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Third Eye Science

Susan von Thunwww.thirdeyescience.com
In the Third Eye Science podcast, host Susan von Thun and her guests will explore the lines between science and spirituality. As a scientist and yogi, Susan has found that these two realms do not have to be mutually exclusive. With the perspective of a logical scientist, she has navigated her own spiritual journey with a curious, open mind. She’ll share lessons and tools she found along the way and have compelling conversations with spiritual leaders, teachers, yogis, healers and fellow travelers about their experiences and practices. In this age of information and misinformation, it’s time to interpret and understand the world with your third eye.
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Episodes

Ep 139: Learning to Love Yourself

Love is the greatest thing we can give the world, and yet many of us are not capable of giving it to ourselves. We don't learn how to love ourselves. In fact, as children, we are little balls of love, giving it to everyone, including ourselves. But then as we grow up, we are often conditioned to believe that self-love is selfish or narcissistic. Instead of finding love within, our culture teaches us to look for love, approval, and acknowledgment from others. If you're ready to do the hard work o...

Feb 16, 202252 minEp. 139

Ep 138: We Need You!

Each of us has a reason we incarnated here and now on this planet. A small percentage of the total population on Earth came here to help raise the vibration and frequency of Earth and the human collective. Regardless of your life's mission, you play a part in this process. Every single person needs to do the thing their soul chooses for them in this incarnation. We need you to be YOU. If you don't know what you are meant to do or wonder if the thing you are doing is really it, the only way to ge...

Feb 09, 202244 minEp. 138

Ep 137: Avoiding Toxic Positivity and Spiritual Bypass

Humans are emotional beings and I believe we are here to experience a broad spectrum of those emotions. When you push down your so-called negative feelings and have an attitude of "good vibes only", it's a slippery slope. Similarly, people in the wellness and spiritual community can sometimes choose to avoid the deeper lessons of these challenging experiences in favor of more meditation, more crystals, more breathwork, more energy healing, etc. Spiritual techniques and positivity are incredible ...

Jan 26, 202240 minEp. 137

Ep 136: Creating safety from within

It is a fundamental human instinct to do what we need to in order to be safe. But sometimes that instinct can get in the way of our emotional and spiritual growth. Numbing your feelings, hiding your true self from the world, and avoiding dealing with your fears are just a few of the ways that creating the illusion of safety is actually putting you at risk. When you have the courage to delve into your deepest fears and share your feelings with trusted friends and mentors, you can begin to create ...

Jan 19, 202253 minEp. 136

Ep 135: Mood Follows Action

When you are feeling down or low energy, what's the best way to shift your energy and your mood? My experience has been that taking even one small step towards a goal, mission, or even in the direction of joy can be an incredibly effective way to change your vibration. Mood follows action. This is by no means a phrase that I came up with. In fact, I heard it multiple times this past week, which is why it felt like a message to talk about this week on the podcast. Taking action can be very small—...

Jan 12, 202255 minEp. 135

Ep 134: Are we comfortable with the uncertainty yet?!

If there is an overwhelmingly loud message that we've been getting from the cosmos over the past two years it is this: uncertainty is normal. But the truth is, this has always been the case. Certainty has always been an illusion that we chose to believe in order to make ourselves feel better about the world. Times are strange and chaotic and... uncertain and we can no longer ignore that truth. So, how do we get comfortable—or at least a little more comfortable—with not knowing how things are goi...

Jan 05, 202241 minEp. 134

Ep 133: Say Yes to Yourself, Even When It Means Saying No to Others

We often do things not because we really want to, but because it is what is expected of us. Our culture has conditioned us to feel guilty when we say no to others, even when it means doing what we really want or need. The obligations around the holidays are many—and these often take a toll on our own self-care. Will the world end if you don't go to that holiday party, or stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve? The answer is a resounding NO! Not only will the world keep revolving around the sun...

Dec 29, 202147 minEp. 133

Ep 132: What do we do when self-doubt creeps in?

We all have self-doubt at some point in our lives. When it does creep in, it is more important than ever to give yourself the time and space to listen deeply to your intuition. But sometimes your inner wisdom can get drowned out by all of the "shoulds" in your life—cultural or familial expectations and opinions. Or fear may play a role in holding you back and doubting your inner wisdom. Taking risks can be incredibly scary, but it can also lead to the most profound shifts in your life. In this e...

Dec 15, 202150 minEp. 132

Ep 131: Cultivating Optimism in Our Lives

We made it through the eclipse portal and it's time to set our Sagittarius mindset on our most expanded possibilities! But as you continue to navigate the challenges of the world, how can we cultivate optimism in our daily lives? In this episode, I discuss some simple actions you can take that can help you bring more confidence, enthusiasm, and hopefulness into your life. Mentioned in the episode: Paramatma Siri Sadhana Episode #23 on Human Design with Katie Calder My upcoming offerings: NEW TIM...

Dec 08, 202140 minEp. 131

Ep 130 What is your body telling you?

The mere act of being human can be incredibly intense and arduous at times. From the physical to the spiritual challenges, we must navigate it all. Whether you are in the midst of a health crisis or just minor ailments, if you include a curiosity about what your body is telling you, in addition to any marvels of modern medicine that you feel called to engage with, you may find that insight will come that may help ease the experience. Sometimes we aren’t meant to “fix” a physical symptom, but to ...

Dec 01, 202134 minEp. 130

Ep 129: Discipline and Devotion, then Magnetism

Discipline can have negative connotations, but it is a necessary part of our spiritual journey and evolution. Through discipline, devotion, and clear intentions, you create magnetic energy that allows you to manifest the life your intuition shows you in those moments of silence when you listen deeply to your Soul. Mentioned in this episode: Living Tea My upcoming offerings: NEW TIME for my weekly Energetic Tune-up session on Soul Tribe Online ! Now on Mondays at 5:30 pm PST we spend 45 - 5- minu...

Nov 17, 202146 minEp. 129

Ep 128: Open yourself to guidance within and from the spirit realms

Navigating your spiritual journey means being open to guidance from your own internal compass as well as the benevolent beings that are here to help. This help can come in many forms. The question is, are listening and aware of the messages you receive that are supporting and guiding you in the right direction? You'll find the full show notes here: https://www.thirdeyescience.com/podcast Mentioned in this episode: Episode #71 with Sat Devbir Yung Pueblo My upcoming offerings: NEW TIME for my wee...

Nov 10, 202147 minEp. 128

Ep 127: Whole-heartedly Diving into Scorpio Season

It's Scorpio season and while that may have you feeling like you want to sting someone, it's also an incredible opportunity for deep, profound healing. Scorpio's archetypes include our fickle friend the scorpion, but it also has the energy of the phoenix and the eagle. We are invited to dive into our emotions, feel them—spikey and uncomfortable as they may be—and allow them to transmute. By acknowledging our painful emotions, from the past or present, we can release them and plant the seeds for ...

Nov 03, 202144 minEp. 127

Ep126: Examining Your Relationship to Time

We all have a relationship with time. Sometimes it stresses us out and we may often be projecting ourselves into the future or dwelling in the past. But when we truly swim in presence, this moment right now, we experience timelessness and the Unity field. I've been examining my relationship to time and contemplating how I can bring the incredible feeling of freedom and spaciousness that I feel at times in meditation into other parts of my life. In this episode, I share some of the insights I've ...

Oct 27, 202141 minEp. 126

Ep. 125: Knowing when to take action and when to pause

We all face decisions and have impulses all day every day. But do you know when you are reacting impulsively and when you are acting on intuition? Listening to your intuition takes practice. It's a muscle that needs testing and training. As you deepen into your ability to pause and listen, you can confidently move forward at the right moment. I've found that when I am speeding ahead and meeting lots of roadblocks, it's time to pause, listen and see how long I can wait until I take action. I've f...

Oct 20, 202138 minEp. 125

Ep 124: Establishing healthy routines to withstand the uncertainty

As we continue to withstand the uncertainty and unease in the world around us, it is so important to establish (or reestablish) routines in your daily life that create a foundation for physical, emotional, and energetic health. In this episode, I touch on some of the most important things you can get disciplined about doing so that you start and end each day with some semblance of stability. Anchoring yourself in healthy habits and small rituals can help you feel some continuity in a world that ...

Oct 13, 202153 minEp. 124

Ep. 123: Being human through these trying times

Over the last 18 months, we've been through a lot—as individuals and as a collective. If there is anything we've been forced to reckon with in our lives during this time, it's uncertainty. As human beings, we have evolved to crave certainty. Undergoing this tremendous amount of stress and unpredictability for an extended period can create anxiety, melancholy, depression, or some emotion along that spectrum. And while you may not realize it, you may be experiencing some form of emotional reaction...

Oct 06, 202150 minEp. 123

Ep 122: The Aquarian Vision of Soul Tribe Online from the Gene Keys perspective

Today's podcast is a conversation hosted by Alison McCabe, a professional astrologer, and blogger. She is bringing a Gene Keys Immersion to Soul Tribe Online, an online yoga, meditation, and healing arts community where I teach my weekly Energetic Tune Up classes. The Gene Keys Transmission is a synthesis between the I Ching and Western Astrology and in this conversation, we include the visionaries behind Soul Tribe Online with Alison's perspective as a Gene Keys Guide. Along with Alison and me,...

Sep 22, 20211 hr 13 minEp. 122

Ep 121: Anchoring into your Self

Where are you anchoring your life? I don't mean physically where are you, but on a metaphysical and existential level, do you have a point of stability and grounding that brings you back to your soul? It is important to anchor ourselves into behaviors, practices, and routines that cultivate a connection to our infinite, quantum Selves. This will help as we navigate these tumultuous times and become more comfortable with the unknown. When we have a stable foundation and anchor point that is clear...

Sep 15, 202137 minEp. 121

Ep 120: Self-expression through embodiment

We can embody many things in our lives—compassion, love strength, grace, or "negative traits" like fear, hate, anger. Embodying our values and our true essence is an incredible tool for self-expression. We express ourselves through our creativity, our communication, our presence, and our energy and if we can show up as our Selves in as many moments as possible, this is the true embodiment of the Soul. It's time to create and allow more space for your soul to be expressed in this physical vessel—...

Sep 08, 202143 minSeason 3Ep. 120

Ep 119: Establishing Stability in Chaos

How are you navigating this chaotic world we live in? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all of the transitions and dissonance around you? As the summer ends and we enter the heart of Virgo season, the Cosmic energy is supporting you in cultivating clear, strong, supportive behaviors in your life to build a foundation for success. As the uncertainty and tumult in the world continue, it is more important than ever to create harmony within yourself and your energetic field. In this episode, I discus...

Sep 01, 202156 minSeason 3Ep. 119

Ep 118: The timeless wisdom of Sat Devbir (replay from episode 71)

I have been guided to reshare the conversation I had with one of my mentors and dear friends and soul family, Sat Devibir. Even though this conversation took place about a year ago, his wisdom is timeless and I believe many of us would benefit from listening again! If you don't already know about Sat, he is a crystal healer, yoga, meditation, and energy healing teacher and teacher trainer, intuitive guide, international speaker, and Dr. of Divinity. In this conversation, we discuss the current t...

Aug 25, 20211 hr 40 minSeason 3Ep. 118

Ep 117: Finding neutrality in a world of polarities

We live in a world of polarities and right now, the dividing lines may feel stronger than ever. But we can blur those lines for ourselves and not engage in one "camp" or the other. While you may resonate more with one side or opinion more than another, that doesn't mean you have to jump in on the judgment, angry name-calling, and separation. Now is the time, where we are being asked—and tested—on our ability to stay neutral, elevate our energetic vibration despite the chaos around us, and in doi...

Aug 04, 202149 minEp. 117

Ep 116: Walking gently through transitions

We are all going through some significant transitions right now—collectively and as individuals. As we adapt to the changes happening in our lives and in the world, it is so important to be gentle with ourselves and others. From being in large crowds for the first time since early 2020 and flying on airplanes again, to going back to work and being around people you have seen in person for over a year, these transitions can be challenging. Many people are anxious, unsure, and uneasy about these n...

Jul 21, 202151 minSeason 3Ep. 116

Ep 115: Boundaries and knowing how and when to say No as self care

Have you ever found yourself saying yes to something and then regretted it afterward? Do you have trouble discerning when to say No versus doing something out of some form of people-pleasing? We've all been in the position where we're torn between saying yes or no because of social or even internal pressure. It is now more important than ever that we have clear energetic boundaries. When we have healthy boundaries, we can take care of our own needs so that we have the means and energy to fulfill...

Jun 30, 202148 minSeason 3Ep. 115

Ep 114: Overflowing with energy: A guided meditation and Solar energy activation

I recently had a beautiful experience on a meditation journey with a group of powerful women. I was asked by one of my guides, "If you released yourself of all limitations, what do you really desire?" The answer welled up within me so quickly that there was no time to overthink it: I want to overflow. I am no longer capable of containing myself, nor do I want to. I am the only one who has ever contained me. I can not be contained by anyone or anything other than myself. And now, I am done doing ...

Jun 23, 202130 minSeason 3Ep. 114

Ep 113: Being Present and Swimming in the Solstice Energy

This incredible energy portal between the eclipse last week and the Summer Solstice coming up on June 20 has been so potent! As we step into the energy of summer, getting together again, celebrating, and traveling, it's important to really listen to what your Soul and body need right now. Make space this week to get quiet, be present and allow the emotions and sensations to come up. Trying to control what's going on around you and in your environment is a recipe for overwhelm. Swim in the energy...

Jun 16, 202136 minSeason 3Ep. 113

Ep 112: Cultivating space for creating your reality

Have you ever gotten a strong "No" and been a little...put off by it? I've been getting very clear messages lately that now is not the time to forge ahead, blaze a new path, or open a new door (or try to force it open). A closed door can actually be a really clear message that it's a good time to reassess, reevaluate, pause, and listen. The energy of this month is so big with a second eclipse, and the solstice, and a slew of planets in retrograde—Mercury, Saturn, and Pluto all in retrograde curr...

Jun 09, 202142 minSeason 3Ep. 112

Ep 111: Cosmic Communication and Mercury Retrograde

Mercury retrograde is nothing to be afraid of but is an opportunity to reexamine your Cosmic Communication. Right now, Mercury is in retrograde in Gemini, where it is most comfortable, which amplifies the energy. It is more important than ever to be mindful of your communication. Communication is not only talking, but also listening and through meditation, we can communicate with our higher Self, the people around us, and the Cosmos. Even a simple three-minute daily practice can create a meaning...

Jun 02, 202140 minSeason 3Ep. 111

Ep 110: Open to the potential

This full moon eclipse portal feels like a powerful opportunity to connect to the potential of the Cosmos. As we release and get ready for a rebirth of sorts, the potential energy all around us feels palpable. From new habits and routines, as our daily lives begin to shift in the coming months, to completely new directions in life, there really is no limit to where you can go from here. The Sagittarius energy ushers in this expansive, elevated, newness and possibility. Embrace these opportunitie...

May 26, 202125 minSeason 3Ep. 110
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