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A Swift Kick In The Ass, is a podcast about the forces that motivate us to create positive personal change. The thought provoking show discusses strategies to help the ordinary person achieve extraordinary change. The show was started in 2014 being hosted by lifelong friends John W. Curren and Tom Stewart. Tom died of brain cancer on 9/16/2020. John continues the quest to disrupt conventional thinking and find true freedom through living life on his terms.
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ASKITA E173 "From Trauma to Triumph: Scott Kesson's Story of Loss and Growth" (audio only)
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In this episode of ASKITA, John interviews Scott Kesson, LPC, a licensed professional counselor from Colorado, exploring Scott's background, including his experiences as a gay man, foster parent, and mental health professional spanning 35 years in various roles. The conversation highlighted Scott's resilience, growth mindset, and commitment to livi…
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ASKITA E172 The Power of Happiness Interview with Bryan Driscall
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On this episode of ASKITA, John speaks with Bryan Driscoll, author and inventor of The Goodness Game and a passionate advocate for kindness and the power of kindness. Bryan’s life story takes us back 20 years ago when a stranger’s small act of generosity changed his life by showing him that everyday actions can create ripples of positive change. Th…
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ASKITA E171 Thriving Through Grief with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt Jennifer Sterwart
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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, John sits down with Jen Stewart, a long-time friend and widow of his former co-host, Tommy. Together, they delve into the depths of grief, resilience, and the power of community support. Highlights: Martial Arts and Mental Strength: Jen, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, shares how her martial arts traini…
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ASKITA E170 Get Your Head Out of Your Ass If You Want to Live on Your Terms (Adult Language Warning)
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In this unapologetically raw episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass (ASKITA), John unleashes some four-letter words that might just rival a sailor's vocabulary. This one's not for the faint-hearted, so grab your earbuds or send the kids packing before you hit play! It's an eye-opening wake-up call designed to shake you out of complacency and kickstart …
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ASKITA E169 Reinventing Your Life One Ache at a Time: Martial Arts Over the Age of 50
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In this episode of ASKTA...Are your aches and pains attributed to "getting older" or do they have deeper meaning as they come from blocking a kick or maybe not blocking it well enough? We can let life beat us down or we can take a stand and kick some ass in the process. Now picture Twisted Sister's video back in the Mtv heyday and scream " I want t…
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ASKITA E168 Look Yourself in the Mirror and Say That
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how we should listen to ourselves and learn from the experience. If you are full fo self doubt, feel defeated before you even get out of bed....you should listen to this as you will benefit the most, but you probably won't listen as you already know. Know what> you have listened...yet. Tune in now and get…
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ASKITA E167 Deal with the Pain Now Thank Yourself later
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about the hallway of life and what to do when you see a fire blocking your path. if you feel chhallenged by life and facing blocks every turn you make, please take the time to listen. it could be exactly what you need to hear to get through this. John knows you can. But you have listten and then make u7p your o…
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ASKITA E166 Your Not Wrong. You Are Going to Fail.
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks bluntly about the widespread problem of negativty and how our mindset dicates the future of our desired terms. You can live your dreams. But allowing yourself to learn as you succeed is part of the journey. Sometimes hearing the right words helps make everything fall in place. Maybe that is this episode for you…
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ASKITA E165 Leveraging the Privileges of Your Terms to Gain Freedom
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In this exciting new episode of ASKITA, John talks about the difference between Privilege and Freedom so you can better live on your terms. Expect to walk away with some thoughts about your own privilege and ways to use it to your advantage to gain freedom to follow your dreams to a reality that is going be amazing. Don't miss this one! Have you ha…
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how the work he is doing on his Dad's 1966 Bertram Bahia Mar is changing him in ways he never ecpected. Sometimes doing it yourself reaps rewards you can't imagine. It is deep as the water is that John wants to go fishing in. But as always intended to get your ass moving on a life on your terms. Don't mis…
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ASKITA E163 Life After the Party Mindy Kaufman-Opiela
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On this episode of ASKITA, John talks with the author of "Life After The Party: A True Story About Receiving Beauty For Ashes about her book, the journey that has brought her purpose and a lot of great stories from the days of excess, rocke and roll and growing up. You donn't want to miss this one.By John Curren
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about the character trait that has been passed down from one generation to the next and a 60 year boat of the same name. That name and trait is: Perseverance. If your life is in the stormy seas, you may enjoy this tale.By John Curren
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ASKITA E162: Building a Foundation of Friendship on Your Terms
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In this episode of ASKITA, John gets real about friendship and how he has built deep lasting friendships that weather the ups and downs of life. Be a friend and have a listen. Share with others who you share these common interests. This episode will really get your ass moving! www.aswiftkickintheass.com…
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ASKITA E161 Bag of Lies With Patrick Taft
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In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, John spends time with actor Patrick Taft, the lead male character in the suspenseful movie "Bag of Lies" (Not Bag of Bones!) now showing on Amazon Prime and Tubi. This interview is more than talk about this new independent film with a great story that gets you thinking and suspense that has you at the edg…
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In this episode of ASKITA, John brings his passion for helping others find a path on their terms, It's emotional power that is part of your story that is key to your success and an often overlooked but important ingredient if you are trying to create positive change in your life. Don't misss this episode!…
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talk's about being broken, We are all broken in one way or another, But what you do to repair yourself, if you do anythng at all, matters. Give this epidsode a listen and get yourself some ideas on how to get your ass moving on a positive path.By John Curren
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about Theseus, the founder of Athens and how the Athenians honored him by memorializing his ship. Over the years, so much of the ship had ben replaced, many thought of the ship as being totally different. Others said it was the same. When you live a life on your terms, things change. Are you the same person as …
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ASKITA E157 Leveraging the Temporary to Live on Your Terms
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In this episode of ASKITA, John presnts a strategy you can apply to our life that will help you make the most of the inevitable...change in your life! If you are caught up in the drain of suck, make sure to catch this episode and get living on your terms.By John Curren
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how ignorance is seen as such a bad word. But it is only bad if you do nothing about your ignorance as living with ignorance is not always blisss. Listen to this episode and get your ass moving in a better more positive direction.By John Curren
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how easy it is to get pulled into certain emotions when you are going through something and how to pull yourself back from it shifting power to more positive outcomes. This is your life. Tell it to go clean your room and take out the trash. As with every episode, please visit www.aswiftkickintheass.com wh…
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about a childhood dream that he has been trying to make real. His Dad doubted he could do it. His friends andf family laughed at him. But he never gave up and now it is happening! If you need encouragagement to keep going on a path full of twists and turns, you won't want to miss this one.…
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ASKITA E153 Navigating Uncharted Territory: From Discomfort to Courage
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In this episode of ASKITA, John talks about how to approach life when you are taking risks...meaning you aren't really certain what is going to happen as a result of your actions. What to expect, and what you can do to make it less scary. All for those who want to kick ass in life. #KickAssInLifeBy John W Curren
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In this episode of A Swift Kick in the Ass, the last episode planned for 2023, John has you squaring off with Real-Important-to-You terms as he tells stories of his childhood aand answers what his Dad was thinking as he sipped his beer in the heat while his relatives froze. You may find out what is real important to John and this how. Take a Listen…
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ASKITA E151: I Just Called You A...What You Going to Do About it?
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On this episode of ASKITA, John is in rare form dropping an F Bomb in yoour face. What are you going to do about it? If I tell you that is there is no choice, you wil pass me by. I would. But you wuold be missing out on the most brutally honest podcast designed to get your ass moving on a more positive path. Confrontation and how you choose to deal…
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ASKITA E150 Growing Change From the Inside Out
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In the episode of ASKITA, John talks about how your decision to change begins with a Boot Right to the Ass! Bad Things Happen. The world can wear you down. You can get overwhelmed. If your world is crashing in around you, you will definitely benefit by listening to this episode and end with some specific things to do, approaches to think about and …
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