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The podcast for women in pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. Give birth to your future! What do you want it to look like? Listen in with Susan Collum, certified childbirth educator, birth doula and Law of Attraction life coach, as I give you the tools you need to create your best birth, and your b…

Susan Collum


    • Jan 7, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Why You Overeat. It's Not Your Fault! | Ep #30

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 12:39


    Listen in to learn why you overeat and why it’s not your fault. You are not to blame. You absolutely can change it. Find out the first critical steps to start your weight loss journey, and keep it off for good.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/30.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart.   

    The Problem Is Not Your Job | Ep #29

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 26:44


    If your job sucks and your boss is an ass, this is the episode for you. You think the way to fix it is get a new job, right? What if I told you it’s not your job or your boss making you miserable. It’s actually you, all you. Find out why, and what you can do about it today. (And you can still leave your job if you want!)   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/29.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    You Don't Have To Take It Personally | Ep #28

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 27:30


    It’s a choice we make to take something personally. Did you know that? It’s not about you. In this episode you’ll get some insights as to why you may want to take nothing personally ever again.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/28.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Stop Procrastinating and Take Some Action Already | Ep #27

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2019 23:09


    Are you a pro at procrastination? You just need some strategies to end that habit and get moving on those actions that will get you where you want to go. Listen in to this episode for some expert tips to finally commit. Don’t let yourself down again!   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/27.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Self-Limiting Options, Without FOMO! | Ep #26

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 24:46


    Limiting our options can give us more freedom instead of less! Listen in to learn how it could benefit you, especially if you worry about what you might miss out on, or making the wrong choice. It turns out that having less options and limiting ourselves can make our lives even better.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/26.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Advice Collum 2 | Ep #25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 34:26


    It’s time for another Advice Collum episode! I have my daughter, Danica, and my mother, Nona, as guests to give 3 generations of advice. Today we are discussing body image, how we have viewed our own body over the years, and we share our thoughts on how you can love your body, no matter it’s shape or size.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/25.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    But I Don't Know What I Want | Ep #24

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 21:37


    Accepting the Now While Wanting More | Ep #23

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 29:56


    Manifesting recipe! We’ve all heard it said, accept the now. To be happy, you have to be present, and accept your current reality. And we also hear, strive for more, dream, manifest, live as if you already have it. If you get confused too, listen in to find out one way we can accept the now and want more at the same time, and watch your dreams come to life.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/23.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Are You Overworking? | Ep #22

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 30:09


    In today’s episode we are talking about overworking. This is not the same thing as working hard! When we overwork we are not in balance and our lives suffer. Tune in to find out how to know if you are overworking, why we do it, and how to stop. Imagine what your life could be like without the pattern of overworking. Hint: It could be pretty damn great.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/22.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    This Is Why I Love Unconditional Love | Ep #21

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 33:20


    Could you love your partner unconditionally? No conditions, you just love them? Even if they aren’t loving you back? I’m talking all about unconditional love today. Listen in to find out why we are so resistant to it, what it could look and feel like to love our partner unconditionally, and why we might want to try it.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/21.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Advice Collum 1 | Ep #20

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 34:17


    Enjoy the very first Advice Collum episode! I have my daughter and my mother as guests to give 3 generations of advice. Today we are discussing the relationship challenge of the “back and forth” guy. What should she do after several years of back and forth, when finally he says he’s wanting to commit? Should she trust him? Listen in to hear our advice. Plus find out how Nona has recently discovered how to be an independent woman (it involves her undergarments)!   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/20.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Feeling All the Feels | Ep #19

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 26:09


    If you want to grow and evolve, owning your feelings and being willing to truly feel them all - even the icky ones - is the best step you can take. Tune in with me as I talk about why and how to feel all the feels.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/19.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Thought, Fact, or Feeling? Why you need to know the difference | Ep #18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 26:18


    You really need to know! Today I’m talking all about thoughts, facts, and feelings and why understanding which is which is key to changing our lives. Listen in as I explain.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/18.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Why we feel stuck | Ep #17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 26:33


    Stuck like glue! That’s what I hear from people who feel stuck in their jobs, their relationships, their health, their lives. Today we are talking about whywe sometimes feel so stuck, and how to start getting unstuck.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/17.   I’m Susan Collum, a high tech survivor and a certified Life Coach. Each episode I share all the practical and spiritual tools to get unstuck in your job, your relationships, your health, and your life. You don’t have to stay feeling stuck. Stick with me, I’ll show you how.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Getting unstuck: A lesson in thoughts and surrender | Ep #16

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 18:59


    Catch up show! I’ve been making some changes in my life, in my coaching, and in this podcast. Listen in to find out how it came about and what you can expect to find in the near future.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/16.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best life.    IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Toucha Toucha Toucha Touch Me | Ep #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2019 11:36


    I’m talking today about innocent, friendly, caring touching. Not the sexy time stuff. Let’s chat about the importance of physical touch in our lives, our loves, and our births.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/15.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Living an Authentic Life | Ep #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2019 20:39


    Who are you, really? We’ve all heard the buzz word lately, be authentic! What does that mean? How can we live an authentic life? I’m taking all about authenticity right here, please join me.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/14.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    If You Want a Natural Birth, Prepare for It! | Ep #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 32:32


    If you want to have a natural birth, don’t just show up and hope, prepare for it! In this episode, Susan talks about why some women choose to birth naturally, why it’s so important to prepare, and she offers up some great ways to get ready for your natural childbirth. There’s also a very cool meditation/visualization to get you started on your natural birth journey.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/13.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Happiness: How to be happy when you feel like sh*t | Ep #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 26:13


    Do you just want to be happy? I’ve got the secret to happiness right here. Spoiler: It’s not from feeling joyful and positive all the time. Listen in to find out how you can be happy even when you feel like sh*t.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/12.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Be a Blossom Badass. Your Guide to Goals and Accountability. | Ep #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2019 20:58


    Be a Blossom Baddass. Someone that knows how to set a goal, why you want to achieve it, and then actually goes out and does it. That my friend, is some badassery. I know how to do it, and I know how to help you do it too. Join me.   I invite you to take part in the facebook group accountability event. Let’s do it! facebook.com/groups/betheblossom.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/11.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    The Mother - Daughter Relationship with Danica Stewart | Ep #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2018 37:05


    Have you had that moment where you realize OMG I am my mother!? Hang out with me and my daughter as we talk all about Mother-Daughter relationships, the good and the bad, and why we love ours.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/10.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Wanna Feel Like a Goddess When You Give Birth? | Ep #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2018 21:10


    How do you want to feel when you give birth? Wanna feel like a goddess? I think you deserve to, and in this episode I’m talking about why and how you can birth like a goddess. I think you get to feel however you choose to, and I believe your birth team needs to treat you like the beautiful princess goddess you are. Birth is messy, but you don’t have to be.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/9.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Release the Mom Guilt! Parenting F*up Confessions Inside | Ep #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2018 22:50


    Let go of the mommy guilt! Hear the top 5 ways I messed up as a parent (but they turned out amazing anyway).   Today on episode 8 I’m telling you my personal stories of my bad parenting moments. Have you ever hit your kid’s head on the door jam as you went around a corner? Left the store and forgot to bring them with you? What about when the tooth fairy never shows up at your house? Have you felt terrible about yourself after you watched your baby accidentally fall from the couch? You are not alone, my loves.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/8.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Pregnancy, childbirth, parenting and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Pregnancy Tips: 5 Things Your Birth Partner Needs To Know | Ep #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 26:39


    Learn how to help your birth partner be the best partner for you. These are the things they most need to know so you both have the best possible birth experience.  It doesn’t matter if your birth partner is your life partner, your spouse, the baby’s parent, your parent, your sibling, your friend, whoever it is - these are the things you will want to discuss with them now so you both have the birth experience you most want.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/7.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    Personal Values, Decision Making, and Your Birth Plan | Ep #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 28:27


    Decisions can be hard, but if you've gotten clear on your personal values, it's easy. Here's how to make your best decisions, in birth and in life.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/6.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond!   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    How to Birth Without Fear | Ep #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 22:42


    In this episode I’m taking all about fear. Specifically fear in birthing, about giving birth, and why it’s ok to feel fear. I also let you in on some of the best ways I know to change that fear to joy and ease during your birthing time. You can birth without fear.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/5.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond!   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart.

    Your Magical Vagina | Ep #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 24:14


    Today’s episode is all about your magical vagina. Kinda! I’m actually talking about the connection between the female sexual organs and the throat. For those of you who may at some point give birth, or if you may ever attend to someone who is giving birth, or if you’ve ever had sex or ever in your life may have sex, with or without a partner, I recommend sticking around to listen. This is magical, and this could change everything.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/4.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life. Planning, pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond!   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart. 

    "There's No Way I'll Be Able To Give Birth..." | Ep #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 26:26


    … and other lies you believe when you are pregnant. This episode is about all the negativity around childbirth that you experience full force when you are pregnant, all the negative comments that comes at you from your well meaning friends and family, and I’m going to give you a step by step way to go from worried and overwhelmed to confident and ready for your baby’s birth. I am thrilled to be here with you!   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/3.   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart.

    Do Your Thoughts Create Your Reality? (Not Exactly) | Ep #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 20:19


    This episode is all about the Law of Attraction and why I don’t believe our thoughts create everything we experience.  If you’ve heard of the Law of Attraction, and that our thoughts create our reality, but have wondered like I have when something challenging happens, “There is no way I would think this up, I never would have chosen this,” then listen up.   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/2.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart.

    Why You Need To Tell Your Baby’s Birth Story | Ep #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 16:44


    Plus my #1 best tip for writing your best birth story. The first episode of the podcast is about telling your birth story and why it matters so much. I’ve got a great downloadable freebie for you on the website and be sure to download this episode because at the end you will find a beautiful but quick guided meditation to get you in the groove beforeyou write up your baby’s birth story, so you can save that for just the right time and listen to it as much as you like!   Check out the show notes, get downloads, and leave comments at susancollum.com/1.   I’m Susan Collum and this is the Be the Blossom Podcast – where we talk about all the ways to have your best birth, and your best life.   IG: @sucollum FB: /coachsusancollum   Music composed and performed by the talented Jameson Stewart.   

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