Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell

Re-Writing Your Soul Contract

EP #327 - Re-Writing Your Soul Contract - A Solo Show with your Host, Susan Burrell

In this solo show, I begin by asking: How are we growing our soul?

I think it's time for us to recognize how deeply our ancestors have informed us—how, for generations, beliefs and patterns have been passed down through our family heritage. And maybe we’re still behaving in ways that no longer serve us.

I know we each carry a spark of divinity within and when we begin to align with the truth of who we are is when we begin to recognize opportunities that are meant for our highest good—opportunities that support our soul’s growth.

It’s important to stay aware. To check in with yourself. Are you truly satisfied with your life? Or is something asking to shift or change?

This is about soul growth—tuning in, being honest, and acknowledging where old spiritual vows or contracts may no longer serve us. For me, many of those old agreements have shifted. They no longer serve who I am today or who I am becoming.

As part of my own soul growth—and to support yours—I’ve started offering Ancestral Clearing Workshops. These short, guided sessions take place on Zoom, where I walk you through simple steps to help you identify and release inherited patterns or traditions that no longer serve you.

That’s why I’m exploring the idea of rewriting the contract—with your higher self.

As a bonus, I end this episode with a guided meditation called “Rewriting Your Soul Contract.” If you usually listen to my podcast while driving, I encourage you to set aside some quiet time or take a walk in nature to experience the meditation fully.

For more information about my Ancestral Workshops please visit:
SusanBurrell.com/ancestral-healing-workshop

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

 

 

Brave Action

EP #326 - Brave Action - An interview with  author
James Twyman

Okay everybody you are in for an incredible experience in this episode of  Empowering Chats. I am thrilled and so honored to welcome my guest, author James Twyman. His latest book is called, I Don’t Know, Maybe, I Love You.

James is not only an author but also an Episcopal Franciscan priest and a lifelong follower of St. Francis. Here is what he has to say about what he wrote, “This book is meant to be a pause button, an opportunity to hold still and look at the big picture, what we really want in our lives and in the world. Taking a collective deep breath may not solve all the complex problems we face, but it might be a first step toward finding a solution to the dark and elusive issues of our era.”

James is calling people to step up, become de-polarizing agents and change the world one conversation at a time.

He has a Credo he lives by, that goes something like this; “I don’t care who you voted for –– come and walk with me. I don’t care who you support –– come and serve with me, there is nothing you can say that’s going to change the way I feel about you, so come and love with me.”

James and I both agree that we can be much more effective when we realize we all come from the same place. A place of love with an understanding that we are all human.

The question to ask ourselves, before entering into a divisive conflict or protest is; Are we coming together to be angry and prove our “rightness” or are we coming together peacefully because we want to unite and show we are here to listen and be open to solutions?

James emphasizes the need to de-polarize, hence his motivation to start the “De-Polarizing” movement. His goal is to unite and to come back together so we can focus on a higher goal, one that unites rather than separates.

 

To learn more about James Twyman: WorldPeacePulse.com

If you’d like to purchase his book, “I Don’t Know, Maybe, I Love You,” and learn more about the “De-Polarize Movement”: De-Polarize.com

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

Honoring Your Shadow Side

EP #325 - Honoring Your Shadow Side - An interview with Jungian Therapist and author, Dr. Connie Zweig

 

Dr. Connie Zweig, Jungian Therapist and author is once again gracing the airwaves here on Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell. I am so honored to once again be in conversation with Connie. This time to discuss shadow work.

There is a resurgence of shadow work, but not for Connie, she has been doing this work since the 80s, before it became a “thing.”

Both Connie and I find it fascinating. People are struggling and cognitive therapy, for many, is proving to not be enough. People are looking for more and shadow work is becoming the spiritual component that is adding a much-needed layer to the conscious awareness that people are seeking.

Connie is excited to share that shadow work is reaching a new generation.  Young people are opening up to the unconscious side of themselves and ready to do the hard work.

Connie feels that we need to give permission for people to feel what they are feeling. There is a lot of rage right now circling our world, and it is showing up in both our personal lives and globally. So we have to ask the questions:

 

How much of that rage is rooted in projection?

In our childhood?

In our othering of others?

And how much of it is authentic anger?

 

Sometimes, the anger is good, because it can fuel action. By practicing shadow awareness, you can learn how to include whatever you have been excluding. Be more inclusive of yourself. Be in receivership. Focus on love and the positive qualities.

By going for the higher stage and choosing love and compassion, we can learn how to hold the differences and also hold the love.

To learn more about Dr. Connie Zweig: ConnieZweig.com

To check out her books and videos: ConnieZweig.com/booksvideos/

To follow her on Substack: Substack.com/@shadowwork1

To listen to her Podcast, Dr. Neil's Spiritual Awakening to Non-Duality,
with her husband, Dr. Neil: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/3336065.rss

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

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