Life, Career Rewritten! Navigating the Twists & Turns of Life!
Join Susan Balou as she shares her stories, and others', in the middle of life's upheaval.
Whether discussing lessons learned after the loss of a job, discovering new paths to take in starting a business, surviving loss of a loved one, or staying healthy in the middle of stress and chaos, this podcast will help shine a light on dealing with the twists and turns that can occur on our life's journey.
No matter where you are in this process, let this be your "weekly dose" of hope and healing as you walk your pathway!
The content in this podcast is based off of Susan's experiences, and that of any of her guests, as well as her understanding of others' experiences. It's purpose is meant for encouragement and entertainment. It should not be taken as any kind of medical advice, legal advice, financial advice, or any other similar type of advice from Susan or her guests.
Episodes
34 episodes
Life, Career Rewritten Season 2, Episode 1, Welcome Back!!
Join Susie Balou as she returns from a "Half-Time Break," in Episode 1 of Season 2. In this episode Susie talks about the importance of story telling in discovering God's love for us, helping us find our identity and purpose, as wel...
Episode #32 Life, Career Rewritten, 2023 In the Rear-view Mirror!
Join Susan in the final episode of Season 1, as she recaps highlights of spiritual lessons learned in 2023, and explores how to move forward in 2024 while still honoring past memories!
Episode #31 Christmas 2023 & Hope
While Christmas and other Holiday traditions can be a beautiful time full of family and friends, it can also be a difficult time for many. If you find yourself struggling this year, whether from chairs that are empty and Christmas presents that...
Episode 30 Updates in Life, Career, and Hope
Join Susan as she discusses positive updates in her career, thoughts on next steps in her online business ventures, positive lessons learned throughout this year, as well as challenges of navigating the Holidays during the second year in the gr...
Episode #29 Hope & Thankfulness in Year 2 of Grief!
Join Susan for a quick discussion of how to find hope and thankfulness in spite of discovering that making it through the first year of grief does not automatically make "everything suddenly better!"
Episode #28 Hope and Thankfulness Week 1 of November 2023, Life, Career, HOPE, Rewritten
Join Susan as she talks about continued hope, faith, and growth, learning how to walk a new path in life.
Episode #27 Mindfulness and Moving Forward; Life, Career, Hope Rewritten!
Back again for another episode, focusing on lessons learned. Never taking having income for my basic needs for granted againRemembering to reach out and focus on helping others who might be in needRemembering...
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Episode #26 Thankfulness, Rest, and Reframe When at a Crossroad!
Explore the importance of mindset and focus at the crossroads in life!
Episode #25 Faith Over Fear, Avoiding the Top 3 Mistakes I have Made Over This Year!
"Have you ever found yourself in a situation that left you feeling overwhelmed or afraid? In this episode, I'll open up about my own experiences and share the top three mistakes I made over the past year. By listening in, you'll gain valuable i...
Episode #24, September 12, One Year Later!
Join me as a take a look back on this year, since learning I was losing my job, and the winding paths I have been on since. https://susan-balou.squarespace.com/
Episode 23 Speak Life in the Middle of the Mess
Do you ever feel overwhelmed in the middle of the mess? Join me for today's quick podcast where I look at what it means to Speak Life over the mess, in order to protect your mental wellbeing!
Speak Life!
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed and hopeless, struggling to speak in a positive and uplifting way? Join me in episode 22 as I share about lessons learned on a quick memorial trip for my husband this weekend. ...
Episode #21 Quick Words of Encouragement!
This week is just a quick word of thanks for your kind encouragement throughout these last months!
Episode #20 Part 2 Transforming Through Grief While Processing Healing
Would you give up experiences with loved ones to avoid the pain of missing them later? Join me as I explore part 2 of navigating through the process of grief, learning to embrace the healing that comes from going THROUGH the necessary ste...
Episode #19 Part 1 Transforming Through Grief While Processing Healing!
Are you or someone you know navigating through the middle of grief and loss of some sort? If so, this episode can help embrace resilience and healing. Join me for PART 1, as I review helpful lessons learned throughout ...
Episode #18 Karlin Tapia: "Grief & Grace: Navigating Loss as a Survivor Leader!"
This week's podcast episode continues on with the goal of navigating through the middle of grief and loss. Join me as I interview Karlin Tapia, Coach and Survivor Leader. Karlin draws from her own experiences and training to...
Episode #17 Navigating the Journey of Loss: Embracing Progression Through "Normal" Grief
Have you ever found yourself in a time of grief and loss where you wonder if your experience is "normal"? Maybe you or a loved one is traveling down this difficult journey at this very moment? Join me as I explore this topic...
Episode #16 Strategies in Life and Loss!
Do you ever find yourself wondering if things will ever get better when faced with life's challenges? Join me as I get real about my struggle with loss, and I open up about lessons learned of the power of faith and relying on God's guidance to ...
Episode #15 A Cautionary Tale & Lessons Learned
Welcome to Episode #15 where I check in and discuss lessons learned in life, as well as beginning my own online business.Email me at SBaloumsnrn@sbalou.com if you would like a more comprehensive list of the resources that I cover in tod...
Episode #14 Shannon Pirie "Life in the Middle" Part 2
Join me in Part 2 of this encouraging interview with Shannon Pirie, as she shares her message of faith, hope, and healing after suffering intense loss in her life.To connect with Shannon, you can find her on Instagram at @Shanpirie
Episode #13 Shannon Pirie: Life In The Middle Part 1
Welcome to Episode #13. Join me today in Part 1 of 2 episodes, talking to Shannon Pirie, as she shares her story of hope in the middle of devastating upheaval. Shannon shares how faith and community helped sustain her, a...
Episode #12 Juneteenth & Jesus
Welcome to Episode #12, the day after Juneteenth, where I explore the meaning of the Juneteenth Holiday, both in general and to family members. Join me in exploring how lessons learned can give us hope, individually and as a society. ...
Episode #11 Deb Wycoff, "Turning the Page After Job Loss: Embracing Change and Finding a New Path"
In today's episode, Deb Wycoff and I talk about her mixed emotions after losing her executive leadership role due to organizational downsizing. From looking forward to the idea of early retirement, to dealing with unexpected feelings of l...
Episode #10 "You Visited Me," With Patricia Harper Pollard
Join me for this conversation with Patricia Harper Pollard as she shares the story of how she and her late husband Freeman founded a nonprofit ministry aimed at encouraging the incarcerated, especially youth. Be inspired al...
Episode #9 Brie Ogletree's Journey from Military Career to Online Fitness Coach
Join me this week as I talk to fellow copywriter, Brie Ogletree. Brie shares her experiences of becoming an online fitness coach after transitioning out of her military career. Her passion is training women to become more confident,...
