Achieve Mental, Emotional & Physical Balance with Suzy McCalley
Ready for that weight to be lifted from your chest so you can breathe easier and live life more fully? Suzy McCalley grew up in a cult and talks with Lauren about her incredible journey and how she uses her experiences to empower others through the healing powers of breath work and community. Learn how to get clear on what matters most so you can achieve greater mental, emotional and physical balance!
In this podcast episode, Lauren and Suzy discuss:
Suzy’s experience of growing up in a cult
Journey of healing and knowing when to share your story
Suzy’s path to yoga, breathwork and different healing modalities
How Suzy turned her experience of being in a cult into art
Getting clear on what you want and holding space for who you really are
Understanding healing happens in community
The importance of breath work
Daily practices that allow Suzy to nurture herself
The value of baby steps and taking care of yourself
Memorable Quotes:
“To anyone that’s interested in turning your story into art—absolutely do it...make sure you’re clear with yourself as far as intentions, and make sure it’s not causing harm. Make sure that we have processed enough that it brings more healing and connection than harm.”
“The breath is very key to what we do. Taking a full breath is one of the most radical things that we can do sometimes, especially in difficult moments. The breath really reflects our emotions and our thoughts.”
About Suzy:
Suzy McCalley is a multi-disciplinary artist, entrepreneur, speaker and wellness educator from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She is a successful actor, speaker, writer, singer and violin player. Her most recent play “Little Bird in The Night” went to New York City twice in 2016 and her play “A Goddess Tale'' developed in collaboration with the NC Black Rep premiered at the Hanes Brands Theater in Winston Salem, NC. Her debut solo music album ”Into the Flame“ released in September of 2017. In 2019 Suzy played lead actor in the feature independent film “Gem” by Nathan Ross Freeman. Most recently Suzy has written a screenplay “Yemanjá” which she hopes to produce in the near future.
Suzy incorporates her 15 years of experience as a 500HR Certified yoga and meditation teacher as well as her training in coaching and mindfulness practices as she helps her clients to heal and thrive. She’s also a Reiki Master Teacher, EFT (Emotional Freedom Tapping) and Access Bars practitioner. Clients and organizations such as the WSFCS School System, WS Sheriff's Office, Old Vineyard Behavioral Health, WFBMC and many other businesses that Suzy works with experience tremendous results: relieving stress, increasing their joy, wellbeing and impact!
In 2013, Suzy founded The Breathing Room Winston Salem, NC where she is based with her family. She also founded Breathing Access 501c3 in 2015 which brings arts and wellness programing to schools and organizations in her community.
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