“I was functionally depressed; I could operate at a high level, but when I was alone, I was dying inside.”

Episode summary:

In this episode, Nick speaks with Dr. Susan Nicholas, who shares her journey of spiritual awakening and the crisis that led to it. She discusses the deep sadness and existential crisis she experienced and how she learned to transform and navigate those emotions. They get into the importance of recognizing and understanding the energy within us and how to transform it. Dr. Nicholas also highlights the need for awareness and the responsibility we have to make changes at a soul level. Listen in as the conversation explores the process of self-mastery and transformation and the importance of becoming aware of the deeper desires and needs of the soul, rather than following societal expectations. 

What to listen for:

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• How a crisis or awakening can lead to a spiritual transformation and a deeper understanding of oneself.
  
  
• What deep sadness and existential crises signal to us that something within us needs attention and transformation.
  
  
• How to recognize and understand the energy within us meant for healing.
  
  
• Awareness is the first step towards making positive changes at a soul level. 
  
  
• Becoming aware of the deeper desires and needs of the soul is crucial for self-mastery and fulfillment.
  
  
• Breaking free from generational traumas and societal expectations is necessary for personal growth.
  
  
• Practical tools such as breathwork and meditation can aid in the process of self-discovery and transformation.
  
  
• Personal growth is an ongoing journey, and seeking support and guidance is essential.
  

“I felt a visceral sadness that nothing could lift, a sadness so deep it hurt my soul.”

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• Exploring the profound impact of soul-level sadness.
  
  
• How intense emotional experiences can feel all-encompassing.
  
  
• Deep sadness affects not just the mind but the soul itself.
  
  
• Unpacking the difficulty of overcoming deep, soul-wrenching emotions.
  

“We carry some burdens generationally, even ancestrally, in our DNA.”

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• Understanding the concept of inherited trauma passed down through generations.
  
  
• How emotional and psychological burdens can stem from our ancestors.
  
  
• The importance of healing is not just for oneself but for past and future generations.
  
  
• Breaking free from generational trauma to create a new legacy is possible and can affect more than just our own lives.
  

“Our feelings are the language of the universe, and they will be felt, cycling through until we transform them.”

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• Exploring how emotions are a form of communication with the universe.
  
  
• How we can acknowledge and transform emotions.
  
  
• True healing often requires deep emotional work.
  
  
• How we can use our emotions as a pathway to personal growth and transformation.
  

About Dr. Susan Nicholas

Susan Nicholas, MD, is a former surgeon and founder of the Human Consciousness Consortium. She is a six-time author of conscious books for adults and children, a quantum energy healer, a TEDx presenter, and an international speaker. Susan hosts the Be Conscious Podcast and the Money Consciousness Show. Her diverse works awaken humanity to consciousness.

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• www.SusanNicholas.org
  
  
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannicholasmd/
  
  
• https://www.instagram.com/conscious.susan/
  

Resources:

Check out these other episodes about our soul’s journey

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• Episode #126 w/ Esther Zeldon: Finding Your Purpose And Breaking Out Of The System
  
  
• Episode #133 w/Chris Wasko: Exploring Generational And Regional Trauma From A Mediums Perspective
  

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