Restoring The Day Podcast with Susan Shannon

Guests: Mary Catherine Starr, creator of @momlifecomics on Instagramand my longtime dear friend Tori Haerter 

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Paulina Pinsky and Dr. Drew authored the book "It Doesn't Have To Be Awkward: Dealing with relationships, consent, and other hard-to-talk-about stuff" in 2021. One year later, we celebrate the anniversary of this phenomenal book by chatting with Paulina herself. Hear her also talk about her sobriety journey and where she is now, and what she's looking forward to ahead! We talk about topics we will all relate to throughout this episode. Enjoy! Follow Paulina on Instagram and visit her website https://www.paulinapinsky.com/Follow Susan on Instagram and visit at https://restoringtheday.com/Shop Susan's Stitch Fix Favorites and get $20 off! And please subscribe and rate the podcast! It helps so much to get the word out. 

Welcome our guest this episode - Sami Hernandez, founder and creator of FITSO, local Minneapolis clothing brand specializing in extended-size athleisure and activewear. Sami is bringing the passion for people back to clothing and fashion. Her vision for reforming the clothing industry, and creating change is refreshing and enlightening. We also discuss the body positivity spectrum, and how to create your OWN journey to body love. Follow Susan on Instagram: @susan_restoringthedayFollow Sami and FITSO on Instagram: @fitso.plussizeShop your own FITSO looks at https://fitsoplussize.com/shop

Melissa Lapides, Integrative Psychotherapist and trauma expert, founder of SafeSpace Institute™ joins us on the podcast for this episode to discuss some of the marketing and coaching tactics widely used in the coaching and online entrepreneur space today and how to be aware of them and be part of the shift! Connect with Melissa at https://www.safetraumahealing.com/Request to join her Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/traumasafeleadersAnd on Instagram at @safespaceinstituteConnect with Susan at https://restoringtheday.com/And on Instagram at @susan_restoringtheday

First Episode of Season 1! In this episode my dear friend of over a decade, Tori Haerter, joins me on the podcast to do a livingroom-style episode chatting about the behind-the-scenes updates of my career, moving, going back to school, my divorce, and what I'm excited to share with you next! 

LaToya Burell is the author of Be Bold: How to Prepare Your Heart And Mind For Racial Reconciliation. In this episode of the Restoring The Day podcast LaToya chats with Susan, diving into the fascinating story of how she wrote the book, tells stories of her own experiences of microaggressions and examples of bias, and helps unpack the way forward by answering some of the hardest questions that have come to the conversation about race, especially in recent years.There is a special limited-time giveaway in this episode! Share on Instagram that you're listening to this episode and tag BOTH Susan @susan_restoringtheday and LaToya @theboldlatoyaburrell for a chance to win a copy of Be Bold and another surprise extra LaToya shares in the episode.

Guest Lisa Harris from Lisa Harris & Company and Unveiled Beauty comes on the show to chat about the powerful effects of being able to tell your story. What happens when women are able to re-write their own narrative about life, their history, and how that shapes their future and the future of the next generation.We also chat about the topics of race, diversity, and representation of all women and all individuals as we unpack this concept of healing and becoming through storytelling and narrative therapy.Lisa shares her start-up, her roots, and her passion to see women set free from feeling like their story owns them, or it doesn't matter. Because it does. Hang out with Lisa on Instagram And check out her Narrative Therapy and Coaching Programs Here

In this beautiful episode, Jennie Hoglund, Certified Classical Homeopath shares beautiful insights and encouragements. In this Episode You'll Hear:What Homeopathy is and how Jennie helps a full schedule of clients each week find more energy, support physical and mental health naturally, and live healthier lives with this amazing modality.How Jennie leans into pleasure, ease, and flow when running her businessJennie tells stories of how recent criticism offered her a pivotal growth moment to either give in to the discomfort or catapult forward into her goals and dreams even further and how she has navigated that.How you can grow your life, practice, or career by "following the fun"Learn more about Jennie and her Practice https://www.hoglundhomeopathy.com/Follow Jennie on InstagramJoin her Free Facebook Group, Homeopathy Enthusiasts with Jennie Hoglund, CCH

Join me in chatting with Erika Beal, anti-diet advocate and radical self-love coach helping women deprogram from diet culture and improve their body image so they can live from a place of radical self-acceptance.This episode will blow you away. Listen, and then share with friends and tag us when you share it on Instagram: @susan_restoringtheday and @erikazbealJoin Erika's Free Facebook Group of over 4k members!Body Confidence: Radical Self-Love and Positive VibesErika's Website:https://www.erikabeal.com

Kimberly Galvin is an Astrologer, Herbalist and Astro-botanical Coach.See her work at https://herbandmoonalchemy.com/Timestamps and Where to start your player for these topics:5 Mins: Ways to Approach Astrology & Astrology Explanations + Kimberly's Story and Approach8 Minutes: Kimberly's Story and how she began to understand her Sensitivity is her divine connection and integrating that into her work10 Minutes: On Flower Essences and Integrating Herbs - how flower essences work13:30: Planets & meanings and Integrations with the Herbs15 Mins: Thinking and acting outside of the box when it comes to your passions, your business, and your niche16:30: What is a personal birth chart/Natal Chart - definition and explanation.17:30: The importance of Cycles and Astrology19 Mins: The difference between the cultural view of astrology and what astrology actually can be for us - how astrology is forecasting, not fortune-telling.20:30: What's the deal with Mercury Retrograde? Kimberly explains and we discuss how the effects can vary by chart, and why everything is individual.26 Mins: Kimberly unpacks people's reactions to her niche, and how she interacts with questions and conflict and holds her own, and her beautiful approach to having 'nothing to prove'.33 Mins: Kimberly begins unpacking the sky right now, discussing how astrology is asking us to align personally AND as a culture right now. 47 Mins: How to integrate all of this into your Daily Life. The Tensions are where we grow, and Opposition is an invitation to live in the "both/and" where we get to experience more intimate levels of connection and community + actionable tips.54 Mins: My personal experience {Susan} of having Kimberly read my natal chart.57 Mins: Parenting and Astrological Charts - a tool to support our Childen becoming themselves.1:10:00: Connecting with Kimberly1:12:00: How Kimberly Niched outside the Box1:13:00: Settling into life and career around cycles; understanding how to use YOUR cycles by tracking.

How to not let "not having a website" hold you back from having a fully booked client calendar. Here's how to fill your coaching services and book clients for your group programs online without a fancy website or landing page.Follow Susan on Instagram @susan_restoringtheday

This, my friends, is the deep work.Tara Phillips, Trauma Relationship Therapist and Trauma Coach with over 17 years experience gets vulnerable with us and talks about all things insecurities, codependency patterns in relationships, learning to listen to and trust ourselves again, setting up boundaries...I, Susan, share bits and pieces of my story as well too, and how I began understanding my trauma patterns in my own life, relationships, and in my business as well too.Follow Tara on Instagram @taraphillipscoachingFollow Susan @susan_restoringthedayCheck out Tara's programs and resources here: https://taraphillips.podia.com/

From immigrant family and sharing a closet for a bedroom, to starting a baking mix company in her home kitchen, to leading a team, growing a retail base, and opening a brick and mortar location, Bella Lam from Coconut Whisk opens up and shares what's all gone into building the business up to what it is today.Bella shares what it means for her to build a business that leaves a legacy, adds meaning to her community, and build up more and more dreamers and doers in the next generation.Follow Bella on Instaram @_bellalamFollow Susan on Instagram @susan_restoringthedayOrder from Coconut Whisk and learn more about their mission at https://coconutwhisk.com/Exclusive Gift for Listeners:Get $5 off your Coconut Whisk order at coconutwhisk.com when you use promo code SUSAN5

Episode 22 on the Restoring the Day Podcast speaks entirely to this topic of navigating difficult decisions around whether or not to hold on to that "other" day job while you grow your business.I share my stories on when I have worked a day job and side hustled at night to grow my business, AND when I've taken big leaps of faith to go full time even if I didn't totally ready. And I unpack how both scenarios were okay at that time.This episode is a good one if you find yourself struggling with making the "right" decision, or you're scared of making a "wrong" move. There's not really any such thing. And in this episode, I hope listening to my stories and my own personal scenarios will leave you feeling encouraged and inspired to make the right decision for you.Follow me on Instagram @susan_restoringtheday

This episode is value packed. We cover topics onConfidence in career transitionOvercoming Imposter SyndromeWomen who workSocial ConditioningInterviewing and Sales CallFinding Your ExpertiseAND MORE!Connect with Candyss Weaver Career Coach:https://www.demanddev.com/and on Instagram at @career.coach.candyssIf you loved today's episode, screenshot your podcast player and post to your Instagram stories! Don't forget to tag both candyss and me (@susan_restoringtheday)We cant wait to hear what stood out to you!

In this episode, I get transparent and share with an open heart a few of my deeper intentions for my business in 2021. I also share how I feel my relationship with my business continues to mature.(1) Creating a values based business, with a long-lasting legacy in mind(2) Compassionate growth focused on Collective Success(3) Blazing new trails courageously, and Challenging Outdated Systems in the Industry.

If you feel fearful, and even paralyzed around the idea of selling your products, offers and services, I've got some shifts and practical ideas for you to implement in the episode.I also tackle how much of the advice out there on marketing can continue to cultivate an unhealthy mindset around sales for us as entrepreneurs, and how we can make some bold, brave shifts in the way we approach the entire sales process that keep BOTH you AND your potential client or customer in an empowered position.If you took something valuable with you away from this episode, please screenshot your podcast player and share that you're listening on Instagram Stories! Tag me @susan_restoringtheday. Thanks in advance!

Jody Illies read and explained key parts of my Human Design chart live right here in this episiode!It's an absolutely amazing listen - whether you've heard of Human Design before or never heard of it before in your life, after listening to this hour you'll be AMAZED at how understanding your HD chart can massively impact your personal life and business.Since recording this episode, I am FAR better equipped to make big decisions in my business, focus my energy and intentions, and stay aligned in everything I'm setting out to do.Connect with Jody to have her read your chart too!Screenshot your podcast player and tag both Jody and me so we can celebrate your takeaways from today's episode right along with you!

This episode goes deep into some feelings around entrepreneurship that don't get normalized enough!And I'm here to chat about them in everyday life here on the Restoring the Day Show.If you've ever woke up to another Monday, another week, and dreaded it because you weren't sure how you were gonna make this work...Then I created this episode for you. I tell my story, I draw back the curtain, in hopes that if you've ever been in the same place, that you feel heard and seen.The listener giveaway is still going on through the end of 2020! Write a review and leave a 5-star rating on this podcast, screenshot your review and send it to me in my Instagram DMs so I can confirm your entry!! The winner will be drawn at the new year for a prize of over $100 value!

Zach Spuckler has generated collectively over 1.4 million in sales by harnessing the power of Facebook Ads for himself and his clients.Zach brings a refreshing perspective to entrepreneurship as he discusses on this episode not only how Facebook ads can help you expand your audience, but how he's working to make learning how to do it so much more doable and approachable for more and more entrepreneurs.We discuss how business growth is so often non-linear, and how we can embrace that, celebrate that, and the idea of just starting and not being afraid to do things from scratch.Connect with Zach on Instagram @heartsoulhustleJoin the waitlist for Zach's new program HERE!Screenshot your podcast player and share to Instagram Stories! Don't forget to tag us and let us know you're listening! Susan on Instagram --> @susan_restoringthedayWhen you write a 5 Star Review on the podcast now through December 15th, you're entered to win a prize up to $100 in value! When you've written your review, screenshot it and send it to Susan in an Instagram DM so we can be sure we have your entry! Thanks in advance for helping us share and grow the show!

Tasman is a meditation coach offering calm and clarity to his clients through Depth Work Sessions, an opportunity for people to learn how to quiet the chaos and slow down the hamster wheel in their minds, and learn how to feel at home in themselves.From the very first Instagram DM with Tasman, I wanted to do everything I could to help as many people as possible hear about him so they could benefit from all he had to share.Tasman truly has a grounded presence that is so rare, and it's tangible even through this podcast episode.This episode is a must-listen if you're looking to clear the chaos and the mental chatter and get clear on what it is you want, who you are, and the next steps you need to take.Connect with Tasman on InstagramScreenshot your podcast player and share it with your friends on Instagram Stories! Tag me @susan_restoringtheday , I LOVE to see and "meet" listeners of the show.When you write a 5 Star Review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts, you're entered to win a giveaway (giveaway winner chosen December 15th, 2020!) and you help us get the word out about this amazing content so more people can hear about the podcast and these amazing guests.To be sure you're entered, screenshot your review and send it to me, Susan, in an Instagram DM so I can confirm I have your entry!

Feeling a little shakey in your business? Need some quick hacks to help build your confidence as you head into another week?This episode is for you, with plenty of takeaways for you to implement into your week.As always, share with us you're listening and tag Susan on Instagram @susan_restoringtheday

Guest, Adam Kiddoo, is a powerhouse.In 2018 Adam helped walk me through one of the biggest decisions to invest in my business I had made up to that time - all while on a simple 30 minute phone call. And it completely changed the way I approach making big decisions for my business from there on out.You'll hear us recall that very story, and hear Adam unpack his guidelines for approaching making decision from a place of ease, calm, and confidence.We discuss together how to move away from making decisions (or NOT making decisions!) from a place of fear and anxiety, especially when it comes to making big investments in our personal or business growth.It's a must-listen, for sure.Connect with Adam on Instagram Write a 5 star review, screenshot it and send it to me in an Instagram DM @susan_restoringtheday and you'll be entered to win this quarter's prize giveaway for podcast listeners!

Nerd out with me on all things period talk and productivity for women. This is quickly becoming one of my FAVORITE topics to discuss, and watching my clients build easier, simpler, more supportive systems for running their businesses that SUPPORT the life they're looking to create, and support themselves in it is so incredibly empowering.Screenshot your podcast player and tag us to let us know you're listening on @susan_restoringtheday on InstagramWrite a 5 start Review on Apple Podcasts, screen shot it and send it to @susan_restoringtheday via Instagram DMs and be entered to win our giveaway, December 15th 2020!

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How do you navigate feeling "negative" or "bad" about your business?How do you move through this?Maybe you've found your funk or your worry, or your constant anxiety is affecting your sales do you know you have to deal with it, but how?In this episode, I offer an antidote. I offer steps to begin using our emotions and our emotional fluctuations for our BENEFIT and for the enhancement and GROWTH of our businesses, not its demise.This is a must-listen if you've been feeling that it's difficult to be consistent in your business if you can't "control" your negative emotions, or struggle with maintaining consistency.Share on Instagram and tag me @susan_restoringtheday

Meet Megan Henry, Life Coach and Spiritual Mentor for women who want to feel happier, aligned, and who want to learn how to manage their energy so they can show up as their best selves both in their business and in their personal lives.So many of us don’t see or know how to move through our fear and blocks. And when we’re experiencing a misalignment in our personal life it will show up in our business as well. Megan and Susan share relevant points from their own stories in how they've gone from feeling DISempowered in their life and business to empowered and grounded.This episode is perfect for you if lately you've been feeling overwhelmed or emotionally taxed beyond what you FEEL you can handle, and it has started to affect your business.Connect with Megan on InstagramConnect with Susan on InstagramIf this episode spoke to you, resonated, or taught you something valuable, please let us know!! Your feedback is SO IMPORTANT to us!!Write a 5-star review on iTunes, screenshot it, post it and tag me @susan_restoringtheday so I can give you a shoutout. (I also run frequent spontaneous giveaways to listeners!)a quick note to mamas: if you have kiddos listening, please note that the word S@#t is used one time in this episode.

Its a hot topic, but having an online business does NOT automatically mean quick cash.But thanks to technology, there are ways we can launch offers for our service-based business from the comfort of our homes in just the matter of a few days or less that can bring in a cash infusion in your business, should you want to do that.Are you an entrepreneur with a heart to help others? You know you have something to offer that can really help the people in your niche? Yet you're still struggling to get your offers off the ground?This is a great episode for you. Free Facebook Group - join in now! Tons of free training videosShare that you're listening to the show and tag me on Instagram @susan_restoringthedayWork with me

This episode felt both humbling and empowering to record. Routines are not something I pretend to have mastered, but I've come a LONG WAY, my friends. And this is me, sharing the guidelines I've used to set up routines that feel good to me and my family, and to me as a mother and entrepreneur.Thanks so much for tuning in!Join me for free video trainings on growing your business and impact inside my free facebook group.Hang out with me on Instagram, screenshot your podcast player listening to this episode and tag me @susan_restoringtheday - can't wait!Work with me to transform and expand YOUR routines and YOUR business' impact!

Although this episode scratches the surface in so many ways, whether you are already an expert manifestor in practice or you are just hearing about it, I believe you'll be able to pull something from this episode! If I didn't talk about how to manifest on this podcast, you'd be missing half of my story! And arguably one of the most important parts. What I talk about in this episode is a big part of my story, when things really started to move, and I started seeing sustainable results. Even if the concept of "manifesting" seems too woowoo for you yet, you'll STILL be able to pull something helpful from this episode, even if it's a fresh perspective. This is a 'must listen!' Connect with me! I LOVE it when you screenshot your podcast player and tag me on Instagram @susan_restoringtheday .Want help knowing how to find and keep more leads for your business? Join my free Facebook Group for live trainings.

In this episode:Celebrating the one year anniversary of Soul Powered Launch!Last opportunity to hop into Soul Powered Launch at the 50% off beta pricepoint...How to see more clearly where you're holding yourself backFinding your why, your motivation, and what's REALLY driving youAn action step you can take this weekHow to find your niche as an online entrepreneur and get started on it right away this monthHow to avoid burnout and maintain lasting motivationThanks SO much for leaving a review, a rating, and sharing this podcast on your social media. Screenshot your podcast player and tag me on Instagram @susan_restoringtheday

In this episode, I dive into some of the biggest mindset blocks I had in my first few years of online business, and the situations in which I experienced breakthroughs that have allowed running my business to feel SO much easier.Enrollment Now Open! https://restoringtheday.com/soulpoweredlaunchConnect with me on Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/susan_restoringtheday

In this episode, I outline three habits we as online entrepreneurs often fall into that keep us from making forward progress in growing our impact.Unpack them with me, challenge yourself, and get motivated for moving forward today, starting right where you are.Thank you to ALL of you leaving ratings and writing amazing reviews, I am SO appreciative for each one of you. Soul Powered Launch now enrolling:https://restoringtheday.com/soulpoweredlaunch

In this episode: Why going full time in your business is important and what it means for you and your communitySteps to breaking down creating sustainable income goals Unpacking the often bypassed tips and systems you may need to consider so you can launch yourself forward into the future of your business and can make the income you want to make and see your business have the impact you've always known it can have.Visit restoringtheday.com/soulpoweredlaunch to get a closer look at my signature program and offerings!Let us know you're listening! Tag me at @susan_restoringtheday on Instagram.