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 and writing - handling judgement in life and writing - how open door romance reads may just help us all in the bedroom - the importance of lifting each other up in life - differences in publishing avenues - romantic expectations  and so much more.   The question is... do you agree with all we have to say? I'd love to know!  Enjoy the episode, Suzanne   You can find out more about Sydney and buy her novels on her website:   sydneyscottauthor.com   or all good book retailers including amazon.   Follow her on all good social media platforms including bluesky using sydneyscottauthor

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 growing up. I ask Solange about her extraordinary growth as a global leader and philanthropist to women and children worldwide. Solange also talks to us about what the pageant world means to her.    On this podcast journey, we deep dive into Self-Love. Solange speaks candidly about how she has come to understand just how much Self-Love Matters after years of trauma. Self-Love has helped Solange to focus on her mission and realise that “until we genuinely love ourselves, we aren’t there wholeheartedly.”   This is a must-see/listen-to episode.   For more on Solange Tuyishime Keita please check her out at:   https://www.misssolange.com   where you will find links to her charitable foundation Elevate International, her participation in UNICEF and details on her current Miss Universe journey.   On Instagram, you’ll find Solange at:   @misssolange   On Facebook, Solange is:   @SolangeTuyishimeKeita     This episode Self-Love Matters on Warm Hugs with Suzanne can be found on YouTube and all good podcast platforms.    Search: Warm Hugs with Suzanne  

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 Paul. Kiara's is a story of a young girl who loved her family and the rest of the world fiercely. Beyond preserving Kiara's story, "dear Kiara"  shines a light on grief, our humanity, suicide and its signs.   Also in this episode, Lilli and I discuss the impact of being a third-culture kid. We look at the importance of not only having a village but being a villager. Grief is a human condition, we talk about the different ways we express grief and the importance of grieving.    Lilli most often expresses her emotions through poetry. I am incredibly proud to highlight some of her poems that were inspired by Kiara and found within "dear Kiara". Lilli's depth of emotion is palpable.   For more information on "dear Kiara" and Project Dear Kiara, please visit:   www.projectdearkiara.com   Please note that all proceeds from "dear Kiara" go towards the Jed Foundation and Alliance of Hope. Donations for these charities can also be made directly via the website above.   Follow on: @dearKiara on Instagram @ProjectDearKiara on Facebook   and Lilli can be found at:   www.lillianhaynes.com   #kiara #jedfoundation #allianceforhope #brave #bravery #teenagers #inclusivity #village #thirdculturekids #suicide #mentalhealth #education #depression #anxiety #relationships #grief #challenges #parentalawareness #suicideawareness #whatsyourwhy #podcast #texas&m #mentathealthmatters

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 stroke warning signs. In this episode, we also consider what Living a Life of Intention means. Why does Intention Matter and how you can bring greater intention into your life.   My hope is that you will finish listening to this episode of Warm Hugs with Suzanne: Intention Matters feeling inspired, challenged and cherished.    Find episodes of Warm Hugs with Suzanne on YouTube, Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Podcast and Podbean.   You can follow Desney on Instagram @desneykingauthor and Facebook @Desney King   Desney’s book is: Transit of Angels and is available online. My review for Transit of Angels can be found at https://www.instagram.com/p/CXqRHCMh7Zl/?igsh=MWd0MzY2c2p0cTdhNA==   During the podcast, we also reference Julia Cameron’s book The Artist’s Way and The Australian Stroke Foundation.   The Stroke Foundation can be found at https://strokefoundation.org.au   and you can access Desney’s story at https://strokefoundation.org.au/media-centre/stroke-stories/life-on-the-bed-with-desney     #newpodcastepisode #authenticliving #stroke #strokeawareness #livingwithintention #intentionalliving #intention #intentionmatters #mindset #mindsetmatters #warmhugs #podcast #inspirationalspeaker #inspired #challengeyourself #challenge #strokeriskfactors #acceptyourreality #valueyourself 

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?   Why is Hope so important in life?     Is it naive to be hopeful?   And we look at practical tips on how to find hope when we feel helpless.   Find out more about Brendan by googling him. Some key areas that we discuss today and sites you may like to visit include:   https://compassion.emory.edu/   For information on CBCT:   https://compassion.emory.edu/cbct-compassion-training/index.html   For information on SEELearning:   https://compassion.emory.edu/see-learning/index.html   For Brendan's podcast Mindful Dialogues:   https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mindful-dialogues/id1783665174   #buildcommunity #creatingconnections #compassion #compassionmatters #hope #hopefulliving #dalailama #dalai_lama #emoryuniversity #mindsetiseverything #mindsetmatters #mindsetshift #mindsetcoach #stigmafree #bias #cognitivehealth #connection #connectionscreatechange   

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 community can have on growing up, the importance of connection and how we can all find our "place" in the world. Stay in touch with Michelle through one of her many businesses on Instagram:   @loreweavercreativestudio @islandalign @mermaid.inc @lorecurio @michelleworthkinghorn   Learn more about each within this episode.

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 long run it will help you to live healthier and happier. Do you live a balanced life?

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 you feel when you are so fearful of failure that you throw your dreams away? It's time to look at our lives and be grateful for our progress.

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 emotional sensation words https://www.hilaryjacobshendel.com/putting-words-on-emotions-and-sensation   and one of my favorite references is the Anger Wheel by Whole Hearted School Counseling at   https://wholeheartedschoolcounseling.com/free-resource-library/

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 of setting your intention with everything you do.  If you know what you are striving for you are much more likely to achieve it.  I look at the how and why of intention setting and go through some everyday examples. It's never too late to start taking charge of your life...   #transformation #transformyourlife #mental health   #Well-being #productiveliving #toolboxforhealth #livingwithintention #intention setting #podcaster #dreambig

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 through even the loneliest of days.   #divorce, #breastcancer, #breastcancerawareness, #loneliness, #struggles, #beautywithin, #innerstrength, #divorcedwoman, #loveandpain, #authenticliving, #newpodcastepisode,

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 York City’s top up-and-coming Jazz musicians, I started to better realise the integral link between life and music. The process of creating is incredibly similar to that of finding happiness and authenticity in life.   Join me as I discuss Giveton’s remarkably unexpected journey that brought him to this moment. Come and hear of the joy of finding your flow, understanding your headspace, confidence and enjoying the value of the creation process in both music and life.   Giveton graduated from Juilliard in 2021 and has been on an upward trajectory ever since. He has worked with the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra subbing for the legendary Wynton Marsalis. You will also hear Giveton on Grammy Award-winning albums with celebrated musician Jon Batiste. His lessons learnt from some of the world's greatest artists such as Roy Hargrove and Adrian D’Aguilar have now helped him to become a mentor for other artists through his work with In The Shed. I am so grateful for Giveton making the time to share his story with us here today.   You can find Giveton’s current album, True Design on all good streaming platforms.   Please follow Giveton:   Instagram @giveton and @intheshed.live   Facebook @givetongelin   Web: intheshed.live and givetongelin.com  

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 suffering, her wish is to show you that you are not alone and how through telling your truth, you become your bravest self. Hers is a life of gratitude, resilience and openness. Come, see the love with which Lindsay proclaims "why not me".   #multiplesclerosisawareness #multiplesclerosisfighter #ostomy #ostomybag #authenticself #liverdisease #liverdiseases #gratitude #empathy #parenting #listening #tellingourstories #openheartcommunity #openmindedness #keepsupporting #perspective #innerstrength 

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 turn his life around becoming a successful #corporatetrainer, serving on many Board of Directors and come to be knighted by the Spanish Royal Family?   This and so much more are covered in this riveting episode. We chat candidly about Jacklin's first book "Until I Become" where he shares his keys to #success, #valuesinlife and stories that led him to where he is today.   For more on Sir Darren Jacklin and his work:   www.hikingfundraiser.com   Find his book Until I Become on Amazon   Referenced in our podcast:   https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/to-end-human-trafficking/202212/the-school-thats-outwitting-sex-traffickers-in-liberia   #tenacity #authenticself #goalsetting #newepisode #abundancemindset  #innovation #purpose #perseverance #payoff #transparency  #collaboration 

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 into sex with B.   You can find B on Instagram and Twitter @sexinthe6ixblog    Enjoy the episode? Please comment and stay in touch by subscribing.   #authenticself #midlifecrisis #bringsexyback #newepisode #toronto #aging #partnership 

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, you'll want to hear Dr Chris' advice!  

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 children in today's fast-paced, social media-driven world. Barbara has written six books and has been featured on Oprah, CNN, NBC ... you name it! She has even been a key consultant on Sesame Street. Her incredible life has taught her much and now she's sharing her experiences with us. #parenting #parenting101 #helping #242 #lcis #socialmedia #resilience #responsibility #compassion #personalgrowth #thriver #wisdomquotes #wisdom #worldfamous #selfexploration #helpkids #sesamestreet #oprah #oprahwinfrey #bestseller  

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 helping with mind, body and spirit. Angella is passionate about helping others, highlighting women and girls in sport AND business. A savvy entrepreneur, Angella gives us an insight into her newest project to help customers and retailers alike. We also hear about her upcoming participation in a pivotal documentary-series for 2023. I have no doubt you'll be inspired listening to Angella. Join me, Suzanne Mann, as Angella shows us how to show up and get on your own podium in 2023, no matter what your age. Follow Angella on: Instagram at angellagoran99 LinkedIn at Angella Goran #242 #newyear2023 #newyearresolution #settinggoals #resilience #community #mindbodyspirit #mindfulness #entrepreneurship #womenempowerment #womeninbusiness #womeninsports #goalsetting #canadian #onehourchallenge #cyclinglife #ironwoman #ironman #monttremblant #ironmanstatus #fintech #philanthropy