THE PODCAST

Susan welcomes Maureen Kafkis back to the show to talk about using our intuition to guide us toward living the life we want. The idea that we can tap into our internal vibe isn’t new, but it is an incredibly smart way to approach life. Maureen shares her own experiences trusting her gut and the big eruption that led her to restart life in all the ways she dreamt but hadn’t been able to act upon. There are many ways to get things done, but the first step will always be getting out of your head and activating on your desires. It doesn’t have to be perfect and should be full of errs, because that is how you fine tune the magic of trusting yourself. The space inside you and around you will influence your direction, so harness it in all the ways you want it to go! Please use this link to access Maureen’s free mastering brain BS for success course: https://www.thebrainbs.com/brainbscommunity

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Susan welcomes Danijela Saponjic, CEO of Unfolding Space, to talk about the power of using Feng Shui to transform our space. Danijela is a Feng Shui and Space Healing Master, bringing 20+ years of consulting to businesses and individuals around the world, all to create harmonious spaces that thrive and evolve. Danijela’s impact extends further as a mentor, where she leverages the principles of Feng Shui to guide high-level business owners seeking to surpass conventional strategies. Her intuitive guidance and profound knowledge of energy flow enable her clients to unlock their full potential, creating thriving environments that align with their vision and goals.

Danijela has created the life she dreamed of and now teaches others to do the same. She is the founder of the School of Spiritual Design, empowering aspiring practitioners to tap into their intuitive abilities and create balanced spaces. Tune in to hear more about the importance of using Feng Shui to create a successful space for your life. Click this link for a free guide to get started!

https://unfolding-space.com/dreams-detours/

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Susan welcomes Allyson Fusella back to the show to chat about relationships. We are not given a manual to understand the foundations of relationships, instead we look outward at others people’s versions of how to act or respond to the emotional interactions in our most intimate connections. From ego to the misinformation we see across social media, the roles we play in our private lives can get messy, leaving us feeling disconnected. Inevitably, we bring our inadequacies and lack of self-understanding to our partners, further complicating the union. No matter the age, we can often repeat the behaviors modeled for us or fine-tune the mistakes we’ve been making all along. Allyson takes us through the various ways in which we can pull back the veil on what we really want so we can attract and nurture love that feels right. Tune-in for some nuggets of wisdom to get you started today.

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Susan welcomes Nancy Pickard back to chat about relationships and the relational counseling work she is doing to bring harmony to couples. As a Certified Master Integrative Life Coach, Nancy holds a myriad of coaching certifications and is passionate about the work she does with people to guide them into the best version of themselves. She is the author of the  international best selling book, Bigger, Better, Braver: Conquer Your Fears, Embrace Your Courage, Transform Your Life. Tune-in to hear Nancy share both the top 5 losing strategies and winning strategies when it comes to interacting with our partners.

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Susan welcomes Jillian Romero Chaves to talk about revolutionizing the dating experience with her brilliant app Clara for Daters. Jillian went from an executive leadership role in the automotive industry to entrepreneur extraordinaire in the dating and relationship space as an outcome of her personal journey of heartbreak. By using her data-driven approach combined with her passion for curiosity, Clara for Daters was born and has proven to be a brilliant tool for keeping people accountable with their dating habits. If you’ve been selecting the same type of person over and over, and it’s not working out, then this episode is for you! Tune in the hear Jillian’s own story and how she has shifted her entire approach to finding the right romantic match.

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John Weiman is back to chat with Susan about the personal relationships in their formative years that shaped them. Both of them talk about their earliest role models that defined the look and sound of love, and how we all bring some of that baggage to our relationships. The mistakes can sometimes be on repeat until we learn the lessons needed in order to understand how to love ourselves. It is only then that we can recognize how to attract the love that lets us grow into the best version of ourselves. Tune-in to hear how each of them found their own way toward loving partnerships.

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Susan kicks off the year with a peak into her upcoming series about relationships. From intentional dating to relational living, and all of the stumbling in between, she has a line up of guests who share their own stories along with some expert advice on keeping the connection alive. Even if you’re in a successful partnership, these conversations will give you new ideas to reignite romance!

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Susan sat down with Lana Elco to talk about the Intimate Universe brand that she created and why this is a vital time “to discover new relationship models that can sustain the deepest level of intimacy and embrace the diversity of human personalities in the modern era”. It’s important to recognize that the human experience in our intimate life has morphed greatly from the antiquated times of past. The idea of a mind/body connection is a reality, not just an idea anymore. As we shift toward this paradigm, we can then examine the deeper parts of our physical and emotional transformation as an expanded consciousness in the evolution of relationships and intimacy. Lana offers her clients a new perspective and creative approach by using the Tantric Sacred Union method with the insights of Transpersonal Psychology. This is an incredible conversation and learning for all.

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Susan had the great pleasure to chat with Mahara Wayman about rewriting our life story so that we can fulfill the deepest parts of ourself. It isn’t always obvious what that could mean until we have lived a life of exploring career, family, and uncovering the parts of ourself that have been shaped because of the choices made. Mahara has done that and she not only made huge changes to serve this side of herself, she created both a coaching business Mindfulness with Mahara and podcast The Art of Badassery to share it with the world. Her debut book Essential Insights To Living Your Best Life is now available on Amazon. Tune in to hear more about the super badass woman she is and how you can be too!

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Susan sat down with Maureen Kafkis to talk about the moments that sent them both on a journey inward to better understand themselves and wake up to more conscious living. It seems most people live in a semi conscious state, allowing negative thoughts and fears to lead them. All that does is prevent us from being true to ourselves, and free to be genuinely happy. As an occupational therapist, certified life coach, and expert on Brain BS, Maureen’s mission is to motivate people to live more consciously and collaboratively. Sharing means more!

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Susan welcomes back Atousa Raissyan, shaman, healer, spiritual guide, artist and published writer. Atousa has just released Change Yourself, Change the World, a book about ‘transforming your life from fear-based to choosing love and seeing magic’. Atousa is a brilliant guide helping people find the calm and love inside themselves. It is her desire to spread love and healing so people can feel more at peace with themselves, shifting from anxious to relaxed.

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Susan talks about getting the sudden change that we experience when a new job, new romance or the loss of either. It’s wild when life changes overnight and we find ourself diving into projects, work or a relationship. The anticipation and possibilities can blur our vision, remove our boundaries, and create a quiet chaos that will slowly rise within. It might be 2 months or 6 months, but at some point we come up for air to realize that life as we knew it has not only changed, but we have too. Getting lost in this has both reward and disruption. The need to reconnect to ourself and recalibrate to feel grounded is essential, all while still showing up in our newly shaped life.

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Susan welcomes Mike Overlie back to the show to talk about his new nonprofit SaveTwo.org that brings dogs and men together. Mike’s mission is “to save the lives of dogs and men, help them connect deeply to heal their wounds, and teach them skills to navigate this world and live better lives”. Mike has his own story of being saved by his dogs as he navigated various life challenges. He also will match men with dogs if they don’t already have one and has partnered with local shelters to completed the circle of saving dogs as well. Mike is an incredible person who understands that most men haven’t been given the emotional skills to handle the messiness that life throws at them. He works individually as well as in group form to help other men harness real confidence to live a happy life.  In his book, Let Your Dog Lead, Mike shares his own emotional awakening and how that was a massive life changer. Check out our conversation and his linktree site for great nuggets of wisdom!

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Susan sits down with Mike Overlie to continue the conversation about men connecting to their feelings. Susan and Mike dig into the incredible results that occur when men slow down enough to acknowledge what they are feeling, and subsequently what they need. It is true that small steps create great change. And who wouldn’t want to push away the tornado-like chaos in exchange for some peace. Mike points to our relationship with dogs as being a beautiful guide in learning how to move on quickly from the insanity life can throw us. In his book, Let Your Dog Lead, Mike shares his own emotional awakening and how that was a massive life changer. Dogs and Men, Mike’s podcast is also filled with nuggets of wisdom and something for everyone!

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Susan and Jenny sit down to talk about living life to the fullest, that it is never too late to start something new, and how being from a family of tradesmen led her to a life of working in what has been traditionally known as a man’s field. Jenny’s deep sense of self, desire to work hard, get dirty and enable other women into a life of working in the trades is a fun story. Her day job is in trucking safety compliance , and co-owner of Crozier Construction. Jenny also spreads the word about careers in skill-based trades to young girls and women through the multiple organizations she belongs to as well as speaking at schools and trade camps. She informs young people that there are opportunities in hands-on work that is rewarding and satisfying. Her new book series Jenny’s A Jill of All Trades will publish its first edition The Welder in June 2023. We can’t wait to see what comes next for this incredibly talented and smart woman!

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Susan sits down with Atousa Raissyan, shaman, healer, spiritual guide and artist. They share the importance of knowing ourselves and the choice we have to use our energy to be the creator of our life. Atousa is a brilliant, calming force, and her energy will leave you wanting more!

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Susan talks about the importance of showing up! The in-person experience of connecting with others is vital to our health and way more fun. Whether with your work or in your social space, being face to face with people will always present opportunity that can’t be found through digital means. This is not to say those tools don’t provide convenience, but the importance of human connection offers us to use all parts and senses, and adds value in ways that often changes the trajectory of our lives. From thinking, dreaming, creating, and being, when we open ourselves up to have contact with others, it can shape us in ways we hadn’t even considered.

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Susan talks about the dangerous tango couples get into when winning and defending are more important than loving one another. Criticism does not go well in relationships, but turning toward one another’s bids for attention, affection, and connection is the glue that holds them together. We all have bad days, when we need extra love and support. Learning to take a step back, not take things personally, ask for clarification, and then have a healthy dialogue is the way to get started.

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Susan had the pleasure to chat with Daphnie Summers, artist, writer, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Daphnie’s college studies in psychology deepened her understanding of trauma along with her committed journey to her own healing. Daphnie had the chance to attend the Saprea retreat, a program designed specifically for women who have experienced childhood sexual trauma. While there, she participated in a Kintsugi bowl exercise which allowed her to see how putting back together the broken parts of a ceramic bowl can provide a greater understanding of how her own broken parts are also reassembled.

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In an encore episode, Susan talks about the importance of having boundaries and the way in which we can reshape our lives by setting limits in all of our relationships. Once a people pleaser, she learned later in life that saying no is okay and that happiness is often dependent on our ability to honor ourselves.

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