Would You Talk That Way To A Friend?

You know that voice in your head — the one that says "that was so dumb" or "you said too much." But would you ever say that to a friend?

In this episode, Suzanne walks you through a simple but powerful experiment to help you become aware of your inner critic — and start replacing it with something kinder. Because the way you speak to yourself matters more than you might think.

Try it yourself: Make a list of what your inner critic says. Then imagine saying it to a friend. Notice how that feels. Now flip it — and say the kinder version to yourself instead. Practice this every day for 3 weeks and notice how that inner critic starts to become an inner cheerleader.

Try it and let me know how it goes — find me on Instagram and share your experience.

The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.

Do you ever wake up feeling agitated, heavy, or triggered — and can't figure out why? In this episode, Suzanne shares what she discovered after waking up unsettled one morning: the culprit wasn't stress or worry. It was a TV series she'd been watching the night before.

What follows is an honest, relatable exploration of what it means to be someone whose nervous system absorbs the emotions of others — from fictional characters on screen to the people sitting right next to you.

In this episode, Suzanne covers:

• Why some of us carry the emotional residue of what we watch long after the screen goes dark
• The difference between being emotionally engaged and actually absorbing others' emotions
• How this plays out in real life — including a story about her husband walking into the kitchen "revved up" and walking out calm while she was left reeling
• Five things you can do when you realize the emotions you're feeling aren't yours
• Why resisting those emotions makes them linger — and what to do instead

Key takeaway: Our ability to feel deeply is a gift. When we learn to work with it rather than against it, we can sense things others miss — and move through emotion rather than being stuck in it.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Process What You Feel to Heal — Suzanne's monthly membership, diving deep into this topic this month.
• Reach out to me via Instagram to say hi, share a comment or ask a question. Click here.

The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.

I recorded this episode literally from my car right after an all-day Feng Shui Art Workshop — still in the energy of it.

Here's what I discovered: judgment isn't something to shame yourself for. It's a signal. A clue that your nervous system is feeling unsafe, closed off, or resistant to something new.

I also talk about what happens when beauty is still developing — how messy and disorganized it can look right before it becomes something meaningful. And why stepping away when you're too close might be exactly what you need.

In this episode:

• Why judgment is a signal, not a flaw
• What resistance is really protecting you from
• The in-between stage — in art, in hair, in life
• Why stepping away can help you see more clearly
• A gentle reminder that we're all still in process

Can you relate to this?

I'd love to get your feedback. You can DM me on Insta here.

The information presented on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose or prescribe for any medical or psychological condition, nor to prevent, treat, mitigate or cure any such conditions.