Chats with Susan Burrell

EP #324 - Astrology as a Tool for Self-Discovery - An Interview with astrologist and author, Catherine Gerdes As many of you know I have been doing shadow work with clients as well as in my personal life. And my guest for this episode of Empowering Chats captures this same theme in her book, Astrology and Shadow Work. I am excited to welcome author and astrologist, Catherine Gerdes to this powerful chat. When I opened Catherine's book, I was caught by this aspect of combining shadow work with astrology. According to Catherine we are all born with a cosmic blueprint which when followed or lived allows us to come back home to ourselves and connect to the essence of who we are. In her book, Catherine presents a detailed exploration of the twelve sun signs and their shadow aspects. She guides us, the reader by showing us how to turn our birth chart into a practical road map for self-discovery. Catherine and I have a fascinating chat about how astrology and shadow work can bridge the gap between your astrological wiring and your well-being. To learn more about Catherine Gerdes visit: Catherine-Gerdes.com To purchase her book Astrology and Shadow Work visit: Catherine-gerdes.com/books To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP #323 - The Radiant Field of Love & Kindness - An Interview with modern mystic, Therese Tucker I am so happy to welcome modern mystic and psychic guide, Therese Tucker to Empowering Chats once again. Therese joined me on Empowering Chats in 2024. I am grateful to have her back for another chat. I am welcoming back several guests this year who have graced my show in the past. With so much movement and transformation occurring in the world right now I am finding a revisit with many past guests to be refreshing as we assess current events. So I started this podcast with Therese with the question: Where are we now in regards to the state of the world? As a mystic and an intuitive guide​ Therese has a lot to share. She is also a creative being who creates artwork and jewelry. She embodies what it means to be creative and how to show up and share your gifts with the world. In this chat Therese and I talk about how time has sped up and how a different energy experience is being felt on a global level and also on a personal level. We both recognize that there is a higher timeline at work here. One that is partly determined by our own inner compass of connection or lack of connection.  Therese goes on to define the 2 world-timelines which represent the polarization between love, oneness and service or fear and anger. Together we explore what it means to express love through the simple and small actions, understanding that sometimes the most loving act you can do ​at any given moment is to offer a smile, a hug​ or encouraging word or two. It takes little effort to move the needle towards love and kindness. It starts with you and the moment you are in at any given time. Be present to yourself and it will radiate out to those you touch in your life. Start by checking in with yourself​. Ask yourself​, what can you effect right now? How ​am I doing today? and if there is something that shows up for you then ​have compassion for yourself, particularly if you are the one in need.  Therese says it's always important to start with yourself. To learn more about Therese Tucker visit: BlytheStarlight.com For more information about her Karma Cards visit her YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/blythestarlight To listen to my previous podcast interview with Therese Tucker: EmpoweringChatsWithSusanBurrell.podbean.com/e/leading-with-light/ To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP #322 - A World that Works for Everyone - An Interview with channeler and medium, Caroline Oceana Ryan My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is with a channeler and medium whom I had the pleasure of interviewing in 2023. I am honored to once again welcome Caroline Oceana Ryan to Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell. I have been following her for a while and I am excited to engage in a chat with her once again. In this chat we explore what is occurring in our country at the present. As a channeler, Caroline is able to go between her guides and what is dropping in for her and what is occurring, and communicate it to us in a way that we can understand. Caroline explains that the old paradigm that states we have to suffer in order to grow spiritually is not true anymore. We can release struggle. We are waking up to the change. And Caroline states that many aware and sensitive people are noticing the toxic and wounded masculinity we have lived under for years is shifting and is ending. And there is no reason for the struggle any longer. We are here to experience joy and peace. The light pouring into the planet is shining on all that needs to be illuminated so transformation can begin. The age of peace and prosperity is upon us. What it means, according to Caroline is this: That which no longer serves the whole of humanity and the earth is breaking down. That is why we are seeing all of this chaos and disorder and general madness. The question we must ask ourselves through this transition is: How can we accept the other, the one(s) we think are perpetrators so that we are not continually fueling division? According to Caroline, everything is becoming more heart based. To learn more about Caroline and the work she does visit: AscensionTimes.com To explore her books, including the latest one, The Spirit of The Dragon Times visit: AscensionTimes.com/spirit-of-the-dragon-tribes To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com  

EP #321 - Trust What You Feel - An Interview with author and podcaster, Sherianna Boyle My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is an author and fellow podcaster that I have had on my show at least twice. I am thrilled to once again welcome Sherianna Boyle to Empowering Chats.  Sherianna has a new book out called, Just Ask Spirit.  In the opening pages of her book, she states this, “In the human world depending on our perceptions we experience emotions either as a gain or loss of energy . . . The challenge is that when we lose energy by denying, ignoring or reacting to emotions the memory of who we truly are – a spiritual being in a human body – dissipates, in other words emotional stress prevents us from knowing and connecting to our soul's purpose.” According to Sherianna we are all conduits of spirit. Our human experience includes learning to experience emotions on a level that allows those emotions to flow through us. Blocking them is not the answer to growth or spiritual healing. Sherianna says when life feels frightening or uncertain, just ask Spirit! In this chat we dive into her book and explore what that might look like. Including the exploration of our own intuitive gifts to discover the relationship between mental health and spirituality and how emotions and Spirit, working together offer infinite resources to higher wisdom clarity, love, our purpose and so much more. It takes practice and trust. Trusting yourself and listening to your gut. To learn more about Sherianna and all that she offers, visit her website: SheriannaBoyle.com To purchase her book, Just Ask Spirit visit: SheriannaBoyle.com/Books To listen to her podcast "Just Ask Spirit visit: Just-Ask-Spirit-Podcast To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP #320 - Ancestral Clearing & Shadow Work - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell In this solo episode I am focus​ing on shadow work and what it means to experience an Ancestral Clearing. This is a topic I have been exploring in my personal life for some time and most recently in my podcast with various guests. This process for me has been interesting, fascinating and very powerful. When I first started this journey it was with the intent to clear away the belief that I was not valued or worthy. I am bringing this up now because what is occurring in the world right now is this eruption of hidden aspects. The shadows, if you will, are being illuminated within individuals and societies – we call it the shadow side because it is usually hidden from view. Many of us began to hide aspects of ourselves at a young age. I believe fear, anger, feeling devalued are handed down for generations until it is a part of our behaviors and beliefs that become part of the collective consciousness.  It is often why sustainable change is a challenge because we are unaware that we have become our ancestors and diminished our power of free choice.  Clearing the oaths, vows and beliefs that have been passed down can make room for new behaviors and development of our inner gifts. Ancestral Clearing is helpful and can create freedom for yourself and for future generations. If you are curious about your shadow parts and how to clear them through your ancestral line then please join me for a virtual Ancestral Clearing Session or Sessions. I will be offering a series of 4 sessions with the first one coming up on Tuesday, May 6 on Zoom. To learn more please visit my website: SusanBurrell.com/ancestral-healing-workshop

EP #319 - The Truth of Who We Are - An Interview with spiritual teacher, author and shaman, Jonathan Hammond   This episode with my guest, Jonathan Hammond is so powerful I can't wait to share it. It is chock full of wisdoms, insights and practical tools for understanding our shadow and the truth of who we are. This is Jonathan's second visit to Empowering Chats and I am so grateful to once again welcome him back for another amazing chat. He is a spiritual teacher, a Shaman and an author. In this conversation we dive deep into what is occurring globally on Mother Earth and how we as individuals are responding. Many of us are walking in fear and anger and allowing our shadow side to lead us through these unfortunate and scary times. The work Jonathan does and what he shares in this episode illuminates more clearly what the purpose of doing shadow work is and how it can benefit us. He explains that Soul Retrieval is part of this new growth that is occurring now on our planet. As a healer he also shares that shamanic healing is about putting something back that was lost, or releasing something that no longer serves us and therefore should no longer be a part of us. He goes on to say that many of us, including light leaders and light workers need reminding that shadow work can be addressed lovingly and recognized for what it is without it “overtaking” our light. Here is how Jonathan puts it: If You are of the light, the darkness doesn't overtake you it pushes you toward more light. The more that light leaders and people of empathy who care to make a difference, are clear on what they are here to do, the more we can all lead with love, taking care to stay detached from the ugly occurring outside of us. It is about sitting back to observe the whole picture and waiting to respond. Jonathan says it's about walking our path of love and emulating for others how it is done until they see it and then decide to join us on this path. Jonathan and I both discussed what we can do to stay focused on our light and the truth of who we are. To learn more about Jonathan and the work he does please visit: MindBodySpiritMaui.com To learn more about me and how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP #318 - Divine Messengers - An Interview with author, Margaret Ann Lembo I am happy and honored to welcome Margaret Ann Lembo to Empowering Chats.  In this interview we discuss Archangels and Saints. And more specifically how the vibe of angels can help us get through life's challenges. Margaret Ann Lembo is an award-winning author, aromatherapist and the owner of The Crystal Garden. She has also produced 7 Oracle Affirmation Decks. In this powerful chat we dive into her latest book, The Essential Guide to Archangels and Saints. According to Margaret, angels are energy. And archangels specifically are loving forces that are here to assist us in life. Margaret began giving “Angel Talks” in the early 90s and from there evolved into writing about angels and exploring how they interweave into our lives. Her book includes a comprehensive list of more than sixty archangels and saints with detailed profiles to help you easily find the specific spiritual beings that align with your needs. She provides you, the reader, a way to connect with your guides so that their wisdom can assist you along your life's path. Margaret feels that by working with the energy of the archangels and saints, you can deepen your connection to self and the Divine and thereby experience a more meaningful life here on earth. To learn more about Margaret visit her website: MargaretAnnLembo.com To purchase her book, visit: MargaretAnnLembo.com/the-essential-guide-to-archangels-and-saints/ To visit her Crystal Shop, follow this link: TheCrystalGarden.com To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP #317 - The Gift of Shadow Work - An Interview featuring Shaman, Granddaughter Crow   I am honored to welcome Granddaughter Crow to Empowering Chats. Granddaughter Crow is a member of the Navajo Nation and a Shaman. She is also the author of Shamanism and Your Shadow. In this chat we dive into the meaning of symbols, spirit animals and ancient wisdoms. Our main focus and the main theme in her book revolves around shadow work. Granddaughter Crow walks us through the path of using spirit animals as guides to help us get to know our inner selves as well as our shadow side. According to Granddaughter Crow, working with our shadow side is a sacred practice and it does not have to be “scary” or “dark” as it is sometimes portrayed in our culture. It is about recognizing the unseen and hidden aspects of the self. When the shadow is illuminated is when the gifts are also shown. According to Granddaughter Crow working with our shadow is a sacred practice that can help us to re-balance and trust.  She likens it to the opening of a lotus flower which has many layers and sometimes the layers only appear when we are ready to accept and embrace our shadow. To learn more about Granddaughter Crow and listen to her podcast visit: GranddaughterCrow.com To learn check out her YouTube Channel visit: YouTube.com/@GranddaughterCrow To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP #316 - Creative Legacy - A Solo Show featuring your host, Susan Burrell As we enter into the month of April and Spring I am pausing and sharing my thoughts about our theme for the month of April. Legacy. What is a legacy? And what about us is unique and often noticed by our friends and family? How are we remembered when we are gone?  Many of us have our own ideas about what a legacy is or can be and l will touch on those ideas in this episode. What I am also exploring and sharing in this podcast is the idea of what it means to leave behind a "Creative Legacy."  I love my job because I get to interview so many fascinating people and many of them are authors.  I interviewed a poet and author last year, Jim Ellis about his newly released book, Breadcrumbs, Volume 2, Poems & Prose Found Along the Sacred Path. Jim's insights about his life, the life of those that touched him and his universal message are all beautifully expressed in his book through beautiful prose and poetry. It is uplifting and engaging, and like the Hansel and Gretel fairytale, the analogy here is that breadcrumbs shall be left along the path so that there is a clear trail back to what you left behind or what you are meant to find. Jim passed away earlier this year and I am dedicating this episode of Empowering Chats to his memory and the creative legacy his left behind. To listen to my previous interview with Jim where we talk about his book please visit: https://empoweringchatswithsusanburrell.podbean.com/e/5-10-24-jim-ellis-susan-burrell/ To purchase Jim's book, Breadcrumbs, Volume 2 visit Amazon: https://a.co/d/fVKNB20 To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com    

P. #315 - Reclaiming Our Magic, an interview with Witchpreneur and podcaster, Julie Foucht I am thrilled to welcome Julie Foucht back to Empowering Chats for another in depth chat about the work she does including the magic of women and how we can reclaim our voice. In this chat we discuss "witch wounds" and how, as a collective, we can raise our vibration. And through collaboration circles we can co-create new rules of behavior in both business and personal relationships.   According to Julie, for many years we played the game of patriarchy. In this game when a man has power it is celebrated. If we have male witches they are revered, brilliant healers. In this game women are made to serve men. For much of that time when the feminine came into this game we said "okay we'll serve." But the times are changing and women are ready to create a new game.  Julie believes the Patriarchy is shoving back saying they want new rules and they want to play this "new" game together. And yet they are also fighting this new way of being because there are no rules and what we are seeing is bullying tactics and lower vibration energy. Both Julie and I believe we are here right now to integrate our shadow pieces and go back to our wholeness. It's about bringing the shadow side into the light and recognizing it for what it is. There is a part of us that wants to control what people do because we think our way is the "right" way. And so how do we reintegrate those shadow parts of ourselves in a way that it changes the way the world operates? That is the work I believe we are all here to do. To learn more about Julie visit: JulieFoucht.com To learn more about her new group, "Witchpreneur Sisterhood" and how to get involved visit:  JulieFoucht.com/witchpreneursistermind To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com For more information and to sign-up for my Ancestral Clearing Workshop visit:  SusanBurrell.com/ancestral-healing-workshop

EP. #314 - All that is Possible, an interview with Astrologer and Author, Kate Rose I am delighted to welcome Kate Rose back for an encore chat about her book, Written in the Stars. In this episode we touch on the Astrology for this year of 2025 and we also talk about Twin Flames and what they represent in relationship to our individuality and in partnership with someone else. And it's not what you think. Ultimately what Kate and I explore is the time in space we are currently occupying and how we are all being affected.  I believe we are all here to be open-hearted and we are here to learn about how to give and receive love. The month of March is particularly intense and transformative. Venus, the love planet is in retrograde for most of this month. Through the early part of the month many of us will be dealing with issues we haven't wanted to face but can no longer ignore. When Venus comes out of retrograde and begins a forward movement we too will feel the energy shift and be ready to look forward. March 27th ends Venus in retrograde. This time in the collective is important, it is a time for us to collectively understand the oneness of the all. As Kate so aptly put it, “As long as we are seeking power, we will not be able to seek the truth.” To access Kate's book, “Written in the Stars” visit: WordsOfKateRose.com/bookskaterose To learn more about Kate visit: WordsOfKateRose.com To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP. #313 - Ancestral Healing, a solo show with your host Susan Burrell Fear, anger and feeling devalued are often handed down for generations until it is a part of our behaviors and beliefs that also can become part of the collective consciousness.  It is often why sustainable change is a challenge because we are unaware that we have become our ancestors. Clearing the oaths, vows and beliefs that have been passed down through the generations can make room for new behaviors and development of our inner gifts. In this solo podcast I explore ancestral lineage and how behaviors and norms are passed down from generation to generation in a way that it becomes the fabric of our existence and our family story. When those wounds and beliefs are cleared it makes room for the development of your inner gifts and allows for the release of what no longer serves you.  To learn more about my one-day workshop, "Ancestral Clearing" taking place in Ventura, California on April 6, 2025 please follow this link: SusanBurrell.com/ancestral-healing-workshop To learn more about how I show up in the world check out my website: SusanBurrell.com

EP. #312 - Keeping It Real, an interview with channeler and medium, Michelle Carpenter. I am honored to welcome Michelle Carpenter to Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell. Michelle is a Spiritual Medium and a Channeler. In this powerful chat we learn her story of trauma from a very young age and how she navigated that trauma by dis-associating from it. As she reached her thirties, she began to investigate her life and her choices. It took a lot of hard work through counseling and facing her way of being in the world for her to heal. Michelle recognizes that language is important, however just as important if not more so, is learning to speak from the heart. Michelle says heart to heart language means you show up with compassion and love and that is how we all get connected. Learning to laugh through trauma or laugh at past experiences can also be very healing.  Sometimes having a sense of humor is how we get through traumatic experiences. Michelle is the direct channel for the Council of 8, Angelic beings of light. They are here to guide humanity in sharing Truth and Love. Michelle and I also talked about humanity and learning to tune in to each other. Surrendering and letting go is perhaps the best path to walk in this year of 2025 where so much change is occurring at a rapid pace. To learn more about Michelle please visit her website: MichCarpenter.com To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP. #311 - Dynamic Neutrality, A solo show and guided meditation with your host, Susan Burrell I think it is time to quiet the inner critic. Not easy to do and something I think we could all benefit from. As a light leader I am inviting all light leaders to explore their inner landscape and learn more about what it means to be a light leader. In this podcast I chat about my upcoming Light Leader, Soul Growth Workshop and what it means to be a light leader and to grow your soul. This Empowering Chat also features a guided meditation. As I prepared for this show and this meditation the phrase, “Dynamic Neutrality” dropped into my mind. For me being dynamic, means something is in constant motion or always changing and moving. A dynamic flow of energy. I believe the infinite is always growing by means of us. If I am growing my soul, then the oneness of all is also growing. So how does that compare to neutrality? I believe neutrality is that place where we find peace within. A detached sort of peace that brings calm. Almost like being on the balance beam where you find the perfect balance so that you can move forward and not fall off. To learn more about my upcoming Light Leader, Soul Growth Workshop visit: SusanBurrell.com/light-leader-workshop-2025 To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

EP. #310 - Vibrational Attunement, An Interview with author and intuitive empath, Penney Pierce. I know I say this all the time but I am going to say it again. I am so blessed and lucky to have the job that I have and be on the leading edge of conversations with people doing the work and spreading their wisdom out in the world.In this episode of Empowering Chats, I have a heartfelt conversation with author and intuitive empath, Penney Pierce. Our topic is Frequency and Vibration. Penney is celebrating the 15-year anniversary of her book, Frequency, The Power of Personal Vibration. The book has been reissued with additional chapters and a new intro. This is one of her best-selling books with an ever-popular subject. She believes, people are starting to get it and are understanding and knowing that we all vibrate at different levels. Our emotional, mental, physical and spiritual bodies all have their own vibration. And the key is to reach attunement with all of these frequencies. The planet also has it's own vibrational frequency and many people on earth are beginning to become aware of this as well. The attunement happens in waves for many of us. The key to accessing our frequency is to quiet the thinking brain, that side of ourselves that tries to create order and make sense of what is occurring in our physical plane. The body knows what to do and how to adapt to the frequency, we need to listen to that. What really opens us according to Penney is to release the need for attention and identity and to allow yourself to be available and exposed so that the people and experiences you need to grow will find you. You draw what you need toward you and that's how it happens. Trust and letting go is a big part of this growth process. To learn more about Penney Pierce and to access all of her books visit: PenneyPeirce.com Penney is also on the Substack Platform, under the title of Transformation Queen, see her writing at: SubStack.com/@transformationqueen To learn more about I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #309 - Igniting Soul Growth - A Solo Show with Your Host, Susan Burrell Join me for this solo show where I chat about the Journey of Soul Growth. I tap into the idea of opulence. And what that can call forth for you, including freedom, opportunity, flow of source and the high frequency of love. So how do we grow our soul? It requires a focused energy of courage, enthusiasm, using inspiration to know what your inner guidance system is trying to tell you.  When we get challenges in our daily lives that seem insurmountable, that is a time for your soul to grow. The opportunity to grow on a deep inner level is always available to us.  Once you commit to really knowing yourself and you begin to pay attention and listen then the growth can begin. And it does not always occur in small increments; sometimes it can be a sudden burst of energy and growth. The opportunity for Soul Growth is vast. Are you ready to receive? For me 2025 is all about focusing within. Taking the journey of soul growth, of oneness and soul value. I encourage all of you to become consciously aware of what you are putting your focus on. I believe it is important that we lift up and raise up our frequency by turning towards light and love. I believe that is why we are here. To learn more about my upcoming Light Leader Soul Growth Workshop and to Register please visit: SusanBurrell.com/light-leader-workshop-2025 To learn more about me and how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #308 - A Wave of Peace - An Interview with Peace Messenger, David Wick What an amazing time in history we are experiencing.  I don't know about you guys but there are days I am unsure how to respond to all the chaos and unrest in the world and then on other days I am fascinated and so grateful for the people doing the hard work and bringing light to the world.  Here on Empowering Chats I get to meet and interview those people I call Light Leaders who are here to spread love, light and hope to everyone they meet. I am honored to welcome David Wick to Empowering Chats. David calls himself a messenger of peace. And he walks the talk. He serves on the Council of Directors for the non-profit organization, Pathways to Peace. They are an international Peace-building, educational and consulting organization whose main goal is to foster Peace-builders and Peace-building activities in order to create a Culture of Peace.  In this chat David and I dive into the significance of individual and collective peace-building, riding the PeaceWave and taking part in the Peace Movement through the "Peace everyday at Noon," practice. I believe we can never work too hard in bringing light and peace to our inner world and then shining out to the greater world. The work David and others are doing to this end is inspiring. To learn more about David Wick and the Pathways to Peace visit: PathwaysToPeace.org To learn more about the Peace 2030 Movement visit: Peace2030.earth For more information about the Noetic Organization visit: Noetic.org For more information about the United Nations International Day of Peace visit: UN.org/en/observances/international-day-peace To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #308 - Moving Through Life with  Peace & Grace - An Interview with teacher of Practical Spirituality, Selena Maitreya My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is author and teacher of Practical Spirituality, Selina Maitreya. After a traumatic car accident Selina began to receive messages from her guides and channel messages that led to her writing a book, entitled, “Raise Your Frequency, Transform Your Life.” Her book is a hands-on guide to cultivating a more conscious and spiritually present life. She talks about how moving from a low frequency to a high frequency is necessary in order to shift from negativity to a loving response. Being in awareness is the first step. According to Selina it is all about noticing where we are at during any point in our daily life as we walk through our days. What we put our attention on grows. Through transformative practices we can become empowered to change any difficult situation into a tool to create peace. In this chat we explore ways to respond to daily stress with the highest knowing so that transformation can occur and peace and love can become the way of response. Selina will be hosting a 1-Day workshop and book reading in March in San Diego. To learn more about the workshop visit: PracticalSpiritualityWithSelina.com/book-readings-workshops/ For more about Selina Maitreya and her book visit: PracticalSpiritualityWithSelina.com To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #307 - The Whistle-Stop Tour of Stoicism - An Interview with podcaster and author, Tanner Campbell I am honored and excited to have Tanner Campbell on Empowering Chats and tease out the question of, “What is Stoicism?” Which also happens to be the title of the book he co-authored with Kai Whiting. This year's overarching theme for Empowering Chats is Soul Growth.  And this podcast interview with Tanner I think is a wonderful way to kick off 2025. To me Tanner's book is like the “cliff notes” version of stoicism.  The book illustrates an easy introduction to stoicism that is understandable, corrects stereotypes and defines it appropriately, rescuing it from the social media calamities circulating on the web. To me stoicism feels like the cornerstone for humanity. Stoicism is defined as An ancient Greek philosophy that is also a full and complete life philosophy. The word stoic has undergone an odd transformation over time. Today, it is used to describe someone who is indifferent to pleasure or pain. In ancient times, however, a Stoic was a member of a philosophical school whose original members gathered in Athens at a painted colonnade — or stoa in Greek. The modern meaning of the word, for many, refers to stoic as cold and inhumane. In reality, Stoicism is a humanistic philosophy designed to help its practitioners find an inner peace that cannot be shaken or influenced by outer events. The practice of stoicism is not about being right and the other person being wrong. It is a practice of questioning and it requires the individual to take responsibility for their life, their actions and then to look inward for answers. Tanner also has his own podcast entitled, Practical Stoicism where he prompts his listeners to ask themselves daily questions so as to get the process going of living a stoic life.  To listen to his podcast visit: StoicismPod.com To purchase his book "What is Stoicism?" visit: WhatIsStoicismBook.com To learn more about Tanner's co-author, Kai Whiting visit: StoicKai.com To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #306 - Natural Magic - An Interview with shamanic practitioner, Jonathan Hammond I am honored and thrilled to welcome shamanic practitioner and author of, “The Shaman's Mind” Jonathan Hammond to Empowering Chats. Jonathan does not readily identify with the title of “shaman” ; he prefers natural healer. Nature plays a big part in his life. It (nature) is the teacher and the co-creator, and according to Jonathan we have a lot to learn from nature. Our chat focuses on ancient wisdom that has surrounded shamans and the way they look at the world – which is universal to many of us. The basic belief is that our thoughts do create our reality. Jonathan talks about the practice of living your life as though you are “walking a shamanic path” within your current environment. This is where natural magic occurs. It is about self-advocacy, and knowing you are growing and evolving because you are part of one grand organism. We all are. The external world (nature) is in support of you and others. When living life from that perspective you open yourself up to all that is presented to you​. Jonathan believes that our road back to ourselves is the love of home and the love of the feminine. This is where we live, where ​our true soul resides. I echo these sentiments. In this powerful chat Jonathan and I touch on many wisdoms including that ​we have choice ​and it often leads to life, growth and evolution. To learn more about Jonathan Hammond visit: MindBodySpiritMaui.com For more information on his book, The Shaman's Mind, visit: MindBodySpiritMaui.com/the-shamans-mind/ To learn more about  how I show up on the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #305 - Soul Growth - A solo show with your host, Susan Burrell  As I sat to contemplate this year and get ready for 2025 I realized I was trying too hard to get excited about this year of 2025. And I also recognized that I am holding pieces of fear. Pieces that I intend to look at closely to better understand why this is showing up. And so here is what we are looking at for Empowering Chats for this year. Soul Growth. These two words kept dropping into my body as I was preparing for this year.  So, Soul Growth is our overarching theme for Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell for the year of 2025. I feel this is so spot on for both my personal life and for my podcast. I believe that life and nature have a way of illuminating those things we need to pay attention to in our life. For me dragonflies are a sign of transformation. As I prepared for this podcast and for my intention for 2025​, dragonflies began to show up for me. So pay attention to them. I think they will show up as a guidance system ​and as a way to lead us into transformation. Transforming from the inside out requires that we continue to do our deep inner work. Meditating, walking in nature, journaling, taking creative classes or reading an inspiring book are all ways for us to dig deep and explore our inner landscape. And something that works for me is to continue to ask myself, Who am I now? I encourage you to do the same. The inner work requires us to listen to our heart and choose to be more awake and lead from a place of light and love. The fear, the anger, the being critical of others is really about what we are feeling inside of ourselves. So, I gotta ask – What are you afraid of? What is showing up for you? Are you afraid of what is showing up?  What if you fully embody the love that you are? Perhaps by doing so, the judgement, the critical eye we focus on outside of ourselves, will begin to diminish. What if instead we looked within to discern where those dark pockets are? And then we forgive ourselves. Part of Soul Growth is all about forgiveness. It must start with us first​, with The Individual. If every individual did this inner work, then the outside world becomes a better place. All the chaos and stuff we are having reactions to will begin to diminish and transform – just like the dragonfly. To learn more about how I show up in the world I invite you to visit my website: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #304 - A Story of Hope for This Holiday Season - featuring an interview with veteran and inspirational speaker, Jason Morgan As I close out 2024 my team and I have been talking about our theme for 2025. And we have landed on Soul Growth as our overarching message for this upcoming year. I am bringing this up now because my team and I decided to replay a show I recorded in 2021 with veteran, inspirational speaker and author Jason Morgan. His story is all about soul growth and facing life challenges with a "can do" attitude. Jason was injured in the line of duty and came home a paraplegic.  During his recovery, Jason was introduced to the non-profit organization Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) and it became a life-saver for him. With their help he was paired with a service dog to assist him in living an independent life. His first canine companion service dog, Napal, is the one featured in his book, A Dog Called Hope. I strongly encourage you to listen to the words of this very special man and his story or courage, hope and inspiration. In June of 1999, Jason Morgan was deployed to South America on a counter narcotics mission. His life was changed forever in the remote area of Ecuador when during an altercation with drug traffickers, his driver lost control of their SUV causing it to launch off the road into a steep ravine. Jason was ejected from the car and suffered a crushed spine. He was left for dead, drowning with his face submerged in swampy water, but then a miracle occurred. An American missionary working on radio towers in the area came upon the scene and saved Jason's life. Two months later Jason awoke from a coma with no immediate recollection of what had happened. He was told by doctors it was a miracle he had survived. However, as a result of his extensive injuries he was also told he would never walk again. Jason has since developed a special creed to offer hope to others who have been tragically injured: “I've tried to live my life by offering hope and renewed strength to those who have suffered a tragic injury or disability. Life may not be better or worse, but it will be different and I want to show them by example that you can live a productive life. And a life of purpose no matter what condition you're in. You need to focus on your ability, not your disability.” Today, Jason Morgan continues to use his story to motivate groups and individuals. Discussions are now underway for the book to become a major motion picture.  Jason remarried on April 24, 2021 and has five boys. Jason, Kim and his dog, Yago now reside in Nevada, Texas. To learn more about Jason Morgan visit his website: ssgtjasonmorgan.com To order his book, A Dog Called Hope visit: barnesandnoble.com To learn more about A Dog Called Hope visit: ssgtjasonmorgan.com/a-dog-called-hope-my-book To listen to past podcasts and learn about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #303 - Endings & Beginnings - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell This is my last episode of Empowering Chats for 2024. Every year the time seems to be floating past faster and faster.  As my team and I close out another year of podcasting I am contemplating endings and beginnings, and so it felt appropriate to tackle that subject in this podcast. How do we anticipate endings and beginnings? Is it with joyful anticipation or with trepidation? Does it depend on what is ending or beginning? How often do you find yourself resisting the end or the beginning of something coming toward you? This grand life we are living is always in flux and flowing in many different directions. And on a daily basis we are hit with endings and beginnings, some so small they go unnoticed. It's the big changes that throw most of us off balance. So when I am aware of a big change coming my way, whether it's an ending to something or the beginning of something new, I often ask myself, "What is it that I need to know?" And then I go silent and listen for the answer. The answer by the way is not always a clearly spelled out response. In order to "hear" what I need to know it requires going into my heart space. We live in a dynamic universe filled with so much potential and so much love. And it's all there for us to lean into and explore with curiosity and wonder. I challenge you during this season of giving to go within. Into your heart space to listen to what it is you need to know. The gift of oneness is there for all of us to take a hold of and learn from. As Empowering Chats closes out 2024 and welcomes in 2025 (an ending and a beginning) I am excited to share that our theme for Empowering Chats for next year will be "Soul Growth." Are you ready to explore more of who you are and how you want to show up in the world? Let's do this together. To listen to previous podcasts about the gifts of giving visit: https://empoweringchatswithsusanburrell.podbean.com/e/12123-solo-ep/ https://empoweringchatswithsusanburrell.podbean.com/e/the-season-of-gratitude/ To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com  

Ep #302 - Who Are You Now? - A featured interview with Susan Burrell on The Building Confidence Podcast with host, Amanda Hennessey This show was recorded in 2020. I was honored to be invited by host Amanda Hennessey to be on her podcast, Building Confidence and it felt like perfect timing to repurpose this show for Empowering Chats.  In this podcast I share about letting go of resentment, what becoming consciously aware looks like, and the highs and lows of being an empath.  I also open up about the intense challenges I faced during and after my divorce, and how I learned to build my own confidence back up. I had to dig deep into my inner strength and power, learn to trust myself and others, and create a new rewarding life dedicated to helping others.  And I elaborate on masculine vs. feminine energy, and how the world is experiencing a Divine Feminine Energy, which forces each of us to take stock of our lives, and re-evaluate our priorities, values and goals.  To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com To learn more about Amanda Hennessey and check out her podcast visit: https://buildingconfidence.libsyn.com/episode-31-who-am-i-now

Ep #301 - Believe - An Interview with Author Liliane Fortna   I am so honored to welcome author Liliane Fortna back to Empowering Chats. Lilane is here to chat about her children's book, The Four Santas. It is an uplifting story infused with beautiful energy. As a visionary, Liliane is able to see and feel the wonder of life and its beautiful treasures.  In this enchanting story she invites her readers to explore life's hidden magic. Her goal is to bring positive stories to people, especially children. It's about love and extending love as a gift, and about accepting each other with admiration for the differences we hold. Young Charlie is at the center of this magical story which celebrates the Christmas Season with a heartwarming new take on Santa Claus. It is perfect for children ages 5-10. Liliane had a tough childhood that did not include the celebration of Christmas and when her son was born, she made a vow to that he would only know Christmas as a time of love, joy and inclusion. The Four Santas is the first of several tales she intends to publish that are about the magical creatures of the holiday season. To learn more about Liliane Fortna visit: LilianeFortna.com To purchase her children's book, The Four Santas visit: LilianeFortna.com/the4santas To learn more about her book, Winks from Above visit:WinksFromAbove.com/ To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #300 - Leading with Light - An interview with Therese Tucker a Modern Mystic    My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is Therese Tucker.  Therese is a Modern Mystic with many gifts.  In this chat we tap into several topics including how the role of modern leadership is changing. We both agree that we must always lead with light and love. This new way of leading, in my estimation, has to lean into the light. I believe this is the only way to reach our highest potential. This powerful chat with Therese sheds light on how we as individuals can make changes in our day to day lives that will resonate out to the world. On a micro and macro level. Therese is also an author and an energy practitioner. Her book is entitled, “Confidence of Magic.” Her passion is helping people to activate their intuition and develop their self-trust. When doubt creeps in is when we can begin to sabotage ourselves. This is where “tough” love and reinforcement that we can do the hard things comes into play. Therese shares her thoughts regarding the cycles our souls experience here on earth so that we can grow our souls and learn the lessons we are here to learn. The gems shared in this interview are amazing and worth leaning into – it ​may even take a second and third listen to absorb all that we unwrap in our chat. To learn more about Therese Tucker and the work she does visit: BlytheStarlight.com To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #299 - Speaking Your Truth - An interview with Kate Rose an author and astrologer  Welcome listeners to another Empowering Chat with Susan Burrell. This episode had me cooing and ahh-ing everywhere. I am delighted to introduce my guest, author and astrologer, Kate Rose. Her latest book is entitled, Written in the Stars, The Astrology of Soulmate, Karmic and Twin Flame Relationships. Kate calls herself a Spiritual Astrologer. She points out that the difference between what she does and what a trained astrologer does lies within the reading itself. When she does a reading, she digs up what is lying underneath the obvious. Like our childhood wounds, our successes and challenges and our family ties. She looks at the entire life, at the person's relationships, she goes deeper by asking, Why are you on this path? Kate uses her heart, her hands and her mind to channel the message and to find the truth that the client is seeking, which she says is the whole point of the journey. The Preface of Kate's book opens with a letter to the reader. I was personally really caught, in a good way, by this letter, which reads in part: “You have never given up hope. You have never let your internal light become extinguished no matter how deep the darkness that you walked through. You have become a warrior in these moments, not just for love but for the truth. You know within the fabric of your being that you are meant for more, that love exists, and just because you have not had love work out in the past that does not mean it cannot happen in the future.” Kate's overall message is one of trust. And trusting yourself to feel what is occurring and allow for those feelings to show up. Her book is insightful, beautifully written and offers empowering affirmations to help on the road of self-discovery. To learn more about Kate and the work she does visit: WordsOfKateRose.com To purchase her Book, Written in the Stars: WordsOfKateRose.com/bookskaterose To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #298 - The Golden Ray of Light - A Solo Show, featuring a guided meditation by your host, Susan Burrell   With the 2024 election days away I feel called to lead you, my listeners, on a grounding meditation to allow for peace and love to occupy our collective space.  Before I began the recording, I pulled two of my affirmation cards. The first one stated: I am courageous and strong. And the second one stated: I am one with life. I am safe at all times. The world is safe and friendly. I am at peace with life. I am always amazed when I do this practice because the exact right message always seems to show up. So, perhaps the world does not feel so safe and friendly right now particularly with so much fear swirling around but I do believe in a safe and friendly world. And so, I invite you to listen to this guided meditation and allow your whole being to take in the words, the underlying messages and the love that is being communicated through the air waves. As light leaders I believe we are here to hold a high frequency of love and to elevate our own conscious awareness so that by doing so we also elevate the conscious awareness of our planet. We are all connected. To learn more about me and how I chose to show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #297 - The Return of the Archetypes - An Interview Co-Authors, Amit Goswami & Valentina Onisor I am honored to welcome a colleague and former teacher of mine when I was studying for my Masters Program, Amit Goswami. He joins me for this Empowering Chat along with Valentina Onisor. Together they have co-authored a book called, The Return of the Archetypes. In this powerful chat we look at what it means to live a life of meaning and purpose. According to both Amit and Valentina, our job is to balance the positive and the negative. We live in an era of quick fixes, information overload and consumerism. This is all part of the human condition. There are steps we can take to become aware of the obstacles that we are up against. Amit and Valentina's book sheds light on the work we can do to discover our mission in this life. And tapping into the archetypes is one tool available to all of us. It's about allowing and seeing how those archetypes embody the divine attributes. Attributes like, love, understanding, integrity, kindness, etc. The more we can cultivate the divine virtues and values in our life is when things can begin to change. Valentina feels that one of the best places to start is with The Enneagram, a personality theory that classifies people into nine personality types based on their core motivation, desires and fears. By understanding your personality and the filters in which you view life you can then become aware and have access to all parts of yourself, including your soul. The ultimate power resides in the heart. It takes courage to tap into that power and allow that to show up for you and to lead from that space. To learn more about Amit Goswami visit: AmitGoswami.org To purchase the book on Amazon visit: https://a.co/d/jkT601h To listen to previous interviews I had with Amit Goswami please visit: EmpoweringChatsWithSusanBurrell.podbean.com/e/susan-chats-with-dr-amit-goswami-about-quantum-activism/  and from my Radio Show, Living Your Inspired Life: https://youtu.be/4Pepecs8IFo?feature=shared  To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #296 - Hope in the Uncertainty - An Interview with Medium, Hollister Rand  I am so excited to share this fun and insightful conversation of Empowering Chats with my guest Hollister Rand. All of my circuits are lit up. Hollister is a medium and the author of, "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Afterlife but were Afraid to Ask.” In this chat, Hollister and I dive into interesting topics and this new state of awareness of how we live, not only here but in the afterlife.  I received Hollister's book as a gift from one of my students and after reading it I knew I had to have her on Empowering Chats. She describes the difference between Mediums and Psychics as follows: Mediums and Psychics can often get the same kinds of information but the source is different. Psychics get their information from people, places and things here on this earth plan. Whereas Mediums connect with spirits, spirit guides, angels, pets and those that have passed on to the other side. Hollister believes that more of our ancestors are making themselves known to people now because we are reaching out more and doing the ask. And having organizations like Ancestry.com and 23 and Me gives us the tools we need to reach out. And for this reason, Hollister believes tribes and more ancestors are showing up in the spirit world and making themselves known to loved ones on earth's plane. Hollister also shares that when you are aligned with spirit you don't have to figure out your life. The strategy for your life changes. Her direct quote is to “Live in confidence of the next step.” It's not about knowing it's about having the confidence to take the next step. Hope lies in the uncertainty. This is a direct message that Hollister received from spirit.  This is where the best can happen by allowing the possibilities to present themselves and not limiting ourselves by our own self-doubt. Hollister calls this place of all possibilities “The Place of No Fragments.” And I'd like to share a quote from her book that supports the place of no fragments: “A place where everything fits together, where it all makes sense, where we not only see the big picture but are also an integral part of it. Sounds as though this oneness is what spirits want to share with us. One puzzle piece at a time.” Ultimately Hollister feels that love is the answer. We have heard it so many times. And this is a love that we are only beginning to understand, the love of self. Because only from that spring of self-love can we spread love to everyone else on this planet. To learn more about Hollister Rand visit: HollisterRand.com To purchase her book on Amazon, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the Afterlife visit: https://a.co/d/9lgNwRl To help you get in touch with your Spirit Guides I invite you to listen to my guided meditation entitled, “Meeting Your Spirit Guides” by following this link: InsightTimer.com/SusanBurrell/guided-meditations/meeting-your-spirit-guide To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #295 - The Freedom to Vote - A solo show with your host, Susan Burrell As the date nears for us as a nation to vote I felt compelled to share my thoughts on Empowering Chats. I normally only do one solo show a month. This month you get a bonus. I believe we are at a pivotal point in our history. Both in our country and globally. I am grateful to be living through these incredible times. And I strongly believe that we can find truth and guidance through The Declaration of Independence, regardless of which side of the political spectrum you find yourself in. We are all in charge of our own choice(s). We must pay attention to our inner divinity within. When we become consciously aware is when we can reach for the higher vision that our founding fathers had for our country. They were all visionaries, looking for a way to support a democracy of equality, freedom and justice for all. When we focus on the highest of principles, including happiness and well-being, then we can begin to actualize a high frequency of love for all. I truly believe this. And so, ask yourself: Are you accessing a high frequency of love for all? Or are you mucking about in a low-frequency of fear that is manifesting as anger? Take a listen to how you answer and if need be, consider pivoting toward the power of light and love for the highest good of all. And exercise your right and your freedom to vote. Our founding fathers worked hard in creating The Declaration of Independence and The Constitution of the United States so that all Americans would be granted the same freedoms. To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com  

Ep #294 - The Power of the Mind - featuring an interview with author and teacher, Joseph Selbie The power of the mind is endless and far-reaching at times. Yet we as humans don't always believe we have the power to alter our health conditions.  My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats, Joseph Selbie believes we do have the tools we need to tackle dis-ease and have unlimited self-healing. Joseph is an author and a teacher, and he is here today to explore this subject with me. Joseph's latest book is entitled: The Physics of Miraculous Healing, How Emotion, Mind and Spirit Enable Unlimited Self-Healing. In this powerful chat we dive into the idea of unlimited healing and the science behind it. Joseph explains that this is more about physics than modern medicine. Modern medicine is limited in the model it uses to diagnose health.  Whereas modern day physics is more energy-centered and energy-based. It's about learning ways to shift our beliefs so that we are focusing on our health – the positivity of our health in a way that feels correct for us, for the individual. Joseph believes we possess 3 powerful tools that we can tap into: Emotions, Beliefs and the ability to connect to something higher. These 3 powers are the key to improving our health. He also suggests spending more time with people who are positive. And reading and researching your condition. Especially important to read about others who overcame their condition. The common denominator among many survivors of cancer or terminal conditions is that they switched their beliefs. Meditation is also very important. By meditating you can help yourself get in touch with who you really are and listen to what your body is saying to you. Practice and patience with these tools and daily actions helps build momentum and shift beliefs to the positive.  To learn more about Joseph Selbie visit: PhysicsAndGod.com To purchase The Physics of Miraculous Healing on Amazon visit: https://a.co/d/aVGqNqb To learn more about how I show-up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #293 - Humanity's Growth Spurt! - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell Welcome to the month of October 2024. Seriously, where does the time go?  Hard to believe we are entering the last quarter of the year. The overall theme for 2024 is BE Potential. And the specific theme for October is: Ascension / Accessibility / Adventure. As I began to meditate and explore what I would share in this podcast random words began to drop into my psyche.  Words like: Become and Discombobulated. And because I like to know the dictionary description of a word(s) I had to look up Discombobulate. Here's what I found. It's American slang. It means, confused, upset, disconnected, disorder.  And I realized that has been my experience for most of 2024. I have felt out of sorts and disconnected. And at times it has been very uncomfortable.  It reminds me of what we go through physically when we experience a “growth spurt.” And this can also be applied to our emotional and spiritual growth. Sometimes chaos and rapid feelings of change ensue that make us feel off balance – similar to a growth spurt. I believe the entire planet is going through a growth spurt. A consciousness growth spurt. Similar to what we go through as children when we are moving from our childhood age to our adolescent age. It includes getting confused, being disconnected and feeling exhausted. These are all ascension symptoms. This is a good thing. I chose to see it as good growth despite the appearance of “negative” symptoms.  These feelings are an indication that we need to step back, observe and see what is showing up for us individually and for the whole planet. I have made a conscious choice to be Gob-smacked. Another word that dropped in. It means: Astounded, astonished. And I believe it comes from a high frequency of love.  We can shift our perspective and see everything through the eyes of love by being gob-smacked. I am committed to BEING. And to become what I am meant to be. I invite you to listen to your inner guidance. Become gob-smacked in your daily living. What is it that is wanting to be expressed now? Perhaps you too are experiencing a growth spurt. To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit my website: SusanBurrell.com/

Ep #292 - Radical Empowerment - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell   This latest episode of Empowering Chats is a recording of a show I recently pulled from my archives. It first ran in 2018, the year I launched my podcast, Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell. I feel, actually no, I know that the words I shared back then still have relevance today. Perhaps more so, that is why I chose to re-run this show now. In this chat I talk about unlocking the power we carry within. And about having the courage to look at those pieces of ourselves that we don't like. Places many of us don't want to look at. I know I don't like looking at them. It can be dark, murky and a little scary. And yet in life it is important to investigate those dark spots. And embrace all that we are. I call this Radical Empowerment. It's really about embracing all the parts of ourselves. The good. The not so good. The parts you like and don't like. It's about integrating all of the parts that make up who we are. And about recognizing that we are all divine sparks of light. And when we don't feel good about ourselves that light dims. And sometimes the outer pressure is where we look to get validation. To get grounded or empowered.  But that is not where true empowerment comes from. I believe true empowerment comes from the heart space. Not from our mind. By stepping into this journey from a heart-centered space, I find it easier to make a connection with myself and with others in my life. Anytime is the right time to dive deep and investigate our inner landscape. And as the season of summer fades and the fall/winter season approaches I feel now is especially perfect timing for us to go within and excavate what no longer serves us and embrace all that we are. To learn more about how I show up in the world I invite you to visit my website: SusanBurrell.com   

Ep# 291 - Rays of Hope - An Interview with author, Hope Ives Mauran   Hope Ives Mauran joins me for the latest episode of Empowering Chats. Hope is the author of “Love's New Earth: Awakening to our Collective True Nature as Love." As I began this interview, I could feel all of my inner circuits on fire. I was tingling all over. Her book is all about bringing Love to the New Earth. I began by asking Hope to explain what the New Earth means to her? She explained it like this: It is a higher frequency Earth. An Earth where humanity is standing in an awareness of knowing who they are beyond the body. As consciousness itself. And Community, Compassion, Kindness are some of our primary values. The book begins with the awareness that we exist in a field of love. It is there for us always. And it is there to support us and remind us that Love is always the way. Hope also includes a section in the book about "The Rays of Hope," which are here to help anchor the new Earth. This particular section has a listing of teachers, tools, organizations, companies and ideas that are inspiring. These ideas of  "Love's New Earth" keep us grounded in reality. It is there so readers can come on board and be a part of this creative path of creating a new earth. This list is there to give readers a place to start. This is the grand experiment. Exploring new ways of living, of uplifting humanity. Our challenge is to not resist change but instead to stay curious and find ways of creating a new paradigm. Hope shared this direct quote from the book, “We are creating a new earth paradigm for the highest and best good of all concerned.” Lead with Love. To learn more about Hope Ives Mauran and her book, "Love's New Earth" visit: https://www.freedomsart.com/ To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit my website: SusanBurrell.com

EP #290 - Unshakably Well - An Interview with author and psychotherapist, Rachel Kaplan   I truly love my job. I get to meet so many interesting and fascinating people.  I am thrilled to welcome Rachel Kaplan to Empowering Chats. Rachel is a psychotherapist and the author of “Feel, Heal & Let That Shit Go.” At the tender age of 14 Rachel experienced great trauma when the boy she fell in love with took his life. In her words, she became dead inside and did not know how to process her grief and trauma so she shifted into her very active brain, ignoring her emotions. Then at the age of 16 she started therapy but did not reach full -fledged healing until she reached 18. That is when she knew she wanted to be a therapist. It took her until she hit 37 before she felt like her baseline of self-love was enough. And this was after she had already been a therapist for 10 years. Rachel wrote this book in order to help others work through the necessary pieces that can make the difference between compensating for their emotional wounds and learning how to break that cycle and get to a place of well-being, so that they have a baseline of self-love. In Rachel's words, “I did this book because I didn't want this to take others as long as it took me.”  There is such a difference between feeling unshakably well and looking okay. Rachel feels there is a lack of understanding in the therapy world and most people at best are managing a part of themselves that feels very unlovable. According to Rachel, emotions are clusters of sensations that signal something to us, but no one really taught us how to work with those and how to let the emotions flow through our body. We were conditioned out of our feelings. And many of us eat, smoke, go shopping, distract ourselves or find other ways to not deal with our pain and our emotions. Life is for living and it includes feeling your emotions and allowing them to pass through you so you can process and move on.   To learn more about Rachel visit: TheFeelingsMovement.com   To pre-order her book,  “Feel, Heal & Let That Shit Go," which will be released on October 15, 2024 please visit: TheFeelingsMovement.com/book   To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com Book will be released on Oct. 15th and can be pre-ordered on her website. 

EP #289 - Radical Innovation - A Solo Show with your Host, Susan Burrell This month's theme is Innovation, which means to introduce something new / make changes in something established. Through the chaos of what is occurring in the world around us I believe we are being introduced to something new. We are being asked to listen to what else is out there and we are being challenged by what has been established. I believe this is all happening for a reason. We need to pay attention because through this heightened awareness we are being called to align to a higher frequency. So ask you, where are you holding resistance? Perhaps in your body? Perhaps you are blocking energy that needs to be released and perhaps it is in relation to something you are resisting? Are you being asked from within, from your higher self to innovate or create a new way of managing your life? Perhaps your problems, or responsibilities or the way you view what is occurring around you needs to shift. Consider introducing something new. For several years now I have been using oracle cards as a way of tapping into my intuition. And the cards I use are called Sacred Rebel Cards by Alana Fairchild. If you've never worked with oracle cards, I strongly recommend this deck. Consider this. You are your own authority. You can lean into your own inner wisdom. If you find you are asking others for their opinion, or seeking answers outside of yourself then maybe, just maybe it is time to shift to your own radical innovative self and lean into your own way of being. I am personally choosing to accept the shock of the new. I am stepping into a new journey, a new path of being healthier, happier and experiencing more freedom. Where in your life can you innovate? Shift? Change? Grow? Ask and see what happens. Thank you for listening. To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit my website: https://www.susanburrell.com/about-susan To purchase or learn more about Alana Fairchild's Oracle Cards, The Sacred Rebels visit: https://www.alanafairchild.com/oracle-deck/the-sacred-rebels-oracle-new-edition/

Ep #288 - Empowered & Reckless Love - A Re-airing of a solo show from October of 2021 with your host Susan Burrell I was recently perusing my library of podcasts and exploring some of my past shows and I came across this one, which is entitled, "Empowered & Reckless Love."  Much of what I share in this podcast still holds true today. Perhaps even more so. I feel this message is timeless and many years from now it will still hold true for me, and perhaps for you too. In this chat I talk about loving yourself and going deep into the well of your being to accept yourself exactly as you are. This show first aired in October of 2021.   In this solo episode of Empowering Chats entitled, Empowered and Reckless Love, I question what it means to have low esteem and how we can find our way to empowerment by recklessly exploring the love we carry inside of ourselves. I think it's about emptying out all the love we carry inside so that we can be filled again with love. While preparing for this episode I leaned into the Rumi poem, “Love is Reckless, Not Reason.”  And my book Live An Empowered Life, a 30-Day Journey, can be a good resource to help you fill your well of goodness with that empowered and reckless love.   The Rumi Poem – Love is Reckless Not Reason Reason seeks profit.  Love comes on strong, consuming herself, unabashed.  Yet in the midst of suffering,  Love proceeds like a millstone,  Hard surfaced and straight forward.  Having dies to self-interest, she risks everything and asks for nothing. Love gambles away every gift God bestows. To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com For more about my book, Live An Empowered Life, A 30-Day Journey Book visit: SusanBurrell.com/book

Ep# 287 - What is Your Soul Contract? An Interview with Akashic Records Reader and Mentor Nimesh Radia.   We are sitting in an extraordinary place in time and history. There is so much information flooding the planet. My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is Nimesh Radia. He is a seasoned spiritual coach and mentor dedicated to helping people unlock their true potential and live a purposeful life. He does this by using the Akashic Records to gain insight into your personal journey. We had a fascinating and enlightening conversation. So, what are the Akashic Records? It is a record of everything your soul has been through. Past life, present life, future life. And according to Nimish we all have access to these records. Nimesh is a trained Akashic Record Reader with over 25 years of mentoring experience. He channels messages that are specific to an individual and these messages come through the Akashic Records and an individual's spirit guides.  It is clear that what comes through with Nimesh as your guide is what needs to be heard at that moment in your life. Nimesh is the vessel – he is not there to filter the message, simply to deliver it. And many are not ready to hear what comes through. He informs his clients that it takes work to become aware of that which no longer serves us and work to learn how to release it and allow our light to shine. For those that are ready to step into this journey it can be transformative and help you to connect to your innate gifts and purpose. Unlocking your fullest potential. To learn more about Nimesh Radia and the work he does visit: SpiritualJourney.life To listen to his podcast visit: SpiritualJourney.life/podcast/ To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #286 - A Most Extraordinary Life. An Interview with author and energy healer, Liliane Fortna. I am so honored and thrilled to welcome Liliane Fortna to Empowering Chats. Liliane is the author of the book, Winks from Above, Opening up to Signs and Synchronicities to Receive Little Miracles Each Day. We jumped right into this chat exploring where the signs and synchronicities come from. Liliane says they are all around us. Always. Which I believe too. However even though the signs are there we often don't see them. Why? Because as Liliane puts it, we aren't always paying attention or we become blocked. It's about accessing our intuition and seeing beyond the veil, where the archangels reside, where our ancestors reside and where our spirit guides reside. As humans I believe we always want to feel safe. And in seeking that safety we find ways to block ourselves from that which brings on fear or the unknown. According to Liliane, by doing that we make the veil thicker and bigger to the point that we cannot see those little miracles occurring daily in our lives. She calls these miracles winks from above, hence the name of her book. She feels we all have the ability to see beyond the veil, and in her book, she talks about ways we can get that insight back. It's about tapping into our childlike wonder about the world and all the magic it has to offer. As children we possessed that ability but as we get older and conditioned by society, our family and our peers we tend to lose it.  But it's never really gone. We still possess it but it's been blocked or buried. In her book, Liliane offers readers insights and practical tools to help them navigate life's challenges with grace and wisdom. Liliane Fortna is an award-winning author, an energy healer and a spiritual teacher. She is grounded in the transformational work that she does and uses her knowledge and wisdom to impact the lives of those around her in a positive way.   To learn more about Liliane Fortna visit: WinksFromAbove.com/about To purchase her book, "Winks From Above," visit: WinksFromAbove.com To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep. #285 - Time to Tune Up & Tune In - A Solo Show with Susan Burrell Tenacity is the theme for the month of August. There are many words to define what tenacity means. Including, courage, persistence, determination, grit and so many more. In this solo episode I explore what tenacity means for me personally and globally for all of us. I believe we are all being called to experience and feel Tenacity on a deep, deep level. The month of August promises to be energetically raucous as we enter into a new moon cycle. August will also host Mercury in Retrograde for most of the month. And we are also in the Lion's Gate Portal which is a very powerful time of vibrational alignment. I believe we are all aligning to a higher frequency of Love. It is time for us to listen deeply to each other, to our inner authority and to tune up and tune in to all that is occurring within our own hearts. Our brilliance, our light and our love, is lifting all of humanity to a higher frequency. It is time to listen to the wisdom of your heart and lead with that wisdom.   For more on Mercury in Retrograde visit: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-does-mercury-in-retrograde-mean For more on the Lions Gate visit Sarah Hall's YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/Uy8ROQyvffw?feature=shared To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit my website: SusanBurrell.com

Ep- #284 - The Magic of a Witchpreneur - An Interview with Julie Foucht. I am delighted and honored to welcome Julie Foucht to Empowering Chats. Julie calls herself a Witchpreneur and hosts a podcast called, The Art of Feminine Business. In 2000, Julie Foucht left a 20-year abusive relationship feeling lost and broken. As a partner in her husband's construction company, she left both her marriage and her income. She had stayed because she believed she couldn't make enough money to support her 4 children, but was determined to find a way to create the life she dreamed of. She dove into personal development and started her study of the Energy of Money. She quickly realized that her purpose on the planet was to get more money in the hands of more women. Her business has been through many irrorations in the last 20 plus years. It started as: Life Tools Training, then morphed to Kick-Ass Biz Coaching and finally landed on The Art of Feminine Marketing and the Art of Feminine Business. In this realm she is more than a life coach she is a game-changer. Julie and her team work with women using the language of honoring the divine feminine and honoring the higher way of doing things. She encourages women to tap into their magic and use the unique tools and gifts they carry. And as part of that magic, she has been offering her Feminine Business Magic Summer Lecture Series for the last couple of years. This year's Magic Summer Series is set for August 12-16. And I am happy to share that I will be a featured speaker, with a team of other experts, as part of this series. To learn more about the Feminine Business Magic Summer Lecture Series visit: JulieFoucht.com/fbm-summer-lecture/ To learn more about Julie Foucht visit: JulieFoucht.com To learn more about how I show up in the world visit:SusanBurrell.com