Love From the Inside Out: Real Life Conversations for Women Going Through Midlife, Menopause Body Changes and Identity Shifts

When Your Body Sets the Boundary Non-Negotiable After an internal threshold is crossed, something subtle begins to take shape. Certain things stop being optional — not because of discipline or willpower, but because the body knows what it can no longer tolerate. In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan continues the limited series by exploring what happens when inner change moves from i...

When Urgency Is the Problem (Not the Solution) The Anger That Arrives After After an internal threshold is crossed, the most unexpected thing isn’t relief or clarity — it’s resistance. In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan continues the limited series by exploring what often surfaces after a quiet but non-negotiable inner shift: a steady, protective anger that arises when the old way...

Life After a Quiet Shift: Learning to Live From the Other Side After an internal shift, the hardest part isn’t the moment of change — it’s learning how to live from the place you’ve crossed into. In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan continues the limited series by exploring what happens in the days and weeks after a quiet but non-negotiable inner shift. The breakthrough has already...

Throwing Away the Bra: Letting Go of Survival Mode & Coming Back to Yourself There are moments in life when something inside you shifts quietly — not with a dramatic decision or a clear plan, but with a simple knowing that the old way of living isn’t available anymore. In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan shares a deeply personal story about returning from a meditation retreat a...

Wanting something doesn’t create change — in fact, it often keeps what we want just out of reach. Real change happens when we stop chasing outcomes and start becoming someone new. In this anniversary episode of Love From the Inside Out® , Susan reflects on what truly changed inside her before she became a first-time wife at 52 — and why this same shift applies to love, health, self-trust, and the...

This short bonus minisode shares a thank-you, a community collaboration, and a special ongoing offer connected to last week’s episode on choosing a Word for the Year. In the first episode of Season Two, Susan invited listeners to choose a word that supports nervous system regulation and embodiment — focusing less on resolutions and more on how you want the year to feel . This bonus episode highlig...

A new year doesn’t require a new version of you — it requires a deeper commitment to yourself. In this episode of Love From the Inside Out® , Susan shares a motivating reflection on the start of a new year and the powerful reminder behind this message: Don’t quit on yourself. Ever. Rather than setting intentions that lead to pressure, burnout, or self-judgment, this episode invites you to approach...

Feeling like you don’t fit in? In this episode of Love From the Inside Out® , Susan shares a heartfelt reflection on belonging, feeling different, and learning to trust the quiet light within — especially during the holidays. Feeling like you don’t fit in can be one of the loneliest experiences — especially during the holidays, when it seems like everyone else belongs somewhere you don’t. In this...

Hearing the Voice of Someone You’ve Lost — and what it teaches us about love, grief, memory, and legacy. In this deeply personal episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan shares the unexpected moment she heard her late father’s voice again after discovering old voicemails while transferring her phone to a new carrier. What begins as a simple, everyday task becomes a powerful reflection on grief,...

A midlife story about memories, letting go, and the unexpected meaning hidden inside the things we keep. What if the things we hold onto — the bins of gift wrap, the old holiday bags, the ribbons we’re sure we’ll “use someday” — aren’t clutter at all, but quiet carriers of our stories? In this episode of Love From the Inside Out®, I revisit a forgotten voice memo from December 2023 — recorded on a...

Struggling with overthinking, decision fatigue, perfectionism, or second-guessing yourself? This episode unpacks the psychology of self-trust, emotional regulation, buyer’s remorse, and why we repeat habits we know aren’t aligned — plus simple inside-out tools to break the loop. If you’ve ever bought something you weren’t sure about… only to return it later… this episode is for you. But it’s also...

Feeling overwhelmed this Thanksgiving? Learn 10 simple, nervous-system-friendly ways to stay calm, grounded, and present—no matter what the day brings. Today’s episode is your calm-in-the-chaos guide for Thanksgiving. If you’re feeling holiday stress, overwhelm, or emotional heaviness creeping in, this short, grounding episode will help you come back home to yourself — no matter what the day looks...

Why do we chase the deal — even when we don’t need anything? In this episode, we dive into emotional spending, stress shopping, dopamine-driven deal hunting, and the deeper stories we inherit around money, safety, and self-worth. If you’ve ever felt pulled toward a “can’t-miss deal,” found yourself impulse buying during Black Friday, or used shopping to feel a sense of control, this episode will h...

If hosting the holidays leaves you overwhelmed, exhausted, or feeling like you’re “performing” instead of connecting, this episode will change everything. In Episode 17, Susan shares the emotional roots behind holiday stress and perfectionism — and how one non-traditional Thanksgiving completely transformed the way she hosts. You’ll learn how childhood patterns, emotional caretaking, and the press...

What if gratitude wasn’t something you practiced once a year, but something you lived — every day, in every small, quiet moment? In this episode of Love From the Inside Out, Susan shares how gratitude works not just as an emotion but as a physiological reset — your body’s natural way of finding balance, calm, and coherence. From coffee-cup mornings to the science of heart rhythms, this conversatio...

Feeling stuck between who you are and who you want to be? In this episode, Susan explores how embodiment —the practice of feeling first what you’ve been chasing—helps you create real, lasting change. Learn how to regulate your nervous system, move from control to trust, and embody the version of yourself that already exists within. Through science, storytelling, and soul, Susan shares how everyday...

Have you ever noticed repeating numbers, songs, or animals crossing your path — and wondered if they meant something? This week on Love From the Inside Out , Susan shares a true story from one of her favorite hikes on Arizona’s Quartz Trail , where a surprising encounter with grasshoppers turned into a powerful reminder about trust, flow, and divine timing . Through nature’s symbols, Susan explore...

🎙️ Finding Faith After Losing Religion: A Journey of Belonging and Self-Trust Have you ever questioned what you really believe — or where you truly belong? In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , I explore what it means to lose religion, find faith, and rebuild self-trust after years of shame, silence, and spiritual confusion. I share my personal story of growing up Jewish, hiding parts of m...

In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , host Susan Kricun — storyteller, writer, and former sports and entertainment PR executive — shares a moving reflection on healing, growth, and letting go through the story of her African violet, the little plant that refused to give up. With her signature blend of science and soul, Susan explores how caring for plants can reduce anxiety , boost mindset...

What ego, menopause, and permission have to teach us about real strength. If you’ve ever wondered why you can crush your goals one day and crash the next, this episode is for you. In this week’s episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan explores the “space between” — that overlooked place between “all-in” and “all-out.” From ego whispers and childhood nicknames to post-menopausal shifts, Christi...

Discover how to overcome fear, step outside your comfort zone, and reclaim your voice to live fully with courage, love, and freedom. Are you ready to step beyond your comfort zone and finally overcome fear that’s been holding you back? In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , I share my journey of pushing past fear, finding my stretch zone, and reclaiming my voice in midlife. We’ll explore: W...

Nearly a decade after first writing about “pressing the escape key,” I’m revisiting what self-care really means in 2025. Spoiler: it’s not about waiting for a once-a-year vacation or a system-wide crash to finally rest. It’s about creating micro-escapes — tiny daily choices that protect us from burnout, restore our energy, and bring us back to ourselves. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why burnout h...

Have you ever noticed how just a few notes of a song can take you right back to another time in your life? 🎶 In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan explores the playlist of your life — how music unlocks memories, stirs deep emotions, and even helps us heal. From teenage mixtapes and dance floors to wedding day anthems and childhood car rides… music isn’t just a soundtrack — it’s a mi...

From Victim to Victor: How Gratitude Shifts Everything Why awareness, perspective, and a little self-love change the story you tell yourself. Ever find yourself asking, “Why me?” In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan shares how to shift from victim consciousness into the victor of your own story. Through real-life moments—from a conversation with her hairdresser to insights on yoga,...

Looking for the best self-help books to spark real transformation? In this episode of Love From the Inside Out , Susan shares her Top 10 favorite personal growth books — including Brené Brown, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Mel Robbins, and Gary Chapman. These life-changing reads support mindset, confidence, emotional healing, boundaries, and self-love so you can live fully from the inside out. These are the b...