Sue is a wife and mother to two children. Over the years she has climbed the corporate ladder and now oversees legal, compliance, risk management, and cyber security for a large corporation. Sue is a leader and mentor to many, helping others navigate the corporate world with ease.

Sue took to writing as a form of self-healing after a personal trauma and found deep personal strength in her own spiritual journey. As a result, she now helps others find joy in their journey to self-love thru her in-depth courses, workbooks, weekly newsletter and book Lose Your Critic For Good.

Discover the transformative power of inner reflection and how aligning with your true self can bring harmony amidst the chaos of everyday life, with Sue Erhart.

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At the age of 42, I've come to understand the significance of self-acceptance and finding joy in the simple moments of daily life. Through my personal journey, I've realized the importance of being present in little moments and actively choosing to engage with life. Connecting with others on a recent walk on our nature trail has shown me the power of community and the happiness that comes from everyday interactions. Hoping you find the joy of connecting in everyday interactions as you listen to this week's episode.

(00:02:32) "Embracing Age: Finding Joy in Everyday Life"
(00:06:59) Trailside Connections: Fostering Community Engagement
(00:08:27) Embracing Joyful Connections for Personal Growth

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As we approach a new year, it is an opportune time to reflect on the past and plan for the future. I challenge you to make time for this reflection and planning, incorporating gratitude into the process. By reviewing your progress, setting new goals, and moving forward with gratitude, you can create the life you desire.

One of the main tradeoffs involved in challenging milestone-based happiness is the need to let go of societal expectations and external validation. Society often tells us that we need to achieve certain milestones, such as getting a promotion, buying a house, or reaching a certain level of success, in order to be happy. However, I believe true happiness comes from within and can be found in the present moment, regardless of external achievements.

(00:00:45) Living Abundantly Without Waiting for Change

The key to developing an abundance mindset lies in consciously choosing positive perspectives and flipping scarcity-based thoughts. I encourage you to view your life from a state of gratitude as this will attract more of what you desire. I understand that shifting to this deliberate thought process may not be easy, especially when facing challenging circumstances. However, I promise you that by working to see the blessings within each of your circumstances, your burdens will be lifted and you will develop the hope for a better future as you move forward.

(00:01:16) The Power of an Abundant Mindset
(00:06:30) Flipping Scarcity into Abundance Mindset

I am excited to introduce you to my new friend Thais Fernandes. I felt inspired to leave this conversation as raw and natural as possible as I edited it. This was the first time Thais and I had met and it was amazing to see how our thoughts came together in real time. Inspiration is real as women seek to grow, develop and share their light and talents with others.

I loved this quote from our conversation:
"You have this amazing team in Brazil, and you said you have to be surrounded by the right people. Well, that doesn't just happen either, right? Heavenly Father can guide and what I've seen is sometimes those people are placed in my life even before I realize the connection or the purpose of why I needed them. And as I've interviewed other women entrepreneurs who are faith-based, they've noticed that too, that Heavenly Father will provide. They are doing the work, don't get me wrong, they are doing the work. They are seeking the answers. But Heavenly Father provides that network of people in our corner when we need them. And sometimes it happens before we even realize what's happening...It's all divinely orchestrated."

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Lizzie Johnson has been awarded "Best of Boston Wedding Cakes" by Boston Magazine in 2021 and 2023. Lizzie believes that her success is not only due to her skills and products, but also her mindset of abundance and community-building. She views challenges and fears as opportunities for growth and learning, and maintains an optimistic and resilient outlook, willing to take risks to achieve her goals. Join Lacey and Lizzie Johnson on this episode of the Elevate the Individual podcast to hear more about her inspiring journey.

(00:01:23) Award-Winning Boston Bakery with Custom Desserts
(00:07:52) From Digital Marketing to Successful Baker
(00:16:10) Embracing Fear for Personal and Professional Growth
(00:21:42) The Power of Self-Care for Mental Health
(00:31:07) The Power of Creative Outlets in Community Building
(00:36:51) Embracing Opportunities in the Baking Industry
(00:42:09) Delightful Nationwide Cake Tasting Experience

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How you view your obstacles will either make or break your ability to move forward as you pursue your goals and dreams. Today's episode is loaded with questions as you ponder on your beliefs about the challenges you face in life. Time to listen and reflect.

When we take certain actions to avoid feeling our emotions, this is called buffering. It can be easy to spot in some instances, but other times it takes a little digging to see what's really going on below the surface. By reflecting on instances where we've used buffering to escape feelings of sadness, disappointment, or frustration, we can gain insight into our emotional avoidance and the reasons behind it. 

I need you to understand that I am not shy about coaching people through questions of faith. It is actually something that I feel honored to do, as I feel it is very close to the heart and brings a certain level of vulnerability that can be difficult to navigate. So, if you have questions about your faith and don’t have anyone to turn to who feels safe, please reach out. I am happy to facilitate that for you. My faith is personal and unique to me and it doesn’t have to be the same faith as what you are looking for. I’m here when you need me.