Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell

Astrology as a Tool for Self-Discovery

EP #324 - Astrology as a Tool for Self-Discovery - An Interview with astrologist and author, Catherine Gerdes

As many of you know I have been doing shadow work with clients as well as in my personal life. And my guest for this episode of Empowering Chats captures this same theme in her book, Astrology and Shadow Work. I am excited to welcome author and astrologist, Catherine Gerdes to this powerful chat.

When I opened Catherine’s book, I was caught by this aspect of combining shadow work with astrology.

According to Catherine we are all born with a cosmic blueprint which when followed or lived allows us to come back home to ourselves and connect to the essence of who we are.

In her book, Catherine presents a detailed exploration of the twelve sun signs and their shadow aspects. She guides us, the reader by showing us how to turn our birth chart into a practical road map for self-discovery.

Catherine and I have a fascinating chat about how astrology and shadow work can bridge the gap between your astrological wiring and your well-being.

To learn more about Catherine Gerdes visit: Catherine-Gerdes.com

To purchase her book Astrology and Shadow Work visit:
Catherine-gerdes.com/books

To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit:
SusanBurrell.com

The Radiant Field of Love & Kindness

EP #323 - The Radiant Field of Love & Kindness - An Interview with modern mystic, Therese Tucker

I am so happy to welcome modern mystic and psychic guide, Therese Tucker to Empowering Chats once again. Therese joined me on Empowering Chats in 2024. I am grateful to have her back for another chat. I am welcoming back several guests this year who have graced my show in the past. With so much movement and transformation occurring in the world right now I am finding a revisit with many past guests to be refreshing as we assess current events.

So I started this podcast with Therese with the question: Where are we now in regards to the state of the world? As a mystic and an intuitive guide​ Therese has a lot to share. She is also a creative being who creates artwork and jewelry. She embodies what it means to be creative and how to show up and share your gifts with the world.

In this chat Therese and I talk about how time has sped up and how a different energy experience is being felt on a global level and also on a personal level.

We both recognize that there is a higher timeline at work here. One that is partly determined by our own inner compass of connection or lack of connection.  Therese goes on to define the 2 world-timelines which represent the polarization between love, oneness and service or fear and anger.

Together we explore what it means to express love through the simple and small actions, understanding that sometimes the most loving act you can do ​at any given moment is to offer a smile, a hug​ or encouraging word or two.

It takes little effort to move the needle towards love and kindness. It starts with you and the moment you are in at any given time. Be present to yourself and it will radiate out to those you touch in your life.

Start by checking in with yourself​. Ask yourself​, what can you effect right now? How ​am I doing today? and if there is something that shows up for you then ​have compassion for yourself, particularly if you are the one in need.  Therese says it's always important to start with yourself.

To learn more about Therese Tucker visit: BlytheStarlight.com

For more information about her Karma Cards visit her
YouTube Channel: YouTube.com/blythestarlight

To listen to my previous podcast interview with Therese Tucker:
EmpoweringChatsWithSusanBurrell.podbean.com/e/leading-with-light/

To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit:
SusanBurrell.com

A World that Works for Everyone

EP #322 - A World that Works for Everyone - An Interview with channeler and medium, Caroline Oceana Ryan

My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is with a channeler and medium whom I had the pleasure of interviewing in 2023. I am honored to once again welcome Caroline Oceana Ryan to Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell.

I have been following her for a while and I am excited to engage in a chat with her once again. In this chat we explore what is occurring in our country at the present.

As a channeler, Caroline is able to go between her guides and what is dropping in for her and what is occurring, and communicate it to us in a way that we can understand.

Caroline explains that the old paradigm that states we have to suffer in order to grow spiritually is not true anymore. We can release struggle.

We are waking up to the change. And Caroline states that many aware and sensitive people are noticing the toxic and wounded masculinity we have lived under for years is shifting and is ending. And there is no reason for the struggle any longer. We are here to experience joy and peace.

The light pouring into the planet is shining on all that needs to be illuminated so transformation can begin. The age of peace and prosperity is upon us.

What it means, according to Caroline is this: That which no longer serves the whole of humanity and the earth is breaking down. That is why we are seeing all of this chaos and disorder and general madness.

The question we must ask ourselves through this transition is: How can we accept the other, the one(s) we think are perpetrators so that we are not continually fueling division? According to Caroline, everything is becoming more heart based.

To learn more about Caroline and the work she does visit: AscensionTimes.com

To explore her books, including the latest one, The Spirit of The Dragon Times visit: AscensionTimes.com/spirit-of-the-dragon-tribes

To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

 

Trust What You Feel

EP #321 - Trust What You Feel - An Interview with author and podcaster, Sherianna Boyle

My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is an author and fellow podcaster that I have had on my show at least twice. I am thrilled to once again welcome Sherianna Boyle to Empowering Chats.  Sherianna has a new book out called, Just Ask Spirit. 

In the opening pages of her book, she states this, “In the human world depending on our perceptions we experience emotions either as a gain or loss of energy . . . The challenge is that when we lose energy by denying, ignoring or reacting to emotions the memory of who we truly are – a spiritual being in a human body – dissipates, in other words emotional stress prevents us from knowing and connecting to our soul’s purpose.”

According to Sherianna we are all conduits of spirit. Our human experience includes learning to experience emotions on a level that allows those emotions to flow through us. Blocking them is not the answer to growth or spiritual healing.

Sherianna says when life feels frightening or uncertain, just ask Spirit!

In this chat we dive into her book and explore what that might look like. Including the exploration of our own intuitive gifts to discover the relationship between mental health and spirituality and how emotions and Spirit, working together offer infinite resources to higher wisdom clarity, love, our purpose and so much more.

It takes practice and trust. Trusting yourself and listening to your gut.

To learn more about Sherianna and all that she offers, visit her website: SheriannaBoyle.com

To purchase her book, Just Ask Spirit visit: SheriannaBoyle.com/Books

To listen to her podcast "Just Ask Spirit visit: Just-Ask-Spirit-Podcast

To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ancestral Clearing & Shadow Work

EP #320 - Ancestral Clearing & Shadow Work - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell

In this solo episode I am focus​ing on shadow work and what it means to experience an Ancestral Clearing. This is a topic I have been exploring in my personal life for some time and most recently in my podcast with various guests.

This process for me has been interesting, fascinating and very powerful.

When I first started this journey it was with the intent to clear away the belief that I was not valued or worthy.

I am bringing this up now because what is occurring in the world right now is this eruption of hidden aspects. The shadows, if you will, are being illuminated within individuals and societies – we call it the shadow side because it is usually hidden from view.

Many of us began to hide aspects of ourselves at a young age. I believe fear, anger, feeling devalued are handed down for generations until it is a part of our behaviors and beliefs that become part of the collective consciousness.  It is often why sustainable change is a challenge because we are unaware that we have become our ancestors and diminished our power of free choice.  Clearing the oaths, vows and beliefs that have been passed down can make room for new behaviors and development of our inner gifts.

Ancestral Clearing is helpful and can create freedom for yourself and for future generations.

If you are curious about your shadow parts and how to clear them through your ancestral line then please join me for a virtual Ancestral Clearing Session or Sessions. I will be offering a series of 4 sessions with the first one coming up on Tuesday, May 6 on Zoom.

To learn more please visit my website: SusanBurrell.com/ancestral-healing-workshop

The Truth of Who We Are

EP #319 - The Truth of Who We Are - An Interview with spiritual teacher, author and shaman, Jonathan Hammond

 

This episode with my guest, Jonathan Hammond is so powerful I can’t wait to share it. It is chock full of wisdoms, insights and practical tools for understanding our shadow and the truth of who we are.

This is Jonathan’s second visit to Empowering Chats and I am so grateful to once again welcome him back for another amazing chat. He is a spiritual teacher, a Shaman and an author.

In this conversation we dive deep into what is occurring globally on Mother Earth and how we as individuals are responding. Many of us are walking in fear and anger and allowing our shadow side to lead us through these unfortunate and scary times.

The work Jonathan does and what he shares in this episode illuminates more clearly what the purpose of doing shadow work is and how it can benefit us. He explains that Soul Retrieval is part of this new growth that is occurring now on our planet. As a healer he also shares that shamanic healing is about putting something back that was lost, or releasing something that no longer serves us and therefore should no longer be a part of us.

He goes on to say that many of us, including light leaders and light workers need reminding that shadow work can be addressed lovingly and recognized for what it is without it “overtaking” our light.

Here is how Jonathan puts it: If You are of the light, the darkness doesn’t overtake you it pushes you toward more light.

The more that light leaders and people of empathy who care to make a difference, are clear on what they are here to do, the more we can all lead with love, taking care to stay detached from the ugly occurring outside of us.

It is about sitting back to observe the whole picture and waiting to respond. Jonathan says it’s about walking our path of love and emulating for others how it is done until they see it and then decide to join us on this path.

Jonathan and I both discussed what we can do to stay focused on our light and the truth of who we are.

To learn more about Jonathan and the work he does please visit: MindBodySpiritMaui.com

To learn more about me and how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

Divine Messengers

EP #318 - Divine Messengers - An Interview with author, Margaret Ann Lembo

I am happy and honored to welcome Margaret Ann Lembo to Empowering Chats.  In this interview we discuss Archangels and Saints. And more specifically how the vibe of angels can help us get through life’s challenges.

Margaret Ann Lembo is an award-winning author, aromatherapist and the owner of The Crystal Garden. She has also produced 7 Oracle Affirmation Decks.

In this powerful chat we dive into her latest book, The Essential Guide to Archangels and Saints.

According to Margaret, angels are energy. And archangels specifically are loving forces that are here to assist us in life.

Margaret began giving “Angel Talks” in the early 90s and from there evolved into writing about angels and exploring how they interweave into our lives.

Her book includes a comprehensive list of more than sixty archangels and saints with detailed profiles to help you easily find the specific spiritual beings that align with your needs. She provides you, the reader, a way to connect with your guides so that their wisdom can assist you along your life’s path.

Margaret feels that by working with the energy of the archangels and saints, you can deepen your connection to self and the Divine and thereby experience a more meaningful life here on earth.

To learn more about Margaret visit her website: MargaretAnnLembo.com

To purchase her book, visit: MargaretAnnLembo.com/the-essential-guide-to-archangels-and-saints/

To visit her Crystal Shop, follow this link: TheCrystalGarden.com

To learn more about how I show up in the world please visit: SusanBurrell.com

The Gift of Shadow Work

EP #317 - The Gift of Shadow Work - An Interview featuring Shaman, Granddaughter Crow

 

I am honored to welcome Granddaughter Crow to Empowering Chats. Granddaughter Crow is a member of the Navajo Nation and a Shaman. She is also the author of Shamanism and Your Shadow.

In this chat we dive into the meaning of symbols, spirit animals and ancient wisdoms. Our main focus and the main theme in her book revolves around shadow work.

Granddaughter Crow walks us through the path of using spirit animals as guides to help us get to know our inner selves as well as our shadow side. According to Granddaughter Crow, working with our shadow side is a sacred practice and it does not have to be “scary” or “dark” as it is sometimes portrayed in our culture.

It is about recognizing the unseen and hidden aspects of the self. When the shadow is illuminated is when the gifts are also shown.

According to Granddaughter Crow working with our shadow is a sacred practice that can help us to re-balance and trust.  She likens it to the opening of a lotus flower which has many layers and sometimes the layers only appear when we are ready to accept and embrace our shadow.

To learn more about Granddaughter Crow and listen to her podcast visit: GranddaughterCrow.com

To learn check out her YouTube Channel visit: YouTube.com/@GranddaughterCrow

To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Creative Legacy

EP #316 - Creative Legacy - A Solo Show featuring your host, Susan Burrell

As we enter into the month of April and Spring I am pausing and sharing my thoughts about our theme for the month of April. Legacy. What is a legacy? And what about us is unique and often noticed by our friends and family? How are we remembered when we are gone?  Many of us have our own ideas about what a legacy is or can be and l will touch on those ideas in this episode.

What I am also exploring and sharing in this podcast is the idea of what it means to leave behind a "Creative Legacy." 

I love my job because I get to interview so many fascinating people and many of them are authors.  I interviewed a poet and author last year, Jim Ellis about his newly released book, Breadcrumbs, Volume 2, Poems & Prose Found Along the Sacred Path.

Jim's insights about his life, the life of those that touched him and his universal message are all beautifully expressed in his book through beautiful prose and poetry. It is uplifting and engaging, and like the Hansel and Gretel fairytale, the analogy here is that breadcrumbs shall be left along the path so that there is a clear trail back to what you left behind or what you are meant to find.

Jim passed away earlier this year and I am dedicating this episode of Empowering Chats to his memory and the creative legacy his left behind.

To listen to my previous interview with Jim where we talk about his book please visit: https://empoweringchatswithsusanburrell.podbean.com/e/5-10-24-jim-ellis-susan-burrell/

To purchase Jim's book, Breadcrumbs, Volume 2 visit Amazon: https://a.co/d/fVKNB20

To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

 

 

Reclaiming Our Magic

EP. #315 - Reclaiming Our Magic, an interview with Witchpreneur and podcaster, Julie Foucht

I am thrilled to welcome Julie Foucht back to Empowering Chats for another in depth chat about the work she does including the magic of women and how we can reclaim our voice.

In this chat we discuss "witch wounds" and how, as a collective, we can raise our vibration. And through collaboration circles we can co-create new rules of behavior in both business and personal relationships.  

According to Julie, for many years we played the game of patriarchy. In this game when a man has power it is celebrated. If we have male witches they are revered, brilliant healers. In this game women are made to serve men. For much of that time when the feminine came into this game we said "okay we'll serve." But the times are changing and women are ready to create a new game. 

Julie believes the Patriarchy is shoving back saying they want new rules and they want to play this "new" game together. And yet they are also fighting this new way of being because there are no rules and what we are seeing is bullying tactics and lower vibration energy.

Both Julie and I believe we are here right now to integrate our shadow pieces and go back to our wholeness. It's about bringing the shadow side into the light and recognizing it for what it is. There is a part of us that wants to control what people do because we think our way is the "right" way.

And so how do we reintegrate those shadow parts of ourselves in a way that it changes the way the world operates? That is the work I believe we are all here to do.

To learn more about Julie visit: JulieFoucht.com

To learn more about her new group, "Witchpreneur Sisterhood" and how to get involved visit: 
JulieFoucht.com/witchpreneursistermind

To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

For more information and to sign-up for my Ancestral Clearing Workshop visit: 
SusanBurrell.com/ancestral-healing-workshop