In this bold and energizing episode of Living Your Best Life, titled “Scream Therapy,” Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores the power of releasing pent-up emotion in a healthy, intentional way. She discusses how anger, frustration, and stress can build up in the body when left unexpressed—and how safe, controlled release techniques can help restore balance. Suzanne explains the psychology behind vocal release and even demonstrates how scream therapy can be used as a tool to move stagnant energy, reduce tension, and reconnect with your authentic voice. This episode invites listeners to let go of what they’ve been holding in and discover the freedom that comes from emotional release.

Reflection Questions:

1. What emotions have you been holding in that might need a safe and healthy release?

2. How comfortable are you expressing anger or frustration—and where did you learn that pattern?

3. What would it feel like to give yourself permission to release built-up stress without guilt or judgment?

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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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In this powerful and compassionate episode of Living Your Best Life, titled “It’s Not Your Fault,” Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, speaks directly to those who have carried blame for pain that was never theirs to own. Suzanne explores how self-blame often develops through relationships, childhood experiences, trauma, or emotional manipulation—and why letting go of that burden is essential for healing. With warmth and reassurance, she reminds listeners that acknowledging what wasn’t their fault is not about avoiding responsibility, but about reclaiming self-worth, clarity, and peace. This episode offers validation, relief, and an invitation to begin releasing shame and stepping into self-compassion.

Reflection Questions:

1. In what areas of your life have you taken on blame that may not truly belong to you?

2. How has self-blame affected your self-worth, relationships, or sense of peace?

3. What might change for you if you allowed yourself to fully believe, “This wasn’t my fault”?

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In this empowering episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, focuses on the journey of knowing your self-worth and truly recognizing your value. She explores how self-worth is built from within—not through validation, relationships, or achievements—and why understanding your value is essential to healthy boundaries and fulfilling relationships. With warmth and clarity, Suzanne encourages listeners to reconnect with who they are at their core and to stop settling for less than they deserve. This episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder that your worth is inherent, unwavering, and always enough.

Reflection Questions:

1. In what ways have you tied your self-worth to external validation, relationships, or achievements?

2. What boundaries might shift if you truly believed in your own value?

3. How can you practice honoring your self-worth in small, everyday choices?

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In this insightful episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores one of the most difficult relationship questions: how to know when it’s time to let go. She discusses the common signs that a relationship may no longer be healthy or aligned, and why staying out of fear or comfort can keep us stuck. Suzanne also offers guidance on how to end a relationship with honesty, maturity, and compassion—without unnecessary blame or drama. This episode supports listeners in honoring their truth while treating both themselves and their partner with respect.

Reflection Questions:

1. What signs have you noticed in past or current relationships that signal something may no longer be working?

2. Are you staying in a relationship out of love, fear, comfort, or habit—and how does that choice affect your well-being?

3. What would it look like to honor both your needs and the other person’s feelings if a relationship were to end?

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In this honest and compassionate episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, opens up about her own personal experiences with panic attacks. She shares what they’ve felt like for her, how they’ve shown up in her life, and the tools she uses to manage them with self-awareness and care. By blending professional insight with personal vulnerability, Suzanne offers reassurance to listeners that panic attacks are manageable—and that no one is alone in navigating them.

Reflection Questions:

1. When you experience anxiety or panic, what physical or emotional signs do you notice first?

2. What coping tools or grounding practices have helped you manage anxious moments in the past?

3. How does hearing someone openly share their experience with panic change the way you view your own struggles?

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