The Art of Awakening

By Dr. Sue Morter

Welcome, I'm Dr. Sue Morter, and I’m so looking forward to connecting with you through The Art of Awakening podcast. Over the past 40 years, I've dedicated my life to guiding individu

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Number 1: STOP COMPARING, START LIVING
In this episode of The Art of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter explores the hidden cost of comparison and how easily someone else’s success, relationship, body, or timing can make us question our own lives. Rather than treating comparison as something to simply “stop doing,” Dr. Sue looks at what it may be revealing beneath the surface, from scarcity and self-doubt to unacknowledged desires and borrowed expectations. She also explores how comparison can pull our awareness out of the body and away from our own path, especially in a world where we are constantly exposed to other people’s lives. This episode is an invitation to reclaim the energy spent measuring, judging, and second-guessing, and return to your own truth, timing, and experience with greater presence and trust. Explore upcoming opportunities with Dr. Sue with immersive experiences designed to support you here: https://drsuemorter.com/upcoming-programs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuemorter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSueMorter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuemorter If you’re enjoying the show, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with friends! Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose medical or psychological conditions nor to claim to prescribe, prevent, treat, mitigate or cure such conditions. The information contained in the program is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a doctor or mental health professional. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions and before beginning any new exercise, nutrition, or lifestyle program. Individual results may vary, and no guarantees of specific outcomes are made. Music by James Asher Photos of Dr. Sue Morter © Tanya Arianne Malott
September 04, 202640min
Number 2: GRATITUDE: FROM PRACTICE TO EMBODIMENT WITH KUTE BLACKSON
On this episode of The Art of Awakening Podcast, Dr. Sue Morter and guest Kute Blackson explore the transformative power of gratitude through personal experiences and insights. Kute shares how becoming a father has shifted his perspective on life, emphasizing the importance of appreciating ordinary moments. They delve into the eight levels of gratitude, offering practical insights on how to cultivate a deeper sense of appreciation for life, relationships, and personal growth. Learn more about Kute Blackson here: https://kuteblackson.com/ Learn more about Boundless Bliss: The Bali Breakthrough Experience with Kute Blackson here: https://www.boundlessblissbali.com/ Explore upcoming opportunities with Dr. Sue with immersive experiences designed to support you here: https://drsuemorter.com/upcoming-programs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuemorter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSueMorter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuemorter If you’re enjoying the show, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with friends! Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose medical or psychological conditions nor to claim to prescribe, prevent, treat, mitigate or cure such conditions. The information contained in the program is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a doctor or mental health professional. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions and before beginning any new exercise, nutrition, or lifestyle program. Individual results may vary, and no guarantees of specific outcomes are made. Music by James Asher Photos of Dr. Sue Morter © Tanya Arianne Malott
August 28, 20261h 2min
Number 3: EMBODIED AWAKENING IN THE AGE OF AI: WITH MASTER MINGTONG GU
In this episode of The Art of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter welcomes Qigong Master Mingtong Gu for a timely conversation about embodied awakening, energy cultivation, and what it means to remain deeply human in an increasingly technological world. Master Mingtong shares that awakening is not simply a shift in thought or consciousness. It is a return to the body. Many of us have learned to live primarily through the mind, disconnected from the deeper intelligence, feeling, and energetic awareness available within us. Through Qigong and meditation, we can begin to reconnect with the body, recognize where energy has become restricted, and create the conditions for healing to unfold naturally. Together, Dr. Sue and Master Mingtong explore the relationship between energy and awareness, why the body holds truths the mind may attempt to avoid, and how learning to feel more fully can support genuine transformation. They discuss the importance of meeting discomfort with patience rather than trying to force change, recognizing that healing is an ongoing process of restoring movement, connection, and presence. The conversation also turns toward artificial intelligence and the uncertainty surrounding its growing role in our lives. While AI can expand creativity, access, and possibility, Master Mingtong emphasizes that it cannot replace the lived human experience. In a world increasingly shaped by technology, discernment becomes essential. We must learn to engage with these tools consciously without surrendering our connection to the body, nature, intuition, and one another. This episode is an invitation to embrace the paradox of being human: imperfect yet evolving, visible yet connected to the unseen, and capable of meeting profound change without losing ourselves. Master Mingtong reminds us that our greatest source of hope and empowerment resides in our ability to come home to the body, cultivate our energy, and embody the change we wish to see in the world. Learn more about Master Mingtong Gu here: https://chicenter.com/master-mingtong/ Learn more about Ignite! here: https://drsuemorter.com/ignite/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuemorter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSueMorter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuemorter If you’re enjoying the show, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with friends! Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose medical or psychological conditions nor to claim to prescribe, prevent, treat, mitigate or cure such conditions. The information contained in the program is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a doctor or mental health professional. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions and before beginning any new exercise, nutrition, or lifestyle program. Individual results may vary, and no guarantees of specific outcomes are made. Music by James Asher Photos of Dr. Sue Morter © Tanya Arianne Malott
August 14, 202655min
Number 4: THE SOUND OF COMING HOME: WITH FRED JOHNSON
This week on The Art of Awakening, Dr. Sue Morter sits down with musician, storyteller, and healing artist Fred Johnson for a powerful exploration of sound, breath, and the human voice. Together, they explore how vibration can quiet the mind, reconnect us with the body, and bring us into greater presence with ourselves and one another. Fred shares simple practices using breath, vocal tones, and his seven seed sounds, while revealing why storytelling, curiosity, and community are such important parts of remembering our shared humanity. This conversation is an invitation to listen more deeply, use the instruments already within you, and experience the connection that becomes available when we return to the rhythm of our own being. Learn more about Fred Johnson here: https://frederickjohnson-artist.com/home Explore upcoming opportunities with Dr. Sue with immersive experiences designed to support you here: https://drsuemorter.com/upcoming-programs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuemorter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSueMorter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuemorter If you’re enjoying the show, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with friends! Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose medical or psychological conditions nor to claim to prescribe, prevent, treat, mitigate or cure such conditions. The information contained in the program is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a doctor or mental health professional. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions and before beginning any new exercise, nutrition, or lifestyle program. Individual results may vary, and no guarantees of specific outcomes are made. Music by James Asher Photos of Dr. Sue Morter © Tanya Arianne Malott
September 11, 20261h 5min
Number 5: THE LOVE INSIDE GRIEF: WITH DR. LAURA BERMAN
What if grief is not something we are meant to get over, but something we can learn to move with? In this deeply personal conversation, Dr. Sue Morter is joined by bestselling author, and grief expert Dr. Laura Berman to explore grief as an expression of love, a teacher, and a doorway into deeper presence. Together, they explore why resisting emotion can keep us stuck, how grief and joy can exist at the same time, and why our capacity for life can expand when we allow ourselves to move honestly through loss. Dr. Laura also shares practical insights from her new book, Crying Out Loud: A Path Through Grief, including grounding, emotional release, community support, and ways to remain connected to the love that continues. Learn more about Dr. Laura Berman here: https://drlauraberman.com/ Pre-Order Dr. Laura’s Book TODAY: https://drlauraberman.com/cryingoutloudbook/ Explore upcoming opportunities with Dr. Sue with immersive experiences designed to support you here: https://drsuemorter.com/upcoming-programs/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsuemorter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrSueMorter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsuemorter If you’re enjoying the show, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with friends! Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose medical or psychological conditions nor to claim to prescribe, prevent, treat, mitigate or cure such conditions. The information contained in the program is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a doctor or mental health professional. All viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions and before beginning any new exercise, nutrition, or lifestyle program. Individual results may vary, and no guarantees of specific outcomes are made. Music by James Asher Photos of Dr. Sue Morter © Tanya Arianne Malott
September 18, 202659min