What is your default when overwhelmed? How can establishing one habit get you out of the stuck? Suzie sheds some light on habits versus goals. She provides insight on allowing yourself to simply select one habit to work on versus doing “All The Things.” “Embrace the almost there mentality.” Resources referenced: Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Suzie’s website The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation

What is a celebrant? How do you distinguish between a habit and a ritual? Suzie sheds some light on life celebrancy and gives an update on what’s happening with the show’s future. She provides insight on reflecting about how you expend your time and energy. “Habits are mindless.” Resources referenced: Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Click here for a Guided Relaxation Suzie on YouTube (eek) Email Suzie (I do not open attachments!) The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation

How does mindset impact, well- everything? What is your purpose? Listen to Seth respond to this question and use it as a model to understand that your purpose can be a HOW versus a WHAT. Suzie hopes this can frame your approach for a mentally healthy 2021. Suzie & Seth explore the impact of toxic positivity, discourse that is authentic yet courteous, parenting, and education. Seth shares insight on forgiveness and the function of anger as well as conflict and connection. Quotes “There’s a difference between holding on to anger and being angry.” “Once you know what makes your heart sing, no one can take your song away.” “What do you do on a regular basis to replenish yourself?” About Seth: Seth is a clinical and school psychologist with 27 years of mental health employment experience. While this is true, Suzie would like to call him a human wellness advocate. Note: Apologies for any sound inconsistencies. I’m not cool enough to adjust them. I hope you will muddle through because Seth’s insight is well needed in preparation for 2021. Resources referenced: The Trevor Project Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Click here for a Guided Relaxation Suzie on YouTube (eek) Connect with Seth via email at [email protected] or on LinkedIn The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation

What is your current mood or level of burnout or tired or bleh? How can just one minute serve you? Suzie sheds some light what’s brewing within her at this time. She provides insight on how one minute can help you gain what you need- that’s helpful and harmless. “There is no expectation of how you are.” Resources referenced: Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Click here for a Guided Relaxation Suzie on YouTube (eek) The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation

What are the similarities and differences between a dietician and a nutritionist? How does your approach to your relationship with food affect your overall health? Suzie & Shanon explore “holiday” eating, communication & boundaries in relationships, and how their shared value of integrity impacts their businesses. Shanon shares insight on shame around food as well as her own internal & external wellness habits.  “Cherish those special dishes that you have those emotional connections to and use food as something that brings you closer to your family…rather than using it as something that separates you or makes you feel different.”  “Food is meant to enhance your life, not detract from it.” “Set ourselves up to make the healthy option the easiest option.”  “Be a potato.” About Shanon: Shanon is a registered dietician, trainer, and the owner of Fuel The Fire. Resources referenced: Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter- For the month of November in 2020- $1.00 per book will be donated to the Brian J. Discount Melanoma Fund. Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Click here for a Guided Relaxation Suzie on YouTube (eek) Connect with Shanon on Instagram & her website at @fuelthe_fire and FuelTheFire The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation  

What would it be like to live in a world where you remember that you are valued each day? How can you believe that about yourself? Suzie sheds some light on what inspired her book. She provides insight on a mindful awareness routine that you can use to checkin and connect (awareness of breath, heartbeat, body, and more). Suzie also shares a reading of her book Because…You Matter.  “You matter. You deserve to take up space.” Note- apologies for any noise distractions, but this tired teacher forgot to hook up her pop filter.  Resources referenced: Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) An interview about writing Because…You Matter Click here for a Guided Relaxation Suzie on YouTube (eek) The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation

Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research BYM October 2020 Donation This episode is a replay to once again honor a great organization! Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter- Remember, for the month of October in 2020- $1.00 per book will be donated to the Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research What is the Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research? How have Joann (Andy’s wife) and her family honored Andy's wishes, his memory, and other patients? Suzie & Joann explore what it takes to establish a foundation, what you can do if you can’t establish your own, and grief. Joann shares insight on how Andy became a patient advocate as well as the various supports that were available to them then and others now.  Quotes “We’re learning, and so we make slow steps so we make good choices instead of jumping in and making mistakes.”  “You’re always not crying in front of people because you are worried about someone else and not yourself.” On grief and being “selfish”- “Grief comes in waves…some days gentle…sometimes drowning…it would not be “selfish” to use a life raft.” “Honor people, big and small…Grief is not one size fits all…Our stories help people heal…Don’t stop talking about the person.”  About Joann: Joann is a public school educator and a founding board member of the foundation. Resources referenced: Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter- Remember, for the month of October in 2020- $1.00 per book will be donated to the Andy Derr Foundation for Kidney Cancer Research Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Click here for a Guided Relaxation Suzie on YouTube (eek) The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation

The Wick: Burnout Prevention Tips What are Suzie’s top ten burnout prevention tips? How can the mindset of stress management support you? Suzie sheds some light on what do look for if seeking help with implementation. She provides insight on values, self-care, scheduling what you crave, breathing, journaling, nature, moving your body, connection with boundaries, cultivating mindset, and legacy. Suzie also revisits Because…You Matter to share with you a word spree guided to support your own self development. In addition, Suzie also updates you on Coachucation™ content and her timeline. This is done with intention to model for you her own burnout prevention steps. “It is not what you leave behind; it’s how you live the life you’ve left behind." Resources referenced: Values Inventory  What is Mindful Outdoor Guiding? Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Click here for a Guided Relaxation Suzie on YouTube (eek) The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation

What are drum circles and what benefits can drumming bring into your life? How do you define success? Suzie & Maureen explore virtual drum circles as well as uncovering paths to your purpose.  Maureen shares the variety of people that she drums with, the reasons people drum, and how her drumming path unfolded. She also shared her father’s advice about vocations versus avocations.  “There’s still that innate thing that I think is really structured in our DNA that we feel the need that we have to connect.” “Just keep drumming!” “Holding space for people versus holding space with people.” Note: Suzie and Moe were playing the coughing to clear your throat game during this recording. Initially, Suzie was going to edit all of them out. Then, she decided that they were real people with real sinuses. You have sinuses, too! She eliminated the most distracting ones.  About Maureen: Maureen is a musician, member of the band The Large Flowerheads, and a drum circle facilitator.  Connect with Maureen on her website LV Drum Circle or on Facebook for information about events. Resources referenced: Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Click here for a Guided Relaxation Suzie on YouTube (eek) The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation

What is a quick stress management technique that you can apply anywhere at anytime? How can knowing your real truth help you with decision making? Suzie sheds some light on a self reflection technique. She provides insight on how her relationship with her “one” has offered her an anchor within the last few months. You will also have an opportunity to try it out! Whether your are currently craving burnout prevention, support, or recovery,  here are some tips that can support you in acknowledging how you truly feel. The goal is to allow the feeling to move through you so you can make choices from a place of truth, not grief or euphoria. Resources referenced: Check out Suzie’s book Because…You Matter Because…You Matter: Home Edition (family friendly online experience) Click here for a Guided Relaxation In 3, 2, 1…-Blog Post Suzie on YouTube (eek) The Keep Your Candle Lit podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and Spotify! Stay connected with Suzie & the show on Instagram @coachucation