Have you been feeling an unexplained anxiety, a low-grade tension, or a sadness with no clear source? Do you feel perpetually “on alert,” emotionally raw, or disconnected from joy even when your personal life seems stable? You are not broken, and you are not alone.

In this episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau addresses the palpable yet often nameless weight so many are carrying. This isn’t about politics or prediction. It’s a compassionate exploration of what it means to be a sensitive, perceptive human when the collective consciousness itself feels dysregulated.

Susan explains how widespread grief, fear, and unresolved trauma create an atmosphere of “ambient suffering” that our nervous systems, especially those of empaths, healers, and caregivers, cannot help but absorb. This leads to symptoms like chronic anxiety, irritability, emotional numbness, brain fog, and exhausting mental loops as our systems search for closure and safety that the external world cannot provide.

Moving beyond spiritual bypassing, Susan offers a practical and somatic path back to yourself. She reframes anxiety not as a thought problem, but as a nervous system signal. She redefines confusion not as incompetence, but as the necessary “space between stories” when old maps no longer fit. The core of healing, she reveals, lies in one vital shift, moving from the question “Is this story true?” to “Is this story regulating my nervous system?”

This episode is a gentle, firm guide to empowerment through inner authority. It’s about learning to discern what energy is yours to carry and what belongs to the collective, and how to release the latter without guilt. Susan provides actionable anchors, like pausing your internal narrative, regulating your body, and shrinking your timeframe to the present moment, to help you reclaim your grounding, your peace, and your power.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Introduction 
• [01:24] Collective emotional overwhelm
• [02:38] Dysregulation and self-regulation
• [03:38] Ambient suffering and emotional reactivity
• [06:12] Nervous system and collective stress
• [07:27] Symptoms of overload and disconnection
• [08:24] Anxiety: body vs. mind
• [10:30] Confusion as a developmental stage
• [12:40] The stories we tell ourselves
• [14:50] Survival stories and letting go
• [16:58] Regulating the nervous system
• [19:01] Empowerment without bypassing
• [20:17] Personal vs. collective anxiety
• [22:36] Grounding and sensation of safety
• [24:06] Returning to self: practical solutions
• [25:42] The limits of control and self-relationship
• [28:55] Conclusion

Notable Quotes

• [01:19] "Nothing's wrong with you. And I don't mean that in a motivational way. I mean it in a psychological way. In an emotional way."
• [02:59] "We don't need to bury our heads in the sand... But how do we self-regulate so that we can handle what's going on?"
• [08:19] "Our nervous system needs closure, and when it doesn't have it, it plays a loop in our brains."
• [11:21] "Confusion is the space between the stories."
• [11:38] "The old map no longer fits, but the new map hasn't been drawn yet."
• [16:27] "A thought can feel absolutely true and still not be truth."
• [21:38] "You are not meant to metabolize the entire world. You are allowed to release what does not belong to you."
• [22:43] "Safety is not an idea. It's a sensation."
• [19:01] "Empowerment doesn't have to be loud.."
• [29:02] "The only control you have is over you. And that is the scariest comment, isn't it?"
• [30:08] "Don't run from fear. Shake hands with it, face it and look it in the eye."

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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Did you know that gaslighting doesn’t only happen in romantic relationships, but can show up in families, friendships, workplaces, spiritual spaces, and even inside your own mind long after the other person is gone?

In this episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau talks honestly about gaslighting, not as a buzzword, but as something that slowly teaches you to doubt yourself. Your memory. Your feelings. Your intuition. Drawing from her own experience and the work she’s done with clients, Susan explains how gaslighting can leave you disconnected from your body, unsure of your truth, and constantly questioning whether you were right or wrong.

She shares why the impact of gaslighting often continues long after the relationship or situation has ended, and why that ongoing self-doubt isn’t a flaw. It’s a survival response. Susan also talks about what healing really looks like, and it’s not dramatic or confrontational. It’s quiet and reparative. Learning to believe in yourself again. Reducing contact with invalidating energy. Setting clearer boundaries. Letting yourself rest, pause, and be silent without guilt.

This episode is a gentle reminder that if you were gaslit, you were not weak. You were trusting, open, and human. Healing begins when you stop looking to others for closure and start choosing yourself, even when it feels uncomfortable.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Introduction 
• [01:30] Gaslighting beyond romantic relationships
• [02:46] Defining gaslighting and its effects
• [04:02] Common phrases and accountability avoidance
• [05:22] Impact on intuition and self-trust
• [06:44] Personal experience and disconnection
• [08:57] Overriding intuition and survival response
• [10:10] Self-abandonment and explaining pain
• [11:12] Avoiding invalidating people and relearning self-care
• [12:18] Reparative self-care and trusting yourself
• [13:33] Physical responses and recognizing gaslighting
• [14:37] Slowing down and silence without guilt
• [15:49] Setting boundaries and reducing exposure
• [17:46] Distance as protection, not punishment
• [18:42] Self-love as loyalty and choosing peace
• [19:47] Why people stay and the role of hope
• [22:02] Healing feels quieter and rooted
• [23:13] Freedom from needing admission
• [24:34] The loop: replaying conversations
• [25:33] Closure comes from within
• [26:40] Breaking the loop and nervous system repair
• [27:47] Longer gaps and present-moment healing
• [28:53] Self-love means releasing the need for clarity
• [29:30] Conclusion 

Notable Quotes

• [03:26] “You stop asking, ‘Is this okay?’ And start asking, ‘Am I okay for feeling this?’”
• [04:58] “Most gaslighting comes from people who cannot tolerate accountability.”
• [08:45] “Gaslighting separates you from your inner knowing.”
• [11:22] “You weren’t too much. You were too aware for someone who needed control.”
• [12:09] “Self-care isn’t a bubble bath. It’s relearning how to listen to yourself without apology.”
• [13:24] “Your experience is valid because you lived it.”
• [19:15] “I choose peace over being right.”
• [21:18] “Staying doesn’t mean you were weak. It means you were human.”
• [21:39] “Leaving is not a failure. It’s wisdom arriving.”
• [25:53] “The same person who distorted your reality cannot be the one who restores it.”
• [27:47] “Some chapters do not end with understanding. They end with self-respect.”
• [28:42] “My peace does not require permission.”

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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What if your spirit guides have been with you your entire life, quietly guiding, protecting, and nudging you forward long before you ever knew what to call them? In this episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau explores who spirit guides truly are, how they communicate, and why so many people feel disconnected from their guidance even when it has been there all along.

Susan clears up common myths, including the idea that guidance should be loud, dramatic, or urgent. True guidance, she explains, is subtle, calm, and grounded in clarity, not fear. She breaks down the ways guides communicate: through body sensations, repetition, timing, silence, curiosity, emotional resonance, and even exhaustion, especially during grief, trauma, or periods of spiritual awakening.

Importantly, Susan reminds us that guides do not override free will, demand obedience, or remove pain. Their role is to help us reconnect with integrity, truth, and self-trust. This episode is not about becoming psychic or chasing signs. It is about remembering what your soul already knows and learning to listen to the quiet wisdom that has been guiding you all along.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Introduction
• [00:46] Understanding spirit guides
• [02:00] Myths and truths about spirit guides
• [03:28] How spirit guides communicate
• [11:52] Recognizing guidance through the body
• [15:08] The role of silence in guidance
• [16:48] Guidance during grief and trauma
• [19:03] The purpose of guides
• [20:43] Guidance and life's momentum
• [21:08] Understanding guidance and integrity
• [22:00] Recognizing and trusting your inner voice
• [22:16] The role of fear in blocking guidance
• [22:40] The mind vs. the soul
• [23:46] Guidance through erosion and discomfort
• [25:18] The importance of timing and boundaries
• [26:40] Emotional reactions and recognition
• [27:24] Disruption of habits and growth
• [29:17] Dreams as a communication tool
• [29:58] Curiosity and exploration
• [30:42] Exhaustion and alignment
• [31:25] Guides and the truth of your path
• [32:50] Integration and embodiment of guidance
• [34:00] The role of spirit guides in your life
• [40:48] Final thoughts

Notable Quotes

• [03:08] “Guides don't shout, they signal.”
• [05:06] “Your guides don't leave during grief. They move closer.”
• [10:58] “Guidance is efficient. It's not theatrical.”
• [15:41] “Silence usually means integration is required… It shifts authority from external reassurance to internal stability.”
• [16:53] “In grief, communication often becomes more physical and emotional rather than verbal.”
• [19:58] “Fear is never the voice of a guide. Urgency, shame, pressure, these are not guidance.”
• [22:00] “Most people are already hearing their guides and calling it something else: intuition, gut instinct, coincidence, luck.”
• [31:33] “Guides do not communicate to make your life easier. They communicate to make it truer.”
• [33:29] “Guides communicate until you no longer need to be convinced that you are guided.”
• [40:51] “Spirit guides are not here to tell you who to be. They're here to remind you who you already are.”

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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During the holidays, the noise keeps grief at bay, gifts, gatherings, constant motion. But when the celebrations end and the quiet returns, the loneliness hits hard. What do you do then?

In this episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau opens a sacred conversation about the loneliness that often surfaces after the holidays. She shares from her own lived experience of loss and explains why grief can intensify once the celebrations are over. While the holidays demand strength, resilience, and holding it together, the quiet afterward gives grief space to finally breathe.

Susan gently explains that this emotional wave is not regression or failure. It is the heart exhaling after holding its breath. She explores the spiritual meaning behind post-holiday loneliness, reminding listeners that loneliness does not mean love is gone. It means love is still alive.

Through powerful insights from Spirit, Susan reveals how loved ones draw closer in the quiet moments, standing exactly where the emptiness is felt most. With compassion and clarity, she offers simple guidance for walking through this tender season without rushing the healing process.

This episode is a reminder that even in the heaviest silence, you are not alone. Love does not end. It only changes form.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Introduction 
• [00:46] Episode topic  overview
• [01:11] The holiday hustle and grief suppression
• [02:12] The wave of grief after the holidays
• [03:08] Grief intensifies in the quiet
• [04:07] Adjusting to the new quiet
• [05:09] Why grief feels heavier after the holidays
• [08:08] The emotional crash and release
• [11:33] Loneliness as a sign of love
• [12:34] The power of memories and mediumship
• [13:26] Love persists beyond death
• [14:28] Spiritual presence after the holidays
• [15:27] Recognizing and feeling spiritual presence
• [17:28] Plugging into the presence of loved ones
• [18:30] The heart settles and healing begins
• [19:28] The nature of healing
• [20:35] Gentle guidance for post-holiday grief
• [21:28] Honesty and connection as healing tools
• [22:26] Loneliness is a feeling, not a verdict
• [23:29] Spirit’s message: You are not alone
• [24:31] Love continues and expands
• [25:32] You are healing in real time
• [26:33] Grief as the great healer
• [27:34] Closing and final encouragement

Notable Quotes

• [00:50] “I feel like after the holidays, the quiet loneliness of grief really creeps in. I know it does for me.”
• [04:54] “Sometimes the quiet is where grief speaks the loudest.”
• [14:28] “Loneliness after loss does not mean you're empty. It means your love is still alive.”
• [14:43] “Spirit often comes close during holidays because my heart is already open... but after the holidays, that's when I feel them lean in even closer.”
• [16:56] “Here's something I hear again and again from spirit: ‘I'm standing exactly where you think the emptiness is.’”
• [19:40] “Healing is not loud. It's not dramatic. It's not linear. Healing is subtle... It shows up in breath, in realizations, in small shifts.”

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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What do you do when the holidays hit, and instead of feeling joy, all you feel is that old familiar ache? When everyone around you is celebrating but you’re reliving the loss of your mom or someone you loved deeply? And every holiday seems to pull that pain right back to the surface, no matter how much time has passed?

In this special holiday season episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan talks openly about what it truly feels like to grieve while the world around you is celebrating. She shares her own experiences of losing family members and how the holidays would trigger waves of emotion weeks before they even arrived. She explains why the body remembers before the mind does, why love turns into emotion when it has nowhere physical to land, and why feeling pain right now does not mean you are broken. It means you loved deeply.

Susan also reveals something comforting from the spirit world. During the holidays, your loved ones draw closer than ever. They nudge your memories, send subtle signs, and wrap you in moments of warmth that many people mistake for coincidence.

This episode invites you to breathe, honor your pace, speak your loved ones’ names, and let the empty chair at the table become a place of connection, not absence. It is a soft reminder that you are held, supported, and never grieving alone.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Introduction 
• [01:33] Personal experience with grief and holidays
• [03:47] Grief as a sign of deep love
• [05:04] Coping with grief and the empty chair
• [06:12] Holidays as memory triggers
• [07:18] Grief as sacred connection
• [08:26] Spirit world closer during holidays
• [12:38] Transforming emptiness into love
• [13:54] Honoring loved ones during holidays
• [14:57] Asking for signs and connection
• [16:55] Allowing grief and remembering love
• [17:59] Holiday memories and signs from spirit
• [20:17] Staying in the love frequency
• [21:22] Personal rituals for connection
• [22:21] Guided visualization for connection
• [26:50] No right or wrong way to grieve
• [27:56] Loved ones are always with you
• [29:10] Grieving pets and all types of loss
• [30:17] Final encouragement and closing

Notable Quotes

• [01:27] “It was as though my body was having body memories, even before my mind understood why.”
• [07:18] “Your grief is actually a sign of the depth of your love.”
• [12:04] “The empty chair symbolizes two things, the place they once held and the space they still hold.”
• [13:09] “Spirit will often show me that they stand exactly where I feel the emptiness most..”
• [27:53] “You’re not grieving alone. Spirit grieves with you. Spirit loves with you.”

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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In this deeply personal episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau shares her journey with infertility, grief, and the painful longing to be a mother. She opens up about her struggles with infertility, including six surgeries, failed in vitro attempts, and the emotional toll it took on her. Susan reflects on the moments of desperation, from pretending to be pregnant in baby stores to enduring the excruciating heartbreak of repeatedly seeing negative pregnancy tests.

Despite all the pain, Susan's story is one of resilience, faith, and ultimately, empowerment. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of infertility and the support that her husband provided during this difficult journey. Susan also talks about the transformative moment when she adopted her first child, and the overwhelming joy she felt when she held her baby girl for the first time.

However, her story doesn't end there. Susan shares how the desire for a family continued to shape her life and how, after many years of trying, the unexpected blessings of motherhood arrived in the form of another beautiful daughter. She speaks openly about the pain of failed adoptions, the emotional turmoil of wanting children but not being able to have them biologically, and how her grief and yearning ultimately led to a deeper understanding of her soul’s path.

Through all the hardship, Susan’s message is clear: the journey of infertility and grief isn’t just about the loss, it’s about finding empowerment in the process. Susan emphasizes that no one goes through these trials alone, whether it’s infertility, grief, or loss of any kind. Support is key, and understanding the pain of others is part of the healing process.

In This Episode:

• [00:00] Introduction to Susan's Journey with Infertility & Grief
• [02:00] The Struggles of Infertility: A Personal Story
• [05:00] The Pain of Repeated Failure and the Quest for Parenthood
• [08:00] The Role of Support Systems During Infertility and Loss
• [10:00] Adoption: The First Step Towards Becoming a Mom
• [13:00] The Unexpected Blessing: The Birth of a Second Daughter
• [16:00] The Emotional Toll of Failed Adoptions and Loss
• [19:00] Empowerment Through Grief: How to Find Strength in Your Struggles
• [21:00] The Power of Support: Understanding the Importance of Being There for Loved Ones
• [23:00] Learning to Trust Spirit and the Path Ahead
• [26:00] Grief and Empowerment: Overcoming Obstacles to Find New Avenues
• [28:00] Final Thoughts on Infertility, Loss, and Empowerment
• [30:00] The Importance of Letting Go and Allowing Spirit to Guide You

Notable Quotes

• “Grief is in the corner doing pushups, waiting for you to be vulnerable. You have to build your strength to walk through it.” – Susan Grau
• “The journey isn’t just about the loss, it’s about finding empowerment through the process and the growth that comes with it.” – Susan Grau
• “When I held my daughter for the first time, I knew she was meant to be mine. It was the most healing moment of my life.” – Susan Grau
• “No matter what form your family comes in, it’s the love that defines what it means to be a mother or a father.” – Susan Grau
• “We have to trust that spirit is guiding us, even when it doesn’t look the way we expected. We have to get out of our own way.” – Susan Grau

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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What do you do when someone looks you straight in the eye and lies again? When the truth is sitting right there, plain as day, yet they twist it, deny it, and make you question your sanity?

In this episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau gets real about what it means to live life on life’s terms, especially when you’re dealing with manipulative or dishonest people who twist the truth and leave you questioning your own reality. She dives into the painful experience of crazy making, where someone’s lies and gaslighting can make you doubt what you know to be true.

Susan shares personal stories of being caught in webs of deceit and how she’s learned that sometimes, the best response isn’t confrontation but silence. She reminds listeners that truth doesn’t need defending, and that protecting your peace often means walking away rather than engaging with dysfunction.

Through her own journey and years in Al-Anon, Susan reveals how trusting your intuition, setting boundaries, and refusing to spin the web alongside others can lead to freedom and self-respect. This heartfelt episode is a powerful reminder that not every battle needs to be fought and that your calm, not your argument, is your greatest strength.

“When you’re right, there’s nothing to defend. And when you’re wrong, there’s no defense.”

In This Episode:

[00:01] Introduction and episode overview

[01:17] The challenge of doing nothing

[02:14] Recognizing gaslighting and twisted truths

[03:20] Personal experience with manipulation

[04:29] Al-Anon and the search for honesty

[12:24] Ignoring intuition and the desire to “fix” others

[14:18] People act according to who they are

[15:15] Escaping the cycle of manipulation

[17:01] Childhood roots of doubting your truth

[17:51] Liars lie: accepting reality

[18:44] Healthy responses: silence and truth

[19:38] The world’s indifference and self-validation

[20:37] Letting go and self-care

[22:32] Writing down the facts

[26:21] Final thoughts and encouragement

Notable Quotes

[01:17] "Doing nothing is not easy. And that has to do with just taking care of myself. And sometimes silence is my best friend." — Susan 

[15:22] "People do what they do because of who they are, not who you are." — Susan 

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Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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What if every bird that crossed your path, every rainbow that appeared out of nowhere, or every butterfly that landed on you wasn’t a coincidence but a message from beyond?

In this episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau explores how the spirit world uses nature as a divine language to communicate love, comfort, and presence. From butterflies that arrive in moments of grief to hawks, owls, and even lizards that appear with uncanny timing, Susan reveals how these signs are never random. They are sacred reminders that our loved ones are still near.

She shares personal stories of her encounters with spirit animals, including a powerful dream of white wolves that became a living, breathing sign of spiritual connection. You’ll also hear about her late mother’s message through a persistent hawk and the deep wisdom behind these animal visitations.

Susan teaches how to recognize, trust, and invite these signs into your own life. Whether through wind, flowers, rainbows, or creatures great and small, the natural world becomes a bridge between this realm and the next. It is a reminder that we are always connected, always loved, and never truly alone.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Welcome and introduction to today’s theme

[01:13] The butterfly that carried a message of love

[02:13] How spirit communicates through nature

[03:16] Understanding spirit animals and their meanings

[05:27] Why spirit uses nature to reach us

[06:33] Practical ways to recognize signs from the natural world

[10:54] How dreams and visitations help us heal grief

[11:49] The hawk that proved her mother’s love never left

[17:51] How to discover your own spirit animal

[18:53] Asking for signs from loved ones

[22:27] How to invite and trust nature’s messages

[23:25] Closing reflections and Susan’s message of connection

Notable Quotes

[01:32] “The butterfly didn’t need words. I really believe its presence was the message.” – Susan 

[02:29] “Spirit uses the natural world as one of its most powerful languages.” – Susan 

[03:03] “Our soul animals actually do reach out to us and speak to us and become part of our journey.” – Susan 

[17:32] “Wolves are about family. Wolves are about camaraderie, working together as a team.” – Susan 

[18:09] “When you see a spirit animal, what do you feel? I feel peace. I feel knowledge. I feel connection.” – Susan 

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Trained by Dr. Raymond Moody, James Van Praagh, and Lisa Williams, Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief therapist. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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Have you ever felt like you're just following a script written by someone else? Do you struggle to speak your truth for fear of rocking the boat?

In this empowering episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, host Susan Grau takes a deep dive into personal empowerment. She shares her own journey of breaking free from the societal and familial "scripts" that taught her to be quiet, nice, and self-sacrificing. Susan reveals how learning to know and speak her truth was the key to unlocking her personal power, even when it felt scary or others disapproved.

She offers profound insights on mending disempowering behaviors, setting boundaries, and understanding that true change is an inside job. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to silence their inner critic, put down the "beating stick," and courageously create a life journey that is authentically and powerfully their own.

In This Episode:

[00:55] What “personal empowerment” really means

[04:03] Why saying no is a complete sentence

[05:01] Speaking truth even when it feels scary

[06:49] The power of pausing before you respond

[07:43] Why real change is always an inside job

[09:29] Empowerment in parenting and relationships

[11:42] Speaking truth without anger

[12:39] Learning to value your own opinion above others’

[16:17] Mending behavior vs. just saying “sorry”

[18:08] Raising empowered children and grandchildren

[22:47] Teaching children (and yourself) to trust intuition

[23:42] Courage: feeling fear and doing it anyway

[27:26] Why being seen and heard begins with yourself

[28:27] Breaking free from lifelong scripts

[29:23] Living authentically and owning your truth

[30:35] Closing reflections on empowerment and presence

Notable Quotes

(01:44) “The first step to real personal empowerment is, number one, know your truth and then be able to speak your truth.” — Susan 

(04:16) “I didn't know how to say no.I learned through a program that I work that, 'no' is a complete sentence.” — Susan 

(19:46) “If I'm right, there's nothing to defend, and if I'm wrong, there's no defense.” — Susan 

(21:31) “Silence is my refuge. If I don't know what to do, I do nothing. And I get my eyes on me.” — Susan 

(26:48) “Once you know, you can't not know. But you can't know what you don't know.” — Susan 

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief expert. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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Infinite Healing: Wisdom from the Spirit World on facing the Shadows that Bind Us

The Spirit Code: Cracking the Hidden Language of the Afterlife

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What if the signs we receive from our loved ones who have crossed over hold deeper meanings than we ever imagined? In this episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, Susan Grau takes you on an extraordinary journey into the world of spirit communication. As an intuitive medium, Susan shares her unique perspective on decoding the messages from the afterlife, teaching you how to understand the symbols, signs, and synchronicities spirits use to connect with us.

From butterflies to songs and scents, Susan explains the personal language of spirit and how every symbol holds meaning tailored to you. She breaks down how you can recognize these signs and learn to interpret them, making the connection with your loved ones clearer and more meaningful. Whether you're seeking comfort, reassurance, or simply want to know that your loved ones are still with you, this episode provides valuable tools to unlock the messages that surround us daily.

Susan also shares personal stories, insights from her work as a medium, and a sneak peek into her upcoming book on spirit communication. By the end of the episode, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the sacred language of the afterlife and how to interpret the signs that come your way.

In This Episode:

[00:00] Introduction to Spirit Communication

[02:00] The Universal Language of Spirit

[03:40] Decoding Symbols: What Does That Butterfly Mean?

[06:10] The Power of Personal Connection

[08:50] Building Your Spirit Dictionary: The Importance of Repetition

[10:25] How to Tune Into the Energy Behind the Signs

[13:00] Reading and Understanding Common Symbols

[15:00] The Emotional Layer: What Do You Feel When You See a Sign?

[17:20] Recognizing Patterns: The Key to Deeper Understanding

[19:00] Why Timing Matters in Spirit Signs

[21:00] Allowing the Divine Connection to Flow

[23:30] How Spirit Communication Is a Two-Way Conversation

[25:00] Practical Exercises to Strengthen Your Connection

[27:00] The Role of Grief and Healing in Spirit Messages

Susan Grau

Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief expert. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance.

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Infinite Healing: Wisdom from the Spirit World on facing the Shadows that Bind Us

The Spirit Code: Cracking the Hidden Language of the Afterlife

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