Finding Focus with Kathleen Davenport

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 importance of quiet reflection, and the power of words. Stephanie shares her journey of starting her podcast after a challenging period in her life, emphasizing the significance of celebrating wins and understanding oneself through human design. Our discussion highlights the value of supportive relationships and the need to honor one's own experiences while navigating life's expectations. As we look ahead, we talk about the excitement for future growth and the impact of our work.Settle in, listen with your heart, and let this conversation remind you that joy is never lost—it’s always waiting to be found.HighlightsThe importance of connection in a virtual world.Starting a podcast can be a transformative journey.Quiet time is essential for self-reflection and focus.Understanding human design can enhance self-awareness.Communication styles can greatly affect relationships.Celebrating small wins is crucial for self-esteem.It's never too late to pursue new passions.Words have a powerful impact on our lives.Supportive relationships can help us see our worth.Self-discovery is a lifelong journey.Connect with StephaniePodcast: Joy Found Here (all platforms)Website: joyfoundhere.comInstagram: @StephanieMartinezRiveraFacebook: Stephanie Rivera(LinkedIn coming 2025–26)

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 special guests from the higher realms joining the conversation.In this episode, I talk about how I receive messages, what it feels like when your guides make their presence known, and why those little goosebumps (or “chicken skin,” as we say in Hawaiʻi) often mean Spirit’s saying, “Pay attention--this one’s for you.”You’ll hear how images, symbols, and sensations come through to tell the deeper story of your soul and always in the spirit of love, light, and a good dose of curiosity. By the end, I hope you’ll see that a reading isn’t about predicting the future: it’s about connection, clarity, and remembering that you are always guided and supported.HighlightsHow I create a relaxed, coffee-conversation atmosphere for each readingWhat it means to channel messages for someone’s highest and best goodHow Spirit speaks through images, symbols, and feelingsWhy your guides often join the session — and how you might sense them tooThe meaning behind “chicken skin” moments (Spirit’s version of a high five)Why each reading builds upon the last, revealing new layers of insightThe role of free will — and how readings reveal possibilities, not predictionsSpirit’s recurring message: get out of your head and into your heartMy TakeawayEvery reading is a sacred conversation--a space where guidance flows, hearts open, and light expands. My role is simply to translate what’s being shown so you can reconnect with your own inner knowing and the unseen support walking beside you.If you're interested in having your own reading, visit my website at www.kathleendavenport.com to schedule. I look forward to connecting with you!

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 education—an eclectic path that ultimately led her back to her heart’s calling: creating gatherings that nurture connection, creativity, and community. Together, Kathleen and Ellen explore how purpose often unfolds in layers, how alignment feels light and effortless, and how intuition and play can become guiding forces for growth.They also share how a single intuitive reading became the spark for Ellen’s “Seasons of the Soul” gatherings, what it means to integrate logic and intuition, and why slowing down can sometimes be the most productive thing we do.If you’ve ever wondered how to find your flow, trust your timing, and reconnect with what lights you up, this conversation will feel like coming home.Episode HighlightsHow Ellen’s winding career path led to purpose and wholenessThe moment a channeled reading revealed the image that sparked her new workWhy connection and community are the real medicine so many are cravingThe power of intuition vs. logic—and how to tell which is speaking“Head, heart, and hands”: a Waldorf-inspired way to find alignment in everyday lifeHow retreat experiences helped both women shed armor, trust again, and rediscover joyWhy slowing down can open new channels for creativity and clarity

Show SummaryIn 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 an intuitive reading, I'll talk about how energy shifts can lead to cleansing and growth.Key TakeawaysLife's chaotic moments can be seen as opportunities for recalibration.Energy shifts often lead to unexpected events and feelings of chaos.Transformation occurs not just in wilderness but where we are planted.The dust devil symbolizes energy in motion, cleansing what is stagnant.Trusting the process of change can lead to renewal and growth.The strongest sign of energy shifting is often motion, not peace.Intuitive readings can provide clarity during times of transformation.Spirit communicates through symbols to reveal what needs to be released.The winds of change can clear space for new beginnings.Embracing the messiness of change is part of the sacred work

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 Universal guidance really work together, and why your mind isn’t the enemy when it doubts or questions what your heart knows. You’ll learn how logic and intuition can collaborate, instead of compete, so you can make decisions that feel aligned and make sense.We’ll explore:How the Universe communicates through signs, synchronicities, and subtle nudgesWhy your body is a bridge between logic and intuitionHow to handle the inner tug-of-war between thinking and feelingPractical ways to start trusting your intuitive guidance without abandoning reasonEspecially for those navigating life crossroads, seeking clarity about who they are, or wanting to make empowered choices in life and business, this episode offers a roadmap to integrate reason and resonance. By the end, you’ll see how logic and intuition together can guide you toward decisions that are confident, aligned, and deeply fulfilling.

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 successful military career and a few plot twists—burnout, heartbreak, even cancer—what looked like collapse became my spiritual promotion. It opened me to intuitive gifts, divine guidance, and a whole new way of seeing life.Now I help others navigate their own turning points—with clarity, humor, and grounded wisdom that doesn’t skip the hard stuff. Here on Finding Focus, I share channeled insights, soul lessons, and real stories of transformation from people who’ve learned to trust the whispers of the universe and follow their own truth.So if you’ve outgrown the mindset hustle and you’re ready for something deeper—it’s time to find your swing, trust the guidance, and maybe laugh a little along the way.Welcome to Finding Focus.

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. TakeawaysLightworkers bring light to dark corners.They help others find their way out of shadows.Lightworkers are quiet, inspiring, and grounded.They have overcome struggles in past and present lives.Lightworkers raise the vibrational consciousness of the earth.They guide others to live from the heart, not the brain.Lightworkers exude wisdom, peace, and love.They help people through dark nights of the soul.Emerging lightworkers are on a beautiful path.Lightworkers illuminate paths with love and light.

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. This process of letting go isn’t loss; it’s alignment in motion. Kathleen dives into why relationships shift when you change, how to stand in your power during those transitions, and why endings are actually invitations to step into something greater. If you’ve been resisting change or taking evolving relationships personally, this episode offers perspective, clarity, and gentle guidance for embracing the beauty of transformation.