Recently I celebrated my six-year Self marriage anniversary. When I lived in Oakland in 2016, I had a Shamanic ceremony where I was witnessed in stating personal vows, slipped on a sacred promise-ring, and committed to choosing and loving my Self.

It’s been a while since I made you a video—like over three years a while—and I used to do so every damn week! And since I am not on the socials—and I don’t do the IG stories or FB lives—I thought I would make a video for you today. So you can see the real—live person behind these emails.

Have you also experienced significant loss over the past 2+ years. I feel you—it hurts. Whether a relationship, a client, a community, a job, a home, a belief, a dream—loss is a natural and inevitable part of life.

The past two weeks have been tenderizing. I’ve had a relationship transition, a hurtful “ghosting” experience, the passing of my childhood best friend’s father, soooo much unknown, plus the fu*ked up political world we are living in—ouch! Do you also have a tender heart?

This message is blessing and loving reminder to trust your Self because—you always know. The questions that you long to have the answers to—whether spiritual, relational, personal, or professional—reside inside of you.

I believe that success in your work-life is a direct reflection of the way in which you tend to your Self. That in embodying Self love—by consistently nurturing your body, living your spiritual practices, expressing your emotions, and honoring your needs and boundaries—you then have the inner resource and sustained energy to focus on and achieve your most desired business goals. 

I write this post from Boulder, Colorado where I am visiting with my inspiring, longest, dearest friend, Tami. It’s been a while since we have been together in person and it’s an absolute joy to reunite! Like old friends do, we’ve tracked each other over the years—and supported the good times, challenges, and transitions we’ve both endured.

I got some big news this week. The kind of news that *could* change my living situation. The kind of news that has me feeling surprised, vulnerable, and wondering. The kind of news that shifted my mindset to not knowing.

This is a love letter.
A warm note from my heart to yours.
To express my support and send out some love.
There are many people going through something right now.

I am on day 33 of an Emotional Release practice—think healthy adult temper tantrum with breath, sound, and movement. Because emotions are abundant these days—wouldn’t you agree!? Fear, anger, sadness, frustration, piss-osity (I made up this last—but it’s how I feel sometimes—you!?!)

Today is my 48th Birthday! And, before I head out to do one of my all-time favorite pastimes—soaking in hot springs with a soul sister—I wanted to touch in with you, as someone I sincerely care about.

There was a time in my life where I ran my former Kids Yoga business more concerned about what others thought, than what was true for me. Ever been there!?

A year ago, Susanne was solo-entrepreneuring and running her full-time outdoor fitness business. She had a jam-packed schedule of classes, earned an income that sustained her, and was a sought-out leader in her community—known for her unique style of nature-based classes.

I invite you to take a moment, and a slow breath, to really let this next sentence sink in deep. Deep into your bones and into your soul …

We live in a world where busyness is glorified. Whether busyness to show off productivity, a time-filler, a fear of missing out, a necessity to make ends meet, a way of over-giving, an addiction, or even as a distraction (because who really wants to deal and feel all that’s going on in the world right now …)

Hello from gorgeous, wild, tropical, balmy, jungle paradise—aka, Roatan, Honduras—the island where I’ve come to fill what’s empty, empty what’s full. It’s a magical place where I came to take an ISTA (International School of Temple Arts) training.

Recently, I had not one or two but—three “difficult conversations.” I put that in quotes because while they were challenging issues to navigate and I was called to speak up and share my edgy truth with dear friends—who quite honestly, I was afraid to hurt or worse, lose—the conversations turned out to be beautiful, connective, and loving.

This week I completed teaching my new course for women entrepreneurs where I guided them to launch something next-level and big in their business—from a place of radical Self care.

Have you ever OD’d on digital media? Like when you compulsively scroll, obsessively check for “likes”, or persistently revisit a site for the latest updates—and you do it knowing you are in an unhealthy cycle, that you really want to break—but you don’t.

In the past two months two of my private coaching clients each had a child go through a significant mental health challenge—and sadly, both kids were hospitalized. My heart goes out to them.

Have you ever accepted a dinner invitation and wish you hadn’t? Have you taken on a new client but knew they weren’t a good fit? Have you agreed to run an errand for a friend even though you didn’t have the time (or interest) to do so?

I am a recovering perfectionist who occasionally relapses. Like last week when I began teaching my new online course for female entrepreneurs. While the kick-off class went really well—upon my reflection—I noticed a part of me that was seeking perfection.

Last week, in both my therapy and business coaching session, I had unexpected grief. I cried tears for what was and no longer is. After selling my kids yoga business and during my two-year sabbatical—I did some deep soul searching.

I have been blessed to work with some high-level, badass female entrepreneurs. Women who own yoga studios, teach wellness classes, write blogs and books, lead trainings, have staff working for them, coach and mentor others, and run many other bold and heart-centered businesses.

A lil boundaries quiz for you—if you are willing—how many of these do you say “yes” to? …

We live in a world where being busy is glorified. Whether busyness to show off productivity, a time-filler, fear of missing out, a necessity to make ends meet, a way of over-giving, an addiction, or a way to escape.

While last year may have been filled with instability, loss, angst, confusion, grief, and concern—I imagine you too had moments of beauty, love, renewal, discovery, creativity, growth, and connection.

Tis the season to blog about Self care, but if you know me—you know I always like to riff about Self care—no matter what the season. 

I pray this finds you and your loved ones healthy, content, cozy, and conscious of your blessings. May these end of the year holy days allow you to nourish your body, ground your energy, spread your visionary wings, and feel love in your life.