Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

#217  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 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!

Links:

The Athena Principles Overview and Action Plan:  https://athenawellness.com/actionplan

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#216  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 recording at home today during a summer rainstorm.  She’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!

Links:

The Athena Principles Overview and Action Plan:  https://athenawellness.com/actionplan

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

#215  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 recording at home today riding out the end of a brief heatwave.  She’s sharing concepts from her book, The Athena Principles, and how its methodology and practices can help you reimagine your wellness and well-being.

Kathy then invites you to download a free overview of The Athena Principles and an action plan to help you envision your next stage of life.  If you’re looking to enhance your well-being as you welcome a new chapter of your life, this is the episode for you!

Links:

The Athena Principles Overview and Action Plan:  https://athenawellness.com/actionplan

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.

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

Once again, today’s guest is Certified Financial Planner, Justin Smith.  During this discussion, Justin shares his insight and advice to those interested in packaging their professional expertise and establishing themselves as a post-corporate career consultant.

Links:

Justin’s website:  Savant Wealth profile

Justin’s workbook:  Career Crossroads Workbook

Justin’s webinar:  Navigating Your Career Crossroads

Justin’s LinkedIn:  Justin D. Smith

Justin’s email:  [email protected]

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

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#213  Today’s episode is a masterclass on how to envision and plan for your post-corporate life.

Kathy is joined today by Justin Smith, certified financial planner with Savant Wealth Management.  Justin’s area of expertise is helping executives and successful professionals in their 50s and 60s plan for their next chapter, which can include staying professionally active, retiring or a hybrid of the two.

Here’s what we cover:

• How traditional retirement has shifted in the last decade and its impact;
• An overview of financial and non-financial elements to consider;
• Why semi-retirement is a viable option;
• How to deal with the post-corporate identity shift; and
• How to begin to envision your future as you plan your next chapter. 

Links:

Justin’s website:  Savant Wealth profile

Justin’s workbook:  Career Crossroads Workbook

Justin’s webinar:  Navigating Your Career Crossroads

Justin’s LinkedIn:  Justin D. Smith

Justin’s email:  [email protected]

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

#212  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 recording at home today, enjoying a beautiful morning.  She’s sharing the first in a series of vancasts on the topic of reimagining midlife wellness.  Today’s episode is an introduction to the topic, including an exploration of wellness, well-being and optimal well-being and what can impact those states.

Kathy then invites you to think of your wellness intentions by working with seven questions in preparation for the next installment of the series.  If you’ve been thinking of updating or upgrading your wellness practices to align with a new stage of life, this is the episode for you!

Links:

Dr. Robyn's website:  www.drrobynhealthcoach.com/
From Type A to Type Be Course:  Course overview/sample

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

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

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

Once again, today’s guest is writer, speaker, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist Sam Bennett.  During this episode, Sam takes the mic and leads us through a short but impactful visualization that helps us explore possibilities during times of transition.

Links:

Sam’s website:  therealsambennett.com

Sam’s book:  Get It Done

Sam’s book:  Start Right Where You Are

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

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

#210  Today’s episode is both an insightful and humorous take on the topic of transformation along with actionable takeaways.  Our guest has made a career of transforming herself, shapeshifting from an acting career to a writer, speaker, teacher and creativity/productivity specialist.  And in between, there’s a long list of jobs that supported her acting career and transition to her current line of work.

Kathy is joined today by Sam Bennett, author of Get It Done:  From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day and Start Right Where You Are:  How Little Changes Can Make a Big Difference for Overwhelmed Procrastinators, Frustrated Overachievers and Recovering Perfectionists.

Here’s what we cover:

• Reasons why we don’t move forward and strategies to counter them;
• How to reframe money fears in times of transition;
• Small steps to move forward on the transition journey;
• What to do when we’re unsure of our progress and next steps; and
• How to handle the rewards and accolades when we’re successful.

Links:

Sam’s website:  therealsambennett.com

Sam’s book:  Get It Done

Sam’s book:  Start Right Where You Are

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

#209  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 recording at home today waiting out the much-needed rain.  She’s sharing a recent experience when she realized that some long-term intentions had come to fruition without her fully recognizing it, even though the wait seemed incredibly long at times along the way.

Kathy then invites you to think of your long-term intentions and gives suggestions on how to use the waiting time to your advantage.  If you’re anticipating or experiencing a life change and the waiting seems arduous, this is the episode for you!

Links:

From Type A to Type Be Course:  Course overview/sample

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

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

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

Once again, today’s guest is author C.K. (Kelly) Collins.  During this discussion, Kelly speaks to those contemplating a major life change but are feeling stuck or fearful.  Kelly provides several actionable steps, including ways to envision your future.

Links:

Kelly’s website:  www.ckcollins.co

Kelly’s book:  The Swipe Right Effect

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