Today we meet Suzanne Dudley Schon (pen name Christina Dudley) who is the author of “Out of the Box: A Journey In and Out of Emotional Captivity.” Suzanne shares her very raw and real personal story about transitioning out of a destructive relationship and giving voice to domestic abuse. Her story is for anyone who grew up trying to be "good"-- high achieving and competent --and then who found themselves boxed in, slowly eroded, broken, and struggling. Her book provides readers with a living map of how one such woman made it out, re-writing her life from the inside out. In today’s episode, Suzanne shares some of her words of wisdom, as well as a bit of her poetry that served as an important tool for helping her get out of the box.
Show Highlights:
How to empower yourself in a way that is not dependent on someone else’s behavior
Self-regulating and that awareness piece
Journaling as a tool
What does courage look like in an abusive relationship
How to amplify your inner voice of wisdom to be guided by that voice
Resources Mentioned:
Book “The Way of Integrity” by Martha Beck
The Artist Way, by Julia Cameron (The Morning Pages)
The Bill of Rights - a free download created by Suzanne Dudley Schon which you can access in the members-only section of the Joyful Inspired Living website. Go here to log in or create an account: https://joyfulinspiredliving.com/m/login?r=%2Fmembers-only
Order a copy of the book here:
About Our guest Suzanne Dudley Schon (Pen Name: Christina Dudley)
Suzanne Dudley Schon has been a life and leadership coach for over a dozen years. Committed to being a catalyst for positive change, Suzanne works with clients to “re-write” their stories, develop new habits to live more joyful, conscientious lives, and thrive. Along with her own coaching business, CCC Coaching Solutions, she also currently works for Upside Thinking. Suzanne enjoys writing poetry, acting, yoga, and spending time in nature whether on a hike, a bike, or a walk in the woods. Her children are her sun and moon. Her poems have been published in a variety of literary magazines, and in Dreams and Blessings: Six Visionary Poets.
How to connect with Suzanne Dudley Schon:
Website: SuzanneDudleySchon.com
Email: Suzanne@SuzanneDudleySchon.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Out-of-the-Box-A-Journey-In-and-Out-of-Emotional-Captivity-302890263557933
To purchase Dreams and Blessings (a book of poetry)
