Zantastic

In this episode, we welcome Catherine Johnson, a Catholic parenting coach with a spiritual approach. The discussion encompasses Catherine's personal challenges in parenting, her transformative experience with coaching, and how she now assists other parents in navigating their emotional landscapes. Catherine emphasizes the importance of not being a victim of emotions, understanding the moral ne...

The most powerful part of any system, including the system of you, is the most flexible. To achieve unshakable resilience, you must cultivate flexibility and adaptability. Unfortunately, many of us think that we don't have a choice. We don't feel like we have options. We feel stuck. In this episode, I show you how embracing adaptability can transform your life, sharing powerful, practical...

Feeling stuck? It's likely a limiting belief. These unconscious patterns can weigh us down and hold us back from what we'd most like to experience. They often start innocently enough in childhood and societal comparisons. But the beliefs we adopt as kids to keep us safe aren't so helpful when we're older. In this episode, I examine how we can let go of these beliefs and find the fr...

In this audio-only episode of Zantastic, we look at the often misunderstood world of negative emotions. We're taught so often to avoid and suppress negative feelings , but this can hinder personal growth and even lead to illness. If we can view these emotions as messengers that offer insights into one's thoughts and beliefs, we can move towards a more fulfilling life. With practical tips,...

Life isn't always easy. We often are faced with circumstances we would have never chosen. The meaning we give those situations, however, creates our experience. If we believe it is hard, it will be hard. If we believe we are being strengthened, we get stronger. And if we believe a challenge is bringing us to a better place, we'll find that better place. In this episode, I talk about the me...

The WordPress community is going through dramatic changes in 2025. PressConf, a new iteration on Pressnomics, is happening in April. The lead organizer, Raquel Manriquez, is stepping outside of her own comfort zones to do what needs to be done for the people in the community. In this episode, Raquel shares her inspiring journey as she transitions from her long-term role at Elegant Themes to launch...

In this episode of Zantastic, Kathy shares a deeply personal and transformative journey about finding true security from within. She recounts a story from years ago at a downtown event, drawing a parallel to how insecurity impacts decision-making and life quality. Kathy dives into her own experiences, detailing how external pressures and crises led her to seek certainty outside herself, only to di...

To be the leader of your life, you have to get clear -- really clear -- on who you are and why you are doing the things you do. In this episode, I look at how to get rid of the malware of your mind to get to the core of yourself, underneath the inherited beliefs, thoughts, and emotions that are running in your life. I talk about the practice of Ho'oponopono, a practice taught by my husband, Ma...

If things are going haywire in your organization, it's an opportunity to work on one thing: yourself. As a leader, whether a CEO of a multinational organization or an entrepreneur managing a small team, your own unconscious beliefs and even unresolved trauma can come up in your organization as an opportunity for healing. This episode underscores the importance of self-awareness and spiritual g...

Everything in life is sales, from managing your business to everyday interactions. Sales isn't about closing, it's about building a brand, a network, and ultimately solving problems for your customers. But if you can't meet your customers where they are, you'll never make a sale. Unfortunately, most people are in "goldfish mode" more often in the modern environment, so ca...

Confidence isn't something we're born with. And many of us don't want ego-driven self-confidence without merit. We want actual confidence based on competence. But in the journey of self-expression, content creation, and entrepreneurship, our confidence is often challenged. Learn practical tips on developing self-confidence, overcoming negative self-talk, and leveraging the power of mod...

Public speaking can change your life, open new opportunities, and grow your business. However, most people fear standing in front of an audience, ranking their fear of public speaking higher than their fear of dying. The hardest part is getting started. In episode 7 of Zantastic, I give tips for getting started and compelling reasons why you should. I discuss: The importance of connecting with you...

Email marketing is essential for growing your business, expanding your influence, and building your audience. Understand why having your own email list is vital compared to depending solely on social media platforms. Explore tips for reviving a stagnant email list, fostering intimate and personalized connections with your audience, and the advantages of segmenting your list for targeted communicat...

You can create content calendars, frameworks, follow publishing guidelines, learn all of the tricks of algorithms and AI, but nothing can replace the inner wisdom, guidance, and situational awareness that comes from attuning yourself to your audience. In this episode, I talk about how to connect with your own creative impulses to find messages that resonate with audiences, how to encourage consist...

As content creators, technology is foundational to our ability to connect with audiences. However, in 2025, we will have endless choices regarding how we go online. In this episode, I share strategies for making technology work for you without getting bogged down in analysis paralysis. We must:- define our goals- understand our constraints- know where we're going- deliver our message effective...

In episode 3 of the Zantastic podcast, we look at the critics and effective ways to handle criticism. Some criticism is helpful; it is even helpful to look at negative, hurtful criticism as a sign that you're doing things right. Of course, constructive criticism is a guide to making content better, no matter what you're doing. I talk about the significance of understanding the context of c...

Many content creators have been hit with decreasing reach due to changes in Google's search algorithm. The "helpful content update" has reduced visibility for many blogs that have found previous success. Search engine result pages are now prioritizing AI-generated results and discussion forums such as Reddit and Quora. Content creators must now develop brands and deeper connections to audiences; l...

Join host Kathy Zant in the inaugural episode of the Zantastic Podcast as she discusses the journey to personal empowerment, confidence, and self-belief. Inspired by her experiences in the WordPress and security space, Kathy shares her thoughts on overcoming self-doubt and finding one's unique voice. She emphasizes the importance of letting your creativity and insights flow freely despite fears of...