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Dreams and DetoursActivating the Divine Human with Atousa RaissyanSusan welcomes back Atousa Raissyan, shaman, healer, spiritual guide, artist and brilliant guide helping people find the calm and love inside themselves. It is her desire to spread love and healing so people can feel more at peace with themselves, shifting from anxious to relaxed. A best-selling published author, Atousa has just released Activating the Divine Human, a multi author book that is more of a ‘guide to shedding identities shaped by fear and embracing the full spectrum of who you are’. These stories are meant to inspire you to find your own uniqueness. Tune in to hear a fun c...2024-10-0330 min
Dreams and DetoursTalking the TalkSusan freestyles her thoughts in this episode about learning from the people in her bereavement groups, holding herself to the same actions that are used in her couples therapy work, and questioning the access people should have to life altering content. When she thinks about asking someone who lost the love of their life to find new activities or discoveries about themself, Susan also takes that challenge to expand her own life. And when she guides couples back toward one another with tools about forgiveness, love, and vulnerability, she also knows her own relationship will improve with that same...2023-10-0613 minDreams and DetoursStrong Men Have Feelings with Mike OverlieSusan sits down with Mike Overlie to continue the conversation about men connecting to their feelings. Susan and Mike dig into the incredible results that occur when men slow down enough to acknowledge what they are feeling, and subsequently what they need. It is true that small steps create great change. And who wouldn’t want to push away the tornado-like chaos in exchange for some peace. Mike points to our relationship with dogs as being a beautiful guide in learning how to move on quickly from the insanity life can throw us. In his book, Let Your Dog Le...2023-06-2244 minDreams and DetoursThe Power Inside You with Atousa RaissyanSusan sits down with Atousa Raissyan, shaman, healer, spiritual guide and artist. They share the importance of knowing ourselves and the choice we have to use our energy to be the creator of our life. Atousa is a brilliant, calming force, and her energy will leave you wanting more! Tune in to hear more and also find her at https://www.atousaraissyan.com/ Atousa Raissyan https://www.atousaraissyan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/atousar/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/Soulystic https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKITT7Zt...2023-06-0240 minDreams and DetoursBetter TogetherSusan talks about the importance of showing up! The in-person experience of connecting with others is vital to our health and way more fun. Whether with your work or in your social space, being face to face with people will always present opportunity that can’t be found through digital means. This is not to say those tools don’t provide convenience, but the importance of human connection offers us to use all parts and senses, and adds value in ways that often changes the trajectory of our lives. From thinking, dreaming, creating, and being, when we open ourselves up t...2023-05-2504 minDreams and DetoursFrom Disconnect to ReconnectSusan talks about the dangerous tango couples get into when winning and defending are more important than loving one another. Criticism does not go well in relationships, but turning toward one another’s bids for attention, affection, and connection is the glue that holds them together. We all have bad days, when we need extra love and support. Learning to take a step back, not take things personally, ask for clarification, and then have a healthy dialogue is the way to get started. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.ins...2023-05-1805 minDreams and DetoursMy Whole Self with Daphnie SummersSusan had the pleasure to chat with Daphnie Summers, artist, writer, and survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Daphnie’s college studies in psychology deepened her understanding of trauma along with her committed journey to her own healing. Daphnie had the chance to attend the Saprea retreat, a program designed specifically for women who have experienced childhood sexual trauma. While there, she participated in a Kintsugi bowl exercise which allowed her to see how putting back together the broken parts of a ceramic bowl can provide a greater understanding of how her own broken parts are also reassembled. 2023-04-2834 minDreams and DetoursIt’s Okay to Say NoIn an encore episode, Susan talks about the importance of having boundaries and the way in which we can reshape our lives by setting limits in all of our relationships. Once a people pleaser, she learned later in life that saying no is okay and that happiness is often dependent on our ability to honor ourselves. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us th...2023-04-1407 minDreams and DetoursGet UnstuckSusan talks about being stuck, specifically in an unhappy marriage or partnership, and how normalizing an unhealthy life can be a foolish choice. The longer we stay in undesirable situations, our bodies and brains accept it as the new norm. We condition ourselves in the worst way possible, and keep ourselves further from living a happy, fun life. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to...2023-04-0606 minDreams and DetoursGrief and LossSusan talks about the loss she witnesses in those bereaved from losing a spouse or partner. Unlike other types of loss, this one reconfigures the structure of everyday life, and takes time to navigate. Susan shares the way she manages bereavement groups and how guiding people toward honoring their beloved with storytelling and celebrating them still. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us th...2023-03-3004 minDreams and DetoursA Soul Artist: Peleg TopSusan had the great fortune to sit down with Peleg Top, artist, creative high growth mentor, and spiritual director. Peleg has been in the creative space for many years, starting a branding and design agency that he built and sold, as well as guiding creative leaders in his 100 Days of Creative High Growth program. He is a soul artist, guiding his students to ground themselves in knowing themselves. He knows that the single relationship truly central in life is the one to yourself. Peleg’s message is calming and intentional in his desire to activate love in others. 2023-03-161h 09Dreams and DetoursCan I Trust You? with John WeimanJohn Weiman is back to chat with Susan about trust, both in the relationship and with the therapist. Most people think of trust in relationships to be about fidelity, which is not at all where this essential component must exist. The questions about trust are: Can I trust you to be myself? Can I trust you will be there for me? Then there is the trust and bond that therapist and client require: can you trust me to guide you back toward yourself, to your relational connections? Tune-in to hear John tell us more on building back...2023-03-0938 minDreams and DetoursKnowing When to GoIn an encore episode, Susan discusses romantic love, and knowing when to repair vs end a relationship. It can be tricky when your long-term partner seems distant and the connection feels broken. Are you being seen, heard, and understood? It’s critical to recognize the signs of self-betrayal vs the need to recalibrate your love, together. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that...2023-03-0210 minDreams and DetoursAll About We with John WeimanSusan continues her conversation with John Weiman in part 2 about going from the darkness to an incredible second chance. Post liver transplant, John has his work cut out for him to survive while making huge life changes. When we live for so long exercising bad habits, telling and believing our own lies, and cheating ourselves and everyone around us, it feels almost impossible to consider reversing it for something better. Tune in to hear the rest of John’s story about his come back and the spectacular life he has built. John Weiman htt...2023-02-0951 minDreams and DetoursLost in Lies with John WeimanSusan chats with John Weiman about the lies we are told that shape us. When we go from childhood to adulthood with so many false stories, it takes us on a wild ride of not knowing who we are or how to behave, with ourselves and others. From a lack of boundaries and self-worth to bad marriages and hitting rock bottom, these detours can reveal our truest version, but only if we survive the fall. Tune in to hear part 1 of John’s detour and how he pulled himself up from his own death trap. Joh...2023-02-0234 minDreams and DetoursThe Power of Our Energy with Atousa RaissyanSusan kicks off year 4 of Dreams and Detours with Atousa Raissyan, shaman, healer, spiritual guide and artist. They share the importance of knowing ourselves and the choice we have to use our energy to be the creator of our life. Atousa is a brilliant, calming force, and her energy will leave you wanting more! Tune in to hear more and also find her at https://www.atousaraissyan.com/ Atousa Raissyan https://www.atousaraissyan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/atousar/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/Soulystic https://w...2022-11-1040 minDreams and DetoursShining Brightly with Howard BrownSusan sits down with Howard Brown to chat about his incredible journey as an author, entrepreneur, interfaith peacemaker and two-time stage 4 cancer survivor. Howard’s resilience is incredible as he has navigated his way to health and success. His new book titled Shining Brightly is a story about the detours he faced while pursuing his dreams. Howard Brown https://www.shiningbrightly.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardsbrown/ Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ https://www.li...2022-09-2224 minDreams and DetoursLighten Up with Tanya GillTanya Gill is a superstar! Brilliant, compassionate, funny and on-point. She is a teacher, social worker, and embodied transformational life coach. Susan and Tanya talk about the crazy situations life throws us and how managing all of the WTF moments helps us show up in a bigger way. Tanya is launching a 13-week program in October called Lighten Up! The Self-Love Adventure. Its going to be a love-fest that you don’t want to miss! Tanya Gillhttps://www.perfectlyimperfect.wtfhttps://www...2022-09-1232 minDreams and DetoursDetoxing with Melissa DeallySusan sits down with Melissa Deally to learn how her two daughters back to back concussions opened up a whole new world to their approach to wellness. When Melissa suddenly lost her job of many years and was taking care of her kids' injuries, the deep dive into the ‘why’s’ sent her on a journey of healing them and herself in the interim. Melissa’s curiosity about brain health revealed holistic options and philosophies for healing, and well one thing led to another and then another. We never know where our life challenges will lead us, but if we let t...2022-08-2923 minDreams and DetoursLove and Healing with Candace PlattorSusan sits down with Candace Plattor, an Addictions Counselor and author of Loving an Addict, Loving Yourself. Candace is celebrating 35 years sober and while her 15year addiction story might have occurred long ago, it's a story that we continue to hear today: negligent doctors prescribing opioids in cases where proper treatment should be utilized. For over 30 years Candace has guiding addicts and their families on a journey to recovery and healing. It does indeed take a village. Candace Plattor https://lovewithboundaries.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/candaceplattor/ https://ww...2022-08-1822 minDreams and DetoursGetting Your Spark On with Denise BelisleDenise Belisle is a serenity and emotional intelligence expert guiding people back to themselves. Whether life has shifted because of the empty nest or simply a change that creates more time, we must recreate ourselves for continued satisfaction. Susan chats with Denise about the evolution that we all experience with years spent living this life. We not only need to look at our own self, to understand who we are or have become, but it would be equally smart to look at your partner/spouse to consider the changes and brilliance that have reshaped them. What do you want...2022-07-2929 minDreams and DetoursYour Life is Your Story with Kelly KevilleWe repeat mistakes until we learn the lesson. Susan chats with Kelly Keville who knows that well. From codependence to independence, it was a journey that bounced Kelly around a bit but in the end gave her the confidence and strength to own her life. She conquered fears about herself that truly provided the landscape for the freedom she has today. Kelly supports and coaches single Mom’s to shine bright and tell their story, and she’s doing it both through the written word as a storyteller and on her newly debuted podcast Your Story of Magnificent Color + Ligh...2022-07-2155 minDreams and DetoursCelebrate Your Gifts with Consuela MuñozConsuela Muñoz is the Confidence Queen Next Door! Susan chats with Consuela about the importance of Leadership, both in the corporate setting and in our own life. Developing your confidence, owning your strengths, and celebrating your gifts is the roadmap for success. Consuela teaches Leaders to start with themselves, to model positive strengths-based behavior with their teams, and cultivate a collaborative workforce that comes together for the greater good of the organization while achieving their own personal best. It can and should always be a win-win! Consuela Muñoz https://www.o...2022-06-2324 minDreams and DetoursNo Rules with Shelly DrymonSusan chats with Shelly Drymon about redesigning her life after 50 and showing up for other women to do the same. Shelly’s professional life included years as a Social Worker supporting children in the welfare system, along with her ability to seek out grants and private funding for a host of programs to serve girls and restorative justice. Shelly knows the importance of being a guiding light for others and now she is shining that light on her own life and leading by example. No longer interested in hearing about self-help mantras, Shelly is writing her own story and sh...2022-06-1621 minDreams and DetoursBecoming Your Own Money Boss with Anna SerguninaSusan chats with Anna Sergunina, CFP and CEO of Main Street Planning, about the importance of financial planning in order to create a secure path forward. Whether you have a family or not, own a business, or work for a company, designing your financial needs will give you the power to know when you can make big life decisions with safety. Anna also launched Money Boss Podcast to have conversations with others on creating good habits with bite-size wisdom to get anyone started. Anna Sergunina https://www.mainstreetplanning.com https://www.f...2022-06-0927 minDreams and DetoursSeeking the Stillness InsideMike Overlie and Indigo are back on Dreams and Detours to continue the conversation about men connecting to their feelings. Susan and Mike dig into the incredible results that occur when men slow down enough to acknowledge what they are feeling, and subsequently what they need. It is true that small steps create great change. And who wouldn’t want to push away the tornado-like chaos in exchange for some peace. Mike points to our relationship with dogs as being a beautiful guide in learning how to move on quickly from the insanity life can throw us. In his bo...2022-05-2445 minDreams and DetoursSecond Act Sisters with Jack PerezSusan chats with Jack Perez, Founder & CEO of Kuel Life, champion of pro-aging women, normalizing aging for women in mid-life and beyond. Kuel Life is an online community designed to redefine midlife through meaningful, curated content. Jack created this start-up because she knew that when we come together we are brilliant beyond anything else. Women come to share, learn, shop and support one another to live their best. This is what real community looks like. Thank you Jack Perez for giving us another place to keep shining. Jack Perez https://kuellife.com 2022-05-0923 minDreams and DetoursSexy, Cool Men Have Feelings with Mike OverlieSusan chats with Mike Overlie about his emotional awakening and how the canines in his life led him to that moment of self-discovery. In our search for purpose, we can get tangled by looking outward when the answers are all inside of us. Mike works with men specifically to guide them toward living full, exceptional lives. He also wrote a book about it, Let Your Dog Lead. Mike Overlie https://dogsandmen.com https://linktr.ee/SpiritDog https://outskirtspress.com/letyourdoglead https://www.amazon.com/Let-Your-Dog-Lead-Exceptional/dp/1977220185/ref=sr...2022-04-2823 minDreams and DetoursWe Are All Creative with Hollis CitronHollis Citron is on a mission to help people of all ages and abilities realize the creativity inside them. We all have creativity, it is OURS and it's begging to be expressed. Susan and Hollis talk about their own AHA moments when they embraced their own creativity and how life has never been the same since! Hollis Citron https://www.iamcreativephilly.com https://www.instagram.com/iamcreativephilly/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollis-gross-citron-a345126/ https://www.iamcreativephilly.com/podcast Dreams and Detours: ht...2022-04-0436 minDreams and DetoursFinding Prosperity with Heather AbbottSusan sits down with Heather Abbot, accountant, financial advisor, and certified Fairyologist, helping women and heart-centered entrepreneurs take their place amongst the wealthy. Heather has found that when she uses her magical wisdom, she attracts the clients that will benefit most from her expertise in finding financial freedom. It’s never too late to get started, and her 3 steps to financial mastery is a bonus tool she offers to all. Heather Abbott https://www.hcabbott.ca/prosperityandpossibilities/ https://anchor.fm/hcabbott https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathercabbott/ htt...2022-03-2432 minDreams and DetoursRaise Her UpThere are too many women still sitting on the sidelines. Susan talks about the importance for us all to participate in supporting and raising women up! We live in abundance, not scarcity, and we all win when we encourage each other to take active steps toward our desires. Happy, fulfilled people are the best coworkers, neighbors, friends, parents, and lovers. LOVE HER! Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It...2022-03-1404 minDreams and DetoursRiding the Wave with Sean LakeSusan sits down with Sean Lake, former Pro Snowboarder, and Burton Snowboards Team Manager for Shaun White. After years in sports marketing for DC Shoes, Sean co-founded BUBS Naturals, a line of natural collagen peptides and supplements. He not only named the company after his childhood best friend Glen “Bub” Doherty, a Navy Seal who was killed in Bengahzi, his company also contributes a portion of their earnings to a fund in Glen’s name among other important charities. Tune in to hear a super cool story of becoming an entrepreneur while honoring friends and community. Sean...2022-03-0344 minDreams and DetoursBetter Together or Apart?Susan discusses romantic love and knowing when to repair vs end a relationship. It can be tricky when your long-term partner seems distant and the connection feels broken. Are you being seen, heard, and understood? It’s critical to recognize the signs of self-betrayal vs the need to recalibrate your love, together. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to LinkedIn or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of...2022-02-1709 minDreams and DetoursWho Do You Love?Let’s talk about love! Susan collaborates with several people to share their take of who they love & why, what crazy things they’ve done for love, and advice they have received or given about love. We all have our own version of how love fits into our lives, the key is to show your love so that it can be felt, not only heard! ❤️ Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening...2022-02-1011 minDreams and DetoursLet Us Be Good with Mich DiSibioSusan welcomes Michelina DiSibio back to the show to chat about the current state of wellness in the world. The past two years have shown us the importance of maintaining health in order to protect our immune system in order to live a good life. The old adage that all you need is your health couldn’t be truer! From whole food supplements to tower gardens, their conversation includes great tips and nuggets for everyone to either get started or continue down a road of well-being. Michelina DiSibio: https://www.lettucebethegood.com Facebook: https://www.fa...2022-01-2735 minDreams and DetoursThe Unstoppable Mike HingsonSusan chats with Michael Hingson, podcast host of Unstoppable Mindset, author of “Thunder Dog” and “Running with Roselle, A Story of Our Youth”. Blind since birth, Mike was born to sighted parents who raised him with a can-do attitude. After he and his guide dog Roselle escaped the 78th floor of Tower One at World Trade Center on Sept 11, 2001, Mike found himself telling his story across international news outlets to share lessons of trust, courage, and teamwork based on his experience. Today Mike is a global speaker delivering inspiring and thought-provoking messages on perseverance and trust in teamwork. ...2022-01-2040 minDreams and DetoursThe Gift of Boundaries“Conflict cannot survive without your participation” said Wayne Dyer. As we get into the holiday season, Susan talks about setting healthy boundaries in order to minimize combative, uncomfortable situations with family or friends. The choice to participate is always yours. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on...2021-12-0907 minDreams and DetoursWe All Have Glitter InsideWe often hear ‘you are more than your worst thought or moment’ to stop judging ourselves and to show self-love. But what if you didn’t learn self-love or to be kind to yourself? What if you were led to believe that you are the problem, and it sends you down the path of trying to control or fix everything? Susan sits down with Allyson Fusella who took her own healing journey to cultivate a brilliant coaching business to help others get out of their own way in order to find purpose and passion. By leading clients back to themse...2021-12-0353 minDreams and DetoursIt’s Your ChoiceSusan continues the conversation about bad habits that come from staying in destructive situations too long. When life is spinning you around and around, the choice is yours to stop the ride and make changes. We are responsible for our own happiness, and the kindness we bring to our own lives and others. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our p...2021-11-1305 minDreams and DetoursBad HabitsSusan talks about the bad habits that come from staying in a relationship too long. Instead of perfecting the art of romance, couples become masters of reducing the other. No one wins, especially if there are children involved. Communication is vital in every relationship. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the...2021-10-2809 minDreams and DetoursRoar Back with Cherlyn DeckerSusan sat down with Cherlyn Decker to talk about her big pivot from a corporate career to being a successful entrepreneur. Cherlyn’s discovery to let her faith be her guide was the magic she had been seeking. By being a faith-based coach for others Cherlyn offers clients a chance to bring their spiritual beliefs into the mix when shaping their path forward, personally and professionally. Cherlyn Decker: cherlyndecker@gmail.com Website: Cherlyn Decker FaceBook: Cherlyn on FB LinkedIn: Cherlyn on LinkedIn Instagram: @cherlyndecker Twitter: @Cherl...2021-10-1435 minDreams and DetoursThe Sudden Caregiver with Karen Warner SchuelerSusan welcomes Karen Warner Schueler to discuss the unforeseen changes that occur when becoming a sudden caregiver. Karen lived that experience and authored a brilliant book, The Sudden Caregiver: A Roadmap for Resilient Caregiving, to provide a practical guide and comfort source for anyone caring for a loved one. The role of caregiver will test your strength of character, but the message is clear: self-care, grace, and resilience are critical. Karen Warner Schueler: kws@thesuddencaregiver.com Website: The Sudden Caregiver Website: Tangible Group FaceBook:FB Sudden Caregiver Li...2021-09-3046 minDreams and DetoursSoul-Centered with Donna BondSusan welcomes Donna Bond, Spiritual Advisor, Business + Life Coach, and author of Original Wisdom: Harness the Power of the Authentic You. Donna shares her personal journey of channeling her inner wisdom and what it means to vibrate higher in order to heal and find your truest self. Donna Bond: donna@donnabond.com Website: Donna Bond FaceBook: Donna Bond Professional Coaching LinkedIn: Donna on LinkedIn Instagram:Donna on Instagram Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ L...2021-09-2354 minDreams and DetoursSetting LimitsSusan talks about the importance of having boundaries and the way in which we can reshape our lives by setting limits in our relationships. From the way that people treat us to the way we treat others, our happiness is dependent on our ability to honor ourselves. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would lik...2021-09-1606 minDreams and DetoursSet Yourself FreeSusan talks about being stuck, specifically in an unhappy marriage, and how normalizing an unhealthy life can be a foolish choice. The longer we stay in undesirable situations, our bodies and brains accept it as the new norm. We condition ourselves in the worst way possible and keep ourselves further from living a happy, fun life. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us tha...2021-09-0205 minDreams and DetoursReturning to Ourselves After LossThe aftermath of loss often leaves us in limbo and just detached enough from ourselves to feel like we are walking in circles. Susan sat down with Kimberley Pittman-Schulz to talk about grief and the steps one can take to return to themselves. Kimberley is the author of Grieving Us, A Field Guide for Living With Loss Without Losing Yourself. It is the small yet significant practices that can bring joy back into our lives, and to be alive again while living with grief. Please find more information at: https://www.poetowl.com//dreamsdetours Kimberley P...2021-08-1250 minDreams and DetoursAllyson Fusella’s Heart is Wide OpenWe often hear ‘you are more than your worst thought or moment’ to stop judging ourselves and to show self-love. But what if you didn’t learn self-love or to be kind to yourself? What if you were led to believe that you are the problem, and it sends you down the path of trying to control or fix everything? Susan sits down with Allyson Fusella who took her own healing journey to cultivate a brilliant coaching business to help others get out of their own way in order to find purpose and passion. By leading clients back to themse...2021-08-0553 minDreams and DetoursRewriting Our Narrative with Eliot PopkinIf repetition allows one to master a skill or concept, imagine what the outcome of negative reinforcement can do to a young person who is just trying to make sense of themselves and the world around them. We are all doing the best we can to create a good life. Some of us did not have good role models growing up, and even worse may have been given the wrong messaging about our worth as a person. Susan sits down with Eliot Popkin to talk about how unraveling that false truth can take so long to do, but it's...2021-07-2931 minDreams and DetoursMichelle Reines, The Badass LeaderWe are shaped by our childhood experiences, and they can help fuel resilience to survive all kinds of unexpected storms. Susan chats with Michelle Reines to talk about using her sharp skills to overcome an unconscious leadership fiasco while healing from within. This wonderful and raw conversation reveals how Michelle kept her eyes wide open in order to bring her best self forward. WARNING: our conversation includes a story about sexual abuse. Michelle Reines at: michelle@badassleader.com Websites: Badass Leader and MDR4You Instagram: Badass Leader FaceBook: Badass Leader on FB...2021-07-221h 07Dreams and DetoursFinding Peace After Trauma with Jolyn ArmstrongThere is nothing like a traumatic life event to crack open all parts of our being. Susan chats with Jolyn Armstrong about the sudden call she got one day that her son was arrested. In that moment, her life was forever changed as her son faced incarceration. Jolyn didn’t just survive that experience, she was determined to thrive, and has since created GrapeVine Mindware, a trauma-focused coaching program for those who find themselves in a similar crisis, unable to cope, and in need of resources. Special gift for listeners: click on the link to rec...2021-07-0841 minDreams and DetoursThe Reboot with Elisse BarnesSusan chats with Dr. Elisse Barnes about the brilliant work she is doing to coach and educate Baby Boomers who are reinventing themselves or re-entering the workplace. As Your LinkedIn Driving Instructor, she teaches adults 50+ to use digital profiles to find meaningful work using a lifetime of success and skills. It’s not about how long you’ve been doing the work, it’s all about shining a light on your greatness! Elisse Barnes www.drelissebarnesjdphd.com elisse@vintageworkforce.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissewbarnesjdphd/ Dreams...2021-07-0158 minDreams and DetoursOne Love with Tina MaschiIn celebration of #PRIDE 🌈, Susan sits down with Tina Maschi: artist, musician, researcher, clinician, and common person’s philosopher. They discuss the state of the aging population in prisons, including LGBTQ+, who have their own set of challenges. Overall, the message is clear: love is love and whether in an actual prison or not, we must embrace the wisdom of our aging humans and show more compassion for one another. Connect with Tina Maschi at tmaschi59@gmail.com or find Tina’s work at: Channels: Caring Justice Worldwide Articles/Discourse: Rainbow Justice...2021-06-2435 minDreams and DetoursThe Power of Possibility with Nelson Tressler“Never be ashamed of a scar, it just proves you were stronger than what tried to hurt you” Susan chats with Nelson Tressler to talk about his early childhood trauma and how this quote speaks volumes about embracing our full selves. You are more than your experiences or the mistakes you’ve made. You grow and get smarter every day. Find Nelson Tressler at: Website: https://igotsmarter.com Website: https://nelsontressler.com Instagram: @nelsontressler LinkedIn: I Got Smarter Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.lin...2021-06-1746 minDreams and DetoursSeriously, Love YouSusan shares her thoughts on how to manage self-doubt so that you can prioritize yourself to have a great life. Being stuck isn’t a life sentence, nor is it shameful. You need to love you more than anyone or anything else. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to LinkedIn or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this po...2021-06-1006 minDreams and DetoursHealing From the Inside with Scott SunderlandSusan sits down with Scott Sunderland to talk about the power of using the mind to heal the body after he suddenly found himself physically shut down. Years of stress, anxiety, and 18-hour workdays caught up with Scott, sending him on a journey to find himself and heal from the inside out. Find Scott Sunderland at: Website: TheFreedomProject222.com Instagram: @FreedomProject222 Facebook: The Freedom Project Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that...2021-06-0156 minDreams and DetoursLove & Light with Udo ErasmusSusan sits down with Udo Erasmus to talk about the love and light that is within all of us. The outward chaos distorts the path toward ourselves, which is where all of the answers live. It usually takes heartache for us to realize that we must reconnect with ourselves in order to heal and be happy. Please enjoy the episode and this link to download a free copy of The Book On Total Sexy Health https://udoerasmus.com/dreams Find Udo Erasmus at: https://udoerasmus.com https://udoschoice.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/udo-erasmus-78949314/ Facebook: https://www...2021-05-211h 03Dreams and DetoursMake Some ArtWe are all artists. Self-expression comes in many forms, and for some, it is directly linked to their identity: performer, writer, musician, painter, creator. This week, Susan talks about the artist in all of us and the importance of unleashing our inner ideas. The alternative can be inner demons. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the c...2021-04-0207 minDreams and DetoursSeriously, who are you?We don’t get a playbook in life, so the idea that we should know what we want and who we are at an early age is crazy. Susan talks about pivots and the abundance of professional coaches that have emerged from midlife crashes, including her own. It seems clear that if we afford ourselves time to self-discover we might not have so many recovery experts. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us tha...2021-03-2010 minDreams and DetoursPeople ChangeChange is inevitable and like it or not, it's constantly happening. This week Susan shares her take on being compassionate and making space for others to change. It’s not easy to take steps toward the life we want, and some encouragement goes a long way. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation wit...2021-03-1204 minDreams and DetoursWhat About LoveThis week Susan shares the voices of several people who share their take on love. Many of us struggle to find the courage to let ourselves feel love or express it, so in the words of Cheryl Strayed: “Be brave, be authentic. Practice saying the word love to the people you love so when it matters the most to say it, you will”. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It m...2021-02-1113 minDreams and DetoursGames People PlayCommunication in every relationship is vital. When we withhold our feelings, especially anger, hurt, and disappointment, we seed ourselves with resentment. And like a fire, it is wild and damaging. In an encore episode, Susan shares the painful story of a lifelong friendship that ended unnecessarily. Dreams and Detours: https://www.dreamsdetours.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsdetours/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreams-and-detours/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to...2021-02-0408 minDreams and DetoursWho’s Foolin Who?Susan discusses the importance of modeling good behavior and the consequences she experienced when double standards were a theme in her upbringing. Getting mixed messages was a disastrous web of contradictions that took years to untangle. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we hope inspire, encourage and challenge our listeners to step toward their d...2021-01-2806 minDreams and DetoursFollow The LeaderSusan speaks to Lydia Bowser about cultivating our lives to match the values that drive us, both personally + professionally. Lydia shares her stories of being in the wrong marriage, and then wrong job, all while shaping herself for the life she has today. Her passion for motherhood, while modeling kindness and compassion as an executive, have proven to be everything she imagined. Tune in to hear how she overcame obstacles, and yet continued to choose herself at every turn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydiabowser/ Thanks for listening! It means so m...2021-01-2136 minDreams and DetoursLet’s Get ItIf only a new year could really reset us and all that is happening around us. Susan shares a short message about carrying on, loving ourselves above all else, and taking steps toward building a life that turns you on. Don’t let fear or detours be obstacles. There is enormous freedom in just being yourself. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are...2021-01-0804 minDreams and DetoursThat’s A Wrap!As 2020 comes to a close, we breathe a sigh of relief. We made it. Susan shares some highlights along with great lessons in just being, wherever you are. Remember: if you have time, you have everything. Happy New Year! Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we hope inspire, encourage and challenge our listeners to step toward...2020-12-3103 minDreams and DetoursWait, What?When text doesn’t translate, it leaves us wondering ‘what the heck?’. Susan shares her frustration with texting and how that can often lead to misunderstanding. Good communication and connection are what we are naturally built for. Scare someone this holiday season by making a real phone call. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we hope...2020-12-1004 minDreams and DetoursTo Be Honest…Why is it hard to be honest? Where is the gain in being deceitful? Susan welcomes stories about betrayal from several who have been deceived, along with her own admission of being raised by a corrupt person and also being unfaithful. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we hope inspire, encourage and challenge our l...2020-12-0309 minDreams and DetoursA Side of GraceAs we get ready for the holiday season, it will be difficult to navigate celebration with the continued effects of the coronavirus. Susan shares an episode from July when we were trying to figure out life then. It seems things have only become more frustrating. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we hope inspire, e...2020-11-2605 minDreams and DetoursTreat Yourself!Alison Bull joins Susan to talk about the importance of investing in ourselves: time, money and attention. It is okay to ask for help, to know when a task is outside of our expertise, and to take a walk to restore our sanity. Talk is cheap, action is crucial. Alison Bull: Beauty Counter: https://www.beautycounter.com/alisonbull LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonbull2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alithebull/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to...2020-11-1918 minDreams and DetoursWrite Your Own Life: Elizabeth GreenSusan sits down with Elizabeth Green, British expat and newly published author. Elizabeth shares her former life back in the U.K. and the unrest she felt most of her life. After years of marriage and raising three children, Elizabeth moved to NYC, opened a restaurant called Planted, and wrote her memoir. She proves that it’s never too late to get what you want out of this life – you just need to take the leap. SOCIAL SITES: Instagram: https://instagram.com/planted.ny Website: https://www.plantednewyork.com/ ...2020-11-0543 minDreams and DetoursBrick by BrickDreams and Detours, the podcast, celebrates 1 year! Susan shares some of her favorite parts of creating this show and the enormous impact her personal tribe has on her life. Tune in to hear how Susan’s resilience kept her alive with faith and hope. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we hope inspire, encourage and...2020-10-1504 minDreams and DetoursThe Smell of JoySusan speaks with Tamar Weinberg about coming out of a dark period in her life after having her children. Her encounter with fragrance snapped her out of the place she was hiding in to bring some light to her world. She decided to create her own fragrance and disrupt the wellness and self-care industries with another option for being present and mindful. SOCIAL SITES: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamaressences/ Website: https://tamar.com Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you li...2020-10-0237 minDreams and DetoursIt’s What You Make of ItSusan talks about the impact of 2020, and how it has strangely created a clean slate for all of us to reimagine and reinvent our lives. From virtual opportunities to reconsidering daily habits, there is much for us to consider as we navigate our way forward. It is further proof that we are connected and need to treat each other with kindness. RESOURCE LINKS: https://grief.com/resources/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm https://www.uptoparents.org/view-article.aspx?articleid=12&language=1 Thanks for li...2020-09-2504 minDreams and DetoursFree to BeSusan speaks to Elyse Berkman about growing up in rural Pennsylvania and being the only Jewish family in town. She was bullied and yet her childhood obesity was not the focus of that taunting, but her religious features that set her apart. Elyse moved to NYC in her 20’s and felt at home culturally and within time, physically as well. Her journey to create a life she could love took time, patience, and bravery. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to...2020-09-1740 minDreams and DetoursHow We GrieveWe all experience grief, from the loss of a loved one, to the end of a significant relationship or life as we knew it. Susan shares how we can navigate the various stages of emotional pain and what that can feel like as we look to find meaning in our suffering. RESOURCE LINKS: https://grief.com/resources/ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/coping-with-grief-and-loss.htm https://www.uptoparents.org/view-article.aspx?articleid=12&language=1 Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened t...2020-08-2805 minDreams and DetoursAfter the Love is GoneCommunication in every relationship is vital. When we withhold our feelings, especially anger, hurt, or disappointment, resentment starts to grow. And like a fire, it is wild and damaging. Susan shares an experience she had with someone close to her and how it destroyed a 30-year friendship, unnecessarily. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that w...2020-07-3106 minDreams and DetoursSalt-Water & SandToo much salt, not enough salt. Just add water. When we cook, we are looking for a tasty balance. As we navigate life, we need to do that same dance. Susan records from her beach vacation where she is restoring her own balance, recalibrating her mind and body to get back to center. Every choice we make either keeps us steady or tips the scale. It goes beyond food and includes all that we consume and believe to be true. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to o...2020-07-2304 minDreams and DetoursThe Feel of YouTouch is essential to humans. Susan shares how this epidemic has restricted our ability to be physically connected and where that leaves us. For many, our wellbeing is dependent on touch, and the loss of it can add to the grief we are already experiencing. Navigating our need for human contact can feel like tiptoeing through a field of landmines. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. W...2020-07-1705 minDreams and DetoursHer Desired LifeSusan speaks to Barbie Haven about being brave and ending self-betrayal in order to live a fulfilled life. From being co-dependent to single-parenthood, Barbie shares her step-by-step journey of moving across her state, staying curious, and exploring a health + life coaching business. This is for all of the women who have wished for more but didn’t know how to free themselves to reach for their dreams. Barbie Haven: http://www.desiredlives.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thedesiredlivescollective/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desiredlives/ Th...2020-07-0955 minDreams and DetoursWords are Power(ful) ToolsSusan is known for saying ‘we find ourselves in other people’s stories’ because that was her truth. Self-exploration feels like a surgical procedure, examining and cutting out the broken parts, in order to feel normal and live fully. Susan shares moments of finding herself in other people’s stories and how that informed her work in human behavior. It’s never too late to become your best self. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on...2020-07-0207 minDreams and DetoursLove Me, Love YouWe 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. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we hope inspire, encourage and challenge our listeners to step toward the...2020-06-2505 minDreams and DetoursBreaking The SilenceSusan 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. Nubia DuVall Wilson: https://www.nubiaduvall.com https://cieloconsulting.biz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encounterswithnubia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encounterswithnubia Thanks for listening! It...2020-05-2140 minDreams and DetoursStepping Into Your PowerSusan 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 Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If...2020-05-1431 minDreams and DetoursUnspoken WordsSusan 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. Wendi Wasik: www.wasikconsulting.com Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with...2020-05-0740 minDreams and DetoursFrom Mind to MouthSusan 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. Diane DiResta can be found here: Website: https://www.diresta.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiRestaCommunications/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/speakingpro LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediresta/ Thanks for listening! It m...2020-04-2338 minDreams and DetoursBuilding Community Through WineSusan 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 the world is battling and believes it is our obligation to remain vigilant in taking care of ourselves in order to return to a gathering society. Ross Halleck can be found here: Website: https://www.halleckvineyard...2020-04-1630 minDreams and DetoursCopingIt’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. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us...2020-04-0206 minDreams and DetoursWords MatterFrom 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 Thanks for listening! It means s...2020-03-2605 minDreams and DetoursCalm is ContagiousSusan 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. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that w...2020-03-1905 minDreams and DetoursMy New NormalSusan 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. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to F...2020-03-1205 minDreams and DetoursLonely But Not AloneSusan speaks about the crisis that is loneliness, and how being lonely isn’t just about being alone. It is a source of widespread depression impacting all of us. By reestablishing our connectivity to one another instead of our devices, we can find our way back to life as it was meant to be lived, together. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are...2020-03-0504 minDreams and DetoursYou’re EnoughSusan shares her thoughts about Being Enough, and how the negative chatter inside our head builds up over time. It is no coincidence, now more than ever, that we feel disconnected from one another. The pain is real and it is creating is a crisis for all of us. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we...2020-02-2705 minDreams and DetoursWhen It’s OverChristine LaFroscia joins the show to explore the other side of quitting: when it’s over. Christine and Susan discuss being part of a lay-off, broken up with and friendships abandoned. They each share when it has happened to them and if that informed them of the way in which future ‘break-ups’ should be managed. Most important they both see the sudden and unexpected clearing as an opportunity to welcome in the new. Christine LaFroscia: Website: https://30thstreetbluesband.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinelafroscia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-30...2020-02-2029 minDreams and DetoursWhat is Love?Susan returns with part 2 of her Love series. We all just want to be loved, but we all learned to love in different ways. This episode features several special contributors responding to these questions: What does love mean to you? How do you know when you are loved? What did love sound like when you were growing up? What does love look and feel like in your life today? Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with u...2020-02-1318 minDreams and DetoursYOU’VE GOT TO SHOW ME LOVESusan talks about love, how the word itself is overused to describe objects and not spoken enough to the people in our lives. A big fan of The 5 Love Languages, Susan shares why it is important to love yourself and know-how you need to be loved. Tune in to hear how her 5 love languages rank. https://www.5lovelanguages.com Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With...2020-02-0606 minDreams and DetoursI QUIT!Alison Bull joins Susan to talk about the recent NYTimes essays titled: I Quit. Friends for over 20 years, Alison and Susan explore moments in their own lives when quitting was hard, appropriate, freeing or lifesaving. They talk about quitting jobs, cigarettes, people, and food. Most important they both share the importance of not quitting on your real dreams and passions. Alison Bull: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonbull2/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alithebull/ Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened t...2020-01-3036 minDreams and DetoursJust BEING MeSusan Montanaro, host of Dreams & Detours, gives her take on kicking off the new year and how we can stay focused on all the great changes we want to make. Life is hard enough on any given day, committing to transforming ourselves and reorganizing our lives is easier said than done. Susan shares a few ideas that can help you focus on making those resolutions and intentions stick. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, h...2020-01-2310 minDreams and DetoursHello 2020Susan Montanaro, host of Dreams & Detours gives thanks for this show and the guests that shared their stories. The upcoming year will include more around loneliness and the ways in which we can all contribute for the better, along with stories of inspiration and success. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we are building a community of life storytellers that we hope inspire, e...2019-12-2602 minDreams and DetoursBe True to YouSusan Montanaro, host of Dreams & Detours talks about courage, and what that looks like in both our professional and personal space. By being true to ourselves, we dig down into our deepest parts in order to live the life we desire. Being brave can be hard, but the alternative is to betray oneself, and others close to us. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to Facebook or Instagram @dreamsdetours. With this podcast, we...2019-12-0605 minDreams and Detours(Re)Ignite Your FireSusan Montanaro, host of Dreams & Detours shares her perspective on being who you were meant to be and not letting life bury you. When our fire has been dampened by another or self-sabotage, our lives are often filled with discomfort and dis-ease. We are meant to bloom naturally, and when we don’t allow ourselves that freedom, it’s almost as if we are not fully breathing or living at all. Thanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us...2019-11-0711 min