In this episode, Susan Gold shares her journey of escaping a challenging upbringing and finding her own path to personal and professional success. She recounts her experiences working with Barbara Walters and Andy Warhol. Susan discusses the importance of living from the inside out and embracing change and growth. She also shares her insights on recognizing and overcoming patterns of behavior that she thought were helping her, but in the end were hurting her.

Overall, Susan's story is one of resilience, transformation, and finding authentic freedom. In this conversation, Susan Gold shares her personal journey of healing from a toxic family system and offers insights and advice for others going through similar experiences. The conversation covers topics such as facing fear, seeking support, the importance of therapy and social support, reciprocity in relationships, and the power of sharing experiences and providing support. The conversation also highlights the importance of choosing self-empowerment and creating a life that aligns with one's true desires.

Takeaways

• Embrace change and view challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.
• Live from the inside out and prioritize self-care and self-love.
• Recognize and let go of performative behaviors that no longer serve you.
• Embrace discomfort as a sign of growth and expansion. Facing the fear and surrendering to the healing process is essential for moving forward.
• Seeking support from friends, family, and professionals is crucial during difficult times.
• Therapy and social support networks play a significant role in the healing journey.
• Reciprocity in relationships is important, and it's okay to lean on others for support.
• Sharing experiences and providing support can be transformative for both the giver and the receiver.
• Choosing self-empowerment and creating a life that aligns with one's true desires is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.

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