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81. Learn How to Heal from Past Trauma and Achieve Spiritual Liberation from Disney's Former A-List Recruiter for "Phineas & Ferb" ft. Susan Gold

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Join us in this captivating episode as we delve deep into the life of Susan Gold, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, known for her groundbreaking work in attaching A-list celebrities to iconic projects, including Disney’s Phineas & Ferb. Discover the untold stories behind her interactions with legends like Andy Warhol, Ben Stiller, and Taylor Swift, and learn how she played a pivotal role in the launch of Fox News Channel.

But Susan’s journey is not just about the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Raised amidst the chaos, Susan embarked on a courageous journey to confront and overcome the obstacles of her upbringing, a journey mentioned in her book, "Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom." In this episode, we explore Susan’s transformational journey discussing her endeavors in helping others heal and attain spiritual and emotional freedom from trauma.


Summary

This episode explores Susan's journey of overcoming a traumatic childhood through developing self-awareness and connecting with her inner self. She shares how growing up in a dysfunctional home led her to develop a strong intuition. Susan discusses how writing, meditation, yoga, and spending time in nature have helped her healing process over the years. She and host Shiva Dhana discuss how mindfulness practices can aid in unlocking one's spiritual potential and purpose. A key lesson from Susan is the importance of listening to your inner voice and staying true to yourself regardless of others' opinions.


Key Takeaways

  1. Developing self-awareness through practices like meditation, journaling, and mindfulness can help heal past trauma.
  2. Spending time in nature is beneficial for mental and physical well-being.
  3. Following your inner voice and intuition, rather than seeking approval from others, leads to personal growth.
  4. Overcoming dysfunction in one's upbringing takes courage and willingness to reflect deeply.
  5. Connecting with one's spirituality and purpose can provide meaning during difficult life experiences.


    6. Noteworthy Quotes

    1. "I realized there's a lot more that then a lot more to life than meets the eye that we are here." - Shiva Dhanasekar [0:42:19]
    2. "I think we all have it. Yeah, I do. I think, do we all develop it? And no, no." - Susan Gold [0:16:07]
    3. "I think one of the most painful moments was, I went into a restaurant with my son, and there was a family at the other table, and they were all doing, you know, this, like, looking down? I don't know, maybe they were texting each other at the table? I'm not sure. But it's just this cold, sterile disconnect." - Susan Gold [0:10:38]
    4. "I feel like more has been unraveling and I think we're headed to more openness more feminine merging with the masculine. Right, right like a balance." - Susan Gold [0:45:45]
    5. "I think that the real truth for me has been to step into that small still voice, that has my best intentions in my heart. And then to be brave enough to say, Yeah, I'm going to follow you." - Susan Gold [0:47:27]


      6. Timestamps

      (0:00) Introduction

      (10:10) Developing Intuition Young

      (15:30) Experiencing Telepathy

      (20:00) Healing Practices That Helped

      (25:00) The Power of Journaling

      (30:00) Yoga's Role in Her Journey

      (35:00) A Life-Changing Experience Abroad

      (40:00) The Importance of Self-Awareness

      (43:00) Facing Gender Stereotypes

      (46:00) Parting Wisdom on Inner Truth


      Susan Info:

      Link to Her BookHer Business BackstoryArticle on Medium


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