Jett Psaris returns to speak with Susan on Midlife Awakening. “A part of us has to die to transform and a part of us dies if we don’t. Which part will prevail - what has been or what will be?” Midlife is known as the old age of youth and the youth of old age. If we enter this passage as an invitation to learn about ourselves, we will find the deeper rivers of love, wisdom and caring. We will discover that “Everything is deeply ok.”

Is your smartphone your constant companion? Do you turn to your smartphone when you’re bored or in an awkward social situation? Do you fly into a panic when you can’t find your cell phone? Is your smartphone undermining your self control? Dr. Roberts is an expert on smartphone and social media addiction and he is here to help. Listen in as he tells us how we can find a happier balance, the “digital sweet spot” of our technology use!  

Dr. Mierlak is a psychiatrist who has specialized in addictions since 1995. He brings his great knowledge and expertise in the treatment of addiction to this fascinating and informative conversation with Susan. He encourages all kinds of techniques, searching to customize the right method, to discover what works best for each individual. “Don’t give up hope. It’s a very difficult process,” he says, “Keep looking until you find the person who you think can help YOU.”

Sugar addiction can be harder to recognize than alcohol, nicotine, or heroin addiction - but it works on the brain in the same way. Dr. Nicole Avena is a research neuroscientist who has studied sugar for years. In this conversation with Susan she illuminates the hidden addiction to sugar and how it affects us physically, emotionally and psychologically.