Episode 27: From Academia to Wellness: Dr. Kristin Strom

In this conversation, Dr. Kristin Strom shares her transformative journey from academia to wellness coaching, emphasizing the importance of balance, self-reflection, and personal development. She discusses the challenges of identity and the pressures of hustle culture, advocating for a more mindful approach to life and work. Through her experiences, she inspires others to recognize their own potential and the magic within, encouraging a shift towards wellness and fulfillment.Dr. Kristen Strom is a speaker, author, and transformational life coach who helps professionals design a life that aligns with their purpose and values—one small, smart step at a time. As a former professor turned entrepreneur, she knows what it’s like to chase success yet feel unfulfilled and burned out, and now empowers others to rewrite that story.As the wife of a third generation farmer in West Central Illinois, Kristen knows firsthand what it’s like to juggle marriage, family, career, farming, and community commitments. But through her own journey, she’s learned that prioritizing her wellness isn’t selfish—it’s essential. Now, through her Empowered Ascent Coaching Program and live and virtual Masterclasses, Kristen guides individuals to refocus on 3 key areas of their wellness—physical, emotional, and intellectual—so that they can reach peak performance in both life and work. Her approach helps people prioritize their wellbeing, reconnect with their gifts, find balance, and take bold action toward the future they envision.She speaks internationally to companies, organizations, and at conferences on topics of wellness, work-life balance, and purposeful living, blending storytelling and research-based strategies to inspire sustainable change.With warmth, authenticity, and a storyteller’s heart, Kristen invites listeners to pause, reflect, and take the next small step toward a life that feels intentional, balanced, and fully alive. 📲 Find Dr. Kristin Online → [drkristenstrom.com]📲 Find Ashley Online → [www.drashleyrath.com]🎯 Let’s Connect: [Linktree]📲 Follow Ashley on Instagram for daily insights → [@drashleyrath]📚 Get Ashley's Book here: [⁠⁠Love Your Life and Yourself⁠⁠]