Have you ever felt like you're just following a script written by someone else? Do you struggle to speak your truth for fear of rocking the boat? In this empowering episode of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, host Susan Grau takes a deep dive into personal empowerment. She shares her own journey of breaking free from the societal and familial "scripts" that taught her to be quiet, nice, and self-sacrificing. Susan reveals how learning to know and speak her truth was the key to unlocking her personal power, even when it felt scary or others disapproved. She offers profound insights on mending disempowering behaviors, setting boundaries, and understanding that true change is an inside job. This is a must-listen for anyone ready to silence their inner critic, put down the "beating stick," and courageously create a life journey that is authentically and powerfully their own. In This Episode: [00:55] What “personal empowerment” really means [04:03] Why saying no is a complete sentence [05:01] Speaking truth even when it feels scary [06:49] The power of pausing before you respond [07:43] Why real change is always an inside job [09:29] Empowerment in parenting and relationships [11:42] Speaking truth without anger [12:39] Learning to value your own opinion above others’ [16:17] Mending behavior vs. just saying “sorry” [18:08] Raising empowered children and grandchildren [22:47] Teaching children (and yourself) to trust intuition [23:42] Courage: feeling fear and doing it anyway [27:26] Why being seen and heard begins with yourself [28:27] Breaking free from lifelong scripts [29:23] Living authentically and owning your truth [30:35] Closing reflections on empowerment and presence Notable Quotes (01:44) “The first step to real personal empowerment is, number one, know your truth and then be able to speak your truth.” — Susan  (04:16) “I didn't know how to say no.I learned through a program that I work that, 'no' is a complete sentence.” — Susan  (19:46) “If I'm right, there's nothing to defend, and if I'm wrong, there's no defense.” — Susan  (21:31) “Silence is my refuge. If I don't know what to do, I do nothing. And I get my eyes on me.” — Susan  (26:48) “Once you know, you can't not know. But you can't know what you don't know.” — Susan  Susan Grau Susan Grau is an internationally celebrated intuitive life coach, a key opinion leader, author, medium and speaker, who discovered her ability to communicate with the spirit world after a near-death experience at age four. Susan is a Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and grief expert. Her new book, "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons," published by Hay House, explores healing from grief and the afterlife. With media coverage in GOOP, Elle, and The Hollywood Reporter, Susan's expertise extends to podcasts, radio shows, and documentaries. She offers private mediumship readings, life path guidance, reiki sessions, and hypnotherapy, aiding individuals in healing and finding spiritual guidance. Resource and Links Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom Podcast  Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom Susan Grau Website Order  Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok Mentioned Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons  Wisdom from the Spirit World on Living, Dying, and the In-Between  by Susan Grau Upcoming Books: Infinite Healing: Wisdom from the Spirit World on facing the Shadows that Bind Us The Spirit Code: Cracking the Hidden Language of the Afterlife