A Swift Kick In The Ass: Personal Growth & Resilience Podcast

About A Swift Kick In The Ass: Personal Growth & Resilience Podcast

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, emotional resilience, and mental reset — including guided reflections, mindset shifts, and the 7‑Day Attitude Adjustment framework. Whether you're feeling stuck, starting over, or seeking a fresh perspective, ASKITA gives you the space to breathe, reflect, and rise again. Topics include: mindset reset, emotional resilience, personal growth, overcoming burnout, rebuilding confidence, life transitions, healing after setbacks, self‑reflection, and intentional living. New episodes every month. Shorts posted daily on YouTube. The show was started in 2014 being hosted by lifelong friends John W. Curren and Tom Stewart. Tom died of brain cancer on 9/16/2020. John continues the quest to disrupt conventional thinking and find true freedom through living life on his terms. Please like and subcribe to get traction on a life on your terms.

Publisher

John W. Curren

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

8 Oct 2014

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

212 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   The Tech Every Gym, Dojo & Studio Needs to Grow — Conversation with Jonathon Klem

   Jonathon Klem joins host John Curren on A Swift Kick in the Ass to break down the real challenges gym owners, martial arts instructors, and studio operators face when running membership‑based businesses. From billing headaches and CRM chaos to waivers, automations, and member retention, Jon explains how better technology can eliminate admin overload and help owners focus on teaching, coaching, and building community. John and Jon also dive into martial arts as a vehicle for resilience, discipline, family connection, and personal reinvention. If you run a gym, dojo, or studio — or you're passionate about personal growth — this episode delivers practical insights and mindset shifts to help you grow with less friction. Learn more at managememberships.com. 00:00 – Opening & Introductions John welcomes Jonathon Klem and sets the stage for a conversation about gym tech, martial arts, and resilience. 01:42 – Why Gym Owners Struggle with Admin Work Jon explains the hidden operational challenges behind gyms, dojos, and studios. 05:10 – The Problem with Billing, Waivers & CRM Chaos How fragmented systems create friction and hurt member experience. 09:33 – What ManageMemberships.com Actually Solves Jon breaks down recurring payments, waivers, CRM, automations, and access control. 14:20 – Automation as a Retention Engine Why automated reminders and follow‑ups reduce churn and increase engagement. 18:55 – The Fear of Switching Systems Vendor lock‑in, payment processing anxiety, and migration myths. 23:40 – Data as a Business Superpower John highlights how reviewing data exposes inefficiencies and lost opportunities. 28:12 – Martial Arts as Personal Transformation Stories about discipline, confidence, and training with family. 33:45 – Building Resilience in Business & Life How technology and martial arts both help navigate constant change. 38:50 – Family, Purpose & Reinvention Jon and John connect martial arts to fatherhood, health, and identity. 43:17 – Practical Advice for Gym & Studio Owners Simple steps to reduce admin friction and improve member experience. 47:05 – How to Get Started with ManageMemberships Jon shares contact info and the easiest way for owners to explore the platform. 49:30 – Closing Thoughts & Episode Wrap‑Up John previews upcoming ASKITA content and distribution across YouTube, Libsyn, and socia

2. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Pain Isn't Normal: Movement, Aging & Independence with Eileen Kopsaftis

   John W. Curren and movement expert Eileen Kopsaftis challenge the belief that pain and decline are inevitable parts of aging. They explore why pain often comes from somewhere other than the place that hurts, how the body compensates in hidden ways, and how strength, mobility, and nutrition protect long‑term independence. A practical, empowering conversation for anyone who wants to stay strong and functional as they age.

3. 

   23 Oct 2026

   "Set It and Forget It" Is Costing You Your Retirement

   Your retirement plan was probably built on 10% annual returns. Vanguard now projects roughly 3.5–5.5% for the decade ahead. John Curren talks with financial planner John Grace, president of Investor's Advantage in Thousand Oaks, about what quietly breaks when the old math stops working — and the defensive, loss-limiting playbook that replaces "set it and forget it." You'll hear: • Why Grace plans around acceptable losses first — and how moving to cash kept his clients' 2008 losses under 20% while the market fell about 40% • The silent squeeze of withdrawals, RMDs, taxes, inflation, and longer lifespans on a plan built for 10% • Why Yale's endowment holds only about 3% in US stocks, and what real diversification means inside a 401(k) Connect with John Grace: https://whybepoor.com Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@aswiftkickintheassshow Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass-personal-growth-resilience-podcast/id928326346 A Swift Kick in the Ass is a personal growth podcast built on one idea: the beliefs you inherited are keeping you stuck — and it's time to disrupt them. Host John Curren has raw, honest conversations with people who rebuilt after setbacks and built lives on their own terms. No guru talk. No toxic positivity. Subscribe — and get your ass moving.

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