Warm Hugs with Suzanne

Based in The Bahamas, Adelaide Auxiliary has been working tirelessly to nourish, support and enrich the students of Adelaide Primary School for over 50 years. Adelaide Auxiliary shows us that becoming aware of the needs in the communities around us can be humbling, inspiring and create “magic” when we work together. In this episode, hear from  some of the key volunteers on the Adelaide Auxiliary b...

Meet SoseFina (Fina) - Business Owner, Creative, Life Coach, Runway Model and Beautiful Spirit. In this episode, Fina speaks about her cultural background and the near death transformative moments in her life. Each day Fina chooses growth over fear and focuses on what brings her joy. We discuss faith, self belief and doing not just trying. There is no repeat in life - we need to make every moment...

Bill Yeates' father suffered with dementia. For the last four years of his life, Bill and his brother Peter were their father's primary carers.  About 8 years ago Bill was diagnosed with Young Onset Dementia. Knowing what was ahead of him, Bill became severely depressed and withdrew from life, family and society. Today, Bill is a board member and ambassador for Alzheimer's Disease International(AD...

Having written 12 Contemporary Romance Novels with five more to be released this year, author Sydney Scott is most definitely a romance expert! To top it off, she is now also on the ever changing dating scene.   In this episode we discuss topics including: - why we think men should also be reading romance novels - some tips for romance in all of our lives - how Sydney juggles motherhood, teaching...

Self-Love Matters… In a way it seems to be such a simple concept, doesn’t it? Yet no matter how glamorous one is, it seems Self-Love is something nearly all of us struggle with. Conscious Self-Love takes time and practice and an understanding that you deserve joy. You are worthy. You are enough.   Join me on Warm Hugs with Suzanne as I speak with Solange Tuyishime Keita about her traumatic life gr...

There are many types of bravery but perhaps the bravest of all is being brave enough to show up as your true self. To love unashamedly. To grieve with an open heart. To live your truth.   Lillian Haynes is a testament to this bravery, as is her inspiration Kiara Echaniz. Lilli is 19 years old and has recently published "dear Kiara: A Biographical Poetry Collection" with Kiara's parents Anne and Pa...

As an (over) eight-time stroke survivor, Desney King is an expert on how to live her life with intention. She looks at the “true why” behind everything she does as she needs to very mindfully prioritise her energy usage each day.   Join me, on Warm Hugs with Suzanne, as I discuss Stroke Awareness with Desney. We delve into areas including how her first stroke felt, who is most prone to strokes and...

Brendan Ozawa-de Silva has dedicated his life to helping to educate and share compassion throughout the world. Brendan has two PhDs, has met with His Holiness The Dalai Lama on numerous occasions and is a well-known expert in this, now scientific, field of research. In this episode of Warm Hugs with Suzanne, Brendan and I discuss how he chose this field. We also focus on Hope:    What is Hope?   W...

New Year! New Season and New Name!  Welcome to Warm Hugs with Suzanne - The Podcast   Season 3 Episode 1: Community Matters   Community is key in life. Connection is a fundamental need for us as humans. Today I speak with global citizen and entrepreneur, Michelle Kinghorn, who makes taking time to lead and participate in community a priority in her busy life. Join us as we discuss the impact commu...

Face it, life gets crazy! So often we feel like we are trying to balance 100 plates without dropping any but it just isn't sustainable. Something has got to give! Today I explore why it is important to take time to find balance in life, what balance involves and some of the first steps you can take towards acheiving greater balance. YES, this will involve more of your time to start with but in the...

Face it, most of the time we want things to be perfect. Who wouldn't? No one wants to aim for less than the best. BUT what happens when our happiness, our mood, our emotions RELY on things being perfect?  Are we truly happy when we give up without even trying because we want things to be so perfect? Are we happy when the house never seems perfect enough so we just never invite anyone over? How do...

How could being self-aware actually help you to have a happier life? Will it really make a difference in your life? In your relationships? At work? Do you take the time to check-in with yourself? Why is it important?   All of this and more in this episode of the Transformation Series.   Some of the brilliant sites I reference in this episode include:   hilaryjacobshendel.com for physical and emoti...

One of my favorite tools for transformation is Meditation.  But there are so many questions and reasons not to do it and how does it help anyway?  Join me for a quick chat on all of this and more.    This special episode goes a little longer as it includes an extra seven minutes where I walk you through one of my favorite meditations. Don’t have time? Stop after our chat. 

To transform your life, you need to start changing things! In this series, I share some of the tools in my toolbox for living a healthier, happier and more productive life. Just as a goal of losing weight or getting fit involves focussing on changing and prioritising your exercise and nutrition,  changing your well-being and mental health means time and practice.   Today I explore the importance o...

You likely don't know Sharon Moorhouse but will be able to relate to her story of struggle in some way. Three and a half years ago she had the choice to go on fighting or to give up. Sharon sits with me today in the hope of inspiring even just one person to never, ever give up. Sharon discusses how she learned to sit with her pain. She speaks of learning to love herself again and how she gets thro...

Have you ever thought about WHY music is played/ sung as it is? Have you thought about the musician and wondered if they were in the same headspace as you (the listener) when they created their work as you are when you feel it in your heart, spirit and body? Doesn’t it so often feel that it was made just for you in that moment of your life?   After meeting Giveton Gelin, one of The Bahamas and New...

After spending much of her life hiding her "unseen" conditions, Lindsay has found her voice and is telling her story. Join me as we explore Lindsay's memoir 'Why Not Me' and discuss her incredible bravery, resilience and perspective on life. Lindsay is not defined by her auto-immune diseases but she does hope to shine a greater light on them to increase public awareness. For those who are sufferin...

Sir Darren Jacklin is full of energy, life and the spirit of #giving.  He has dedicated his life to serving others, in particular children in Africa through his #foundation  LY2NK and Educate to Elevate.   But how does a man once labelled by his school counsellor as never amounting to much, a " #specialeducation " child and one who previously had to live on #welfare help others?   How did Jacklin...

B from @sexinthe6ixblog is a real woman telling her authentic sexual story. This episode explores the importance of "letting go" when having sex.  What to do if you want to add some "spice" to your current sex life.  What if you or your partner would like to explore something like kink?  How to bring your own sexy back and much, much more!   Join me as I go outside my own comfort zone to delve int...

Feeling like things are changing in life? Feeling like you aren't where you thought you'd be at this age? Ready for some new adventures?  I discuss what might be going on for you with top psychologist Dr Chris Basten of Basten and Associates Psychology in Sydney, Australia.  Hear what might be happening. Know what to look out for. Learn some tools and tips to handle these times. No matter your age...

Towards the end of Episode 14, Barbara Coloroso mentioned bullying and the genocide in Rwanda. In this 15-minute special podcast extra, we discuss the short walk from school-year bullying to hate crimes to genocide. Barbara looks at what happens when people become dehumanised and also why forgiveness often ensures "they" don't 'win'.  

Imagine living life with the gift of the 'wonder and why' of a three-year-old but with the wisdom and life you have now. It is possible! Aren't you and your children worth it to try to find this joy? To enrich your lives and thrive? Join me as I speak with world-renowned bestselling author and internationally acclaimed speaker, Barbara Coloroso. Together we will explore helping ourselves and our c...

Angella Goran has been in three Canadian national teams, is an iron woman and is currently the seventh fastest female cyclist in the world. Angella knows her stuff when it comes to staying fit, setting goals and sticking to them. In this episode we discuss what you can do this new year to reach your goals. We look at the importance of sport in life for increased resilience, creating community and...

"Never quit before the miracle happens" When Kevin Taylor speaks about the world conspiring to help you, he knows what he's talking about. Kevin not only writes, produces, edits and directs movies; he is also very aware that he controls the path of his life choices. Listen as he shares his life story, gives an insight into his latest movie release, adventures and why he believes in the power of ar...

Poverty is a mindset. Imagine growing up in a slum in Peru where you troll through the garbage dump to find items to sell to make a living. Ria Bosch has dedicated her life to breaking this cycle of poverty for communities. Listen as we discuss her story and those of the families that she helps. Episode 11 Breaking The Cycle is a must-watch! Links from the Show: https://brazosabiertos.net https://...