Dreams and Detours is a show about the life we thought we were going to have vs the one we are living. We all have a story. I share mine and I speak to others about following their dreams, or getting derailed entirely. And then getting back up again.
Life is hard and messy and joyful. The choices we make in our 20's and 30's are not always the ones we want to stick with in our 40's or 50's. Inevitably we come to crossroads, more often than not. If we let fear hold us back, the result can be tremendous dissatisfaction. But if we take the leap toward our dreams, well then, the adventure really begins.
Susan 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 o…
Susan 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 wh…
Knowing when to resign can be tough. Having the hard conversation with yourself requires a real introspection and a solid plan. It’s not an easy decision, but if the opportunity to grow and thrive do…
“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 sit…
We 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 …
Susan 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…
Susan 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 …
Susan 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…
Susan 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 …
Susan 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 w…
Susan 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 other…
Susan 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 …
The 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…
We 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 …
If 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 …
We 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 overc…
There 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, he…
Susan 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 Instru…
In 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, incl…
“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 …