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Both of You Are the Main Character 👑✨
In any strong relationship, there shouldn’t be just one “star.” As Susan shares in my latest episode, marriage isn’t about pivoting everything to maintain just one partner’s emotional regulation, career, or needs—it has to be a team. 🤝❤️ From relocating for career milestones to trading off solo-parenting duties, true partnership means both people are equally… →
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The Reality of Solo Parenting 🤎
“Sometimes when you’re the primary parent, you just kind of lose yourself…” In my latest podcast episode, Susan opens up about the chaotic reality of balancing professional obligations, managing summer camps, and solo parenting while her husband traveled for a new job. It is so easy to fall into the routine of checking off the… →
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Navigating Middle Age with Strength
“Middle age hit me hard… but protein, weightlifting, and moving just make it so much more bearable.” — Susan When the physical and hormonal shifts of midlife arrive, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the changes. But as Susan shares in this episode, taking control of your fitness journey can be an absolute game-changer. It’s… →
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Teach Me How to Be Cool…
Growing up just 18 months apart from my older sister, all I ever wanted was for her to think I was cool. 😅 I worked so hard in school, secretly hoping she’d look at me and say, “Wow, my sister can really do this!” Then came the day in elementary school when she asked me… →
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🤖 To Ban or Not to Ban AI? That is the Question
Many professors want to ban AI tools in the classroom—but Susan has a completely different take. 💡 As AI tools get smarter (hello, tools that can mimic human typing to bypass detectors!), the old-school policing methods just aren’t working anymore. Instead of fighting a losing battle, Susan suggests a better approach: bring it out into… →
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You Can’t Pour From An Empty Cup…
In this episode, Susan drops some serious truth bombs about the societal programming many women face. From a young age, we are often taught to be the ultimate caretakers—always putting others first, checking in on everyone else, and carrying the emotional weight of those around us. And as educators? That pressure doubles. We are constantly… →
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🎙️ The Power of Just Listening
“I always feel better when I talk to you.” 💬 Ever had someone say that to you, even when you didn’t give them a single piece of advice? In this episode, Dee drops some major truth bombs about the difference between solving someone’s problems and simply holding space for them. Often, people don’t need a… →
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The Plight of the Introverted Extrovert Empath
Ever feel like you need to peel off the layers of everyone else’s energy just to find your own again? 🌀👇 As an introverted extrovert—and a deep empath—I love connecting with people. But the truth is, I tend to absorb everything. The positive vibes, the heavy emotions, the chaotic crowd energy… it all sticks to… →
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🚫 The Art of “No.” Period. 🚫
“No explanation. No excuses. No little white lie. Just… ‘No, I’m simply not doing it.’” In this episode, Dee shares a powerful lesson she’s been mastering since turning 55: the art of a boundary-setting “No.” As an empath, saying “no” can feel incredibly heavy. But there is a massive difference between helping someone and letting… →
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Not Me: My Fitness Journey Against the Odds
Have you ever had someone—even a certified expert—tell you exactly what your limits are, and your immediate response was: “Yeah, okay… but not me”? In this clip from the podcast, I’m sharing the story of a random slip-and-fall on campus that left me with a broken wrist and a permanent pin. When the orthopedic surgeon… →
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