Walking Towards The Whisper – Discovering Your New Self

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In this episode we welcome Jennifer 'Suki' Otsuki, an Austin native whose journey has been shaped by resilience, healing, and a deep connection to service. After dedicating nearly two decades to the restaurant industry in Dallas following her graduation from the Texas Culinary Academy, Jennifer discovered the transformative power of yoga, cultivating a 20-year practice that would become her sanctuary through life's challenges.

Jennifer's story is one of profound transformation. In 2020, she faced the closure of her passion project and restaurant, as well as the end of a 13-year engagement. These losses left her feeling buried under the weight of grief, which she only came to recognize during a women's retreat. Through self-love, healing, and years of reclaiming a life worth living, Jennifer discovered the tools to navigate her journey. However, just as she began hosting retreats and sharing her gifts with others, she was struck by the sudden loss of her partner, sous chef, and best friend at the end of 2023.

Now, Jennifer channels her experiences and healing journey into guiding others through grief, healing, and connection. Whether it's through her nourishing meals, her yoga flows, or the profound experiences of her retreats, Jennifer demonstrates that it is possible to create a life you don't have to retreat from. She joins us today to share her story of perseverance, the lessons she's learned from navigating grief, and how she's helping others find the space to heal and grow.

Tune in for a conversation filled with hope, resilience, and the power of self-love and connection.

Episode Highlights

Jennifer 'Suki' Otsuki yoga retreats
Healing through grief and self-love
Grief recovery through retreats
Mind-body connection practices
20-year yoga practice for healing
Overcoming loss and finding purpose
Transformative women's retreats
Navigating the dark night of the soul
Somatic wisdom and daily practices
Reclaiming life after profound loss
Yoga for emotional healing
Grief and healing through connection
Nourishing the body and soul after loss
Culinary and yoga retreat experiences
Coping with the sudden loss of a spouse

Learn more about Jennifer

She will be hosting a 4-night retreat at the Retreat Ranch outside of Austin in Marble Falls, TX in May of 2025 (May 16-20): From Grief to Gratitude

-Somatic Bodywork/Somatic Writing

-Horse connection

-Nourishing meals

Jennifer "Suki" Otsuki is an Intuitive. Somatic Healer. Mindfulness Chef. Retreat Host. Yoga Enthusiast. Divine Feminine. Truth Seeker. Lover. Creator.

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