Suzanne reflects on the journey of releasing daily podcast episodes for an entire year. Suzanne shares the initial doubts she experienced, the motivation from her listeners that kept her going, and the personal growth and challenges faced throughout this period. She touches on the importance of setting goals, embracing emotional experiences, and the impact of societal expectations on measuring success. Suzanne emphasises the value of connection, authenticity, and appreciating the present moment....
Apr 28, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 365
In this episode, Suzanne discusses the importance of being unapologetically yourself and embracing your true identity. She discusses the exhaustive efforts people make to be more pleasing and the liberation found in being authentic. Suzanne shares personal anecdotes to illustrate the relief and joy of embracing one's true self, including supporting young entrepreneurs and making daily lifestyle choices that align with personal values. The episode also touches on the societal pressures to conform...
Apr 27, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 364
Suzanne discusses how to deal with unkind remarks and criticism when sharing vulnerable stories online. Inspired by the Women Invisibility Roundtable event: https://youtu.be/y3piDKTWxL8 Suzanne touches upon her own experiences and emphasises that negative comments often reflect the commenter's issues rather than the content shared. She provides insights on handling online negativity, including 'bless and block' strategy for harmful comments, and reminds listeners that vulnerable sharing can sign...
Apr 26, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 363
Navigating Silence: A Journey Through a Bali Silent Retreat. Suzanne and Anna discuss her unique experience of attending a silent retreat in Bali. Anna chose to disconnect entirely from her usual life, including her phone and any form of technology, which the retreat strictly limits to designated areas. Anna discusses the challenges and revelations of living in silence, including the physical separation from her phone, the adjustments to a technology-free life, and the structured yet flexible na...
Apr 25, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 362
Demystifying Sound Baths: A Healing Journey with Anna Hasty. Suzanne delves into the world of sound baths with guest Anna Hasty. The discussion kicks off with amusing anecdotes highlighting misunderstandings about sound baths, segueing into a comprehensive exploration of what sound baths entail and their benefits. Anna, an expert in sound healing, specifically with alchemy crystal singing bowls, explains the science behind how sound waves can entrain brainwave states to promote relaxation, reduc...
Apr 24, 2024•17 min•Season 1Ep. 361
Suzanne explains the decision to close down her group coaching program 'Why W8?' after running it since 2019. Suzanne discusses the misconceptions about the profitability of group programs, detailing the financial and time costs involved, including taxes, delivery costs, and the intensive effort required to provide quality, live coaching. Suzanne breaks down the numbers to show why the program is no longer financially viable with fewer than ten participants per cohort and highlights the importan...
Apr 23, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 360
Suzanne discusses the limitations of the motivational slogan 'Just Do It', particularly when applying it to making lasting changes in one's life. She elaborates on the actual stages of change, including pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination, using personal fitness as a primary example. Suzanne emphasizes the importance of recognizing these stages and being patient and compassionate with oneself throughout the process. She also discusses the concept o...
Apr 22, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 359
Suzanne discusses the gap between theoretical knowledge obtained through workbooks and real-life application. She credits the episode title to Lydi Naicker, an ethical copywriter for small businesses. Suzanne shares her recent vacation experience to Coffs Harbour with her family and how it's stirred thoughts on the difference between learning concepts in a controlled environment and applying them 'in the wild.' She specifically explores this theme through her own experiences, including the diffi...
Apr 21, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 358
In this episode Suzanne shares a humorous story about giving new nicknames based on initials, courtesy of her 10-year-old daughter. A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, by setting healthy boundaries and reclaiming the unapologetic badass you long to be. Find out more: https://www.suzanneculberg.com Get in touch with Suzanne here: ...
Apr 20, 2024•4 min•Season 1Ep. 357
A hilarious and embarrassing encounter shared by the host Suzanne, involving a mistaken serenade during a car ride with her kids. In this episode Suzanne talks about: A Rainy Day Adventure and a Musical Interlude The Hilarious Bluetooth Interruption The Aftermath: Laughter and a Lesson Learned A simple way to make my day – please subscribe to my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@suzanneculberg The Nope coach Suzanne Culberg teaches you how to put yourself first without feeling selfish, ...
Apr 19, 2024•5 min•Season 1Ep. 356
Suzanne explores the choice between wallowing in bitterness and seeking personal growth after setbacks. Suzanne reflects on her own experiences, including the process of writing her book after getting fired, to illustrate how adopting a mindset aimed at learning and improvement can transform challenges into opportunities for development. She encourages listeners to shift their perspective from being victims to learners, illustrating that while pain is inevitable, suffering is optional. In this e...
Apr 18, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 355
Suzanne shares personal experiences and insights drawn from being fired due to questionable practices and conflicts of interest at her previous job. Suzanne reflects on the importance of maintaining integrity, setting boundaries, and the concept of 'maintain or pain' in personal and professional life. She discusses how this event, though initially seen as a failure, became a catalyst for positive change and self-growth. Suzanne emphasises the value of saying 'no' to misaligned work, the power of...
Apr 17, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 354
Suzanne shares her personal journey from nearly undergoing spinal fusion surgery in 2012 due to chronic back pain to finding relief through chiropractic care. Despite her initial scepticism stemming from her medical education background, Suzanne details how regular chiropractic adjustments not only alleviated her pain but led her to adopt a maintenance approach. Suzanne reflects on the importance of regular maintenance over waiting for problems to escalate into pain. Suzanne encourages listeners...
Apr 16, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 353
Suzanne explores the challenges of discussing body image with children. Using personal experiences with her children. Suzanne discusses the impact of media portrayal of beauty standards on children and how these can lead to body image issues like bulimia. She contrasts her own early exposure to diet culture with her attempt to foster a healthy environment for her children around body image. Suzanne advocates for open dialogue about body positivity and health without focusing on weight, highlight...
Apr 15, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 352
Reflecting on Progress: Are You Further Along Than You Think? In this episode Suzanne explores the common feeling of not being where one thinks they should be in life. She encourages listeners to reflect on their personal progress and challenges over the past years, offering a checklist of life events that might have impacted their journey. The episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing both the struggles and achievements in life, encouraging a perspective that values growth and resilience...
Apr 14, 2024•9 min•Season 1Ep. 351
Embracing Satisfactory: A Life and Business Perspective Suzanne discusses the concept of 'satisfactory being enough' in both personal and professional contexts. Inspired by her daughter’s parent-teacher interview. Suzanne reflects on the importance of self-assessment and the realisation that not being outstanding in every area is acceptable. She shares personal anecdotes about her own experiences in business, where she chooses to focus her energies on areas she is passionate about, outsourcing t...
Apr 13, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 350
Suzanne reflects candidly on the future of her daily podcast as she approaches the end of her 365-day goal. She discusses the stalling growth of the show, her reluctance to introduce ads due to personal dislike, and the significant time investment versus the returns. Suzanne shares her thoughts on potentially shifting to a YouTube-based monetization model, invites listener feedback on show content and format, and contemplates alternative content delivery methods, such as a private, subscription-...
Apr 12, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 349
Catch the replay of Visibility for Women in Business Roundtable here . To be notified of future events sign up here: https://networkingwithoutschmooze.substack.com/ Suzanne discusses the challenges women face in gaining visibility in the business world. She shares her personal journey as a entrepreneur, addressing the emotional toll of online presence, the misconceptions around passive income products, and finding a visibility strategy that aligns with one's personality. Suzanne provides example...
Apr 11, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 348
Suzanne explores the challenging question of describing oneself in just three words. She shares her personal journey from being a people pleaser to embracing her true self, described as irreverent, unfiltered, and mischievous. Suzanne encourages viewers to reflect on how they see themselves versus how others perceive them, emphasising the importance of authenticity over pleasing others. She also discusses the impact of asking friends or colleagues for their honest descriptions of us, offering in...
Apr 10, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 347
Suzanne discusses the pressures of always striving to do your best and how it can often lead to feelings of inadequacy and fear of failure. Drawing from her own experiences, including a challenging presentation in medical school, Suzanne explores how adopting the mindset that 'your best gets better' can alleviate these pressures. By sharing stories of her children's struggles and successes in learning new skills, such as bike riding and spelling, she illustrates the importance of persistence, pr...
Apr 09, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 346
Suzanne shares her personal journey from perfectionism to embracing imperfect action. She discusses how striving for perfection previously held her back from publishing content and how adopting a mindset of 'imperfect action trumps perfect inaction' has transformed her approach to content creation and personal projects. Suzanne also shares her experience with uploading podcast episodes to YouTube, learning to improve visual appeal, and dealing with an amusing spelling error across numerous episo...
Apr 08, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Suzanne shares insights on how to stop overthinking, drawing on personal experiences and simple yet effective strategies. Suzanne reflects on how overthinking can impede taking action and introduces a method involving three critical questions to evaluate potential decisions: what is the best case scenario, what is the worst case scenario, and what is the most likely scenario. Through examples ranging from starting a podcast to going on theme park rides, she illustrates how to apply this method t...
Apr 07, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Suzanne addresses how entrepreneurs should handle low months in business without panicking. Suzanne shares her personal experience of facing the lowest business month in March 2024 since her start as an entrepreneur in 2018. She emphasises learning from farming's seasonal nature, suggesting that businesses, too, have their ups and downs and that these fluctuations are normal. Suzanne advises against rash actions like employing new strategies hastily or obsessively monitoring the business ('helic...
Apr 06, 2024•10 min•Season 1Ep. 343
Suzanne shares her personal journey of struggling with confidence and self-esteem issues, touching on the misconception that external achievements, like weight loss, will automatically lead to internal happiness and self-assurance. Despite losing weight, she realised that confidence and self-esteem come from within, citing her experiences of starting a podcast, writing a book, and facing the negative feedback with a mix of compassion and firm boundaries. Suzanne emphasises the importance of doin...
Apr 05, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Suzanne explores strategies for overcoming procrastination and taking action towards personal goals. She introduces the concept of the 'penny' - a minimal, almost embarrassingly small action that serves as an initial step towards a larger goal, such as exercising for 45 minutes daily or decluttering an inbox. By breaking down daunting tasks into manageable actions, she illustrates how individuals can trick themselves into initiating activity, thereby creating momentum that leads to the completio...
Apr 04, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 341
Suzanne and guest Deanna Seymour discuss alternative, stress-free networking strategies tailored for introverts and those disenchanted with traditional networking events. They introduce the concept of 'Pop up networking parties,' online events designed to facilitate genuine connections through personalised questions that go beyond professional titles. Suzanne shares her experiences with traditional networking platforms like BNI and highlights the importance of making human connections in busines...
Apr 03, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 340
The Harsh Truth About Online Course Scams Suzanne and Deanna discuss personal experiences expressing frustration with online courses that over-promise and under-deliver. The example is shared of spending a significant amount on a course that claimed to offer personalised advice, only to find it lacking in customisation and applicability to different backgrounds and skill levels. They discuss gross sales tactics used by these courses, such as pre-recorded webinars made to appear live, countdown t...
Apr 02, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Ditching Social Media with a Stylish Exit: Exploring the 9 Grid Strategy Suzanne chats with Deanna Seymour about a unique approach to quitting Instagram while maintaining a business presence through the use of static nine grids. Deanna shares insights into the creation and purpose of these nine grids, which serve as a mini-website on Instagram, providing a snapshot of a business or individual's offerings and redirecting followers to their current platforms. The discussion explores the challenges...
Apr 01, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 338
Overcoming Sunk Cost Fallacy: Money, Time, and Energy Suzanne delves into the concept of the sunk cost fallacy. She shares personal anecdotes and examples from different areas of life, such as unfinished books, movies, and even her own experience with leaving medical school after 5.5 years, to illustrate how sunk costs can influence our decisions. Suzanne expands the discussion beyond monetary investment to include time and energy as critical resources we often overlook. She encourages listeners...
Mar 31, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 337
Suzanne shares insights on navigating the 'shame spiral' triggered by negative feedback or reactions, especially for creators and business owners. Drawing from her personal story presented in her book and reflecting on experiences dating back to her childhood, Suzanne discusses the impact of unsolicited and sometimes harsh feedback. She uses an anecdote from when she was eight, detailing a school project that initially filled her with pride but led to embarrassment after peer criticism. Suzanne ...
Mar 30, 2024•12 min•Season 1Ep. 336
