In this honest and eye-opening episode of Living Your Best Life, titled “Let’s Talk Money,” Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, opens up a much-needed conversation about our emotional relationships with money. She explores how our beliefs, upbringing, and life experiences shape the way we earn, spend, save, and stress about money. Suzanne invites listeners to examine money not just as a financial tool, but as something deeply connected to self-worth, security, power, and fear. With compassion and curiosity, this episode encourages a healthier, more conscious relationship with money—one rooted in awareness rather than shame or avoidance.

Reflection Questions:

1. What messages about money did you absorb growing up, and how do they still influence your behavior today?

2. How do your emotions—such as fear, guilt, or confidence—show up in the way you handle money?

3. What would a healthier, more balanced relationship with money look like for you?

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In this thoughtful episode of Living Your Best Life, titled “Do You Need a Spiritual Practice?”, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, invites listeners to explore what spirituality can look like in everyday life—without pressure, rules, or labels. She discusses the difference between spirituality and religion, and how a personal spiritual practice can offer grounding, meaning, and emotional support during challenging times. Suzanne encourages listeners to reflect on what helps them feel connected, centered, and at peace, reminding us that spirituality is deeply personal and can be as simple as mindfulness, nature, gratitude, or quiet reflection.

Reflection Questions:

• What does spirituality mean to you, if anything, and how has that definition changed over time?

• When do you feel most grounded, connected, or at peace in your daily life?

• What small, meaningful practice could you incorporate into your routine to support your emotional or spiritual well-being?

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In this heartfelt episode of Living Your Best Life, titled “Kind Words Matter,” Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores the profound impact our words have on the people around us. She discusses how even small, seemingly casual comments can uplift, heal, or unintentionally wound, and why mindful communication is essential in our relationships and daily interactions. With compassion and insight, Suzanne encourages listeners to become more aware of how they speak—to others and to themselves—reminding us that kindness, empathy, and intention in our words can create lasting positive change.

Reflection Questions:

1. Can you recall a time when someone’s words had a lasting positive—or negative—impact on you?

2. How intentional are you with the words you choose when speaking to loved ones, coworkers, or yourself?

3. What is one small way you can practice speaking more kindly and consciously in your daily life?

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