
A Swift Kick in the Ass (ASKITA) is a mindset and resilience podcast for people rebuilding their lives after overwhelm, burnout, or major life transitions. Hosted by John Curren, ASKITA blends philosophy, emotional intelligence, and real‑world storytelling to help you reset your attitude, reclaim your strength, and move forward with clarity. Each episode offers practical tools for personal growth,... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 184 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Self-ImprovementEducationSociety & CulturePersonal Journals | |||

🔥 Discover How One Mom REVERSED Her Daughter's Juvenile Arthritis Without Medication! 🔥 In this eye-opening interview, John Curren sits down with Starr Penn, founder of the JIA Blueprint, who shares the shocking truth about juvenile arthritis that ... more
On this episode of ASKITA podcast, John and Aaron Gilbert, LICSW discuss creating a positive change in life through resilience and personal growth, with Aaron sharing insights about therapy and its benefits for healing and recovery. They explored var... more
In this episode of A Swift Kick In The Ass podcast (now in video format on YouTube), John introduces you to Jon D. Harrison, who is an author, TedX speaker, Organizational Development proeffeional and a lieftime gamer. Jonathan and John discussed how... more
In this episode of "A Swift Kick in the Ass" Podcast, John interviews Carmen "The Momba" Gulliksen, a former collegiate athlete and professional boxer who has transitioned into advocating for self-defense and mental health through her leadership role... more
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In this episode of ASKITA, John brings Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT, to the studio to discuss tragic and sudden loss.
Jennifer R. Levin, PhD, LMFT, FT, is a nationally respected grief exp... more
In this episode of ASKITA, John gets asinine about our personal growth as it relates to American Democracy. This is a non-partisan episode that will get you thinking about how you engage in our political system. If you are stressed, anxious and looki... more
In this episode of ASKITA, John interviews Alla Kaplan, a former stripper and current business woman, about her life experiences and podcast "The Jewish Stripper." They discuss Alla's journey from immigrating to the United States as a child to her ex... more
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 va... more
Interesting stuff. Definitely worth a check out.
Great information that is useful for the employed and self employed.
I love the stories of John and Tom when they were kids and how they relate it to the topic they are discussing. Fun!
The 48 Laws Of Power is the book that helped 50 cent launch his rap career and caught the interest of Robert Greene to write the 50th Law about the rapper. Good stuff!
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The content focuses on inspiring listeners to pursue personal growth and positive change through candid discussions of life experiences, mental health, and self-improvement. Key themes often include overcoming grief and trauma, the importance of resilience and mindfulness, and actionable insights on lifestyle design. The conversations frequently touch on the struggles of facing and addressing personal challenges, emphasizing the significance of community and individual responsibility. A notable aspect is the personal journey of the host, shaped by the loss of his longtime co-host, which adds a layer of depth and relatability to the narrative.
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A Swift Kick In The Ass launched 11 years ago and published 184 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on A Swift Kick In The Ass include:
1. Starr Penn
2. Jonathan D. Harrison
3. Dr. Jennifer R. Levin
4. Josh Wilk
5. Scott Kesson
6. Bryan Driscoll
7. Mindy Kaufman-Opiela
8. Patrick Taft
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