Empowering Chats with Susan Burrell

Ep #351 - Elevating & Expanding Your Consciousness - A Solo Show with your Host, Susan Burrell

In this solo show, I tap into what it means to listen within—to your inner authority—and how we can create change from the inside that ripples out into the world. As many of you know, I’ve been working with Light Leaders to awaken our collective inner authority and the inner light we each carry as individuals. I feel called to do th...

Ep #350 - Whispered Truths - An Interview with poet and photographer, Safire Rose.

I am delighted to welcome, Safire Rose, author of Rose Petals: 108 Whispered Truths from the Soul of the Rose, to Empowering Chats.

This interview begins with the question, Why that title? Safire shares her story of the inspiration of the book title arriving directly from the roses which she loves. She not only writes about roses she also photos them...

Ep #349 - A Love Footprint - An Interview with spiritual teacher and author, David Cunningham

My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is spiritual practitioner and author, David Cunningham. David has walked a path in life that has taught him to lean into the truth of who he is.

His latest book, Your Love Does Matter: A Journey to New Consciousness and Expanding Your Love Footprint, was published at the end of last year.

Why t...

Ep #348 - Conscious Awareness - An Interview with CEO of Insight Timer, Christopher Plowman

I have the wonderful honor and pleasure of welcoming Christopher Plowman, CEO of Insight Timer, for a meaningful and inspiring conversation.

Insight Timer is a free wellness app offering guided meditations, calming music, and tools to support both mind and body. Today, the platform includes more than 20,000 teachers and musicians from around...

Ep #347 - Letting Go of Obsolete Thinking - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell

We are now in the first week of February 2026, and I am focusing on the collective message of awakening your inner authority. We are still feeling the effects of the Chinese Year of the Snake as it comes to a close—and through this process, we are continuing to shed all that no longer serves us. This is important to pay attention to as we approach...

Ep #346 - Igniting The New - An Interview with Astrologer, Kate Rose

I am thrilled to once again welcome Kate Rose—author and astrologer—back to Empowering Chats. In our first interview of 2026, Kate and I explore the astrology shaping the first part of the year.

At the time of this conversation, we were anticipating the Year of the Fire Horse, an energy represented by strong fire influence and inner authority—very much aligned wit...

Ep #345 - Follow Your Inner Authority - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell

Wow! And so, another year begins. I could not wait to get out of 2025—it was a mishmash of so much: transformative, scary, exciting, happy, and sad.

I believe 2026 promises to be even more transformative. This year’s theme for Empowering Chats is “Follow Your Inner Authority.”

I am scaling back this year to two shows a month. I made this decision to c...

EP #344 - Empowering Chats: The Next Chapter - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell

As 2025 comes to a close, I’m looking closely at what needs to shift—and what I need to release—in order to continue my soul growth. I’ve been on a personal quest for most of my life, and hosting this podcast has been such a joy. It has connected me with amazing authors, spiritual teachers, and seekers who are doing their own inne...

EP #343 - Embracing Harmony & Light - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell

In this solo show I chat about the energetic change occurring in our world. Some of it is felt on a very personal level within our day to day lives and it is also being felt as a collective shift within all of Humanity.

I believe we’re moving through a big shift as humans, waking up in new wa...

EP #342 - Fragments & Wholeness - A Solo Show with your host, Susan Burrell

In this Empowering Chat, I share a few thoughts about the fragmented world we are currently living in right now. So many people are feeling scattered, broken, or just plain exhausted—by what’s happening nationally, globally, and even personally. I have been asking myself, “Who am I now?” My hope is to find resolution so that I can somehow rise above al...

EP #341 - Unlocking the Body's Wisdom - An interview with transformational healer and mentor, Ofer Niv

I begin this interview by acknowledging that the word Alchemy always catches my attention—and alchemy is certainly part of what my guest, Ofer Niv, embodies. I’m so honored and grateful to welcome Ofer to Empowering Chats. He is a transformational healer, mentor, and guide who specializes in shamanic energy work.

Ofer’s story bega...

EP #340 - The Invincible Path - An interview with Author, Howard Falco

I know I might be starting to sound a little redundant here, but I gotta say it again, I just love what I do. I get to meet incredible people—people I truly admire—and I’m constantly learning and growing through these conversations.

Today, I’m so honored to welcome author and mindfulness coach, Howard Falco, to Empowering Chats.

I first discovered Howard through...

EP #339 - Awakening The Music Within - An interview with International Latin / Jazz Musician, Freddie Ravel

I've been having a great pre-show chat with today’s guest, and I’m thrilled to welcome him to Empowering Chats. He's a world-renowned musician and transformational educator — Freddie Ravel.

I'm especially excited because Freddie will be performing in my hometown, Ventura, California, on November 8 for a special concert of his...

EP #338 - The Alchemy of Self-Love - An interview with Shamanic Healer and Energy Alchemist, Alex Urbina

Okay everyone, I am already excited and deeply intrigued about how this chat is going to unfold in this episode of Empowering Chats. I already have chills! I’m honored to welcome Alex Urbina to this powerful conversation. Alex is a Shamanic Healer and an Energy Alchemist.

Alex shares his incredible journey of becoming a shamanic...

EP #337 - Vibration and Flow - An interview with author Christy Whitman

I’m so pleased to welcome author Christy Whitman to Empowering Chats!

In this episode, we dive into her latest book, The Flow Factor: How to Master Your Energy and Enter a State of Flow.

I asked Christy—“Is being in the flow really something we can access and choose?” And the answer is yes.

She explains that contrast is part of life. Sometimes things show up th...

EP #337 - The Transparent Life - An interview with Penney Peirce, Author and Visionary

This year has been all about bringing back guests who have truly meaningful insights to share. The frequencies in these conversations are high, and I believe just by listening, people can elevate their consciousness.

I’m thrilled to welcome Penney Peirce back to Empowering Chats. Penney is an author, a visionary, and someone who truly k...

EP #336 - Eclipse Season & Self-Care - An interview with Kate Rose, Astrologer and Author

I’m so grateful to welcome Kate Rose back to Empowering Chats! I'm thrilled she said yes to a return interview.

Kate is an astrologer and author, and she’s celebrating the 1-year anniversary of her book, Written in the Stars—such a beautiful milestone.

In this conversation, we explore Eclipse Season and how we can stay centered amidst all ...

EP #335 - Navigating the Shift - An interview with Philip Young, a Spiritual Guide and Astrologer

Do you feel like you're in a strange "in-between" right now? Not where you were and not quite where you want to be?  Well you are not alone.

You are in for quite a ride, so buckle in and get ready for this Empowering Chat with my guest, Philip Young, a spiritual advisor and astrologer. We have an eye-opening, and at times overwhelming ...

EP #334 - Transmuting Pain, Embracing Light - An interview with return guest, Caroline Oceana Ryan

My guest for this episode of Empowering Chats is Caroline Oceana Ryan. She’s a visionary, an author and a channeler.

This is Caroline’s second visit to Empowering Chats this year. Her earlier interview—linked in the show notes below—focused on creating a world that works for everyone. In this episode, we dive a bit deeper into our per...