• 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…

  • 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 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…

  • 🤐 To Cuss or Not to Cuss? That is the Question!

    We’ve all got that one friend who claims they have a “potty mouth” 🤬—but the moment they’re around certain people, they’re on their absolute best, most professional behavior! 😂 In this clip, Dee reveals that while she definitely has a potty mouth, she treats it like a verbal judo 🥋. It’s not about cursing people…

  • Let’s Talk About Getting Ahead of the “Monster.”

    In many of our communities—especially within Black and Latino families—certain eating habits and lifestyle patterns get passed down. For far too many of us, turning 50 or 60 feels like the moment the cards are dealt, and we are suddenly handed prescriptions for high blood pressure, diabetes, and other preventable health issues. But it doesn’t…