Susan Koop

No Soft Landings

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No Soft Landings is a podcast about the lessons that don’t arrive gently. Hosted by Susan Koop, a farmer and desert racer from rural Australia, this show dives into the real side of life that people don’t always talk about the setbacks, the pressure, the heartbreak, and the resilience it takes to keep going anyway. From growing up in a small country town to competing in a male-dominated motorsport, Susan shares honest conversations about chasing big goals, navigating grief and relationships, building confidence, and learning to stand back up after life knocks you down. This isn’t a highlight r...

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Susan Koop

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EP 4: Life Never Pauses When You're Hurt 01.04.2026 6:10

When life hits hard, the world doesn’t stop should you. In this powerful episode, Susan shares raw, heartfelt reflections on navigating grief, responsibility, and resilience when everything feels like it’s falling apart. From losing her mother at 22 to surviving violent relationships and running a farm solo, she reveals the unspoken truth: life keeps moving, and so must you one step at a time. Dis...

EP 3:The Unexpected Power of Embracing a Different Life Path 25.03.2026 8:48

Most people are following a societal checklist marriage, kids, milestones but what if your path is completely different? Susan’s raw story about losing a parent, battling loneliness, and redefining her own success will challenge everything you think you know about life’s timeline. If you’ve ever felt like you’re on a journey nobody understands, this episode will remind you: you’re exactly where yo...

Episode 2: Lessons That Didn’t Land Softly — The Moments That Shaped Me 17.03.2026 13:12

This episode of No Soft Landings , Susan shares some of the moments in her life that shaped who she is today. From growing up feeling different in a small country town to navigating grief, responsibility, and setbacks, these lessons didn’t arrive gently. Susan reflects on how resilience is often built through the hardest seasons of life and why the moments that hit the hardest can sometimes shape...

Why “No Soft Landings” Exists 11.03.2026 5:23

In the first episode of No Soft Landings , Susan Koop introduces the story behind the podcast and the meaning behind its name. Growing up in a small country town and competing in a male-dominated sport, Susan shares why life’s biggest lessons rarely arrive gently. This episode sets the stage for honest conversations about resilience, setbacks, chasing big goals, and figuring life out along the way...