DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU? 👀
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Into self-improvement.
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Want to read more.
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Spiritually curious, but haven’t explored much.
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Maybe grew up religious, but aren't anymore.
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Feel like you’re going through the motions or that life could be deeper.
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Want to find more peace from within.
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Want to feel more present and less stressed.
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Want to feel more connected to the universe.
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Want to feel surer of your path.
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Want to find more meaning in the day-to-day.
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Want spirituality to be a part of your life.
I have something you'll love. Let me tell you my story first.
How I became interested in spirituality 🕊️
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I was raised in a devoutly Christian home as a child.
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I first saw a non-physical entity when I was five, which clued me into the supernatural world.
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I was diagnosed with existential depression in my senior year of college. Essentially, I believed life was meaningless, so I stopped caring about my well-being.
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I moved in and out of Christianity over the years, and ended up leaving the faith for ideological differences.
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I had a spiritual awakening in 2018 when I took a 200-hour Vinyasa yoga training in NYC. Yoga showed me that spirituality was possible outside of organized religion.
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I shaved my head and decided to teach yoga to others.
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I pursued spirituality and had experiences that changed my life (met my higher self, had an out-of-body meditation, learned spiritual hygiene).
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The journey has deepened and become essential for my mental health and happiness.
Introducing: The Existential Year
A SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB FOR BEGINNERS
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Read: 11 books in 12 months.
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Authors include: Eckhart Tolle, Paulo Coelho, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Esther & Jerry Hicks, and more!
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Topics include: Identifying the ego, being present, emotional intelligence, harnessing your desires, grounding yourself on your journey, developing your personal ethos, connecting to your ancestors, honing your intuition, etc.
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Connect: Meet 1x monthly on Zoom for 12 months.
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Dive Deeper: Every book will come with optional, activity-based homework to ingrain the lessons and expose you to spiritual practices.
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1:1 Format: You and I will connect monthly, privately, to discuss the books and explore their connection to your personal path.
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Bonus: A complimentary 13th meeting to wrap the course.
What outcomes can
you expect? 🦋
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Feel more joy, peace, and clarity in your daily life.
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Find a greater sense of depth, guidance, and purpose.
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Have more clarity about what you want/what’s best for you/your yes’s, and no’s.
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Reduce your overall stress substantially (e.g., work projects not consuming you completely; include pauses for inward reflection).
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Live more in the present moment, enjoying it fully, without letting the past or future run your life.
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Pursue the soul-nurturing habits you’ve always wanted (reading, yoga, dancing, being in nature).
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Connect with loved ones in new, meaningful ways.
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Feel proud of how you’ve changed and become more attuned to your own compass.
NOW THAT YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS, LET'S COVER WHAT IT ISN'T
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A doctrine. You’ll be encouraged to think critically about the ideas you encounter.
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A cookie cutter list. Half of the books we'll cover, I haven't seen on other top spiritual book lists.
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Random. I’ve chosen these books because they are ideas that I think are worth being exposed to.
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The end of your spiritual inquiry; it’s just the start.
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For someone whose beliefs are set in stone, or someone who doesn’t have time to read 11 books.
Why I'm an excellent guide
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Styles of Yoga I’ve trained in: (650 hours) Ashtanga, Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Traditional Hot, Pre/Post Natal.
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Spiritual Tourism I've pursued: Bali (4 months), Tulum (1 month), Rishikesh (1 month), Ecuador (12 days), New Orleans (3 weeks).
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Ceremonies I’ve experienced: Ayahuasca 4x, San Pedro 3x, Peyote 1x, Kambo 1x.
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Retreats I’ve attended: Vipassana 10-day Meditation, Vipassana 3-Day Meditation, 3-Day Silent Retreat & Technology Fast, Awakening the Wild Woman.
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Meditations I’ve tried: Vipassana (seated, silent), Osho (dynamic, kundalini, chakra, laughter), Guided visualizations.
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Courses I’ve taken: Tarot 101.
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Workshops I’ve attended: Theta Healing, Womb Healing, Contacting Your Spirit Guides, Honoring Your Yes and No.
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Healers I’ve hired: Energy healer, Hypnotist, Oracle reader, Tarot reader.
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Books I’ve read: Tons! And the best ones make up our reading list.
Hear from a 1:1 Existential Year graduate, Taylor D.
" A SAFE SPACE FOR REFLECTION AND TRYING ON NEW BELIEFS."
“I just wrapped up the "Existential Year," a 12-month, 1x1 coaching journey with Susanna, and it has been truly transformative. I initially sought Susanna's help to fit into my wedding dress, but soon realized that her holistic approach to wellness was what I needed. She taught me that happiness shouldn't just be reserved for when you hit your goal weight (though she absolutely advocates for using nutrition and movement to make you feel and look good), but about finding joy in where I am at right now.
For the Existential Year, I had three main goals: to be more present, find inner peace, and explore spiritual concepts. Each month, we tackled themes that helped me grow in these areas. Susanna’s guidance created a safe space for deep reflection and trying on new beliefs. Thanks to her and this journey, my life has changed fundamentally, and I am incredibly grateful for everything I've learned and experienced.”
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