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Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport
by Kathleen Davenport
Everybody has a story. Some take us places we never expected. Join host Kathleen Davenport for coffee-style conversations with interesting people from all walks of life, and the occasional solo episode where she pulls up a chair and shares stories of her own. From surprising career paths and remarkable adventures to personal discoveries and the moments that change how we see the world, Finding Focus explores the stories behind the people, and the experiences that shape who they become. A retired Air Force intelligence officer, former fine art photographer, coach, motivational speaker, and now mentor for intuitive intelligence and psychic guide, Kathleen brings a wealth of varied experiences, natural curiosity, humor, and a gift for connecting the dots to every conversation. There’s no single path to an interesting life, and no telling where a good conversation might lead. Some stories will surprise you. Others will make you lau
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5-Minute Focus: Psychic Messages--It's Not Like the Movies
Psychic messages don't usually arrive with dramatic music, flashing lights, or a line of spirits waiting to talk. They're often much more subtle--and easier to miss--than you might think. Here are three ways psychic information may actually show up. Here's where you can find and connect with...
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5-Minute Focus: What Does That Sign Mean?
Have you ever heard a song at exactly the right moment, noticed repeating numbers, or stumbled across a quote that felt like it was meant just for you? We often treat signs as answers—a green light, a prediction, or confirmation that we should make a particular choice. But what if a sign isn’t...
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5-Minute Focus - Beyond Meditation & Finding Your Own Way to Connect with Spirit
In this less-than-five-minute-episode, I'm tackling a concern I hear constantly: "I can't meditate, so I'll never be able to connect with my guides." I push back on that directly--sharing my own struggles with traditional meditation (my mind wanders, my bottom starts hurting, I fall asleep) to…
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"The Energy Right Now is Different" - Todd Segal on Spirits, Shifts, and 2026
Psychic detective and medium Todd Segal is back on Finding Focus for round two, and this conversation goes everywhere--which is exactly the point. Todd and Kathleen pick up right where creative instinct and intuitive ability intersect, tracing the throughline from photography and painting to...
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The Intelligence Officer Who Talks to Spirit Guides
I was recently asked to be interviewed by my longtime friend WavenDean Fernandes for a series of conversations with energy practitioners, and this episode is the result--a warm, free-form conversation about intuition, mediumship, and spirituality. I spent my career as an Air Force intelligence...
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Aisha Muhammad on Intuition, Mediumship, & Coming Home to Yourself
In this episode of Finding Focus, I sit down with intuitive reader, medium, and spiritual mentor Aisha Muhammad for a heartfelt, wide-ranging conversation about intuition, mediumship, healing, and discovering who we truly are. Aisha opens up about growing up in a deeply spiritual household, the...
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Ease the Squeeze: A Soulful Conversation with Azuree Ashby Lowery on Rest, Renewal, and Giving Yourself Space and Grace
If you've been feeling tired, disconnected, uncertain, or simply in need of permission to slow down, this candid conversation may be exactly what you need to hear. Akashic records reader and energy clearer Azuree Ashby Lowery returns to Finding Focus for another unscripted discussion about life,...
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Intuition, Signs, & Spirit Guides: Answering Your Most Common Questions
In this episode of Finding Focus, Kathleen Davenport answers some of the most common questions she receives about intuition, spiritual guidance, psychic readings, and developing intuitive abilities. Drawing from her own journey—from a career in military intelligence to life coaching and intuitive...
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I Think I'm Intuitive...So Why Can't I Access It?
So many people believe they can’t access their intuition… because they can’t meditate. But what if that’s not the problem? In this episode, I break down one of the biggest misconceptions around intuition and higher guidance—and why forcing yourself into traditional meditation practices may…
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The Akashic Records & Accessing Your Soul's Wisdom: A Conversation with Azuree Ashby Lowery
In this deeply moving episode of Finding Focus, Kathleen Davenport welcomes Azuree Ashby Lowery, Akashic Records reader and energy clearer, for a conversation that bridges intuition, healing, discernment, and the courage to trust what can't always be explained by logic alone. Azuree shares how…
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The Magic in the Pause: Reinventing Life at Any Age with Janet Wiszowaty
In this heartfelt episode of Finding Focus, Kathleen Davenport sits down with longtime friend Janet Wiszowaty for a rich conversation about reinvention, resilience, healing, and the courage to keep growing at every stage of life. Janet shares her remarkable journey from high school dropout and...
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychic Detection: An In-Depth Conversation with Todd Segal
In this episode, Kathleen sits down with psychic detective and medium Todd Segal (joining from Williamsburg, Virginia) for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about intuition, psychic detective work, and what it’s like to live with heightened perception in a very “logical” world. Todd shares how...
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Embody the Becoming. Find the Joy in Your Life.
As we step into a new year, this short 5-Minute Focus offers a gentle but powerful reframe: joy is not something you earn later—it’s something you embody along the way. In this episode, I invite you to release the idea that joy is a reward waiting at the finish line. Instead, I explore joy as a...
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You Don't Need More Motivation...What You Really Need
In this episode, we explore why most people don't actually need more motivation—and what's really needed instead. Discover how alignment (not force) creates the breakthrough you've been searching for, and learn to recognize the subtle signs of misalignment in both your personal life and business....
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Come Out of Your Head and Into Your Heart: Messages, Signs & the Body's Truth
Today’s episode is a replay of my monthly Straight from the Source free online gathering. These are live, coffee-style, unscripted sessions where the conversation is led by the energy of the group—part discussion, part intuitive guidance, and sometimes a little spontaneous channeling. Straight…
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Finding Focus with Joy: Self Discovery, Human Design, and the Power of Quiet with Stephanie Martinez Rivera
If you’re craving a conversation that feels like a deep breath and a gentle nudge forward, this episode is for you. In this episode of Finding Focus, I engage in a heartfelt conversation with Stephanie Martinez Rivera, host of the Joy Found Here podcast. We explore themes of self-discovery, the...
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Inside the Reading Room: What to Expect When Spirit Shows Up
I thought it might be fun to pull back the curtain and share what really happens when Spirit shows up for an intuitive reading. Whether it’s your very first session or you’ve worked with other readers before, my goal is to make the experience feel like two friends having coffee--with a few…
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Seasons of the Soul: Alignment, Connection, & Room to Bloom
In this warm and soulful coffee chat, Kathleen Davenport sits down with her dear friend Ellen Craine for a conversation that flows effortlessly between laughter, life lessons, and spiritual insight. Ellen’s journey has taken her from law and social work to integrative health and Waldorf...
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The Sassy 80-Year Olds: Focus, Fun, & the Art of Staying Aligned
In this laugh-filled and heart-opening episode, I share two stories from my favorite golfing companions—men in their 80s who embody the spirit of joy, play, and purpose. First, meet The Windward Mall Mischief Makers—a pair of charming senior golfers who’ve swapped post-round lunches for...
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5-Minute Focus: When Life Feels Like It's Coming Apart--But It's Actually Coming Into Alignment
Show Summary In this episode of 5-Minute Focus, I explore the theme of navigating life's chaotic moments and the transformative power of change--showing how periods of upheaval are not punishments but opportunities for recalibration and renewal. Through the metaphor of a dust devil shown during…
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The Logical Overthinkers Guide to Trusting Intuition & Messages from the Universe
Do you pride yourself on being logical, analytical, and thoughtful--yet find yourself second-guessing every decision? If you’re a logical thinker, an overthinker, or someone who wants to trust their intuition but struggles to do so, this episode is for you. I break down how intuition and…
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Quick Intro & Overview of Finding Focus
A quick introduction and overview of the Finding Focus Podcast with Kathleen Davenport. (Formerly known as Finding Focus After 50.) If you’re at a crossroads, waking up to something deeper, or trying to figure out who you are now that life has changed your role—you’re in the right place. After a...
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Who Are the Lightworkers?
Kathleen Davenport shares insights on lightworkers, describing them as quiet, inspiring individuals who bring light to dark corners and help others find their way. She emphasizes their role in raising vibrational consciousness and living from the heart rather than the logical brain. Takeaways...
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5-Minute Focus: Evolution is Expansion
In this episode of 5-Minute Focus, we explore how personal evolution is the pathway to expansion. As you grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, you begin to release what no longer serves your highest path—whether that’s old habits, mental clutter, or even people in your life.…
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When You're No Longer Who You Were...Who Do You Become?
In this episode, Kathleen Davenport explores the profound question of identity during times of transition. She discusses the discomfort of change, the tendency to fill voids with busyness, and the importance of alignment between one's head, heart, and spirit. Kathleen emphasizes the need for...
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Signs from Sedona: The Message of the Raven
“A raven’s message in Sedona reminded me how the universe speaks—are you noticing the signs in your life?” A raven showed up for me three days in a row in Sedona—each time carrying a deeper message. In this episode, I share what unfolded, how the universe speaks through signs and synchronicities,...
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Small Shifts, Big Changes
Ever feel like you’re doing everything “right” but still something’s… off? In this episode, Kathleen Davenport shares a simple story from the golf course that turned into a powerful reminder: sometimes, all it takes is one small shift to change everything. A tiny adjustment in her swing—thanks to...
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Wisdom From A 4-Year-Old
Just a quick little podcast to share some wisdom…. Sometimes the best wisdom comes from a 4-year-old. Simple and straightforward. Life doesn’t have to be hard or complicated. To connect with me, leave comments or questions, or schedule a private session, visit my website at...
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Embracing the Pause
I haven't been able to get much of anything done lately. And it's been kind of stumping me to try to figure out what's the holdup because when I'm ready to work, information and creativity just flow. But for the past two weeks, nothing's been flowing. And then I think I figured it out....so…
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Finding Focus as an Intuitive Guide and Spiritual Channel
Finding New Focus as an Intuitive Guide & Spiritual Channel I'm continuing to bloom in new ways. And I encourage all of you to follow your highest excitement and see what doors open and what magic unfolds for you. I'm following my own highest excitement and bringing my experience as a certified...
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From Breaking Up Is Hard To Do to Finding New Focus
From Breaking Up Is Hard To Do to Finding New Focus…. It’s been a long minute since I recorded a podcast, so I wanted to give you an update on where I’ve been and where things are going. I’m in an excited and expansive new phase with all sorts of good things happening. I hope you’ll listen in and...
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5-Minute Focus: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Dating After 50 was a chapter of ups and downs and a badly broken heart, and I had to take a long timeout after that. I recently put myself back out there and let's just say that I may give up dating altogether and just start collecting cats. I've been talking a lot recently about changing…
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Hold My Beer...A Motivational Moment
Do you have a tag line or slogan to get you through your day? I have one that gets me through life (Live a Life that Lights You Up), and I have some that get me through the day or the week. Here's a story about one such slogan that became our battle cry during a weekend round of golf. Maybe it'll...
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Your Legacy: The Sum of the Small
I was recently asked to give a talk to the local Rotary Club. It was a new term for the president, and she asked if I could speak about "legacy" and the importance of what every single member was doing for the community. In this podcast, I'll share my talk and the key points I wanted to leave…
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5-Minute Focus: Use Your Intuition To Guide You
A few days ago I was telling a friend about my podcast. As he scrolled through the episodes, he asked me which one he should listen to first. So my organized, logical brain told him to listen to the intro episode first, then it was okay to skip around because each podcast was basically a...
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5-Minute Focus: You'll Never Be Right for the Wrong Person--Three Keys to Finding New Focus
No matter what age, no matter what stage of life you’re in, you need to remember this about people and relationships: You’ll never be right for the wrong person. I recently met a man whose girlfriend had just left him. He was agonizing over what he could’ve done differently and why he didn’t see...
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5-Minute Focus: Joyful Expectation
A few weeks ago I shared a story about a fellow golfer who always looked at her shots in a positive light. No matter where she hit it whether it was behind a tree, in a bunker or actually in the fairway, she always said, “That’s a good shot!” And she went on to make the next shot a great shot. So...
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5-Minute Focus: Kosta and Penelope
Things are never quite what they appear... sometimes you have to adjust your focus! When I visited Florida a few months ago, I hired a taxi to take me to the airport for my return flight. A big black van pulled up to gather me and my luggage. The driver stepped out and I stepped back. He was this...
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5-Minute Focus: Your Right Tribe...Will Bring You More Than Oreos and Jack Daniels
A few years ago I decided to try my hand at dating. It’d been a few years since my husband had passed and I figured I’d give online dating a try. (I may do a whole separate podcast about online dating—that is definitely not for the feint of heart!) Anyway, I had gone out with a guy, we’d hit it…
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5-Minute Focus: That's a Good Shot!
I’ve talked about perspective before and I want to tell you another story about the power of perspective. I played some tournament golf in Florida a couple of months ago. My cart partner was a lady named Robyn. Robyn could hit the ball a mile. Sometimes it would go straight down the middle of the...
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5-Minute Focus: Say Yes and Go Live Your Life
When I first started coaching many years ago, I worked with a lot of time and energy deprived people. They’d say, Kathy, how do I find more time in the day? How do I find more energy? The best thing I and many other coaches advised was for these very busy people to learn how to say no. Say no to...
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5 Minute Focus: I Was Looking For Sympathy....Instead I Got Challenged
I was complaining to a golf coach about how hard a particular course was. In fact, I would be happy to never play it again. There were trees that got in the way, water that took my ball, tight fairways, and sand traps that were just no fun at all. I suppose I was looking to get some sympathy from...
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5-Minute Focus: Bright Spots and A Pickup Line
The other morning I had the best attempted pickup encounter. I was outside the Apple Store at the mall waiting for my appointment and doing some people watching. A handsome, tall, older gentleman walks up to me and says "Would you mind doing a YouTube video with me? I need proof I have a...
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5-Minute Focus: Sharpen Your Focus
If you're trying to reach a new level in business or your personal life, you have to get clear on what you really want. I was telling my golf coach that I wanted to work on my swing speed. When he asked why, I said because I wanted to be able to get the ball farther down the fairway. He again...
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5-Minute Focus: It's Okay To Make Yourself A Priority
I recently asked listeners what they’d like me to talk about and this was one of the many responses I received: The listener wrote: "My issue is learning that it is okay to make myself the priority at times. Example: I can’t spend $5.00 on myself but won’t hesitate to spend $100.00 on my family…
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5-Minute Focus: Dare To Do Something Differently
As many of you know, I’m a golfer. And a photographer. And many of the lessons I share are drawn from my experiences out on the golf course or photographing people or places. Before I get started, let me tell you this podcast isn’t entirely about golf. There is a life focus lesson here, so I hope...
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5-Minute Focus: When Will Things Change For Me?
As a life coach, I get this question—in various forms—a lot. When are things going to get better for me? When is my luck or life going to change? When will I be able to….? When will I get past this feeling of loneliness, hurt, despair, being unloved….? When will I get past the blocks that are...
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Strategies for Managing Stress
I asked listeners what they’d like to hear me talk about and this was a response I recently received: "You've talked before about having a health scare related to too much stress. Would you mind sharing more about what strategies you've learned/used to change your relationship with stress or how…
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From Stress That Nearly Killed Me To Igniting A Flame in Others
If there is that sense that you want things to change, then I truly believe that there is the ability to ignite that little flame inside of anyone! I had the great privilege of being invited as a guest for this podcast called Third Chances hosted by a most wonderful person, Vera Czerny. Vera and…
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Ghosts at the Claremont (My Personal Experience)
This episode has nothing to do with Finding Focus After 50, but it's Halloween so why not share a true ghost story? "During the night, I kept hearing what I thought was the stairwell door slamming or the next-door room door slamming shut. Every time I'd open our door to look out, I never saw...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everybody has a story. Some take us places we never expected.
Join host Kathleen Davenport for coffee-style conversations with interesting people from all walks of life, and the occasional solo episode where she pulls up a chair and shares stories of her own. From surprising career paths and remarkable adventures to personal discoveries and the moments that change how we see the world, Finding Focus explores the stories behind the people, and the experiences that shape who they become.
A retired Air Force intelligence officer, former fine art photographer, coach, motivational speaker, and now mentor for intuitive intelligence and psychic guide, Kathleen brings a wealth of varied experiences, natural curiosity, humor, and a gift for connecting the dots to every conversation.
There’s no single path to an interesting life, and no telling where a good conversation might lead. Some stories will surprise you. Others will make you lau
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