Dreams and Detours

We can’t seem to escape the compounded effects of Covid19. Susan shares her frustrations along with those of her friends and listeners, and why we need to be compassionate, especially with ourselves. Judge less, love more.

Life is hard, and even through the pitfalls, we learn who we are and what we are made of. We revisit the first Dreams and Detours episode that is as relevant today. New York native Daniel Joshua Rubin was encouraged to express his creativity from a young age. He has collaborated with award-winning artists on stage and screen, further shaping his craft but in the end, Dan walked away from the glitz of Hollywood. He shares why it’s not so glamorous after all and what he's discovered instead.

Trauma can come from a variety of sources, including violence, assault, war, prison, and abuse. Layered like an onion, trauma can root itself so deep that it sticks to our genes, impacting not just ourselves, but future generations. The reverberations and consequences are playing out in our communities, in our world, and it needs to be treated, right now.

Bright side. Silver lining. Pinhole of light. We are all looking for the good during a time when life feels grim. There is no one right answer. Being resilient, turning inward and toward our own instincts is the gift we are getting from this disruptive experience. Be mindful of how you are investing your time and energy. Be kind to yourself.

Susan sat down with Nubia DuVall Wilson to discuss her mission to liberate survivors of child sexual abuse. In addition to publishing The Survivors Club, Nubia has created a safe community that offers carefully curated content that supports well-being and gives survivors a voice in order to heal, to live, and to love after an assault.

Susan speaks to Susan Ganz about the importance of bringing all of yourself to work. Whether you are married or not, have children or not, want to reach higher levels of your professional career or not, the option should always be yours. Susan Ganz shares her journey of being her best self and the ways in which she continues to give back to ensure others are too. Susan Ganz: https://ganzstrategicsolutions.com

Susan speaks to Wendi Wasik about the importance of listening, critical thinking, and human behavior. As we continue to navigate uncertain times, these skills hold great importance in order to connect with compassion and grace. Wendi’s exceptional leadership and communication coaching informs us all that what worked once is not going to be what gets us the distance.

We are all doing the best we can. Life in the midst of a global virus is hectic, leaving a lot of uncertainty and anxiety. Before you push yourself into yet another video meeting, consider the value of taking time to rest and recalibrate. Be kind to yourself, life is not a competition.

Susan chats with Diane DiResta, an Executive Speaking Coach and author of Knockout Presentations. Diane shares her life story and the early lessons learned as her career took several detours along the way. Diane teaches corporate leaders, from mindset to skillset, to be successful influential public speakers and articulate effectively.

Susan speaks to Ross Halleck, founder + principal of Halleck Vineyards in Sonoma County CA. Ross and his partner quickly activated a virtual wine tasting experience in order to continue serving their members and accommodate new ones. In addition to managing the changing landscape of business, Ross shares his daily practices to remain healthy and calm during the pandemic virus and believes it is our obligation to remain vigilant in taking care of ourselves in order to return to a gathering society.

Andre Lawless talks about being authentic, vulnerable and using self-care to mitigate the adverse impact of living during the coronavirus epidemic. From self-employment to fatherhood, Andre shares his perspective on how he is balancing the range of emotions that floods his brain during this most unusual time. It might be safe to say that you feel this way too.

It’s all in the way we respond to life. We can be defensive or anxious, and that adds more chaotic energy to the mix. Or we can breathe, remain calm and think about what we want out of the messiness that is happening. That will infuse slow and steady balance to uncertain times. Susan shares her recent dark moments and ways in which we can support each other.

From poets to people, words matter. Susan opens the show with the words of Rainer Maria Rilke. These are tough times, with no shortage of detours among us. Using your time and (un)known creativity will be beneficial, not just to pass time but to also allow new substance and material to reveal itself. It just might be part of your path forward. Susan continues to offer a free session to anyone in need. Virtual AA meetings can be found here: http://aa-intergroup.org/directory.php

Susan is back to talk about the uncertain times we face during this virus epidemic and the isolation that comes with it. She firmly believes that our state of mind determines how we will fare through tough times. Susan also offers a free session to anyone in need.

Susan shares her recent decision to go across the country to visit a friend for 10 days before heading to a conference for work. By dropping in on a busy house with kids, it was the perfect solution to the isolation that can accumulate when living and working from home alone. It is all about creating community and making life work however we need to.