This isn’t a post I ever expected to write. I’m not a kink practitioner. I’m not trained in BDSM dynamics. But I am deeply curious about how we heal, especially through the body. And recently, through a series of intimate, tender conversations with people I trust, I’ve been exploring something ... The post Let’s talk about sex (and healing) appeared first on Kathy Varol.| Kathy Varol
A moment only stays surface-level if we refuse to go deeper. But if we meet it with intention—if we choose to slow down, soften, and sink in—even the smallest moment can become sacred.| Kathy Varol
Years ago, I had a conversation that changed my life. I was standing in my work kitchenette, stirring sugar into my coffee before rushing to another meeting, when a senior colleague said something to me that cracked something open. “You know,” he said, “you’re playing small. I don’t know if ... The post The Power of One Bold Conversation appeared first on Kathy Varol.| Kathy Varol
Your body is the altar of creation. Not a structure built of stone or wood. Not something outside you, separate from you. But the altar you walk in every day. The one you woke up inside this morning. Your body. The truth is, you don’t have to go on some ... The post Your Body Is the Altar of Your Becoming appeared first on Kathy Varol.| Kathy Varol
We crave connection. We build entire lives in service of it—romantic connection, familial connection, spiritual connection, community. But what we don’t always name is what connection costs.| Kathy Varol
There are moments in life that shimmer. Moments that feel like the veil between the seen and unseen grows thin. Where something real, raw, and ancient moves through the space. The Awakening was one of those moments. The last weekend in June, I had the honor of co-creating a transformative ... The post Celebrating The Awakening: A sacred yes to becoming appeared first on Kathy Varol.| Kathy Varol
We get caught in the spotlight effect, where it feels like everyone’s watching us, judging us, where our perceived significance is magnified and distorted. Like we’re on a stage with no exit, performing our life under a relentless gaze.| Kathy Varol
Kathy offers 1:1 leadership coaching. The more aligned you are to your authentic leadership approach, the better you’ll be able to lead your organization.| Kathy Varol
Last week, I tried something different in my meditation practice. It’s a framework called Existential Kink, developed by Dr. Carolyn Lovewell (formerly Elliott), that invites you to explore the unconscious pleasure you might secretly be getting from your most painful or persistent patterns. The premise is simple, if a little ... The post Not meant to go unnoticed appeared first on Kathy Varol.| Kathy Varol
Even the purest love, the brightest dream, the most soul-aligned path, requires courage. Because to accept a gift that big… means risking a wound that deep. True love? It will ask for your whole heart. True purpose? It will ask for your whole self. You don’t get to receive the fullness of life without risking your own fullness in return.| Kathy Varol
There’s a particular kind of tired that sneaks in after I’ve spent time with family. It’s not exhaustion from too many social interactions. It’s not just a sugar crash from all the snacks, or emotional fatigue from navigating different personalities. It’s something else entirely. I’ve started to call it family ... The post Family jet lag appeared first on Kathy Varol.| Kathy Varol
Kathy Varol is a force for change. She inspires audiences to dream bigger, enables leaders to infuse meaning into the workplace, and equips businesses with a blueprint for change.| Kathy Varol
Kathy offers 1:1 leadership coaching. The more aligned you are to your authentic leadership approach, the better you’ll be able to lead your organization.| Kathy Varol