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A Swift Kick In The Ass

John W. Curren
Personal Change
Personal Growth
Friendship
Self-Improvement
Mental Health
Grief
Perseverance
Life Challenges
Social Interaction
Common Interests
Grief and Loss
Martial Arts
Nice Vs Kind
Emotional Management
Bag Of Lies
Cancer
Personal Responsibility
Mixed Martial Arts
Self-Discovery
Reality

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

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Latest Episodes

🔥 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Recent Guests

Starr Penn
Founder of the JIA Blueprint, expert in nutrition and autoimmune disorders
JIA Blueprint
Episode: ASKITA E180 The JIA Blueprint Interview with Starr Penn
Jonathan D. Harrison
Professional speaker, author, and gamer.
Episode: ASKITA E178 Hit Start & Play! Interview with Jon D. Harrison
Dr. Jennifer R. Levin
Nationally recognized grief and trauma expert, founder of Traumatic Grief Solutions, and author of The Traumatic Loss Workbook
Therapy Heals, Inc.
Episode: ASKITA E176 Navigating Grief With Dr. Jennifer R. Levin: Finding Meaning in Loss
Josh Wilk
Founder of Renew Democracy 250
Renew Democracy 250
Episode: ASKITA E175 Interview with Josh Wilk, Founder of Renew Democracy 250.
Scott Kesson
Licensed professional counselor and veteran in the field of mental health.
Episode: ASKITA E173 "From Trauma to Triumph: Scott Kesson's Story of Loss and Growth" (audio only)
Bryan Driscoll
Author of 'The Power of Kindness'
The Goodness Game
Episode: ASKITA E172 The Power of Happiness Interview with Bryan Driscall
Mindy Kaufman-Opiela
Health coach, author, and speaker focusing on wellness and personal transformation
Episode: ASKITA E163 Life After the Party Mindy Kaufman-Opiela
Patrick Taft
Lead actor in the suspense horror movie Bag of Lies
Episode: ASKITA E161 Bag of Lies With Patrick Taft

Host

John Curren
Host of a podcast focused on personal growth and lifestyle changes, leveraging personal experiences to connect with listeners and provoke thought.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Interesting New Podcast

    Interesting stuff. Definitely worth a check out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reviewer swank
    United States11 years ago
  • Valuable

    Great information that is useful for the employed and self employed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noreckito
    United States11 years ago
  • I Love The Stories

    I love the stories of John and Tom when they were kids and how they relate it to the topic they are discussing. Fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Spread Sheet Nerd
    United States11 years ago
  • The 48 Laws Of Power - Nuff said

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    justice2wrath
    United States11 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's focus on practical advice for personal growth and coping with life's challenges.
Many express admiration for the host's openness and relatability when discussing difficult topics.
The content is often described as inspiring, motivational, and relatable, with a good balance of humor and serious reflections.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

ASKITA E179 Interview with Aaron Gilbert on Creating Extraordinary Change in Your Life
Q: How crucial is it to focus on breathing and mindfulness?
Focusing on breathing can be grounding and calming, helping to alleviate anxiety by breaking the cycle of shallow, rapid breathing.
ASKITA E179 Interview with Aaron Gilbert on Creating Extraordinary Change in Your Life
Q: When do you think a person needs to get help?
It's important to seek help when you feel the need to express yourself and get a different perspective, especially if you feel burdened by your issues and need support.
ASKITA E178 Hit Start & Play! Interview with Jon D. Harrison
Q: In your TED Talk, you talked about taking a step back, looking at your resume, looking at your skills on a piece of paper, and what you look like as far as the resume. But then you decided to take a step back and take a look at things.
I think what's important is to shape your skills and get feedback from others in your life to identify your strengths.
ASKITA E173 "From Trauma to Triumph: Scott Kesson's Story of Loss and Growth" (audio only)
Q: So how anxiety-ridden were you when you're driving that U-Haul truck full with everything that you own?
Scott acknowledges the stress of moving across the country alone but emphasizes his coping mechanisms that allowed him to handle the challenges he faced.
ASKITA E173 "From Trauma to Triumph: Scott Kesson's Story of Loss and Growth" (audio only)
Q: Did you know you were gay at that time?
Scott reflects on knowing he was gay from a young age but not labeling it until later, recognizing the societal stigma that influenced his self-perception.

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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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