Ep #356 - What Connect Us? - An Interview with Scott Mills, a writer, teacher and deep thinker.

I’m so excited to share this wonderful conversation with my guest, Scott Mills. I discovered Scott through Substack, where he writes Love and Other Survival Skills.

I love that Scott puts love first. (How’s that for a little redundancy?) I personally believe we’re all here to align with the frequency of love. It is the ground we all stand on.

For Scott, the foundation of true connection begins with love and a sense of community. In this conversation, we explore how connection, compassion, and co-regulation can help us navigate life's uncertainty and these in-between times. Together, we look at what it means to move beyond "othering" and create a deeper sense of belonging, inclusion and collaboration.

As old systems begin to shift, we explore how we can remain connected and cultivate a more compassionate, human way of being in the world. We also talk about how connection not only helps us navigate change, but also inspires resilience, hope and a greater capacity to care for one another.

In times of uncertainty and collapse, our instinct is often to isolate or distance ourselves from others. Yet perhaps this is precisely the time to challenge that instinct—and move beyond "othering" and toward inclusion. I believe as does Scott, that it is time to create new ways of organizing ourselves that foster resilience, restore connection, and remind us of a simple truth: we heal best together.

Follow Scott Mills on his Substack: DrScottWMills.substack.com

To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #357 - Beyond Your Horoscope - An Interview with astrologer, Kate Rose.

What if astrology isn't about predicting your future—but about helping you become who you're meant to be?

I am so grateful and so happy to once again welcome my friend Kate Rose to Empowering Chats. Kate has become a staple here on Empowering Chats and it is so fitting to have her as my last guest as I put my podcast on hiatus. Maybe permanently. I am currently sitting with the possibility of releasing this podcast and saying goodbye to podcasting - although I promise I am not completely going away. I may be re-purposing some of my podcasts to my Substack, Living Your Empowered Life and I may also occasionally post some solo shows - so please stay tuned.

Okay enough of that, now onto this incredible chat that Kate and I shared. Together we explore astrology as a guide for understanding what it means to be fully human. We discuss eclipse cycles, awakening to a new identity, letting go of appearances, and learning how we can trust the wisdom within.

We also explore honesty, integrity, and how each of us can become a conscious creator by making choices that serve not only ourselves but the greater good.

Whether you're an astrology enthusiast or just curious about living with more purpose and authenticity, I think this conversation will offer you fresh perspectives and meaningful insights.

To learn more about Kate Rose visit: WordsOfKateRose.com

To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #355 - Surviving A Narcissistic Relationship - An Interview with Nilgun Tulu

I am truly honored to have this beautiful woman joining me for this conversation.

It is my privilege to welcome Nilgun Tulu to Empowering Chats.

Nilgun spent 20 years with a narcissist. 13 of those years in a marriage. In the beginning, he appeared to be the prince on the white horse. He knew exactly how to make her feel special, showering her with attention, affection, and what seemed like perfect love. But it wasn’t perfect.

She met him when she was just 24 years old. He was nearly 20 years her senior, though he initially hid his age from her. She was young and vulnerable and adjusting to be a foreigner in the United States. Like many women in similar situations, she was naïve and fell under his spell.

After some time together, she returned to her home country and they maintained a long-distance relationship before eventually marrying. There were warning signs along the way, but she believed many of the behaviors he exhibited were normal, so she stayed committed to the relationship.

Eventually, they moved overseas. That is when things began to change. He started blaming her for everything and refused to take responsibility for his own actions. When she returned to the United States, he stayed behind and maintained control of their finances.

What she later discovered was devastating. He had been planning much of this all along, keeping her completely in the dark. He hid money, removed funds from their joint accounts, and manipulated her into questioning her own reality, making her feel confused, delusional, and doubtful of herself.

So how is she moving forward?

Nilgun is fighting for what she legally deserves after years of hard work and contribution to the marriage. She is not willing to simply walk away and allow his current wife to benefit from what she rightfully earned.

Her ex believes she deserves none of it.

But just because a woman does not work outside the home does not mean she is not working. The labor of a wife, partner, or stay-at-home mother carries tremendous value. Women often manage households, provide emotional support, raise children, and keep families functioning—all without receiving a paycheck.

That work matters. It has value. And Nilgun’s story is a powerful reminder that every contribution to a partnership deserves to be recognized.

Check out Nilgun's Substack: Substack.com/@nilguntulu

To learn more about how show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #354 - When Our Pets Speak, Are We Listening? An interview with Animal Communicator, LeeAnna Lorefice

I am so happy to welcome LeeAnna Lorefice to Empowering Chats. LeeAnna is an intuitive empath who is gifted with the ability to communicate energetically with animals. Her purpose it to help deepen the connection between humans and the animals they love.

I began my chat with LeeAnna by asking her to share how she discovered her unique gift.

She shared that this ability has always been a part of her life – in fact she assumed that everyone had this gift. It wasn’t until later in her life that a friend pointed out just how special gift truly was.

As a child LeeAnna recalls always being in touch with nature, gardening and animals. She was forever rescuing birds and bringing home stray animals.

While her intuitive abilities could be used to help people as well, she found herself especially drawn to working with animals. Over time, she chose to focus and develop her gifts in that direction, dedicating herself to strengthening communication between animals and their human companions.

She expressed that during her sessions her focus is primarily with the animal. However she always leave a door open to receive intuitive hits that also pertain to the “human” parent. She trusts that intuition although her focus is primarily with the animal, she recognizes that whatever information comes through it is there to serve the highest good of both the pet and the pet owner.

One of the most fascinating parts of our conversation was LeeAnna’s belief that animals, much like humans, have a soul purpose. According to LeeAnna, “Every animal has a soul contract that they come into this planet with – there is no mistake that our pets often come into our lives for a reason. They have lessons they want to teach us and want us to learn. These animals are all here to teach us lessons.”

LeeAnna also spoke about the deep rewards of her work. One of the greatest joys is hearing from pet owners who, after working with her, feel more connected to their animals and more confident in their ability to listen to and communicate with them.

This conversation offers a heartfelt look into the extraordinary bond between humans and animals and the many ways that connection can enrich our lives.

To learn more about LeeAnna Lorefice visit: FeatherMoonRising.com

To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #353 - A Wave of Peace- An Interview with David Wick, A Messenger of Peace

What an amazing time in history we are experiencing. I don't know about you guys but there are days I am unsure how to respond to all the chaos and unrest in the world and then on other days I am fascinated and so grateful for the people doing the hard work and bringing light to the world.

This interview with David Wick originally aired in January of 2025. And I felt now was a good time to revisit this chat with David, especially in light of all the intense energy circulating our world right now. And the beautiful responses we are seeing from communities like the Theravada Buddhist monks and their Walk for Peace journey inspired me to revisit this episode.

Here on Empowering Chats I get to meet and interview those people I call Light Leaders who are here to spread love, light and hope to everyone they meet. I am honored to welcome David Wick to Empowering Chats.

David calls himself a messenger of peace. And he walks the talk. He serves on the Council of Directors for the non-profit organization, Pathways to Peace. They are an international Peace-building, educational and consulting organization whose main goal is to foster Peace-builders and Peace-building activities in order to create a Culture of Peace.

In this chat David and I dive into the significance of individual and collective peace-building, riding the PeaceWave and taking part in the Peace Movement through the "Peace everyday at Noon," practice.

I believe we can never work too hard in bringing light and peace to our inner world and then shining out to the greater world. The work David and others are doing to this end is inspiring.

To learn more about David Wick and the Pathways to Peace visit: PathwaysToPeace.org

To learn more about the Peace 2030 Movement visit: Peace2030.earth

For more information about the Noetic Organization visit: Noetic.org

For more information about the United Nations International Day of Peace visit: UN.org/en/observances/international-day-peace

To learn more about me and how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #352 - Illuminated Truth - An Interview with Jennifer Ruth Russell, Founder and Director of Angels of Ascension Academy

I’m excited and honored to welcome back a dear friend and returning guest to Empowering Chats, Jennifer Ruth Russell.

Jennifer is the founder of Angels of Ascension Academy and host of the Morning Light Meditations. She’s a spiritual mentor, as well as a singer-songwriter whose music is both thought-provoking and heart-opening. Her meditations are powerful, beautiful, and deeply moving.

In this conversation, we talk about her latest book, Create Abundance with Mother Mary, along with other inspiring insights and reflections.

Why Mother Mary? Jennifer shares that she has felt called by Mother Mary for years, and today she embraces her role as an oracle and scribe for her. Here is what she said, "I feel a deep connection as well—like we come from the same soul family. To me, Mother Mary is the mother of us all."

Jennifer reminds us that everyone has a purpose, and that we are always supported by the Divine.

We also talk about the new world we are stepping into. This is a time to allow ourselves to acclimate—to release what no longer serves us and to move through a process of cleansing. In doing so, we open the door to creating abundance in every area of our lives.

Jennifer shares a beautiful practice of blessing our money using the Violet Flame—inviting it to cleanse and purify not only the physical money we hold (in our wallets, banks, or investments), but also the energy connected to it, including the companies it flows through. Calling in the Violet Flame can help us release what no longer serves us while blessing the abundance we already have.

She also encourages us to consciously bless the money that passes through our hands—whether we’re paying for essentials or offering gifts to ourselves or others. When we do this from a place of love and purity, that energy continues to circulate. As the money moves from hand to hand, may it stay blessed, and may that intention ripple outward.

Jennifer is truly a gift. I’m so grateful for the way she continues to see beyond, hold the light, and remind us that each of us has unique gifts to share with the world.

Learn more about Jennifer at: JenniferRuthRussell.com

Join Jennifer with Tea with Mary - learn more at: TeaWithmMotherMary

To Listen to Jennifer Ho’oponopno forgiveness song visit: JenniferRuthRussell.hooponopono

To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #351 - Elevating & Expanding Your Consciousness - A Solo Show with your Host, Susan Burrell

In this solo show, I tap into what it means to listen within—to your inner authority—and how we can create change from the inside that ripples out into the world. As many of you know, I’ve been working with Light Leaders to awaken our collective inner authority and the inner light we each carry as individuals. I feel called to do this so that we can make positive, healthy choices and create the life we’ve always wanted to live.

What many of us are currently experiencing in the world is frightening, and it can make us feel angry and that often leads us to focus on the wrong things. There’s a strong pull to want to “fix it,” to make it “right”—but what is right? And according to whom?

I’d like to offer a different approach. What if, instead of trying to fix everything, we simply shift our perspective a few degrees? What if we recognize that it isn’t about changing what we think is wrong, but about accepting what is—and then choosing to elevate beyond it?

I believe there is good everywhere. So what if we elevate mentally, emotionally, and physically to a higher frequency of love? Let’s align our hearts with that frequency then I believe we can heal the world. But even that assumes something is broken. What if what is happening is actually for our highest good? What if it’s unfolding so our souls can grow—so we can begin to truly listen to our inner wisdom, trust our gut, and trust ourselves?

The idea that we are broken—or that we came into this world broken—is an outdated paradigm that no longer serves us.

Our thoughts have power. Our words have power. So we must be mindful of what we say and how we respond—to others and to everything happening around us. This is about becoming attuned to our inner authority, to the inner light and the frequency of love that we are. And when we align with that, it expands.

By doing this we are elevating and expanding our consciousness.

We are energetic beings and I believe we can align with others through the energy of love—and that energy multiplies and extends outward into the world.

So what if we are moving toward a more elevated way of living—one that calls for conscious compassion, awareness of the body, connection to our inner authority, and trust in our inner wisdom?

What if, instead of focusing on changing what we think is wrong, we turn our attention to what is—and to the potential within it? I’m talking about love, kindness, compassion, and a high frequency of creativity.

Get quiet within and ask yourself: Who am I now? How do I connect to my inner authority and live my life from that place—as a leader of light and love?

To learn more about how I show up in the world visit: SusanBurrell.com

Ep #350 - Whispered Truths - An Interview with poet and photographer, Safire Rose.

I am delighted to welcome, Safire Rose, author of Rose Petals: 108 Whispered Truths from the Soul of the Rose, to Empowering Chats.

This interview begins with the question, Why that title? Safire shares her story of the inspiration of the book title arriving directly from the roses which she loves. She not only writes about roses she also photos them.

So the idea came from both her photography of roses and from her writing, the poetry that inspires her.

Safire chose 108 roses from her photography portfolio and then meditated with each image, intuiting a message from each rose.The best way to experience the book, according to Safire is to look at the photo of the rose to that inspired the reading and see the petals and other details captured in the image as you allow it to speak to you.

By encountering nature in this way, whether through a rose, a redwood tree or other plant you allow yourself to step into relationship with the flower, the tree or nature in general to receive the presence. Energetically you will feel a connection.

It’s about opening up your senses and experiencing a mystical, multi-dimensional relationship with yourself.

Safire says it can be a transcending experience – how I believe we were meant to live life – to be present and in the moment with what is – Safire’s book is wonderful in bringing you into the moment of presence.

It is a contemplative book and one that inspires emotional connection. It is easy to get distracted by the world and have our attention robbed of where it truly belongs and so I believe it is more important than ever to make time for your dreams and your intentions to come to fruition.

Safire Rose’s book, is one way to tap into your inspiration and accept the invitation to spend more time with yourself in nature.

To learn more about Safire Rose and her book visit: Safire-Rose.com

To learn more about how I show up in the world I invite you to visit: SusanBurrell.com