In the Balance

David really enjoys teaching! He realized long ago the value of remaining open to receive the learning inherent in the act of teaching. “To teach is to learn twice” was the mantra of his mentor, and he has come to know this as a deep truth. He offers kindness and love of the art form, creating a bridge which opens up and expands to help others fulfill their dreams of becoming an artist. He knows from his creative endeavors that liberating your own voice can be an awesome thing - bringing exhilaration and joy - and he knows the courage it takes to find the deep well of who you really are, and go for it.

From the very beginning ‘Teacher’ was written in Karen’s future - she always felt a strong connection to other people, wanting to bring the best out of them. It was 9/11 that caused her to question her focus as a performer and ultimately shifted her into the rich and rewarding world of teaching. She is a hands on co-collaborator with her students: “We’re all playing in the same sand box!” Her tools of creativity and curiosity help bring a student’s voice front and center by giving room to explore the undiscovered aspects of themselves - the results can be surprising and joyous, challenging and life changing.

Meet Bill Fennelly and Susie Kuzma, open-hearted and deeply engaged teachers who are teaching profound connection to voice through acting and through singing:  A new way to cultivate self-love.

Meet Bill Fennelly & Sue Kuzma, open-hearted and deeply engaged teachers who are teaching profound connection to voice through acting and through singing:  A new way to cultivate self-love.

There is a wealth of knowledge in this conversation on loss between Susan and Dr. Pilar Jennings. “We really want to live into the fullness of our being and we can’t do that without claiming the part of us that gets most hurt in childhood.” Give yourself a gift of self-care this holiday season by making the time to listen in.

“We need to empower women to take an active role in their birth so they can emerge feeling heard, seen, understood and supported.” This is the mission statement of Debra Flashenberg, the founder of the Prenatal Yoga Center. Listen in as Debra talks with Susan about the birthing process; you will come away with a new view on an old subject!

Poet and songwriter Paul Weinfield helps us think about love in a fresh way ~  as a call, an action. “Love is what we do” he says.

We have a deep longing to experience the essential core of who we are - the essence of ourself that we glimpse when we fall in love. How do we work through the defenses that obstruct that core of love and joy? Jett Psaris suggests cultivating ‘Butterfly Consciousness.’ Listen in as she discusses Undefended Love with Susan.

Personal Love is based on equality, reciprocity and mutuality. The challenges of this new kind of intimate love in the 21st Century are great and the obstacles are many - but at the same time we are being given an incredible opportunity to evolve spiritually and psychologically as human beings. Polly Young Eisendrath talks with Susan about the obstacles and challenges in the quest for Personal Love.

A dynamic and thoughtful exchange on the continual quest for the happy work/life balance - from unpacking the word “should,” to what brings a daily sense of joy, to the challenges of self-care - it’s all here, tips included!