Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

#038  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.  I bet many of you, like me, are sensing a bit of a shift.  Last year at this time, the pandemic was taking hold and the future felt fearful and uncertain.  Today, there’s hope of a return to some sense of normalcy. Today I wanted to share some thoughts on post-pandemic life .  A recent...

#037.  Minimalist Joshua Becker defines minimalism as “The intentional promotion of the things that bring you joy and the removal of those that do not.”  It seems simple enough, doesn’t it?   Determine which possessions, people and activities are important to you and let go of what doesn’t add value.  So, what trips us up? It’s estimated that the average American home has tripled in size over the...

#036  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 Laurie Wagner, writer, teacher and creator , who shares her thoughts on inviting sensuality into your life and how to keep your creative tank filled . If you find the Wild Writing process intriguing and would like to write with Laurie or with me, I’m in...

#035  I’m joined today by writer, teacher and creator Laurie Wagner , who helps her students explore their deepest creative stirrings through a process she calls Wild Writing . Laurie has been publishing books and essays and teaching writing for the last 25 years.  She has a gift for holding space in a way that supports her students as they dive into their inner worlds .  Along with her Wild Writi...

#034  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. In Episode 33, I gave an overview of Dr. Martha Beck's new book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self . In that book, she explores what happens when we disconnect from our true selves in order to fit in with the expectations of others. It reminded me of the rese...

#033  Dr. Martha Beck is a best-selling author, life coach and speaker.  Last month, Martha's latest book, The Way of Integrity - Finding the Path to Your True Self , was published.  I took long walks and listened to the almost nine-hour audio book over a few days, while reviewing certain passages and exercises in the hardcover version in the evening. Dr. Beck uses the Hero's Journey fra...

#032  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. Work/life balance was always a focus, but it has become critical with many experiencing stress and burnout from “hours bleed” - no separation between work and home life.   Today, I’m joined once again by Karen Delk , Fortune 500 executive coach, who shares her thoughts on keeping well i...

#031  Our guest today, Karen Delk , an executive coach who helps her clients navigate through one of the biggest life transitions – our careers. Karen had a long, successful career in human resources before striking out on her own to spend her time doing what she’s passionate about – coaching and creating change .  She now works with leaders at Fortune 500 companies, providing individual and group...

#030  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. So many of us want to make healthier choices – we want to turn our wellness challenges into wins – but don’t know where to start or feel we don’t have the time.  As a result of taking the smallest of actions, we can experience a boost in vibrance, confidence and alignment with our deepe...

#029.  Think back to the last time you arrived at a new place in mind, body or spirit .  Perhaps you started a new job or project, achieved a wellness milestone or made it through a life transition of some sort.  Think about how good that felt.  Were you proud?  Relieved?  Happy? Now think back further.  What prompted you to make the change?  Most likely it was some sort of challenge, either an in...

#028   Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. Our conversation today is about how to capture creative stirrings so you always have a wellspring of inspiration.   The episode ends with the third of four updates from Dr. Robyn McIntyre and Kathy on how they did during Week 3 of the Gentle Spring Reset that we introduced in Episode 2...

#027   In this episode, Kathy shares another important component of holistic well-being, creative living , which is as critical to wellness as nutrition, movement and rest.  Creative living is all about the beauty and richness of life .  It’s about what “lights you up.”  It’s the good stuff.  And… it’s the deep stuff.  Just like wellness – creativity is a process. What makes you feel creative is p...

#026   Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. Our conversation today is about how to fall back to sleep when you find yourself tossing and turning in the middle of the night . The episode ends with the second of four updates from Dr. Robyn McIntyre and Kathy on how they did during Week 2 of the Gentle Spring Reset that we introduc...

#025   In this episode, Kathy continues the discussion on more traditional wellness topics. In Episode 17, she talked about the three components of vitality, one of which was rest, an area we give little attention to but has a big impact on our wellness. Think back to the last time you felt completely refreshed.  Maybe you had a lovely evening the night before, slept deeply for eight hours and ope...

#024   Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. Our conversation today is about ways to fall in love with moving your body and upping your feel-good vibe . And at the end, we'll have a check-in with Dr. Robyn on the progress we've both made with the Gentle Spring Reset that we introduced in Episode 22. Themes explored to k...

#023   In this episode, Kathy continues the discussion on more traditional wellness topics. In Episode 17, she talked about the three components of vitality, one of which was exercise.  The word exercise itself can be heavy - feeling like a "should" and wrapped in guilt when it's not done. But there's great news:  you can stop doing the exercise you dread . There are lots of wa...

#022   Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. In this episode, Kathy is joined once again by Dr. Robyn McIntyre and invite the listening audience to join them in making small, positive adjustments to their wellness routines to mindfully welcome the new season. To get started, think about one small actio n you’d like to take to get...

#021   In this episode, Kathy welcomes Dr. Robyn McIntyre , a New Zealand and Australian trained family physician with more than 30 years of experience.  Dr. Robyn is a proponent of lifestyle medicine, which means using the way we live as a means of preventing and treating disease. Dr. Robyn and Kathy have been co-presenting at a number of wellness webinars for different organizations. This episod...

#020   Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. In this episode, Kathy shares practical advice for preparing nutritious food in advance so busy weeks are less stressful and more healthful . Themes covered include: Preparing a week's worth of meals Keeping necessary staples on hand Having "grab and go" snacks handy Usi...

#019   In this episode, Kathy continues a series of discussions on more traditional wellness topics, focusing on nutrition and the lessons we can learn from how our ancestors lived. Here are the themes we explore:  Looking back to see what we can learn from our ancestors about healthy living Looking forward to the challenges of eating in the 21st century Simple and practical suggestions for eating...

#018   Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. In this episode, Kathy works with the Joseph Campbell quote: "The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek." Have you ever set out to do something healthy for yourself feeling super committed, enthusiastic and energized? You make the plans, get the gear and start to...

#017   In this episode, Kathy starts a series of discussions on more traditional wellness topics. The spark for these episodes is the seasonal shift toward longer, warmer days and harnessing the energetic momentum of Spring to boost vitality. Here are the themes we explore:  The difference between wellness, well-being and vitality The three components of vitality - nutrition, movement and rest Sug...

#016   Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. In this episode, Kathy continues the discussion on  journaling from Episode Fifteen.  That episode outlined the benefits and "how tos" of journaling for well-being.  Today, Kathy shares how to deepen the conversation with ourselves and our lives . The best way to dive deeper ...

#015   In this episode, Kathy shares her go-to practice to work through all of life's complexities. It's also the simplest way to support and boost well-being . The practice is journaling - part confidant, part sounding board, part traveling companion - going to the page can be a salvation . Whether you're a seasoned journaler or someone who is journaling-curious, there's somet...

#014   Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. In this episode, Kathy continues the discussion on mindful eating from Episode Thirteen, focusing on food cravings - what causes them and how to mindfully address them .    Topics covered include: What is a craving? The difference between true hunger and non-physical hunger Strategies...