John W. Curren

A Swift Kick In the Ass

A Swift Kick In The Ass, is a podcast about the forces that motivate us to create positive personal change. The thought provoking show discusses strategies to help the ordinary person achieve extraordinary change. The show was started in 2014 being hosted by lifelong friends John W. Curren and Tom Stewart. Tom died of brain cancer on 9/16/2020. John continues the quest to disrupt conventional thinking and find true freedom through living life on his terms.

Author

John W. Curren

Category

Education

Podcast website

www.aswiftkickintheass.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

ASKITA E149 Exploring the Dark Side of Nice 29.11.2023

In this episode of ASKITA, John explores the little understood nature of being "nice", kindness and how others may use this in not so nice ways. Have a listen and take away a list of actions you can either use to protections or leverage to change your terms. Not sure if I cussed in this one. But, if you are follower of this show, you know some of these topics are kid friendly. So be warned, this o...

ASKITA E148 Walking the Talk. Is it Really Getting You Where You Need to Go? 28.11.2023

Are you living on your terms or just talking about it? In this episode, John talks about how he turned his thoughts into actions taking him to places he never imagined. Make time and space for another ASKITA. 

ASKITA E147 Sugar Coating Your Mental Health 04.10.2023

In this episode John talks about how sugar turned out to play a much larger role in the state of his mental health than thought before. This is a hard discussion to have but one that is needed for both physical and mental health. Here are some of the articles referenced in the episode:  https://www.webmd.com/diet/what-is-erythritol https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/25/health/bad-diet-exercise-wellness/i...

ASKITA E146 Another Life Sits Down 24.04.2023

In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about what to watch out for, as well as things that are going to cross your mind the next time Life knocks you down.  You won't want to miss this episode, except if you think the word "ass" is too course for you. 

ASKITA E145 A New Soul for An Old Boot 19.12.2022

In this episode, John introduces Jason Greska. Who is Jason Greska and why is John bringing him on the show?  You will have to listen to this episode to find out cause no one is going tell you otherwise. Right Here. Right Now. #NewSoulOldBoot

ASKITA E144 Love Your Stress 14.12.2022

On this episode of ASKITA, John is influenced by a National Geographic show called limitless and talks about how he strains his relationship with Stress to get new terms. 

ASKITA E144 Love Your Stress 14.12.2022

On this episode of ASKITA, John is influenced by a National Geographic show called limitless and talks about how he strains his relationship with Stress to get new terms. 

ASKITA E144 Love Your Stress 14.12.2022

On this episode of ASKITA, John is influenced by a National Geographic show called limitless and talks about how he strains his relationship with Stress to get new terms. 

ASKITA E144 Love Your Stress 14.12.2022

On this episode of ASKITA, John is influenced by a National Geographic show called limitless and talks about how he strains his relationship with Stress to get new terms. 

ASKITA E143 Thank You for Kicking My Ass 21.11.2022

In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how not everyone is thankful for the Hades they are going through. They are too busy embracing the suck and the holidays forever ruined because of it. Don't miss this episode and some helpful tips on how to make it through backed what the Mayo Clinic is saying.

ASKITA E142 Shape Shifting and Problem Solving 12.11.2022

In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about the nature of our problems and our expectations of complete resolve that get squashed every time. You won't want to miss this episode if you need to get your character in line, solve some problems and live on your terms.

ASKITA E141 Who Says You Can't Live the Dream? You Can. 09.11.2022

In the episode, John talks about he is the leading character in his own story line full of dragons, adventure and the building of his own kingdom. Real Life was never this fun but when you write the story and use it to develop your character...well you found the Holy Grail of living on your terms. Dont' miss this episode #PersonaDevelopment

ASKITA E140 Be Someone You Are Not 08.11.2022

In this episode of ASKITA, John takes on the conventional belief that you should always be yourself. You really shouldn't if you are serious about making positive change in your life. Maybe being you isn't working out so well. Time to reinvent yourself. Do something for yourself and listen to this episode.

ASKITA E139 The Good Bad & Fricking Ugly 30.10.2022

In this episode of ASKITA, John gets answers he did not want to hear that force him to reevaluate his goal to reach first degree blackbelt and how that is going to help you recreate yourself.

ASKITA E138 Awkwardness 12.10.2022

In this episode of ASKITA, John talks not only about his own awkwardness but how to use awkwardness to your advantage in creating positive change.  #Awkward

ASKITA E137 Buy Here Pay Here Terms 08.10.2022

On this episode of ASKITA, John talks about the terms Life has us taking on to get you thinking about how to create positive change. www.aswiftkickintheass.com

ASKITA E135 Thanks For the Memories Goodbye 18.08.2022

In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how a recent trip took him down memory lane as well as meeting up with the Here & Now. Don't miss this episode.

ASKITA E134 Looking Paste the BS 20.07.2022

Warning: If your kids don't know what BS stand for, you may not want them listening.  Or maybe you should. There is some language in those episode that is not kid friendly. But it is real discussion about the importance of really knowing your BS. Understanding BS and using it properly can help you live on your terms. Don't miss this episode.

ASKITA E133 F'ing People Up With Change! 30.06.2022

In this episode, John may drop the F-Bomb. There is just no better to talk about this topic without it. But you know it is for a reason. If you are trying to recreate your life by renegotiating your terms, you won't want to miss this one. It will motivate you to get your ass moving.

ASKITA E131 Room To Grow 19.05.2022

In this episode John talks about a technique he uses to expand his opportunities and have good positive change come to him. All it takes is you listening to this episode to give yourself room to grow.

ASKITA E130 Recreating Your Expectations 14.04.2022

In today's episode, you will never know what to expect when John talks about our expectations and how they influence the terms of our life.  

ASKITA E129 Change Begins Now 24.03.2022

After some time off to work on getting a new job, John is back. Rusty at the mic for sure. But., if you are serious about getting traction on your personal change, don't miss this episode. 

ASKITA E128 Let's Talk About Grief 24.12.2021

With no doubt, John's journey has had grief along the way. But that is only one part of John's journey. We cant change some of our terms. We will grieve. But We will also Live and kick some ass along the way. Time to move on from grief.

ASKITA E127 Facing Fear Through Change 24.12.2021

Facing change is not easy when it is thrust upon you, But don't let it get you down. John talks about how he is dealig with potential job loss and how to drive yourself forward. It's your life. Live it.

ASKITA E126 Life's Terms 14.12.2021

In this episode, you will learn how John defines these "Terms" and , better yet, why he defines the terms he faces and always has. Don't miss it!

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