Wakefulness: A Key to Thriving vs. Surviving

This Living to 100 Club Podcast explores the topic of wakefulness from the eyes of a mental health practitioner with over 30 years working with adults of all ages. Katherine Jansen-Byrkit is our guest on this program. What is the concept of wakefulness, and how is it applied implemented in our daily life? What is thriving vs. surviving? Does our “outer world” reflect our “inner world” and how does this connection impact the transitions in our lives? How can we best navigate these transitions from the perspective of a mental health practitioner. Tune in to this engaging conversation to learn more about thriving vs. surviving. And listen to our guest share what we miss when not practicing "wakefulness." Mini Bio Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, MPH, LPC received her Master’s in Public Health from University of Washington in 1992 and spent over a decade in Public Health managing violence prevention and teen health programs.  Following in the footsteps of her father, who was also a therapist, she graduated in 2004 from Lewis and Clark College and has now enjoyed over 17 years in private practice offering not only holistic psychotherapy but retreats and workshops as well.  Last year, Katherine published her first book, River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness. Her book reflects the human voyage of finding your way to an awakened self. In River to Ocean, Katherine explores nine aspects of wakefulness, offering insights, practices, and her own and other's inspirational stories from the field.   For Our Listeners Katherine's Website and Book: Harbor Glow Holistic