Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior Spirit

#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...

#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 websit...

#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 o...

#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 real...

#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...

#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 wa...

#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 ,...

#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 Shir...

#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...

#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 transit...

#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 lesson...

#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...

#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 sho...

#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 sharin...

#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 Athe...

#197  Today’s episode is about what happens when you’re completely invested in an identity that’s been formed and lived for years until it’s swiftly swept away .  It’s about navigating the intensity of such a transition .  And it’s about mining the inner depths of the self to invite reinvention . Kathy is joined today by writer Karen Salita , who was a competitive snowboarder before injuries launc...

#196   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 happy to be back outside on the trails near her home.  She’s sharing some thoughts on morning routines , i...

#195  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. Once again, today’s guests are Victor Briere and Joe Rich , cofounders of the International Institute of Ayurveda.  In this conversation, we discuss healthy strategies for handling the never-ending barrage of information, momentous events and life changes . Links: IIA’s website:   Inter...

#194  Today we welcome back two friends of The Athena Wellness Podcast from the early days and get a real-time glimpse into how an external life transition can spur inner transformation . Kathy is joined by Victor Briere and Joe Rich , the cofounders of the International Institute of Ayurveda. We first met Victor, who is an Ayurvedic doctor , in Episodes 39 and 40 , when he provided an overview of...

#193   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 happy to be back outside enjoying a cool spring day.  She’s sharing some thoughts on mind mapping , includ...

#192  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high. Once again, today’s guest is life transition coach Ellen Rothstein .  During this discussion, Ellen shares some thoughts with listeners who may want to make a life change but feel stuck . Links: Ellen’s website:   www.ellenrothstein.com Ellen’s email:   ellen@ellenrothstein.com The Athe...

#191  One of the pleasures of hosting this podcast is speaking with those who use personal experience to teach others how to navigate the ups and downs of the life journey .   It’s even more powerful when this journey happens over a period of time so we, as listeners, can learn from the twists and turns and unmarked paths our guests have sometimes found themselves on . Kathy is joined today by coa...

#190   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 happy to be back in the van, enjoying spring and broadcasting near some favorite hiking trails.  She’s sha...

#189  Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.  Once again, today’s guest is Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University, Nancy Napier .  During this discussion, Nancy shares her recent journey where she’s focusing less on academic pursuits so she can spend more time on a new endeavor – fiction writing .  Nancy shares...

#188  Today’s episode is a masterclass on how to create a unique career in an established field by following your curiosity and pursuing your passions . Kathy is joined today by Nancy Napier , Distinguished Professor Emerita at Boise State University.  Nancy describes herself as an academic entrepreneur and her achievements throughout her 35+ year career are voluminous. Here’s what we cover: How N...