• 6. Chaos, Spirituality, and Witchcraft with Sally Park
    2025/04/09

    Summary

    In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates speaks with Sally Park, a professional psychic medium and chaos tarot reader. They explore Sally's journey into spirituality, the impact of trauma on their awakening, and the importance of shadow work. Sally shares their unique approach to tarot readings, emphasizing the role of intention, and they shares the misconceptions surrounding witchcraft. The conversation also touches on the shift in human connection post-pandemic and the significance of community support in personal growth.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Spirituality and Background

    02:48 The Journey into Psychic Mediumship

    05:00 Navigating Trauma and Spiritual Awakening

    07:36 Understanding Shadow Work

    10:32 Chaos Tarot Readings Explained

    13:16 The Role of Intuition and Spiritual Connection

    16:25 The Impact of Spirituality on Personal Growth

    19:15 Community and Support in Spirituality

    22:09 Embracing Uniqueness in Spiritual Paths

    25:20 The Future of Spirituality and Personal Development

    35:39 Self-Worth and Hypocrisy

    38:05 The Weight of Responsibility

    40:57 Cultural Background and Family Dynamics

    46:35 Defining Witchcraft and Spiritual Practices

    52:50 Misconceptions and Media Influence

    58:26 Navigating Personal Journeys and Entrepreneurship


    How to Connect with Sallyhttps://sagittariussavagetarot.comhttps://linktr.ee/sagittariussavagetarothttps://open.spotify.com/show/3yoLqiLF0FxRqhBrD25LIF?si=2f7795d4991d4a30

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    1 時間 7 分
  • 5. Quitting the Corporate World to Pursue My Passions
    2025/04/02

    In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates shares her journey of quitting her corporate job to pursue a career in coaching and astrology. She discusses the challenges and fears associated with this decision, the importance of spending time with her children, and her passion for astrocartography. Susan reflects on her personal growth, the clarity she has gained in defining her niche, and her desire to help others find healing through travel and coaching. She emphasizes the significance of redefining success and the impact of making a real difference in people's lives.


    If you're interested in scheduling an astrocartography consultation or soul-o travel, please reach out to Susan at soulcoachsusan@gmail.com.

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    26 分
  • 4. From Grief to Growth: Kelly Ritchie's Transformative Path to Authenticity
    2025/03/26

    In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates speaks with Kelly Ritchie about her transformative journey through breathwork and Ayurveda, the impact of personal experiences on her professional path, and the challenges of navigating grief.

    Kelly is an entrepreneur who left the corporate world in 2024 after 30 years in the Auto industry. After the death of her daughter, Kelly realized that her purpose was to make a difference in the lives of others and went on her own journey to healing and wellness. She now owns and operates Evolve Breathwork & Ayurveda in Rocklin, CA and Virtually and is a keynote speaker on finding a Resilient discipline to elevate your life's purpose and joy!Kelly shares her insights on authenticity, resilience, and the importance of living in alignment with one's true self. The conversation delves into the complexities of grief, the expectations surrounding it, and the lessons learned from life's challenges. In this conversation, Kelly Ritchie shares her profound journey through grief, exploring the complexities of guilt, love, and loss. She emphasizes the importance of personal healing, finding what works for each individual, and the necessity of community and connection during difficult times. The discussion also touches on societal expectations, the journey to authenticity, and the resources available for support. Kelly encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability, make choices that honor their feelings, and move forward with purpose and resilience.


    Kelly can be found at:

    https://evolvebreathworkandayurveda.com/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61570055007899

    Key Words: breathwork, Ayurveda, healing, grief, personal growth, authenticity, resilience, life transitions, wellness, self-discovery, grief, healing, loss, vulnerability, authenticity, community, choices, personal growth, breathwork, Ayurveda

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    53 分
  • 3. Finding Your Freedom
    2025/03/19
    In this episode, Susan explains the true reason people feel the need to avoid an average life, which is th freedom to be themselves. She guides listeners through a meditation to help them find their own meaning of freedom in their lives. As a safety precaution, please do not close your eyes if you are driving or operating heavy machinery while listening to this episode.
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    19 分
  • 2. The Story Behind the Name
    2025/03/12

    This week Susan dives into the story behind the name Avoiding Average and explore how it originally came to be. She also share the story behind her own awakening Journey and what to look forward to. Enjoy!

    If you have your own story you'd like to share, let me know in the comments below!

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    20 分
  • 1. Let's Go!
    2025/03/05

    It's my first podcast ever, so we're jumping in with a quick intro into the world of Avoiding Average, a podcast about challenging expectations and norms and finding your true path in life.

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    7 分