In this episode, Dani speaks with astrologer Hummingbird to seek clarification and a deeper understanding of Astrology. What is astrology? What are common misconceptions about it? What is the difference between a horoscope and pop astrology?Additionally, we explore how the real-world applications of astrology and how to use it as a guide or practice to enhance our lives. Hummingbird also shares a bit about her background as an astrologer and a few words for anyone who is on the fence about this ancient practice.Hummingbird has been doing astrology readings for about six years, and other types of spiritual and energy healing work since 2009. She has a degree in political communications from Emerson College, and I spent her twenties teaching yoga and working as an energy healer. More recently she has pursued education in the overlapping fields of trauma, somatics, and justice. She currently releases a monthly newsletter to anyone interested in the upcoming months' astrological events and more. To learn more about Hummingird's background and her current work in both personal and political astrology - check out her websites and social media:Instagram: astrologyfortherevolutionMedium: https://medium.com/@astrofortherevolution Website: https://www.astrologyfortherevolution.com/And, as always, check for more info about this podcast on Instagram at ComfortableChange - and check back soon for the release of my official website! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, continuing the series of conversations we've been having with Susan Brown, we touch on two broad and sensitive topics: privilege and coping with the world around us. Susan is a Mental Health Counselor and Brain Injury Specialist; she owns Boulder Semita Counseling, a private practice where she helps communities through a person-centered, humanistic, transpersonal lens.Throughout this episode, you'll hear Susan's unique perspective on privilege, her analysis on using the power granted by privilege to build, get closer to others, and how transformational it can be for folks to look at themselves and recognize their privileges. You'll also hear Susan's thoughts on intersectionality and how we can use it to understand others better, respect them, and honor their differences.Additionally, Susan shares golden nuggets on coping with the chaotic reality developing around us, physical interventions for stress release, resources for practicing mindfulness, and much more.  Tune in and listen to episode seven and allow yourself to rethink your privilege and what you have the power to do with it.In This Episode, You Will Learn:A different look at privilege (3:40)Why it is essential to understand what intersectionality means and how it works (11:50)Physical interventions to cope with stress (17:10)Why becoming a person of good character matters (29:00)Using the power of our privilege to give and connect (32:00)The superpowers of acceptance (42:20)Resources Mentioned:Privilege: A ReaderPrivilege, Power and DifferenceDeveloping Cultural Humility: Embracing Race, Privilege and PowerMindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment and Your LifeMindfulness: An 8-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic WorldJean-Dominique Bauby's: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (book) Connect with Susan:WebsiteLinkedInLet's Connect!Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"In our humaneness, we must love and care for each other, even when angry, dysregulated, triggered, or whatever. But what do we need to do to continue to care for ourselves and each other? So, fear of rejection is natural. Yet, how do you want to work with that is the question." - Susan Brown. In today's episode, we are blessed to have Susan Bronw back with us, this time, to deep dive into the concept of community, its benefits, how it regulates our behavior, how we see and face reality, and how we can use it to heal, recover from wounds, and more. Susan is a Mental Health Counselor and Brain Injury Specialist; she owns Boulder Semita Counseling, a private practice where she helps communities through a person-centered, humanistic, transpersonal lens.Throughout our conversation, you'll hear Susan's thoughts on what community means to her, why community is a central part of every human's life, and why she sees community as a crucial support system. We also discuss the sometimes underrated value of friendships and the humility and humbleness necessary to build long-lasting friendships.Additionally, we discuss the pros and cons of using tech to build and interact within a community, the fear of rejection, the high rates of isolation in the modern world, and more.Tune in and listen to episode six of Comfortable Change and learn more about community's transformative potential. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Defining community (1:20)Community is a great support system (12:00)The chosen family concept (15:30)How fear of rejection interferes with community building (25:10)What if we honored our friendships more? (34:40)How to build trust using simple questions (46:00)Connect with Susan:WebsiteLinkedInLet's Connect!InstagramLinkedinTikTokYoutubeEmail: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Stability is kind of an illusion; we believe that we are stable, grounded in things like our home and family, our sense of self and identity. But when something gets shaky, we feel unstable." - Susan Brown. Since "change is the only constant in life," focusing on acceptance makes much more sense than seeking stability. In this episode, the fantastic Susan Brown joins us to discuss change from a different perspective. With her help, we dissect change as the creator of new things, an opportunity to be more appreciative and grateful, and how we can use change as an excuse to connect with people around us and with nature. Susan is a Mental Health Counselor and Brain Injury Specialist; she owns Boulder Semita Counseling, a private practice where she helps communities through a person-centered, humanistic, transpersonal lens. Throughout this episode, Susan shares her thoughts on change as a creator of new things, the importance of recognizing stability as an illusion, and community and connection as the perfect antidote to dealing with the effects of change. We also talk about the powerful side effects of humor, the human need for predictability and novelty, Susan's book recommendations, and much more. Tune in and listen to the fifth episode of Comfortable Change and learn more about Susan's unique perspective on adapting to change. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Susan's definition of change (3:00)Stability is an illusion (9:10)Every change is a creator of new things (15:20)Change, appreciation, and gratitude (23:10)Susan's favorite books on change (33:00)About predictability and novelty (36:50)Resources Mentioned:Book: William Bridges, Susan Bridges - Transitions (40th Anniversary Edition): Making Sense of Life's ChangesBook: Pema Chodron - Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and CompassionBook: Viktor Frankl - Man's Search for MeaningConnect with Susan:LinkedInLet's Connect!InstagramLinkedinYoutubeEmail: [email protected] Keywords:Change and Acceptance - Change Is Inevitable - Stability Is An Illusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the hardest thing to change? In today's episode, I'll take you through a list of the ten most challenging things to change. Deciding and committing to change is never easy, yet some things are more complicated than others to effectively modify. Throughout this episode, I share some data from my research on the things most people struggle to change. We'll discuss the challenges of changing ourselves, our political and religious views, our relationship with death and illnesses, and our careers. You'll also hear about the challenges of switching banks, last names, personal and professional relationships, and much more. Tune in and listen to the fourth episode of Comfortable Change, and discover the top ten most challenging things to change and how to overcome them. In This Episode, You Will Learn:Why changing ourselves is so hard (2:10)What makes changing political and religious views so hard to change (4:00)Changing how we see and react to death and diseases is particularly challenging (6:30)How to avoid being affected by a career change (11:20)Honorable mentions (15:20)Let's Connect!InstagramLinkedinYoutubeEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all have things we would like to be different about us, our lives, jobs, career choices, or relationships, and yet almost every time we decide to change them, we can't. Why is wanting to change something so common yet so hard to achieve? In today's episode, I'll take you through the things I believe make change so hard, why some changes appear more daunting than others, and the debilitating effect of the doubts that arise every time we start changing something. You'll also hear about the importance of strengthening the choice muscle, the benefits of having accountability partners and environments that support the changes you want to make, why you should stay away from self-judgment, and much more.  Tune in and listen to the third episode of Comfortable Change and find out what makes change so hard and the secret to producing massive change in your life.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Sometimes, a change's origin is what makes it so hard to achieve (1:30)How to avoid falling into your self-doubt's traps (4:20)Consistency and discipline's roles in changing (7:30)Why you should exercise your choice muscle (10:40)The multiple benefits of having an accountability partner (14:20)How to boost your motivation to produce change in your life (18:00)Why you should be mindful of your environment to generate change in your life (20:20)Let's Connect!InstagramLinkedinYoutubeEmail: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taking action is one of the best ways to make the change we want to produce in our lives possible, especially if those actions make us uncomfortable. "If they want to make comfortable change in their lives, there are many ways to go about it. Our way was through traveling and studying abroad. Trust that whatever else you learn and experience during that goal or trip is meant to be part of the change you're making in your life." - Frank R. Harrison.Today, I'm joined by Frank R. Harrison, CEO of MedCASH, fellow Podcaster, and the President of Health-E-Media and Frank About Health. Frank is passionate about helping people find solutions to healthcare issues' physical, emotional, social, and financial impact. Using his experience with epilepsy as a reference, Frank relies on his multiple platforms, the Frank About Health radio show, and the articles and blogs published by Health-E-Media to debunk the myths associated with debilitating diseases. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear Frank's thoughts on getting uncomfortable to create comfortable change and why taking action is a great way to make the uncomfortable comfortable. You'll also hear about the time we met in Italy, where we both were trying to create change in our lives and how cultural differences impacted and changed us, Frank's perspective on the learning process involved in creating comfortable change, and more. Tune in and listen to the second episode of Comfortable Change. Learn how to turn creating comfortable change into a learning and fulfilling experience. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about how Danielle and Frank met in Italy (2:40)Some of the main differences between Italian and American healthcare systems (7:10)Part of making a change is being open to new lessons (13:30)Some of the most shocking cultural differences between Italy and America (16:10)Different cultures impact how we eat, speak, listen, and see the world (27:00)To-do lists are a great way of decluttering our minds (35:40)Get out here, take action to make the uncomfortable comfortable (42:50)Connect with Frank:LinkedInInstagramFrank About Health in TalkRadio.NYCLet's Connect!InstagramLinkedinYoutubeEmail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although necessary, change doesn't have to be a traumatizing or anxiety-inducing process; we can turn it into smooth transitions and get comfortable with it. Today, we'll discuss change and how to get comfortable around it. We can learn to be less anxious about change and be more excited about welcoming new things into our lives. Dealing with a seizure disorder for the last 25 years made me an expert in dealing with change and juggling the unexpected. I'm excited to share what I've learned through that experience and contribute with tips and advice on adapting those teachings to every area of life. Tune in and listen to the first episode of Comfortable Change. I'm your host, Danielle Swanson and I invite you to discover you can enhance your life and understand the world around you more clearly simply by taking a different attitude toward change. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about my background and why I decided to start this podcast (0:44)Take conscious action toward change (2:15)About my first yoga class, what I was expecting vs. what I got (3:42)Facing the opportunity of doing something different, go for it (9:24)Let's connect!InstagramLinkedinYoutubeEmail: [email protected]  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Comfortable Change Podcast with Danielle Swanson. Coming July 13th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.