S1E9 Susan Gold: Embracing Intuition and Overcoming Narcissism with Susan Gold

Introduction: 
Hey everybody! Welcome back to The Swipe Right Effect, Episode Nine. Today, we have a special guest, Susan Gold, a remarkable individual who has overcome a challenging upbringing and emerged as a beacon of empowerment and transformation. In this episode, Susan shares her journey of navigating childhood trauma, surviving narcissism, and embracing intuition. Let's dive in!

Meeting Susan Gold:
A Journey of Transformation Susan Gold's story is one of courage, resilience, and personal growth. Despite facing a difficult upbringing, she embarked on a path of self-discovery and challenged the ingrained, outdated, and patriarchal programming that had shaped her life. Through her book, "Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma Into Adult Freedom," Susan offers a unique perspective on transforming life challenges into opportunities for personal and professional empowerment.

Embracing Intuition: 
A Powerful Tool for Transformation Kelly, the host, engages Susan in a conversation about intuition and its role in her life. Susan reflects on her early experiences as a highly empathic and telepathic child, relying on intuition as a means of staying safe. Intuition guided her decisions, leading her to make bold choices such as leaving her family home after high school and seeking help to address toxic relationships and addiction. Susan emphasizes the importance of listening to one's intuition and the role it plays in personal growth and transformation.

The Power of Intuition: 
A personal account Susan shares a pivotal moment in her life when she ignored her intuition's initial prompt to write a book. However, subsequent encounters with intuitive reaffirmed her path, and she realized the significance of heeding her inner voice. Throughout her journey, intuition has been a constant companion, providing guidance and steering her towards positive change. It has helped her make difficult decisions, even when faced with uncertainty and adversity.

Navigating Relationships with Narcissists: 
Coaching and Healing Kelly shifts the conversation to discuss narcissistic relationships and specifically divorcing a narcissist. Susan draws from her personal experience and advises individuals to recognize the signs of narcissism and prioritize their well-being. She recommends limited contact or no contact if possible, highlighting the importance of creating boundaries and seeking support from therapists or coaches who specialize in narcissistic abuse recovery. Susan emphasizes the futility of trying to make narcissists accountable and encourages individuals to focus on their own healing.

Meditation: 
A Practice of Healing and Growth Kelly delves into Susan's meditation practice, exploring how it has evolved over time. Susan shares her early structured practice in New York City and how it provided her with clarity, peace, and a deeper connection with her intuition. In her current life in Montana, Susan has adopted a more flexible approach to meditation, allowing herself to be guided by her intuition. She emphasizes the importance of finding what works for each individual and how meditation can serve as a home base, providing solace and grounding in any situation.

Conclusion: 
In this episode of The Swipe Right Effect, Susan Gold's story serves as an inspiration for personal growth and empowerment. Her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, surviving narcissism, and embracing intuition showcases the transformative power within all of us. Through her experiences and insights, Susan offers guidance on navigating difficult relationships and finding healing through practices like meditation. Remember, your intuition can be your most powerful ally in transforming challenges into opportunities for personal growth and freedom.