Episodes

Oct. 22, 2020

Stop Faking It

When we hide behind our screens, we become a version of ourselves that exists only in that virtual space. We speak freely, feel audacious, and perhaps even bold enough to reveal some of our deepest desires. It’s exciting to …
Oct. 15, 2020

Brick by Brick

Dreams and Detours, the podcast, celebrates 1 year! Susan shares some of her favorite parts of creating this show and the enormous impact her personal tribe has on her life. Tune in to hear how Susan’s resilience kept her al…
Oct. 2, 2020

The Smell of Joy

Susan speaks with Tamar Weinberg about coming out of a dark period in her life after having her children. Her encounter with fragrance snapped her out of the place she was hiding in to bring some light to her world. She deci…
Sept. 25, 2020

It’s What You Make of It

Susan talks about the impact of 2020, and how it has strangely created a clean slate for all of us to reimagine and reinvent our lives. From virtual opportunities to reconsidering daily habits, there is much for us to consid…
Sept. 17, 2020

Free to Be

Susan speaks to Elyse Berkman about growing up in rural Pennsylvania and being the only Jewish family in town. She was bullied and yet her childhood obesity was not the focus of that taunting, but her religious features that…
Sept. 10, 2020

Keep Shining Brightly

Marcia Levine shares her journey of finding a meaningful career, advocating for herself when it abruptly comes to an end, and her passion for peace + kindness. Marcia, aka DJ Lil’ Marsh is living life on her terms, with grat…
Aug. 28, 2020

How We Grieve

We all experience grief, from the loss of a loved one, to the end of a significant relationship or life as we knew it. Susan shares how we can navigate the various stages of emotional pain and what that can feel like as we l…
Aug. 20, 2020

Community Matters

When we surround ourselves with kind and loving people, it changes the outcome of our lives. Letting go of people who are bad for us can be uncomfortable. Sometimes we don’t even give ourselves permission to consider this op…
July 31, 2020

After the Love is Gone

Communication in every relationship is vital. When we withhold our feelings, especially anger, hurt, or disappointment, resentment starts to grow. And like a fire, it is wild and damaging. Susan shares an experience she had …
July 23, 2020

Salt-Water & Sand

Too much salt, not enough salt. Just add water. When we cook, we are looking for a tasty balance. As we navigate life, we need to do that same dance. Susan records from her beach vacation where she is restoring her own balan…
July 17, 2020

The Feel of You

Touch is essential to humans. Susan shares how this epidemic has restricted our ability to be physically connected and where that leaves us. For many, our wellbeing is dependent on touch, and the loss of it can add to the gr…
July 9, 2020

Her Desired Life

Susan speaks to Barbie Haven about being brave and ending self-betrayal in order to live a fulfilled life. From being co-dependent to single-parenthood, Barbie shares her step-by-step journey of moving across her state, stay…
July 2, 2020

Words are Power(ful) Tools

Susan is known for saying ‘we find ourselves in other people’s stories’ because that was her truth. Self-exploration feels like a surgical procedure, examining and cutting out the broken parts, in order to feel normal and li…
June 25, 2020

Love Me, Love You

We can’t seem to escape the compounded effects of Covid19. Susan shares her frustrations along with those of her friends and listeners, and why we need to be compassionate, especially with ourselves. Judge less, love more.  …
June 18, 2020

Life Really is a Plot Twist

Life is hard, and even through the pitfalls, we learn who we are and what we are made of. We revisit the first Dreams and Detours episode that is as relevant today. New York native Daniel Joshua Rubin finds that life in Holl…
June 11, 2020

The Burden of Trauma

Trauma can come from a variety of sources, including violence, assault, war, prison, and abuse. Layered like an onion, trauma can root itself so deep that it sticks to our genes, impacting not just ourselves, but future gene…
May 29, 2020

Day by Day

Bright side. Silver lining. Pinhole of light. We are all looking for the good during a time when life feels grim. There is no one right answer. Being resilient, turning inward and toward our own instincts is the gift we are …
May 21, 2020

Breaking The Silence

Susan sat down with Nubia DuVall Wilson to discuss her mission to liberate survivors of child sexual abuse. In addition to publishing The Survivors Club, Nubia has created a safe community that offers carefully curated conte…
May 14, 2020

Stepping Into Your Power

Susan speaks to Susan Ganz about the importance of bringing all of yourself to work. Whether you are married or not, have children or not, want to reach higher levels of your professional career or not, the option should alw…
May 7, 2020

Unspoken Words

Susan speaks to Wendi Wasik about the importance of listening, critical thinking, and human behavior. As we continue to navigate uncertain times, these skills hold great importance in order to connect with compassion and gra…
May 1, 2020

You Deserve a Rest

We are all doing the best we can. Life in the midst of a global virus is hectic, leaving a lot of uncertainty and anxiety. Before you push yourself into yet another video meeting, consider the value of taking time to rest an…
April 23, 2020

From Mind to Mouth

Susan chats with Diane DiResta, an Executive Speaking Coach and author of Knockout Presentations. Diane shares her life story and the early lessons learned as her career took several detours along the way. Diane teaches corp…
April 16, 2020

Building Community Through Wine

Susan speaks to Ross Halleck, founder + principal of Halleck Vineyards in Sonoma County CA. Ross and his partner quickly activated a virtual wine tasting experience in order to continue serving their members and accommodate …
April 9, 2020

Where Do We Go From Here?

Andre Lawless talks about being authentic, vulnerable and using self-care to mitigate the adverse impact of living during the coronavirus epidemic. From self-employment to fatherhood, Andre shares his perspective on how he i…