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The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care

The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care

Alison Katschkowsky 403 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The Ultimate Journey of Self-Care is hosted by Alison Katschkowsky and reframes self-care as how we prioritize ourselves rather than simply spa days or bubble baths. The show publishes two editions each week: Tuesdays feature deeper conversations about fitness, mindset, energy eating, spirituality, travel, and leisure, while Thursdays offer the Business Edition for entrepreneurs. Through interviews and short bite-sized episodes, it explores personal well-being and business growth in a post-pandemic world. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe and follow along on the journey.

Episodes

Advocating for Yourself with Eboné Bell
Advocating for Yourself with Eboné Bell Oct 13, 2026 40:29 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 ta
Know Your Non-Negotiables with Vikki Lange
Know Your Non-Negotiables with Vikki Lange Oct 6, 2026 30:29 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
The Mindset of Winning at Work with Eric Woodard
The Mindset of Winning at Work with Eric Woodard Sep 29, 2026 30:47 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
A Holistic Approach to Health with Sarah Rawlings
A Holistic Approach to Health with Sarah Rawlings Sep 22, 2026 24:46 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
The BRAVE Recovery Method™ with Nancy McKay
The BRAVE Recovery Method™ with Nancy McKay Sep 15, 2026 31:54 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 outsid
Lessons in Leadership with Katie Naughton
Lessons in Leadership with Katie Naughton Sep 8, 2026 32:48 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
The Power of Being Strong with Javier Gutierrez
The Power of Being Strong with Javier Gutierrez Sep 1, 2026 28:10 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
Gut Health 101 with Katie Kirklin
Gut Health 101 with Katie Kirklin Aug 25, 2026 33:47 Alison welcomes Katie Kirklin, a registered nurse and certified functional nutrition counselor who is also training in nervous system regulation. The discussion focuses on digestive health and gut health, with an emphasis on both the science behind the topic and practical steps listeners can apply.Katie shares her personal health history and describes developing health problems in her teens and 20
The Elements of Your Voice with Barbara McAfee
The Elements of Your Voice with Barbara McAfee Aug 18, 2026 22:26 Barbara McAfee, a vocal coach and author, joins Alison to talk about the importance of using our voice and how voice connects to communication, self-expression, and wholeness. Their discussion focuses on why many people feel held back by their voice and what can help them speak with more clarity and confidence.They start with the layers that can shape how we use our voice, including family message
Capacity to Change: A Personal Story with George Rivera
Capacity to Change: A Personal Story with George Rivera Aug 11, 2026 25:45 Alison's guest, entrepreneur George Rivera, discusses how years of building businesses left him overworked and disconnected from his family, and how a comment from his dying father made him realize he was repeating the same pattern with his own son.He says the change did not happen immediately. Although he recognized the problem, it took about three years before he fully restructured his life. He
The 7 Key Areas to Prioritize in Your Life with Allan Draper
The 7 Key Areas to Prioritize in Your Life with Allan Draper Aug 4, 2026 27:57 If work-life balance is something you strive for, you won't want to miss this special re-broadcast!Alison interviews entrepreneur Allan Draper, diving deep into the intricacies of work-life balance and the entrepreneurial mindset.Allan reflects on the essence of being an entrepreneur, emphasizing that it transcends mere professional identity; it's an integral part of who he is. He identifies the e
5 Primal Areas of Self-Care with Matthew Campbell
5 Primal Areas of Self-Care with Matthew Campbell Jul 28, 2026 34:09 In this episode Alison speaks with Matt Campbell about the “Primal Five,” which he describes as five foundational areas of self-care: movement, social connection, sunlight, sleep, and attention to what we consume. They discuss how these needs fit the way our bodies are made, while modern life can make them harder to maintain.They focus first on consumption, including scrolling, news, social media,

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