• Comfortable With Your Own Language

    From being a shy military kid who was scared to speak, to finding her voice through the power of writing! ✍️✨ On this episode, Susan opens up about how putting pen to paper helped her get comfortable with her own language and allowed her thoughts to truly flow. Sometimes, writing it all down is the… →

  • 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… →

  • The Power of Small Wins

    Don’t skip the steps in between! 🪜✨ Sometimes we’re so hyper-focused on reaching that next big milestone that we completely forget to celebrate the journey it takes to get there. True progress isn’t just about the massive leaps; it’s about the daily consistency. Writing things down, making a healthier choice, or even finally cleaning out… →

  • Slow Down & Savor the Bite!

    How fast do you eat? 🫣 In our latest episode, I’m breaking down why rushing through your meals is doing your body a major disservice. Digestion actually begins the second food touches your mouth! When we inhale our food, we completely miss our body’s “I’m full” signals—which is why we often end up with that… →

  • 🎙️ 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… →

  • 🎬 Now Playing: The Introverted Extrovert 🍿

    Ever feel like you have two completely different personalities depending on the day (or the hour)? 😂 In our latest episode, Dee breaks down exactly what it’s like to navigate the world when you absolutely love people, love socializing, and somehow always end up the center of attention… right up until that social battery hits… →

  • 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… →

  • Butterfly Vibes or GPS Mode?

    Dee dropped some major relationship truths on the podcast! 😂 There’s nothing like the romance of holding hands after 30 years of marriage… until your partner reveals the real reason they won’t let go! Turns out, holding hands isn’t just about those sweet, butterfly-in-the-stomach feelings—sometimes it’s pure navigation so you don’t wander off! But hey,… →

  • 🚫 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… →

  • 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… →