Still For A While

You are enough, and you are worthy of trust — especially from yourself. This is a guided meditation and affirmation episode, if it is safe to do so, close your eyes and repeat the affirmations in your head or aloud. You are worthy of having a successful business, you are worthy of success, you are able to trust yourself with success, you are able to trust yourself in relationship with other people. Examples: "I trust that I work to expand my nervous system to be able to handle the success and enjoy the success, as I continue to work on my fitness I trust that I nourish my body in a way that feels good, I release any doubts and replace them with trust, I release any doubt that I am a bad person and trust that I strive to be good in all of my actions, the only person I compare myself to is me and I do it with love and respect, I trust that I create my own life and that I decide what thought patterns to continue thinking, I listen to my intuition before reacting, I observe my thoughts before reacting and I trust myself to respond rather than to react."

Today we’re going to talk about how important mornings are, or like, setting up your day. So it doesn’t matter if you wake up a certain way with a certain type of energy, you can still create the type of day that you want to create. But first and foremost, you have to accept where you are at in that moment in time. If you wake up a bit groggy, maybe your energy is low and you still force yourself to have a certain type of energy. You’re gonna feel the tension between you, your body and your mind. In this episode I chat about how I support myself during this process whilst continuing to get my to-do list completed.

This episode explores the journey of being a people pleaser, getting diagnosed with ADHD and accepting yourself.  “I don’t owe the world a masked version of me” This episode was recorded around a year as I was studying an LGBTQ+ affirmative counselling skills course. I explore how people pleasing is a form of manipulation as well as what living authentically does for you and your relationships.

In this peaceful episode of Still for a While, recorded by the calm waters of a lake at sunrise, we explore the concept of faith and its pivotal role in navigating life’s challenges. Whether your faith lies in religion, spirituality, family, or within yourself, it acts as a grounding force, guiding you through tough times and helping you establish essential boundaries. We dive deep into the importance of self-trust—how trusting yourself can empower you to set boundaries, advocate for your needs, and make decisions that align with your true self. The episode encourages you to reflect on your own faith and trust, offering thought-provoking questions to help you connect with your intuition and embrace self-confidence. Join us for a reflective journey that invites you to explore where your faith lies, how much trust you place in yourself, and how these elements can lead to a more fulfilled life. Whether you're journaling your thoughts or simply listening, remember that you are not alone in your journey.

Welcome to the very first episode of Still for a While with Athena Operta! In this introduction, Athena (a.k.a. Casey) opens up about the inspiration behind starting this podcast and shares a bit about the journey that led her here. As a musician, public speaker, and avid traveler, Athena wears many hats, and in this episode, she discusses the challenges of balancing it all, especially while navigating life with ADHD and autism. Athena gives listeners a sneak peek into what to expect from future episodes—weekly uploads that delve into the thoughts and feelings we all experience but may not often talk about. She also teases some exciting content recorded on hikes and during her travels, along with special bonus episodes available on her Patreon. Tune in to Still for a While to feel a little less alone, and join Athena on this journey of self-discovery, reflection, and connection. Thanks for being here—your time and energy are deeply appreciated!

First guided meditation on this podcast as a request from one of my dear listeners & friend. I encourage you to show up exactly as you are, with love.

In this episode I speak of the recent settling-in of a realisation I had a couple of weeks ago. It’s okay to be disliked… if anything - it’s even better!

Thank you for your patience! Turns out it is so much easier to record, upload and edit the podcast all thanks to the Spotify for Podcasters App. I love how accessible it is for ADHDers! In this short episode we speak about happiness and how to turn fears into actions. Thank you to Bonita, Abbey and Izzy for inspiring me to continue posting my podcast.

In this short episode we chat about all things success, what happens if you don’t know why you’re where you are in life and provide some reflective journal prompts near the end. Keep up to date with all things Still For A While here on or instagram @stillforawhilepod or the host @athena.aperta

This episode is explaining what Still For A While is all about. A quick short episode, letting you know what is to come! Follow @stillforawhilepod and @athena.aperta on Instagram for more content.