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Living Your Best Life With Suzanne Wachtel episodes
- You're Invited! Goddess Getaway 6
Bonus Episode
January 24th- 26th Suzanne is hosting her 6th Goddess Getaway at Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa in Jupiter Beach, Florida. A restorative wellness weekend for women that includes workshops, yoga, meditation, sound healing and connection in a glorious spa like beach setting. Join an intimate group of women to engage, renew and restore. Her guest host is Kristin Gavin ERYT.
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4 min - Holiday Time
In this lighthearted holiday episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, spreads warmth and cheer as she reflects on the season of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year. With her signature mix of humor and heart, Suzanne explores how to embrace the joy, laughter, and imperfect beauty of the holidays without getting lost in stress or expectations. She shares simple ways to slow down, savor meaningful moments, and carry gratitude and hope into the year ahead. This uplifting episode is a reminder that the true magic of the season comes from connection, kindness, and finding little moments of peace and joy—no matter how busy life gets.
Happy Holidays and New Year to all of my listeners. Thank you for a wonderful year! I hope you will have a wonderful year ahead and will continue to follow this podcast so that we can continue to learn and grow toghether! -xoxo Suzanne
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8 min - Reset & Recharge!
In this refreshing episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, invites listeners to take a pause and reconnect with themselves through the simple act of resetting and recharging. She explores how stepping away—whether it’s a weekend getaway, a walk by the ocean, or time spent in nature—can help clear mental clutter, soothe emotional fatigue, and restore a sense of balance. Suzanne reminds us that true renewal doesn’t always require a plane ticket or a big plan; sometimes, it’s about giving yourself permission to slow down, breathe deeply, and listen to what your soul needs. This episode is a gentle nudge to step outside, unplug, and return to yourself feeling centered and refreshed.
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Reflection:
When was the last time you allowed yourself to truly slow down and recharge—and what difference did it make in how you felt?
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4 min - Living in Abundance
In this uplifting episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores the empowering mindset of abundance—the belief that joy, love, and opportunity are available to us, regardless of our current circumstances. Suzanne discusses how shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of gratitude and openness can transform how we experience life. It’s not about how much you have, but how deeply you appreciate and trust in the flow of what’s possible. Through reflection and practical insight, she reminds listeners that abundance begins within—and that feeling abundant often attracts more of what your heart truly desires.
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Reflection questions:
In what areas of your life do you already feel abundant, and how can you express more gratitude for those blessings?
What thoughts or beliefs keep you stuck in a scarcity mindset, and how might you begin to shift them?
How can you cultivate a daily sense of abundance—through gratitude, generosity, or simply noticing the good around you?
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12 min - Parental Alienation
In this powerful episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, addresses the painful and complex issue of parental alienation—when one parent intentionally or unintentionally damages a child’s relationship with the other parent or when adult children abandon their relationship with both parents for semmingly no reason at all .
Suzanne explores the emotional and psychological impact this dynamic has on both children and parents, shedding light on the deep wounds it creates and the long-term effects it can leave behind. With compassion and professional insight, she offers guidance on recognizing the signs, navigating the heartbreak, and finding paths toward healing and healthy co-parenting. This is a must-listen episode for anyone touched by divorce, custody struggles, or fractured family relationships.
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Reflection Questions:
How has parental conflict or separation shaped your own understanding of family and emotional safety?
What steps can you take to protect your child—or yourself—from being caught in the middle of adult conflicts?
- How can compassion and clear communication help begin the healing process in strained family relationships?
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12 min - Don't Let Them
In this episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel LCSW explores how to protect your inner peace from the negativity, criticism, and emotional chaos of others. She offers practical strategies for setting boundaries, managing triggers, and staying grounded—reminding listeners that peace is a choice you can reclaim every day.
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Refection Questions:
What situations or people tend to disrupt your sense of peace, and why do you think they have that effect on you?
How can you create boundaries—both emotional and physical—that help you stay centered, no matter what’s happening around you?
What daily practices or mindsets help you reconnect with your calm when life feels chaotic or draining?
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Website: https://www.suzannewachtel.com
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8 min - In Session with Suzanne
In this insightful episode, host Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, offers listeners a behind-the-scenes look at her therapy practice. With warmth and candor, Suzanne shares how she approaches her work as a psychotherapist, blending clinical expertise with genuine human connection.
She discusses the foundations of her practice, including the eclectic therapeutic modalities she draws from and how she tailors her methods to meet each client’s unique needs. Suzanne also talks about the importance of building a strong therapeutic alliance and how safety, trust, and collaboration are central to the healing process.
Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of what therapy can look like, the kinds of issues she helps clients navigate (from anxiety and depression to life transitions and relationship challenges), and how therapy can be a powerful tool for growth, insight, and long-term change.
Whether you're considering therapy for the first time or are simply curious about how an experienced clinician works, this episode offers thoughtful guidance, personal reflection, and a compassionate look at the therapeutic journey.
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Reflection Questions:
- What stood out to you most about Suzanne’s approach to therapy, and why did it resonate with you?
- Have you ever considered how your own needs or personality might influence the kind of therapist or therapy approach that would work best for you?
- What fears or misconceptions have you held about therapy, and did anything in this episode shift your perspective?
Want to know more about Suzanne?
Website: https://www.suzannewachtel.com
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11 min - Aging With Style
In this episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, shines a light on what it means to age with style—embracing life’s later chapters with confidence, grace, and authenticity. Suzanne explores how aging isn’t about trying to look or act younger, but about celebrating who we are today, honoring our wisdom, and expressing ourselves in ways that feel true and vibrant. From cultivating a positive mindset to finding joy in self-expression and personal care, this episode encourages listeners to redefine aging on their own terms and to see it as a season full of possibility and beauty.
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Reflection Questions
What does “aging with style” personally mean to you?
How can you celebrate your wisdom and life experience in ways that feel empowering?
What changes could you make—big or small—to express yourself more authentically as you age?
Want to know more about Suzanne?
Website: https://www.suzannewachtel.com
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8 min - Happy Halloween
In this fun lighthearted episode of Living Your Best Life with Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, Suzanne talks about this most celebrated holiday with joy. The wearing of costumes and being someone else for a day and how that allows us to feel free of our everyday lives. Happy Halloween!
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Website: https://www.suzannewachtel.com
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4 min - People Don't Change
In this eye-opening episode, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, unpacks one of the hardest truths in relationships: people don’t fundamentally change—especially not because we want them to. Suzanne explores the psychological patterns behind why we hold onto the hope that someone will become who we need them to be, and what it really means to accept someone as they are. With compassionate insight and practical tools, she helps listeners recognize red flags, let go of fantasy thinking, and make empowered choices rooted in self-respect and emotional clarity.
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Reflection Questions:
Have you ever stayed in a relationship hoping someone would change? What did it cost you emotionally?
What signs do you tend to overlook in the early stages of a relationship, and why?
How can you better honor your own needs instead of trying to "fix" or wait for someone to meet them?
Want to know more about Suzanne?
Website: https://www.suzannewachtel.com
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About Living Your Best Life With Suzanne Wachtel
From the publisher's feed
Suzanne is an experienced mental health professional with expertise in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Adelphi…
University and is a licensed certified social worker who provides both individual and group therapy to clients of all ages. Suzanne has authored three books on topics like grief, parenting, and personal empowerment, and she leads workshops on self-awareness, relationships, and healing.