The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care

Alison Katschkowsky
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  • Health & Fitness
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What does Self Care look like to you? It's not a spa day, a massage or a workout. It's not a day off from work, or a bubble bath. It's so much more than the things we do, it's HOW we prioritize ourselves in general. Join me every Tuesday and Thursday for two different editions of the Ultimate Journey of Self Care. Tuesday's show is a deeper dive into what self care can look like for you with conversations about fitness, mindset, energy eating and fuel for your body, spirituality, travel and leisure and more. On Thursdays we'll take a closer look at self care for your business, on the Business Edition, as an entrepreneur, with short bite sized episodes about growing and innovating in your business in a post pandemic world. Join me and we'll take a walk on the journey of self care together. Subscribe and Follow us so you don't miss an episode.

  1. 3d ago

    The Taoist Way with Gerard Wouters

    Guest, Gerard Wouters, a Dutch Taoist master, author of eight books, and therapist for about 30 years, describes how he began studying with a Thai teacher after meeting him during a period of depression and loneliness. A central part of his approach is “unlearning” behaviors he considers unhelpful, especially worry, fear, and the belief that one is not good enough. He says these patterns are often treated as normal and reinforced by experience. In his view, fear can narrow a person’s attention, while worry and overthinking can prevent people from seeing what is happening around them. Gerard links feelings of inadequacy to early experiences, such as not receiving enough appreciation or having an adult take over a task before a child can learn it. He emphasizes that struggle can be part of learning, and that trying, making mistakes, and trying again can build confidence. He says life need not be a constant struggle, even though challenges can offer opportunities to learn. HIGHLIGHTS: 1:45 Meeting a Taoist Teacher 5:21 Why Pressure Undermines Happiness 7:58 The Wisdom of Unlearning 11:17 Letting Go of Fear 14:31 Breaking the Habit of Overthinking 16:38 Learning to Believe You’re Enough 18:14 Growth Through Life’s Hardships connect with Gerard website: https://thetaoistway.com book: https://thetaoistway.com/the-book SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

    The Taoist Way with Gerard Wouters

  2. Oct 13

    Advocating for Yourself with Eboné Bell

    Alison speaks with Eboné Bell about her work as a keynote speaker and voiceover artist, including presentations on leadership, belonging, using one’s voice, and difficult conversations. Eboné explains that fear is the main reason people struggle to advocate for themselves, and she discusses how honesty, vulnerability, directness, and kind delivery can make conversations less defensive. They also talk about self-regulation, stress, and how mental overwhelm can show up as clutter or difficulty focusing. Eboné recommends writing down everything on one’s mind, then prioritizing tasks instead of trying to do everything at once. A major part of the conversation focuses on self-advocacy in leadership and workplaces, including naming emotions like sadness, disappointment, or overwhelm so others can respond appropriately. Eboné ends by encouraging curiosity, responsibility, and taking action before things are perfect. HIGHLIGHTS: 3:14 Fear Behind Speaking Up 6:43 Future-Focused Decisions 10:13 Regulating Overwhelm 14:59 Honest Leadership 19:29 Vulnerability Builds Trust 21:52 Authenticity Opens Doors 24:08 Taking Responsibility Forward 28:26 Mindset Through Hard Times 31:56 Stay Curious, Keep Adapting 34:46 Start Before It’s Perfect connect with Eboné website: https://www.ebonebell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebone.bell SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

    Advocating for Yourself with Eboné Bell

  3. Oct 6

    Know Your Non-Negotiables with Vikki Lange

    Alison speaks with Vicki Lange, a key-note speaker and corporate trainer, about her three-step framework for creating change: awaken, define, and strengthen. They discuss how it is meant to help people who feel disconnected from their purpose, value, and voice, and how it can address issues such as burnout, comparison, and fear of rejection. Vikki also talks about how the framework applies to teams and leadership, including the value of understanding personality types, respecting boundaries, and connecting individual roles to a shared purpose. Lastly, Vikki shares how her personal health journey and strength training have shaped her view of building confidence. HIGHLIGHTS: 1:55 Purpose and Non-Negotiables 5:56 Fear of Rejection 9:18 Confidence Through Reps 13:53 Define Your Boundaries 19:04 Awaken, Define, Strengthen 22:56 Voice You Leave Behind connect with Vikki website: https://www.vikkilange.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/lifeafterlosing100pounds SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

    Know Your Non-Negotiables with Vikki Lange

  4. Sep 29

    The Mindset of Winning at Work with Eric Woodard

    Alison talks with Eric Woodard about why many people feel stuck, stressed, or misaligned in their jobs, and how mindset and wellness play into finding better work. He shares his career path through government and cultural institutions and explains how those experiences shaped his views on work and people. They also discuss patterns he has seen across careers, including the challenges of building a business and the need for human connection in a more automated world. Eric emphasizes building trust by focusing on other people, leading with curiosity, and making conversations more about listening than self-presentation. He also speaks about judgment, vulnerability, and not assuming we know what others are thinking. The conversation closes by discussing service, clear agreements, and being intentional and helpful in work and life. HIGHLIGHTS: 1:35 White House Breakthrough 4:14 Why Work Feels Hard 7:23 Make It About Them 11:24 Trust Over Credentials 14:23 Curiosity Beats Judgment 18:45 Reframe the Story 21:27 Service Over Pleasing 25:19 Lead With Connection connect with Eric website: https://go.winatwork.io SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

    The Mindset of Winning at Work with Eric Woodard

  5. Sep 22

    A Holistic Approach to Health with Sarah Rawlings

    Alison talks with Sarah Rawlings about her holistic approach to health, shaped by her experience as a mom of six, personal trainer, and health coach. They discuss how Sarah works with clients by looking beyond fitness to include nutrition, sleep, stress, work, relationships, and home life, and how she helps them clarify what they want and why. They also talk about consistency, movement, and small changes, including short walks, taking the stairs, and other “exercise snacks” that add up over time. Sarah emphasizes starting with one manageable habit, building routines around sleep and self-care, and focusing on steady progress rather than all-or-nothing thinking. HIGHLIGHTS: 3:47 Building Wellness Pillars 6:57 Finding Your Why 9:55 Consistency Beats Intensity 13:11 Mindfulness and Grounding 15:17 Start With One Step 17:13 Sleep Is Nonnegotiable 20:06 Make Yourself a Priority 21:06 Simple Tips to Begin connect with Sarah website: https://www.sarahjrawlings.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShifttoThrive IG: https://www.instagram.com/shifttothrive SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

    A Holistic Approach to Health with Sarah Rawlings

  6. Sep 15

    The BRAVE Recovery Method™ with Nancy McKay

    Alison speaks with special guest, Nancy McKay, about her personal journey through sobriety, a suicide attempt, and ovarian cancer, and how these experiences led her to leave oil and gas and become a life coach. They discuss Nancy's view that people are not broken when they cannot do things perfectly, and her focus on helping clients recognize their own wisdom rather than looking for answers outside themselves. They also talk about listening to the body, separating physical sensations from the stories the brain creates, and seeing relapse or setbacks as information rather than failure. Nancy describes her work with women in recovery and with those facing grief, burnout, divorce, retirement, and job loss, as well as her horse-based immersion sessions. HIGHLIGHTS: 0:26 Sobriety, Cancer, New Purpose 2:41 You Are Not Broken 6:56 Listen To Your Body 10:08 Choosing Help And Healing 14:40 Discipline Over Willpower 17:07 Brave Recovery Work 18:47 Healing With Horses 21:28 Immersions And Safe Space 24:28 Practical Tips For Healing connect with Nancy website: https://www.womenempoweredrecovery.com email: nancy@womenempoweredrecovery.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancymckay SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

  7. Sep 8

    Lessons in Leadership with Katie Naughton

    Alison's guest, Katie Naughton discusses her family background in the automotive industry, her path through dealership work and becoming a dealership owner with her husband. She describes the dealership ownership experience as the point where she saw a need for more support among women in leadership and says many existing women’s events focused on shared frustration without offering much practical help. She wanted a space where women could connect, be ambitious, talk honestly about challenges, and work through them together. That led her to create Drive Her Forward, which she says is not limited to women in automotive. The work is aimed at women in leadership or women who want to grow, and she also describes leadership as something people can practice in their own lives. She says building her business has been a major part of her own development, and that entrepreneurship has been a deep process of learning who she is. She notes that managing the highs and lows of business is an important skill and that having community helps make challenges easier to handle. HIGHLIGHTS: 0:26 From Cars to Coaching 6:00 Building Women’s Leadership 11:02 Self-Care Through Entrepreneurship 15:48 Imposter Syndrome and Growth 19:16 Fitness as Mental Health 26:05 Build Your Life by Design connect with Katie website: https://www.driveherforward.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driveherforward SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

    Lessons in Leadership with Katie Naughton

  8. Sep 1

    The Power of Being Strong with Javier Gutierrez

    Alison talks with Javier Gutierrez, a former professional baseball player who now works with clients on strength training and overall fitness. The discuss his athletic background and how his own experience in sports shaped his approach to training and coaching. The conversation focuses on what getting stronger means over time and how strength is not only about appearance, but about supporting daily life, staying active, and maintaining quality of life as we age. They also discuss how training goals change with age, including recovery, movement quality, and preserving the ability to do the activities we want to keep doing. They also talk about the importance of balance, stability, coordination, endurance, and full-range movement. Javier shares examples from his clients, including older adults who want to keep hiking, traveling, and moving safely. Included, how strength can help with daily tasks such as getting in and out of cars, lifting luggage, and playing with grandchildren. Javier covers practical ways to stay consistent, including walking, adding small bouts of movement during the day, and not missing too many days in a row. He also explains his view that shorter workouts can still be effective, and that recovery, stress, sleep, and nutrition all matter for progress. HIGHLIGHTS: 3:16 What Strength Really Means 5:44 Strength Beyond the Gym 9:36 Recovery and Active Movement 14:58 Simple Consistency Wins 18:27 Staying Consistent Long Term 20:09 Online Coaching and Accountability 23:14 Health Is a Smart Investment connect with Javier website: https://www.javiergutierrez.net SPONSOR: Cellev8 Discount code: THEALISONK ALISON'S LINKS: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram GET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast Series JOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB Group INNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution

    The Power of Being Strong with Javier Gutierrez
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What does Self Care look like to you? It's not a spa day, a massage or a workout. It's not a day off from work, or a bubble bath. It's so much more than the things we do, it's HOW we prioritize ourselves in general. Join me every Tuesday and Thursday for two different editions of the Ultimate Journey of Self Care. Tuesday's show is a deeper dive into what self care can look like for you with conversations about fitness, mindset, energy eating and fuel for your body, spirituality, travel and leisure and more. On Thursdays we'll take a closer look at self care for your business, on the Business Edition, as an entrepreneur, with short bite sized episodes about growing and innovating in your business in a post pandemic world. Join me and we'll take a walk on the journey of self care together. Subscribe and Follow us so you don't miss an episode.

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  • Creator
    Alison Katschkowsky
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    408
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Alison Katschkowsky
  • Show Website
    The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care