Dreams and Detours

Consuela Muñoz is the Confidence Queen Next Door! Susan chats with Consuela about the importance of Leadership, both in the corporate setting and in our own life. Developing your confidence, owning your strengths, and …

Susan chats with Shelly Drymon about redesigning her life after 50 and showing up for other women to do the same. Shelly’s professional life included years as a Social Worker supporting children in the welfare system, …

Susan chats with Anna Sergunina, CFP and CEO of Main Street Planning, about the importance of financial planning in order to create a secure path forward. Whether you have a family or not, own a business, or work for a …

Mike Overlie and Indigo are back on Dreams and Detours to continue the conversation about men connecting to their feelings. Susan and Mike dig into …

Susan chats with Jack Perez, Founder & CEO of Kuel Life, champion of pro-aging women, normalizing aging for women in mid-life and beyond. Kuel Life is an online community designed to redefine midlife through …

Susan chats with Mike Overlie about his emotional awakening and how the canines in his life led him to that moment of self-discovery. In our search for purpose, we can get tangled by looking outward when the answers are …

I had the great pleasure to chat with Dave Menz, a self-made man who dreamt about entrepreneurship as a kid. Dave experienced struggle and hardship early on but he never took his eyes off the prize. His tenacity and …

Hollis Citron is back for part two of our conversation about the creativity inside all of us. A new multi-authored book Invisible No More: Stepping …

Hollis Citron is on a mission to help people of all ages and abilities realize the creativity inside them. We all have creativity, it is OURS and …

Susan sits down with Heather Abbot, accountant, financial advisor, and certified Fairyologist, helping women and heart-centered entrepreneurs take …

There are too many women still sitting on the sidelines. Susan talks about the importance for us all to participate in supporting and raising women up! We live in abundance, not scarcity, and we all win when we …

Susan sits down with Sean Lake, former Pro Snowboarder, and Burton Snowboards Team Manager for Shaun White. After years in sports marketing for DC …

Susan discusses romantic love and knowing when to repair vs end a relationship. It can be tricky when your long-term partner seems distant and the connection feels broken. Are you being seen, heard, and understood? It’s …

Let’s talk about love! Susan collaborates with several people to share their take of who they love & why, what crazy things they’ve done for …

Susan welcomes Michelina DiSibio back to the show to chat about the current state of wellness in the world. The past two years have shown us the importance of maintaining health in order to protect our immune system in …

Susan chats with Michael Hingson, podcast host of Unstoppable Mindset, author of “Thunder Dog” and “Running with Roselle, A Story of Our Youth”. Blind since birth, Mike was born to sighted parents who raised him with a …

Knowing when to resign can be tough. Having the hard conversation with yourself requires a real introspection and a solid plan. It’s not an easy …

Sometimes life cracks us open when we least expect it. More than a detour, it can shatter us, force us to reinvent altogether. Nancy Pickard knows this well, and she also knows that her strength and determination to …

“Conflict cannot survive without your participation” said Wayne Dyer. As we get into the holiday season, Susan talks about setting healthy boundaries …

We often hear ‘you are more than your worst thought or moment’ to stop judging ourselves and to show self-love. But what if you didn’t learn self-love or to be kind to yourself? What if you were led to believe that you …

Susan continues the conversation about bad habits that come from staying in destructive situations too long. When life is spinning you around and around, the choice is yours to stop the ride and make changes. We are …

Susan talks about the bad habits that come from staying in a relationship too long. Instead of perfecting the art of romance, couples become masters of reducing the other. No one wins, especially if there are children …

Susan sat down with Cherlyn Decker to talk about her big pivot from a corporate career to being a successful entrepreneur. Cherlyn’s discovery to let …

Susan welcomes Karen Warner Schueler to discuss the unforeseen changes that occur when becoming a sudden caregiver. Karen lived that experience and authored a brilliant book, The Sudden Caregiver: A Roadmap for …

Susan welcomes Donna Bond, Spiritual Advisor, Business + Life Coach, and author of Original Wisdom: Harness the Power of the Authentic You. Donna shares her personal journey of channeling her inner wisdom and what it …

Susan talks about the importance of having boundaries and the way in which we can reshape our lives by setting limits in our relationships. From the way that people treat us to the way we treat others, our happiness is …

Susan talks about being stuck, specifically in an unhappy marriage, and how normalizing an unhealthy life can be a foolish choice. The longer we stay …

The aftermath of loss often leaves us in limbo and just detached enough from ourselves to feel like we are walking in circles. Susan sat down with …

We often hear ‘you are more than your worst thought or moment’ to stop judging ourselves and to show self-love. But what if you didn’t learn self-love or to be kind to yourself? What if you were led to believe that you …

If repetition allows one to master a skill or concept, imagine what the outcome of negative reinforcement can do to a young person who is just trying to make sense of themselves and the world around them. We are all …

We are shaped by our childhood experiences, and they can help fuel resilience to survive all kinds of unexpected storms. Susan chats with Michelle Reines to talk about using her sharp skills to overcome an unconscious …

There is nothing like a traumatic life event to crack open all parts of our being. Susan chats with Jolyn Armstrong about the sudden call she got one …

Susan chats with Dr. Elisse Barnes about the brilliant work she is doing to coach and educate Baby Boomers who are reinventing themselves or re-entering the workplace. As Your LinkedIn Driving Instructor, she teaches …

In celebration of #PRIDE 🌈, Susan sits down with Tina Maschi: artist, musician, researcher, clinician, and common person’s philosopher. They discuss …

“Never be ashamed of a scar, it just proves you were stronger than what tried to hurt you” Susan chats with Nelson Tressler to talk about his early …

Susan shares her thoughts on how to manage self-doubt so that you can prioritize yourself to have a great life. Being stuck isn’t a life sentence, …

Susan sits down with Scott Sunderland to talk about the power of using the mind to heal the body after he suddenly found himself physically shut down. Years of stress, anxiety, and 18-hour workdays caught up with Scott, …

Susan sits down with Udo Erasmus to talk about the love and light that is within all of us. The outward chaos distorts the path toward ourselves, which is where all of the answers live. It usually takes heartache for us …

When we are paralyzed by fear, we feel left out and stuck in place. This past year has been transformative for some and brutal for others. Being brave isn’t being fearless. Being brave means knowing there will be pain …

Sometimes life cracks us open when we least expect it. More than a detour, it can shatter us, force us to reinvent altogether. Nancy Pickard knows this well, and she also knows that her strength and determination to …

We are all artists. Self-expression comes in many forms, and for some, it is directly linked to their identity: performer, writer, musician, painter, creator.

This week, Susan talks about the artist in all of us and the …

We don’t get a playbook in life, so the idea that we should know what we want and who we are at an early age is crazy. Susan talks about pivots and …

Change is inevitable and like it or not, it's constantly happening. This week Susan shares her take on being compassionate and making space for others to change. It’s not easy to take steps toward the life we want, and …

Change is scary and exciting. When we make the choice to interrupt life as we know it, we are no longer leaving it to fate. Alex Biondo did just …

This week Susan shares the voices of several people who share their take on love. Many of us struggle to find the courage to let ourselves feel love or express it, so in the words of Cheryl Strayed: “Be brave, be …

Communication in every relationship is vital. When we withhold our feelings, especially anger, hurt, and disappointment, we seed ourselves with …

Susan discusses the importance of modeling good behavior and the consequences she experienced when double standards were a theme in her upbringing. Getting mixed messages was a disastrous web of contradictions that took …

Susan speaks to Lydia Bowser about cultivating our lives to match the values that drive us, both personally + professionally. Lydia shares her …

If only a new year could really reset us and all that is happening around us. Susan shares a short message about carrying on, loving ourselves above …

As 2020 comes to a close, we breathe a sigh of relief. We made it. Susan shares some highlights along with great lessons in just being, wherever you are. Remember: if you have time, you have everything. Happy New Year!

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This week’s episode is an encore play of a conversation I had with Mich DiSibio one year ago. She shares her journey from corporate executive to Health & Prosperity Coach, helping women unleash their inner greatness …

This week’s episode is an encore play of a conversation that I had with Kim Davis last year. We shared stories from our childhood about how it felt …

When text doesn’t translate, it leaves us wondering ‘what the heck?’. Susan shares her frustration with texting and how that can often lead to misunderstanding. Good communication and connection are what we are …

Why is it hard to be honest? Where is the gain in being deceitful? Susan welcomes stories about betrayal from several who have been deceived, along …

As we get ready for the holiday season, it will be difficult to navigate celebration with the continued effects of the coronavirus. Susan shares an …

Alison Bull joins Susan to talk about the importance of investing in ourselves: time, money and attention. It is okay to ask for help, to know when a …

Susan sits down with Elizabeth Green, British expat and newly published author. Elizabeth shares her former life back in the U.K. and the unrest she felt most of her life. After years of marriage and raising three …

It has been a messy and strange year. Life was already challenging, now we have an added layer of discomfort. I think our suffering is connecting us, and that might be a very good thing. When we recognize that we are …

When we hide behind our screens, we become a version of ourselves that exists only in that virtual space. We speak freely, feel audacious, and …

Dreams and Detours, the podcast, celebrates 1 year! Susan shares some of her favorite parts of creating this show and the enormous impact her personal tribe has on her life. Tune in to hear how Susan’s resilience kept …

Susan speaks with Tamar Weinberg about coming out of a dark period in her life after having her children. Her encounter with fragrance snapped her out of the place she was hiding in to bring some light to her world. She …

Susan talks about the impact of 2020, and how it has strangely created a clean slate for all of us to reimagine and reinvent our lives. From virtual opportunities to reconsidering daily habits, there is much for us to …

Susan speaks to Elyse Berkman about growing up in rural Pennsylvania and being the only Jewish family in town. She was bullied and yet her childhood …

Marcia Levine shares her journey of finding a meaningful career, advocating for herself when it abruptly comes to an end, and her passion for peace + …

We all experience grief, from the loss of a loved one, to the end of a significant relationship or life as we knew it. Susan shares how we can navigate the various stages of emotional pain and what that can feel like as …

When we surround ourselves with kind and loving people, it changes the outcome of our lives. Letting go of people who are bad for us can be uncomfortable. Sometimes we don’t even give ourselves permission to consider …

Communication in every relationship is vital. When we withhold our feelings, especially anger, hurt, or disappointment, resentment starts to grow. …

Too much salt, not enough salt. Just add water. When we cook, we are looking for a tasty balance. As we navigate life, we need to do that same dance. Susan records from her beach vacation where she is restoring her own …

Touch is essential to humans. Susan shares how this epidemic has restricted our ability to be physically connected and where that leaves us. For many, our wellbeing is dependent on touch, and the loss of it can add to …

Susan speaks to Barbie Haven about being brave and ending self-betrayal in order to live a fulfilled life. From being co-dependent to …

Susan is known for saying ‘we find ourselves in other people’s stories’ because that was her truth. Self-exploration feels like a surgical procedure, examining and cutting out the broken parts, in order to feel normal …

We can’t seem to escape the compounded effects of Covid19. Susan shares her frustrations along with those of her friends and listeners, and why we need to be compassionate, especially with ourselves. Judge less, love …

Life is hard, and even through the pitfalls, we learn who we are and what we are made of. We revisit the first Dreams and Detours episode that is as relevant today.

New York native Daniel Joshua Rubin finds that life in …

Trauma can come from a variety of sources, including violence, assault, war, prison, and abuse. Layered like an onion, trauma can root itself so deep …

Bright side. Silver lining. Pinhole of light. We are all looking for the good during a time when life feels grim. There is no one right answer. Being …

Susan sat down with Nubia DuVall Wilson to discuss her mission to liberate survivors of child sexual abuse. In addition to publishing The Survivors …

Susan speaks to Susan Ganz about the importance of bringing all of yourself to work. Whether you are married or not, have children or not, want to reach higher levels of your professional career or not, the option …

Susan speaks to Wendi Wasik about the importance of listening, critical thinking, and human behavior. As we continue to navigate uncertain times, …

We are all doing the best we can. Life in the midst of a global virus is hectic, leaving a lot of uncertainty and anxiety. Before you push yourself into yet another video meeting, consider the value of taking time to …

Susan chats with Diane DiResta, an Executive Speaking Coach and author of Knockout Presentations. Diane shares her life story and the early lessons learned as her career took several detours along the way. Diane teaches …

Susan speaks to Ross Halleck, founder + principal of Halleck Vineyards in Sonoma County CA. Ross and his partner quickly activated a virtual wine tasting experience in order to continue serving their members and …

Andre Lawless talks about being authentic, vulnerable and using self-care to mitigate the adverse impact of living during the coronavirus epidemic. …

It’s all in the way we respond to life. We can be defensive or anxious, and that adds more chaotic energy to the mix. Or we can breathe, remain calm and think about what we want out of the messiness that is happening. …

From poets to people, words matter. Susan opens the show with the words of Rainer Maria Rilke. These are tough times, with no shortage of detours among us. Using your time and (un)known creativity will be beneficial, …

Susan is back to talk about the uncertain times we face during this virus epidemic and the isolation that comes with it. She firmly believes that our …

Susan shares her recent decision to go across the country to visit a friend for 10 days before heading to a conference for work. By dropping in on a …

Susan speaks about the crisis that is loneliness, and how being lonely isn’t just about being alone. It is a source of widespread depression impacting all of us. By reestablishing our connectivity to one another instead …

Susan shares her thoughts about Being Enough, and how the negative chatter inside our head builds up over time. It is no coincidence, now more than ever, that we feel disconnected from one another. The pain is real and …

Christine LaFroscia joins the show to explore the other side of quitting: when it’s over. Christine and Susan discuss being part of a lay-off, broken up with and friendships abandoned. They each share when it has …

Susan returns with part 2 of her Love series. We all just want to be loved, but we all learned to love in different ways. This episode features several special contributors responding to these questions: What does love …

Susan talks about love, how the word itself is overused to describe objects and not spoken enough to the people in our lives. A big fan of The 5 Love Languages, Susan shares why it is important to love yourself and …

Alison Bull joins Susan to talk about the recent NYTimes essays titled: I Quit. Friends for over 20 years, Alison and Susan explore moments in their …

Susan Montanaro, host of Dreams & Detours, gives her take on kicking off the new year and how we can stay focused on all the great changes we want to make. Life is hard enough on any given day, committing to …

Michelina DiSibio is a Health & Prosperity Coach, and creator of ‘Lettuce Be The Good’, a community dedicated to helping women get more out of life to unleash their inner greatness, achieve better health, financial …

We find ourselves in many places, and the journey can be a long winding road. SJ Martins slow and steady path to self-recognition took her on quite the ride, when she discovered her calling just across the way from her …

Susan Montanaro, host of Dreams & Detours gives thanks for this show and the guests that shared their stories. The upcoming year will include more around loneliness and the ways in which we can all contribute for …

In this episode, I sat down with Allan Wolk to hear his life story about not giving up. From a young age Allan learned that life would have giant …

Bev Ehrlich is a certified transformational coach helping people to get clear on what it is they really want by guiding them into deeper self-awareness. Her approach is to help clients get out of their head and into …

Susan Montanaro, host of Dreams & Detours talks about courage, and what that looks like in both our professional and personal space. By being true to ourselves, we dig down into our deepest parts in order to live …

This week’s episode is a discussion about being raised with violence and fear. In my conversation with Kim Davis, we share what that looked like and …

Well established in her professional life, Jesyka Simpson was informed by her physician that her health was at-risk due to enormous stress that her job had on her physical being. While this wasn’t the first time being …

Susan Montanaro, host of Dreams & Detours shares her perspective on being who you were meant to be and not letting life bury you. When our fire has been dampened by another or self-sabotage, our lives are often …

At age 27, Adele Anderson had a tragic accident. Trapped in a plane that was upside down in water, she made the choice to live as she began to die. …

In this episode Iris Wolk joins the show to share her story of growing up and being influenced by the social worker assigned to her as an orphan. In …

In this episode we hear from New York native Daniel Joshua Rubin that life in Hollywood is not all it’s cracked up to be. Expressing his creativity …

Dreams and Detours is a show about the life we thought we were going to have vs the the one we are living. We all have a story. I share mine and I …