Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport

In this deeply moving episode of Finding Focus, Kathleen Davenport welcomes Azuree Ashby Lowery, Akashic Records reader and energy clearer, for a conversation that bridges intuition, healing, discernment, and the courage to trust what can't always be explained by logic alone.

Azuree shares how her path from CPA to spiritual practitioner unfolded through a series of quiet but undeniable inner callings, and why her analytical background has become one of her greatest strengths in this work. Together, Kathleen and Azuree explore what the Akashic Records are, how energetic clearings can help release long-held patterns, and why so many people are now seeking deeper truth, self-understanding, and reconnection with their own inner knowing.

They also speak candidly about skepticism, spiritual ego, boundaries, unconditional love, and the collective grief many are carrying right now. The episode closes with a profound channeled message inviting listeners back to the heart--where truth, clarity, and light can be found.

Episode Highlights

• Azuree’s journey from CPA to Akashic Records reader - How a highly analytical career path unexpectedly laid the foundation for deep spiritual and energetic work.
• Why logic and intuition are not opposites - Both Kathleen and Azuree reflect on how their previous careers trained them to seek truth, clarity, and deeper understanding.
• What the Akashic Records actually are - Azuree explains the Records as an energetic space holding the history and wisdom of the soul across lifetimes.
• How to know whether intuitive information is real - A thoughtful discussion about ego, skepticism, self-trust, and developing discernment over time.
• Intuition as a muscle - Why intuitive ability strengthens through practice, guidance, and willingness to keep showing up.
• What energetic clearings can reveal and release - Azuree shares how emotional patterns, anxiety, ancestral energy, and past-life influences can surface in her work.
• Why some people resist healing - A powerful look at how even painful patterns can feel familiar, and why letting go can sometimes feel threatening.
• The deeper purpose of this work: coming home to yourself - Azuree describes Akashic work as a path back to self-love, compassion, and inner truth.
• A nuanced conversation about the word “spiritual” - Kathleen and Azuree discuss the complexity, connotations, and limitations of language in this field.
• Boundaries, compassion, and unconditional love - This episode offers an important reminder that loving others does not require abandoning yourself.
• A collective message for this moment - Azuree channels a closing message about grief, discernment, love, and amplifying the light during uncertain times.

Connect with Azuree (Akashic Readings & Clearings)

Website: www.akashicazuree.com

Instagram: @akashicazuree

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@akashicazuree

Connect with Kathleen (Intuitive Guidance • Spiritual Readings • Inner Authority)

Website: https://kathleendavenport.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kathydavenport808

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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In this heartfelt episode of Finding Focus, Kathleen Davenport sits down with longtime friend Janet Wiszowaty for a rich conversation about reinvention, resilience, healing, and the courage to keep growing at every stage of life.

Janet shares her remarkable journey from high school dropout and young mother to Royal Canadian Mounted Police dispatcher, author, speaker, coach, and retreat leader. Along the way, she opens up about the life events that shaped her—including her husband’s heart attack, her own struggles with fibromyalgia, PTSD, burnout, and the wake-up calls that forced her to pause, listen, and choose a new path.

Together, Kathleen and Janet explore the power of personal development, the importance of the people we surround ourselves with, and the truth that it is never too late to begin again. They talk about how busyness can mask what truly needs our attention, how the body often signals what the soul already knows, and why healing, purpose, fun, friendship, and legacy all matter in building a meaningful life.

This episode is a reminder that your life is not over just because one chapter ended. Sometimes the pause is where the real magic begins.

Episode Highlights

• Janet shares how a lack of confidence in her younger years did not stop her from building an extraordinary life.
• A powerful reflection on how beliefs about who we are often come from others—and can be rewritten.
• Why retirement is not the end for many people, but the start of a whole new chapter.
• Janet’s story of navigating her husband’s heart attack and how that experience eventually led to her own physical collapse.
• A moving conversation about fibromyalgia, trauma, and how the body stores what we do not process.
• Why healing often begins when we stop ignoring the “little taps on the shoulder.”
• Kathleen and Janet discuss the danger of staying busy to avoid what really needs attention.
• The importance of vision, present-moment action, and consciously choosing how to respond to life.
• Janet introduces her retreat, The Magic in the Pause, and the seven life areas she believes deserve our attention.
• A conversation about friendship, environment, and why the people around us shape our energy, focus, and possibilities.
• Janet shares how she turned a dream of speaking at the United Nations into reality.
• A beautiful reminder that no training, teacher, or mentor “changes your life” for you—they help bring out what is already within you.
• The episode closes with encouragement to stop waiting, trust the timing of your life, and remember that growth is possible at any age.

Key Takeaways

• It is never too late to reinvent yourself.
• The body often speaks when the mind refuses to listen.
• Busyness can become a mask.
• Healing requires attention, choice, and action.
• The right people can help you see possibilities you cannot yet see for yourself.
• Pauses are not always setbacks; sometimes they are invitations.
• Your lived experience holds wisdom that can serve others.

Contact Janet Wiszowaty: 

·     Text: 780 983 0840

·     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janet.wiszowaty?mibextid=LQQJ4d

·     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetwiszowaty/

·     Instagram: NowWhatCoach

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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In this episode, Kathleen sits down with psychic detective and medium Todd Segal (joining from Williamsburg, Virginia) for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about intuition, psychic detective work, and what it’s like to live with heightened perception in a very “logical” world.

Todd shares how his path unfolded unexpectedly--from running a New England bed-and-breakfast on spiritually active land, to giving spontaneous “breakfast table” readings, to realizing (after thousands of “coincidences”) that what he was receiving wasn’t imagination--it was clear, detailed vision. Kathleen and Todd also revisit the real-life cases that first connected them: the missing hiker in Maui and a subsequent search for an elderly neighbor who wandered into dense terrain--cases where Todd’s specific details (including the presence of wild pig trails) matched what searchers found.

Together, they explore the tension many people feel between logic and intuition--especially those in the military or law enforcement--along with why intuitive people often struggle to “read” themselves. Todd also discusses discernment, the risks of perceiving what others don’t want known, and why stepping into one’s true work can relieve depression and restore purpose.

As the conversation expands, Todd touches on broader themes: intense weather patterns and solar activity, a growing societal divide, and a bigger “cosmic” perspective--suggesting we’re living inside a much larger reality, with human evolution driven not only by technology but by changes in our own awareness and “waking up” over time. The episode closes with warmth and humor, including Todd’s dream of windsurfing as a “retirement career” and Kathleen’s stories from golfing with her 80+ crew—proof that staying engaged keeps us alive.

Highlights & Key Moments

• How Kathleen and Todd first connected: Todd’s input on a missing Maui hiker case (and later an elderly neighbor search) showcased the kind of precise, location-based detail Todd is known for.
• Todd’s origin story: A skeptical carpenter/farmer/artist who began unintentionally delivering accurate insights—then couldn’t ignore the pattern.
• September 11th premonition: A striking moment Todd describes as an early confirmation that something beyond “coincidence” was happening.
• What a “psychic detective” actually does: Todd compares it to detective work—except the evidence is received internally as clear vision rather than gathered physically.
• Logic vs intuition (especially in military/law enforcement): Both agree those environments often rely on intuition, even when people won’t name it that way.
• Why you can’t read yourself well: Emotional bias and fear can block self-perception—one reason even intuitives seek other intuitives.
• The “cost” of the work: Todd shares the heavy side--gruesome information, difficult energy, and why he’s become more selective with exposure.
• Discernment and safety: Todd notes that knowing what others want hidden can create real-world risk, even if people don’t openly believe in psychic perception.
• Weather, solar activity, and sensitivity: A practical conversation about energetic “off days,” electronics acting up, and extreme temperature patterns.
• Big-picture perspective: Todd frames life as a small slice of a much larger reality--suggesting humanity is reawakening, and younger generations may access different capacities.

Learn more and schedule a reading with Todd at his website: https://www.toddsegalpsychic.com/

Connect with Kathleen at https://kathleendavenport.com/

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we step into a new year, this short 5-Minute Focus offers a gentle but powerful reframe: joy is not something you earn later—it’s something you embody along the way.

In this episode, I invite you to release the idea that joy is a reward waiting at the finish line. Instead, I explore joy as a quiet signal of alignment—an honest response that arises when you’re living in truth, not striving for perfection.

If you’re thoughtful, growth-oriented, or spiritually curious, you may recognize the endless loop of “fixing,” healing, or preparing for what comes next. I offer a compassionate shift from striving to inhabiting—from waiting to Embodying the Becoming.

This episode is a reminder that joy doesn’t require denial or forced positivity. It doesn’t erase grief or uncertainty. It simply walks alongside you as you allow who you’re becoming to show up in real life—through your choices, boundaries, relationships, and pace.

A perfect pause for the new year—or any moment when you’re ready to stop postponing your life and start living it.

Episode Highlights:

• Why joy is not a goal or reward, but part of the journey
• The difference between joy and forced positivity or spiritual bypass
• How joy acts as a signal of alignment and truth
• The subtle trap of constant self-improvement and “once I get there” thinking
• What it means to Embody the Becoming in everyday life
• An invitation to stop waiting until you feel ready and begin inhabiting your life now
• A gentle New Year wish rooted in trust, honesty, and alignment

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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In this episode, we explore why most people don't actually need more motivation—and what's really needed instead. Discover how alignment (not force) creates the breakthrough you've been searching for, and learn to recognize the subtle signs of misalignment in both your personal life and business. We dive into what true alignment feels like, how it transforms decision-making and energy, and why a good reading can be the mirror that reflects back your own inner knowing. If you've been feeling stuck, restless, or like something's just "off," this episode will help you understand that you're not lost—you're becoming.

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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Today’s episode is a replay of my monthly Straight from the Source free online gathering. These are live, coffee-style, unscripted sessions where the conversation is led by the energy of the group—part discussion, part intuitive guidance, and sometimes a little spontaneous channeling.

Straight From the Source is a free monthly online gathering. To learn more or to RSVP, visit my website at kathleendavenport.com

Today’s group conversation weaves around the messages from the flame, signs and synchronicities, how pain in the body may indicate an imbalance in masculine or feminine energy, and how listening from the heart can be a guide for receiving deeper messages. The group explores discernment vs. overthinking, how to recognize repeating signs, and why slowing down can be the exact doorway that reveals what’s next. Along the way, the conversation touches on EFT/tapping, plant medicine integration, and the deeper invitation of this season: come out of the head and into the heart so clarity can land. And finally, I share a live channeled insight for a participant standing at the edge of retirement.

Memorable Moments

·     Message from the Flame: “I am not here to consume you. I am here to free you.”

·     "The body isn’t going to lie to you. The brain might twist things, but the body tells the truth.”

·     “When signs show up one, two, three, four in a short span… that’s not coincidence.”

·     “You don’t have to choose one part of you over another. Let all the parts become whole.”

·     “You’re cleared hot—the road ahead is open.”

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you’re craving a conversation that feels like a deep breath and a gentle nudge forward, this episode is for you. In this episode of Finding Focus, I engage in a heartfelt conversation with Stephanie Martinez Rivera, host of the Joy Found Here podcast. We explore themes of self-discovery, the importance of quiet reflection, and the power of words. Stephanie shares her journey of starting her podcast after a challenging period in her life, emphasizing the significance of celebrating wins and understanding oneself through human design. Our discussion highlights the value of supportive relationships and the need to honor one's own experiences while navigating life's expectations. As we look ahead, we talk about the excitement for future growth and the impact of our work.

Settle in, listen with your heart, and let this conversation remind you that joy is never lost—it’s always waiting to be found.

Highlights

• The importance of connection in a virtual world.
• Starting a podcast can be a transformative journey.
• Quiet time is essential for self-reflection and focus.
• Understanding human design can enhance self-awareness.
• Communication styles can greatly affect relationships.
• Celebrating small wins is crucial for self-esteem.
• It's never too late to pursue new passions.
• Words have a powerful impact on our lives.
• Supportive relationships can help us see our worth.
• Self-discovery is a lifelong journey.

Connect with Stephanie

• Podcast: Joy Found Here (all platforms)
• Website: joyfoundhere.com
• Instagram: @StephanieMartinezRivera
• Facebook: Stephanie Rivera
• (LinkedIn coming 2025–26)

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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I thought it might be fun to pull back the curtain and share what really happens when Spirit shows up for an intuitive reading. Whether it’s your very first session or you’ve worked with other readers before, my goal is to make the experience feel like two friends having coffee--with a few special guests from the higher realms joining the conversation.

In this episode, I talk about how I receive messages, what it feels like when your guides make their presence known, and why those little goosebumps (or “chicken skin,” as we say in Hawaiʻi) often mean Spirit’s saying, “Pay attention--this one’s for you.”

You’ll hear how images, symbols, and sensations come through to tell the deeper story of your soul and always in the spirit of love, light, and a good dose of curiosity. By the end, I hope you’ll see that a reading isn’t about predicting the future: it’s about connection, clarity, and remembering that you are always guided and supported.

Highlights

• How I create a relaxed, coffee-conversation atmosphere for each reading
• What it means to channel messages for someone’s highest and best good
• How Spirit speaks through images, symbols, and feelings
• Why your guides often join the session — and how you might sense them too
• The meaning behind “chicken skin” moments (Spirit’s version of a high five)
• Why each reading builds upon the last, revealing new layers of insight
• The role of free will — and how readings reveal possibilities, not predictions
• Spirit’s recurring message: get out of your head and into your heart

My Takeaway

Every reading is a sacred conversation--a space where guidance flows, hearts open, and light expands. My role is simply to translate what’s being shown so you can reconnect with your own inner knowing and the unseen support walking beside you.

If you're interested in having your own reading, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com to schedule. I look forward to connecting with you!

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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In this warm and soulful coffee chat, Kathleen Davenport sits down with her dear friend Ellen Craine for a conversation that flows effortlessly between laughter, life lessons, and spiritual insight.

Ellen’s journey has taken her from law and social work to integrative health and Waldorf education—an eclectic path that ultimately led her back to her heart’s calling: creating gatherings that nurture connection, creativity, and community. Together, Kathleen and Ellen explore how purpose often unfolds in layers, how alignment feels light and effortless, and how intuition and play can become guiding forces for growth.

They also share how a single intuitive reading became the spark for Ellen’s “Seasons of the Soul” gatherings, what it means to integrate logic and intuition, and why slowing down can sometimes be the most productive thing we do.

If you’ve ever wondered how to find your flow, trust your timing, and reconnect with what lights you up, this conversation will feel like coming home.

Episode Highlights

• How Ellen’s winding career path led to purpose and wholeness
• The moment a channeled reading revealed the image that sparked her new work
• Why connection and community are the real medicine so many are craving
• The power of intuition vs. logic—and how to tell which is speaking
• “Head, heart, and hands”: a Waldorf-inspired way to find alignment in everyday life
• How retreat experiences helped both women shed armor, trust again, and rediscover joy
• Why slowing down can open new channels for creativity and clarity

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

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In this laugh-filled and heart-opening episode, I share two stories from my favorite golfing companions—men in their 80s who embody the spirit of joy, play, and purpose.

First, meet The Windward Mall Mischief Makers—a pair of charming senior golfers who’ve swapped post-round lunches for lighthearted mall adventures.

Then, step onto the course with The Growl Gang—a trio of witty players whose good humor turns frustration into laughter and every mis-hit into medicine.

Through these stories, I'll explore how staying aligned doesn’t always mean being serious. Sometimes, focus looks like laughter and clarity sounds like a growl.

• How humor can keep you grounded and focused—even when life slices left.
• Why joy and playfulness are powerful forms of alignment.
• What a few sassy 80-year-olds can teach us about presence, perspective, and passion.
• The reminder that aging with laughter might be the most spiritual practice of all.

Connect with Kathleen

Find the podcast, explore Kathleen's work, and connect with her here:

https://linktr.ee/kathleendavenport

Finding Focus is a podcast about the people we meet, the paths they take, and the experiences that shape how they see the world. From fascinating personal stories and surprising discoveries to thought-provoking conversations about life, intuition, and the unexpected, host Kathleen Davenport brings curiosity, humor, and a fresh perspective to every episode.

🎧 Listen to Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport on your favorite podcast platform or watch on her YouTube channel of the same name.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.