Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

#207  Today’s episode is about how to navigate a trifecta of life changes and deal with profound identity loss in its aftermath.

Kathy is joined by writer and traveler, C.K. Collins, also known as Kelly, who is the author of The Swipe Right Effect, The Power to Get Unstuck.  After experiencing an empty nest, the end of a 30+ year marriage and the sale of her business, she made the decision to walk 500 miles of the pilgrimage routes of the Camino from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Here’s what we cover:

• How hiking and travel became effective healing practices;
• What it was like to walk 500 miles along the Camino;
• The powerful question Kelly walked with during her pilgrimage;
• How she learned to trust and practice manifestation; and
• How she carries the impact and lessons of the Camino today.

Links:

Kelly’s website:  www.ckcollins.co

Kelly’s book:  The Swipe Right Effect

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

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#206  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 back in her van, recording near her favorite local trails.  She’s sharing a brief history of retirement, the factors that are reshaping what retirement can be, and some examples of those who experienced a resurgence later in life.  She then shares a model to help you find and live your purpose.

Kathy then invites you to reimage your retirement by working with a model to find and live your purpose.  If you’re pondering or experiencing life after a long career, 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]

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#205  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 and entrepreneur Shirin Etessam.  During this discussion, Shirin shares how to re-write your story by equating the process to a classic movie and sharing a technique for moving forward.

Links:

Shirin’s website:  https://www.shirinetessam.com

Shirin’s book:  https://www.shirinetessam.com/freetobe/

Shirin’s media company:  https://oml.tv

Shirin’s Rolling Stone article:  Shifting Perspective: Identity vs Career

Shirin’s socials:  LinkedIn

Shirin’s socials:  Instagram

Shirin’s socials:  TikTok

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

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#204  Imagine a shattering life-altering heartbreak, one that brings you to your knees in an empty abyss where you question who you are, who you love and your purpose in the world.  That was the beginning of a six year healing process today’s guest experienced and not only thrived but wrote the book she wished she had in those dark days.

I’m joined today by author and entrepreneur Shirin Etessam.  Shirin’s book is scheduled for release on June 20, 2023 and titled Free to Be, A Six Week Guide to Reclaiming Your Soul.

Here’s what we cover:

·      The heartbreak and transformation that were the spark for the book;

·      The impact of information overload and how to minimize it;

·      How awareness can help you manage your thoughts and emotions;

·      The role of play in reclaiming your soul and self; and

·      How to proactively manage identity loss by redefining yourself.

Links:

Shirin’s website:  https://www.shirinetessam.com

Shirin’s book:  https://www.shirinetessam.com/freetobe/

Shirin’s media company:  https://oml.tv

Shirin’s Rolling Stone article:  Shifting Perspective: Identity vs Career

Shirin’s socials:  LinkedIn

Shirin’s socials:  Instagram

Shirin’s socials:  TikTok

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

#203  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.

In this episode, Kathy shares a story from a trip to Nepal that has helped her let go during times of life transition.  She summarizes the experience with three lessons for you to contemplate.

Kathy then invites you to work with the lessons of the story using a four step process.  If you’re experiencing a life transition and feel that letting go will help you navigate it, this is the episode for you!

Links:

Book:  Into the Wild

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

#202  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 back deck on a gorgeous day after an invigorating trail run.  She’s expanding on some of the lessons learned from a recent solo cross-country roadtrip (Episode 200), sharing two stories that will resonate if you’re coming into a new season of your life.

Kathy then invites you to consider  a series of questions she categorized in five general steps of a transformative process.  If you’re navigating a life threshold and are looking to go deeper, 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

#201  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 back from her cross-country road trip, recording the vancast on her back deck.  She’s sharing thoughts on how your identity can be impacted in times of transition, including at the end of a long career.  Then she speaks of the role grief has when ending a professional chapter.

Kathy then invites you to create an actionable roadmap to help you navigate your own transition.  If you’ve been struggling with a life or career transition, 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

#200  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 back from her cross-country road trip and sharing the first offering from that journey. She begins the show by reflecting a bit on Episode 200 of The Athena Wellness Podcast.  Then she speaks of the transformational properties of taking a long road trip along with a few of her personal takeaways.

Kathy then invites you to take your own road trip, including what to consider and how to structure the journey.  If you’ve been thinking about creating your own epic road trip, this is the episode for you!

Links:

Song:  Moab by Conor Oberst

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

#199  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 the road, heading home from a cross country trip, recording vancasts for future episodes.  She’s sharing a practice called R.A.I.N. that’s helpful when navigating life challenges and difficult emotions.

Kathy then invites you to experiment with R.A.I.N. by walking you through the four-step process.  If you’ve been looking for a new method to help you work through difficult situations and emotions, 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!

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#198  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 Karen Salita.  During this discussion, Karen shares some advice those who long to reinvent themselves but find comfort in the deep grooves of their current life and are fearful of making change.

Links:

Karen’s website:  www.karensalita.com

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