morning practice to alchemize motivation and inspiration to supercharge your day.

Links:

Gunther’s website:  Dream Life Masters

Gunther’s affiliate link:  Positive Prime

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#109  Our guest today is optimal health strategist Gunther Mueller, who has spent the last decade working with medical professionals to help them bring new wellness optimizing therapies to their patients.  Along with being an entrepreneur, Gunther has a passion for personal development and helping his coaching clients create the life they love.

We cover a range of topics including:

• What is optimal health and why is it important;
• What is manifestation and what it’s not;
• What happens when the concepts of optimal health and manifestation converge; 
• The components of happiness; and
• A five-step process to create more happiness in your life.

Link:

Gunther’s website:  Dream Life Masters

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#108  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 drummer, singer and songwriter Tedi Brunetti.  During this discussion, Tedi gives us a glimpse into her songwriting process.

Link:
Website:  www.TediBrunetti.com

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