Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell

Astrology As A Healing Tool

EP#220 - Astrology As A Healing Tool, An Interview with Astrology Expert and Author, Carmen Turner-Schott

I am so excited to welcome my guest, Carmen Turner-Schott to Empowering Chats. Carmen is an astrology expert and an author. Her book, Sun Signs Houses and Healing is the first book about astrology that I’ve read and understood clearly. Carmen’s approach is simple, clear and so easy to follow.

Carmen gives her readers suggestions on the positive and challenging aspects of your sun sign and how to put self-care first.

We shared a fun, interactive chat about self-care and self-awareness. This is especially important for those of us who are empaths or givers, as we always seem to put our needs last. Carmen sees this pattern in her life and in the life of those she works with.

Ignoring yourself will eventually catch up to you – we all have to make an effort to replenish our energy. Carmen points out that everything is energy and each sign in astrology has tools that can help you see how to replenish yourself.

Her book is written in a practical and down to earth way. The introduction gives a simple overview of astrology. It also points out the different houses and the signs associated with astrology so that even the novice can easily follow this path and understand it.

When I went through Carmen’s book and read my sun sign and how I function in the world it was so accurate it gave me the chills.

Carmen wants people to utilize this book in their own life because it will help them understand their lives and the lives of those close to them. It can be used as a tool of self-awareness and ultimately self-healing. And it will also help you to have compassion and understanding for others and why they respond the way they do in their personal lives.

To learn more about Carmen visit: CarmenTurnerSchott.com

To purchase her book visit: CarmenTurnerSchott.com/books/sun-signs-houses-and-healing

For more about me and how I show up in the world please visit my website: SusanBurrell.com

The Tingling Energy of Life

EP #219 - The Tingling Energy of Life - A Solo Episode with the host of Empowering Chats, Susan Burrell

Join me for this solo episode as I introduce the theme for the month of March, which is Energy.  I like to think of energy as a spiritual conductive feeling in my body. And you all know me well enough by now that I like to look up the definition of words – even common words that we already know the meaning of; I still find it interesting and informative to read the dictionary definition.

So here goes. Energy is defined as: The capacity for vigorous activity. The ability to act and affect others. It can often be a forcefulness of expression.

Some individual words that pop up for me are: vitality, potency and animation.

It is also what gives us the feeling of engaging in life, or what I like to call source energy.

When we focus on the spirit within us we can feel stronger and more alive. Lots of ancient wisdoms have words for this inner energy that we all carry.

For me meditation helps me to access my inner energy and I often feel a tingling that tells me I am connected to source and this is something that I have learned to pay attention to.

I believe we are all conduits to energy and when we tune in to that source it become palpable and felt not only by us but those we come in contact with.

 

To learn how to better tap into your energy system I invite you to sign-up for my guided meditation practice which begins in this month of March.

To learn more visit: SusanBurrell.com/monthly-meditations-with-susan

To learn more about how I show up in the worlds please visit my website at: SusanBurrell.com

 

 

The Magic of Angels

Ep. #218 – The Magic of Angels an Interview with Corin Grillo, Author of, Angel Wealth Magic.

 

I am so delighted and excited to welcome this stellar guest to my show. Corin Grillo is so full of energy. We had an intriguing, fun-filled and inspirational chat.

Corin’s first encounter with angels literally dropped into her life in the form of a bird on the hood of her car while she was driving in LA. A friend of Corin’s treated her to an Angel reading for her birthday. After an hour of this reading she was encouraged to talk to the angels as if, “they are right there in the room with you.”

And so she began the conversation with the angels not really sure where that would lead her or how it would manifest. And the thing that dropped out of the sky and literally landed on the hood of her car in LA was a hurt little bird. She wasn’t sure what to do with the bird so she  drove around with it asking for guidance. What occurred next was a mind-blowing miracle from the angels.

Corin describes this experience like a slap across “my whole physical psyche. It was magical, intense and inspiring."

From that point forward Corin’s life changed. She went on to explore life with the guidance of angels. She shares that at first she had angel shame because as a licensed psychotherapist she wasn’t sure how she would be received by her clients or her associates. Ultimately what she noticed is that the most impressive thing that changed for her was her inside voice. She used to wake up wanting to die and that quickly dissolved and was replaced by an optimistic and encouraging voice.

She also noticed a lightness in her heart and the strength to start listening to the wisdom inside of herself. What she heard inspired her to take radical action to change her life.

What might Radical Action look like for you? You may be called to let go of something that you love. For Corin it meant letting go of her private practice of being a psychotherapist. This radical action started for her first by listening internally and then taking action.

Corin and I both agree that it’s about giving yourself the space to emerge and to pay attention to the nudging. At times it can feel like you are flying blind. It takes trust and patience. Sometimes waiting and listening are the most powerful actions you can take.

To learn more about Corin Grillo visit: CorinGrillo.com

To purchase her book, Angel Wealth Magic: AngelWealthMagic.com

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

Cosmically Curious

Ep #217 – Cosmically Curious – An Interview with Alexandra Wenman, author of Archangel Alchemy Healing

 

For this show I am thrilled to welcome Alexandra Wenman, author of “Archangel Alchemy Healing.”

She is a channeler, an author, a wisdom teacher and so much more. We had an amazing, incredible, energetic connection and conversation surrounding the work she does. In fact this interview actually took place at the tail-end of 2022 just before the Christmas Holiday and the impact of this powerful chat we shared is now so timely and ready to be shared.

Alexandra’s journey and awakening began at birth. Her mother was told she would be a still-born. Alexandra was yanked into the world by forceps and then flat-lined and had to be resuscitated by the doctors.

From an early age Alexandra has been able to feel, see and sense spirit and angels. She has always had a strong connection to the angels but it was shut down for a time. Alchemy has been a part of her for most of her life, she just didn’t realize what she was meant to do with it. She was however aware of her gift of channeling and for many years she wrote what was coming to her with no understanding how it would all come together. Then around 2011 she began to channel higher-beings identified as “The Higher Galactic Counsel of Life.”

The messages she received was for her to move toward exploring spiritual alchemy and so this book, “Archangel Alchemy Healing,” is really a 12-13 year project that has been channeled through her.

Alexandra explains that alchemy is about changing one state to another. It is an ancient wisdom process. From a historical standpoint it started ages ago when a chemist or alchemist worked to turn lead into gold. But alchemy is not just about changing the physical form of something tangible but also changing the being, the human being to get in touch with the spirit within that is having this “human” experience here on earth.

The healing path, according to Alexandra, is about first acknowledging those blockages or obstacles in your path. And the first step to alchemy healing is feeling and identifying where those blockages exist within your body.

Alexandra goes into greater detail on this process and she also works with individuals to guide them on their journey of healing and transforming.

Alexandra explains that it is all about understanding that nature and all of reality is a part of who we are and something to be loved and embraced and learned from, rather than something to be feared or to run from. When we understand this statement then the whole world can become a glorious playground rather than something to be feared, and a true alchemist understands this knowing we are a part of everything and nothing is separate from us.

There is so much to learn and share about this process and the work Alexandra Wenman is doing. To learn more please visit her website at: AlexandraWenman.com

To purchase her book visit: www.alexandrawenman.com/shop

Alexandra also has a YouTube channel and an oracle angel deck that supports the book. All of this information can be accessed through her website, I encourage you to explore it more.

To learn more about how I show up in the world I invite you to visit my website: SusanBurrell.com

The 7-Vibration

Ep #216 – The 7-Vibration – An Interview with Jenette Traverson, an Intuitive Healing Facilitator

 

I am thrilled to welcome a dear friend and mentor to this episode of Empowering Chats. This is not her first time being on my show.  Jenette Traverson wears many hats. She is a healer, a visionary, a mystic and an intuitive.

In this episode we talk about expansion and 2023 being the year of the 7-Vibration. And it’s really all about expansion. Expanding the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects or who you are.

The 7-Vibration year. What does that mean? In numerology 7 is considered the most spiritual number. According to Jenette it’s all about the energy that is asking us to be still. To be present with ourselves. The curtains are being pulled back so that you can release any preconceived ideas and limiting ideas you may be carrying and expand into all that you are.

It is time for you, (and really for all of us), to see yourself through the eyes of the Divine. To see the limitless potential that exists within you.

There seems to be a deeper mystical component happening in the now. Jenette says it is also about anchoring into your higher vibration. And being aware of your mystical qualities.

Jenette and I chatted about our inner GPS – our personal guiding system. It’s important to pay attention when you are guided to do something as it may be that the 7-vibration is speaking to you.

This year the 7-vibration is here to help us “see” ourselves with a more expansive view and reclaim ourselves as spiritual beings here to walk the mystical journey. 

How are you going to walk this path? Be curious about what you are going to discover.  Remember, you always have choice.

To learn more about Jenette Traverson visit:  JenetteTraverson.com

To learn more about how I show up in the world I invite you to visit my website: SusanBurrell.com

Exploring Your Potential

Ep #215 – Exploring Your Potential – A Solo Show with Susan Burrell

Can you believe the month of February is already upon us? This month’s theme is “Explore.” And most of you know me well enough by now that when I introduce a new theme for the month, I always have to look the word up in the dictionary.  And so here is the formal definition of EXPLORE: To traverse or range over an area or region for the purpose of discovery, to look into closely and scrutinize closely.

So, what are we exploring? What is it we need to look into? Are you exploring your reaction to those around you? Are you feeling stuck and unable to move forward in your life?

This solo show is all about the exploration of your inner landscape and asking questions of both your mental mind and your emotional mind. And I am encouraging you to also “see” and be aware of your reactions and responses to outside stimulus. By exploring the why of your response to a certain situation in your life or to certain people, perhaps you can begin to see that what is occurring outside of you may not have anything to do with your internal landscape. It may simply be a conditioned response.

By exploring your inner landscape, you can start to see those components within yourself that are not allowing you to live your authentic self. Because really, it’s about all of us reaching our true potential.

I feel it’s about moving gently outward and opening your mind to see what you can activate in your life.

And all of this has to start with love and respect for self. Yourself. Begin there by exploring who you are right at this moment and who you want to be as 2023 takes hold. Explore everything that intrigues you and stay open to possibilities and your potential for growth. As you embrace this exploration others around you will also feel that energy and perhaps come alongside you to explore too.

Take the opportunity to also explore the world around you in its physical form. Take a walk with yourself or a friend and see and feel what it’s like to be in nature, even if only at your local park. The great outdoors can be healing and worth exploring as well.

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

Unified Understanding

Ep #214 - Unified Understanding – An Interview with author and cosmologist, Dr. Jude Currivan

My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is with Dr. Jude Currivan. Jude wears many hats and has a very impressive list of accomplishments. Including a Masters in Physics and a PhD in Archaeology.

She is also a cosmologist and an author. Her latest book The Story of Gaia, The Big Breath and the Evolutionary Journey of Our Conscious Plant explores how the Universe, our planet (Gaia), ourselves and everything in existence has inherent meaning and evolutionary purpose.

Jude shares in great detail why she went with the phrase “Big Breath” instead of “Big Bang.”  According to Jude the “Big Breath” took place some 13.8 billion years ago, and it was not a “Big Bang,”  it began at its tiniest state.  Bang, for most people means, chaos or a very loud noise. Whereas Jude explains the earth began with incredible order and was a very fine-tuned event. Jude goes on to express that she felt “Big Breath” on many levels describes the reality of an on-going big breath where space is expanded. Our universe, she says, has existed and evolved through this big breath.

It reflects the ancient wisdom of the out-breath or Prana (the Indian word for breath) and on many levels we now know we have the evidence to support the wisdom teaching perspective.

Jude goes on to explain that “The Story of Gaia,” is a book that shows the beautiful expression of the life of Gaia, of Earth. It’s an encouraging story of love and it’s not a scary story. This one is an expansive story about growth and evolution for the planet and for our souls.

And that’s the reality of what we have. Jude goes on to say that we’ve been taught a world view of the Universe that is without meaning or purpose and one of separation. And we now have evidence that expands beyond that to a Universe that is a living, thriving, conscious universe that has an innate meaning. And all of us are connected and therefore we are being invited to wake-up and see how we are all connected.

The joy for Jude as a cosmologist is there is now evidence that Unity is our existential foundation and it is a reality.

To learn more about Dr. Jude Currivan please visit: JudeCurrivan.com/

To purchase her book, The Story of Gaia visit: amazon.com/Story-Gaia-Evolutionary-Journey-Conscious

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

Rising Higher

Ep #213 - Rising Higher - An Interview with Leanne Jamison & Katie Myers, hosts of the Sit Crooked, Talk Straight Podcast

I am here to welcome the hosts of the Sit Crooked, Talk Straight, podcast, Leanne Jamison and Katie Myers. They are both doing empowerment work with women in amazing and different ways. I was recently interviewed by these two incredible women on their podcast, and we had such a great connection peppered with some lively conversation that I just had to have them on Empowering Chats.

The focus of Leanne and Katie’s podcast is women. They touch on real topics by real women who are looking for real change. They are both licensed therapists. Both of them are all about being their best version and empowering other women to align with their personal power.

Leanne says it’s time to “Step up to the plate and break generational patterns.” She is all about guiding women to get out of their own way in order to tap into their power.

The goal of their podcast is to enlighten women so they can rise higher and go further.

It’s about teaching women to honor all parts of themselves by not handing over their self-worth to others.

It’s also about not giving their inner critic all the power and learning to have self-compassion and love.

We touched on many topics, including working with other women in groups, learning to set boundaries and ultimately recognizing our own gifts and shining our light out into the world.

To listen to their podcast, Sit Crooked, Talk Straight, visit: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sit-crooked-talk-straight

To learn more about Leanne Jamison visit: www.ezliving.space

To learn more about Katie Myers visit: www.releasewithkatie.com

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

BE Expansive!

Ep #212 - BE Expansive! A Solo Show with Susan Burrell.

Here we are in 2023. I’ve had a slow start to this year and I am happy to finally be emerging into 2023. When I was a kid 2023, seemed so far in the future and it felt very "futuristic" – I always wondered if “the future” would play out as it did in the animated series, The Jetsons – okay so now I am dating myself. Or how about Star Trek? How many of you remember Star Trek?

We are now in the midst of shifts and transitional changes, globally and personally. Last year the theme for Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell was “RE-Emergence.” And I remember thinking. Isn’t that great? As we come out of the pandemic – how are we going to reemerge? How are we going to re-establish ourselves and reemerge?

And now looking back I realize that for me 2022 was about taking a deeper dive. One I had to take before I could fully reemerge. I first had to do some more internal investigating – which entailed the letting go of things and people that had harmed me throughout my lifetime. 2022 was more of a getting to know myself better.

Getting to know Susan. Susan getting to know Susan. Susan getting to know and accept her inner child. Susan getting to know and release residual anger from her divorce. Susan getting to let go of her son as he entered into marriage to an amazing woman who I adore. And thank goodness she adores me, too, as she is my assistant Bianca. And the wedding was filled with joy and loving happiness.

And I realized that 2022 was really about me learning how to be myself again – in a new way – and learning how to let go and let things happen the way they are supposed to. And learning what is my business and what is not my business.

My actual reemergence happened at the wedding of my son to Bianca in October of 2022.

And so, as I thought of my theme for 2023 the word / phrase that dropped in for me was BE Expansive. The idea of expansive pushes beyond reemergence and opens up your heart and your mind to experiences that will expand you from the inside out. Immersing yourself in all things beautiful.

We, as Humanity, have been called into these collective experiences. There is a learning curve here and I feel we are being asked to open our hearts to these experiences and rise above all of it so that humanity can move beyond this space and WE can become better as a human race.

Only then can we truly nurture ourselves and connect to Mother Earth and connect heart to heart to each other in a loving, kind and compassionate way.

So, BE Expansive this year. Explore more of who you are. Be curious and take chances.

I invite you to explore ways you can expand your life in 2023.

If you wish to start a meditation practice or learn more about what it means to dive deep into your inner landscape then please visit my website: SusanBurrell.com

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The Season of Gratitude

Ep # 211 - The Season of Gratitude - A Solo Show with Susan Burrell

It’s been an amazing year. As I reflect back on 2022 I am reminded about our theme for this year of reemergence. And I gotta say I have personally been on a journey of reemergence and rediscovery. And we have all collectively reemerged back into life. And so now I ask you to think about how that felt? To reemerge into your life? To reengage with friends, family members and with yourself? What changed as you reemerged?

For me personally old lessons and belief systems showed up. These belief systems had to be transmuted or destroyed in order for me to reemerge into this new way of living. A way of living that I think we are all in the midst of exploring.

When I started Empowering Chats a few years ago I made a commitment to dedicating the month of December to what me and my team call “The Month of Giving.”  I am a big proponent of giving to non-profits. There are some I give to monthly and others that I give to annually. I highly recommend that if you choose to give, know that your giving not only supports these non-profits and the amazing work they do, it also opens the avenue within you to receive more. As you give, I believe the law of circulation goes into effect. And here is how I believe it works: As you give out, you empty out and you open up to receive more – and the more open you are the more you can receive.

This has been my life experience – and it’s not just about letting go but about giving from your heart.

And so as we enter this month of giving and gratitude. I am going to list out those non-profits that me and my Team support. I encourage to visit their websites and see what they are all about. 

There are 8 non-profits listed below along with their website. Some of these you may have heard of and at least one is local to our hometown area of Ventura County. 

This first one is Planned Parenthood.  I personally have been involved in supporting them for a very long time. After Roe v. Wade got over- turned, they have been under attack. And I wish to do away with the myth that all Planned Parenthood does is perform abortions. That simply is not true. They provide education to teens and adults about how to have safe sex, what to do if you think you have a sexually transmitted disease and all the facts you need to know regarding sexual health. But that’s not all, they also provide information on birth control, health and wellness, screening for cancer, adoption services, the list goes on. They have a wealth of information and resources to help people of all walks of life to get answers and find support.  I give to Planned Parenthood annually. To learn more please visit: plannedparenthood.org

Another non-profit that I support is the International Rescue Committee or IRC. I give to them monthly.  The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, such as the conflict in Ukraine and the crisis in Afghanistan. They help to restore health, safety, education and economic well-being to the people who have been devastated by conflict and disaster. And they are proud to also support a world where women and girls have an equal chance to succeed. I was turned on to this organization from a close friend who has been supporting them for more than 10 years. This organization works to make sure the money you donate goes directly to the people and the communities that need it the most. Please visit their website to learn more: Rescue.org

The next one I want to mention is called Canine Companions. They are a national organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained service dogs at no charge to the recipient. And they also have a huge program to support veterans. I learned about them last year when I interviewed Jason Morgan – who was one of the first veterans to receive support after he became paralyzed from the waist down during a narcotics mission in 1999 with the US and other Ecuadorian military units. If you have not listened to that show I encourage you to follow the link and take a listen now. Jason has been a spokesperson for Canine Companions for many years now and I highly recommend you check them out. They help individuals to live a better life and also help with PTSD. To listen to the interview I did in 2021 with jason Morgan please visit: EmpoweringChatsWithSusanBurrell.podbean.com/e/jason-morgan/

To learn more about Canine Companions visit: Canine.org

Akita Angels is another non-profit my Team supports. This organization rescues Akita dogs and other large breed dogs that have been abandoned. Akita Angels is dedicated to saving the lives of these large breed dominant and/or high-risk dogs by providing unlimited, no-cost support in the areas of education, intervention, advocacy, and rescue. For animal lovers this organization is one that truly lives up to its mission statement. Please visit their website to learn more: AkitaAngels.org

Next on the list is the World Wildlife Organization. Many of you may have heard of them. However you may not know that they do so much more than what appears on their name. Besides working to save endangered wildlife they also do work to save our fragile environment and educate the world about protecting our ecosystems. Their mission statement reads as follows: World Wildlife Fund carefully manages resources to maximize your support of our work—saving endangered wildlife, protecting fragile ecosystems, tackling the climate crisis, and finding practical and beneficial ways for both people and nature to thrive. Please visit their website to learn more: WorldWildLife.org

And now I move onto the International OCD Foundation. This is an organization that supports people with OCD - which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This organization provides resources, support and education for those that suffer from this disorder which can be emotionally debilitating. Someone with OCD lives their lives constantly wanting to organize or set up their environment in unrealistic ways that can be a drain on their well-being and that of their families. To learn more please visit: iocdf.org

And now onto Nate’s Place. This is a local non-profit that started here in Ventura County. It is named after Nathan (Nate) Rhoades who was killed at the young age of 21 in a terrible car accident. After having beat drug addiction at the young age of 14 Nate dedicated his life to wellness and living a drug free life. At the time of his death his parents donated Nate's organs so others so they could live. And they started Nate's Place, A Wellness and Recovery Center. They offer aftercare services for clients who have recently been discharged from residential treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and/or for individuals who are looking to support their recovery and mental health with healthy recreational activities and peer support. To learn more please visit their website: NatesPlaceWellnessCenter.org

And finally the last organization I will mention here is Made for Freedom. I interviewed the founder of this organization earlier this year, her name is Dawn Manske and what she does is work with survivors of exploitation. Her organization is not considered a non-profit because she actually helps survivors to carve out a living for themselves by selling their products on her website. The products sold go directly to supporting the survivors that have been resuced from a life of marginalization or abuse. 

To listen to the Empowering Chat I had with Dawn please go to: EmpoweringChatsWithSusanBurrell.podbean.com/DawnManske

To learn more about Made for Freedom please visit: MadeForFreedom.com