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You ever find yourself spiraling over something someone said—or didn’t say—and suddenly you’re convinced they meant something awful... even though they were just asking a question? That’s not intuition, babe. That’s your unhealed shit trying to direct the show.

In this episode, Suzanne gets down and dirty about projection: what it is, why we all do it, and how most of us have no idea we’re doing it in the moment. Whether it’s a friend’s compliment, a partner’s comment, or a stranger’s tone—sometimes we’re not responding to reality, we’re responding to old-ass wounds dressed up in modern clothing.

We get into why projection actually feels so real, how to tell when you’re doing it, and what to do instead (hint: it involves not being a dick to yourself or others). Funny, honest, a little sweary, and totally human—this one’s for anyone who’s ever whispered “omg same” while mid-spiral.

This week, it’s not about blame. It’s about waking up, laughing through it, and gently calling yourself out with love.

Because yeah—you might be projecting. And that’s okay. You’re in good company.

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Welcome to this 2-parter of Suzanne's “Asking for a Friend” series here in The Spiritual Shitshow podcast where she brings in therapists, ministers, artists, content creators, and other amazeballs humans to chat about how to get through the shitshow of healing and awakening.

We’re back for Part 2 of this mind-and-soul-expanding convo with the radiant Rev. Linda Jackson of Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago, and y’all… this one goes there.

In Part 1, we introduced a powerful framework called the Four Aspects of Consciousness—originally created by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith and adapted in Rev. Linda’s coaching and spiritual teachings. The framework maps four distinct stages of experiencing life: To Me | By Me | Through Me | As Me

We walk through each aspect and Rev. Linda gives Suzanne a mini counseling sesh, and what unfolds is an honest, beautiful, and hilarious conversation.

In this amazing convo, they get into how the aspects show up in our lives, what it feels like to move from reaction to responsibility, and how to stop trying to push and control our journey and ambitions and allow Spirit to spirit.

Linda brings her signature grounded wisdom, explaining each stage with clarity and compassion, and they laugh their way through a few truth bombs.

If you’ve ever felt like your growth isn’t happening fast enough—or like you’re doing it “wrong”—this episode is a deep exhale. Come for the wisdom, stay for the coaching, and leave with a new way to see where you are on the path.

Let’s get into it.

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Welcome to another installment of Suzanne's “Asking for a Friend” - a recurring series in The Spiritual Shitshow podcast where Suzanne brings in therapists, ministers, artists, content creators, and other amazeballs humans to chat about how to get through the shitshow of healing and awakening. Together, they dive into the big, messy, deeply human questions we all wrestle with. She’s not asking for herself, she’s asking for a friend. You’re the friend.

​It's a special two-part​er of Suzanne's Asking for a Friend with the wise, hilarious, and soul-shaking Rev. Linda Jackson of Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago!

In this deep-dive conversation, we explore what it actually means to grow—both spiritually and psychologically. Because you can quote Rumi all day, but if you’re still projecting your unresolved trauma onto your coworkers… are you really evolving?

In Part 1, we introduce a powerful framework called the Four Aspects of Consciousness—originally created by Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith and adapted in Rev. Linda’s coaching and spiritual teachings. The framework maps four distinct stages of awakening: To Me | By Me | Through Me | As Me

We start at the very beginning—the “To Me” stage—where life feels like it’s just happening to you. Victimhood, blame, powerlessness, and pain all live here… but so does the invitation to wake the hell up. Rev. Linda and Suzanne unpack this emotional terrain with humor, honesty, and a whole lot of compassion.

Whether you're knee-deep in your own "To Me" moment or revisiting an old one with new eyes, this conversation will help you feel seen, validated, and maybe even a little less alone on the ride.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore the shift into “By Me” consciousness—and what it means to become an empowered creator of your life.

Learn more about Rev Linda Jackson: https://lindajackson.com/

Check out Cityside Spiritual Community in Chicago: https://cityside.me/

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What if bliss isn’t found in bubble baths, vision boards, or getting your entire life together — but in walking straight through the mess with your heart cracked open?

In Part 5 of Suzanne's series on The Power of Myth, we crack open the cosmic piñata known as Sacrifice and Bliss — aka, the part of your journey where everything has to fall apart so you can feel free.

From ancient corn myths to crucifixions and enlightenment under a tree, Suzanne talks about the real cost of becoming who you’re here to be. And it's a mythic shitshow that ends with a parade — full of loss, surrender, ego funerals, and awkward spiritual puberty to living on purpose and in divine flow more often.

Why Joseph Campbell says bliss shows up after a breakdown, why sacred sacrifice isn’t martyrdom, and what it really means to walk through the suffering of the world without losing your damn self. Because guess what?

Bliss isn’t a vibe. It’s a fucking initiation.

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You f*cked up. Or maybe life just fell apart again for no reason and now you’re spiraling, eating gluten-free cookies you don’t even like, asking the Universe whyyyy this is your life.

And to make it worse? You start blaming yourself. Cue the shame spiral, inner critic monologue, and a highlight reel of every mistake you’ve ever made. Congrats — you’ve just been hit with the second arrow, Buddhist-style. (The first arrow was life being hard. The second one? You beating the shit out of yourself about it.)

In this episode, Suzanne blows up the bullshit “rules” we think we’re supposed to live by — the shoulds, the supposed to's, the shame, the self-blame — and invites you to sit your sweet ass down in the present moment instead. She’s talking rejection, failure, self-compassion, and why your inner bully needs a f*cking nap. Because healing isn’t about doing it perfectly. It’s about showing up in all your messy, human glory — and maybe laughing about it along the way.

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Suzanne is joined by her wildly talented friend, Tony Award-winning actor, soul-shattering singer-songwriter, and spiritual truth-teller with Southern charm, Levi Kreis.

Levi won the Tony Award in 2010 for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his electrifying portrayal of Jerry Lee Lewis in Million Dollar Quartet, and he’s been setting stages and hearts on fire ever since. He’s an accomplished recording artist and was a pioneer of the Out music movement—an openly gay artist, he’s been blending healing, honesty, and soul long before it was trending.

Levi shares about his artistic and spiritual journey, and the return of his soul-fueled podcast The Church of Kreis.

Suzanne and Levi talk about what it really looks like to grow, perform, fall apart, and continue to get back into alignment with spirit.

This is a deep dive into what it means to walk the path of the creative with heart, depth, hilarity, and some holy fire - so if you’re an artist, a seeker, or just trying to stay spiritually sane in a world that keeps pushing for perfection, this episode is def for you.

Press play. It’s a sermon and it’s entertaining.

Check out all things Levi Kreis at levikreis.com

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Before there was therapy, breathwork, and podcast hosts to help us get thru th​e​se mf times, there w​as myth. Ancient, poetic-ass ​m​yth.

In Part 4 of ​her Power of Myth series, Suzanne ​g​ets deep into "The First Storytellers" and how the first humans didn't just survive by hunting and gathering, but also by telling stories, making art, and taking part in ceremonies and rituals. Myths helped people grieve, heal, make sense of pain, and tap into something bigger than themselves.

Joseph Campbell says myths weren’t meant to be taken literally. Like furniture assembly instructions, they were meant to transform us like a holy ​t​sunami of soul reaching symbolism.

Suzanne gets into why that kind of storytelling still hits deep—and why, sometimes, ​m​yth and metaphors can do what facts and logic can’t: unfuck your life ​a​nd help you keep on keepin on.

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“Asking for a Friend” is a new recurring series in The Spiritual Shitshow podcast where Suzanne brings in therapists, ministers, artists, content creators, and other amazeballs humans to help unpack the shitshow of healing and awakening. Together, they dive into the big, messy, deeply human questions we all wrestle with. She’s not asking for herself, she’s asking for a friend. You’re the friend.

Ah forgiveness... it's almost as pleasant as the night before a colonoscopy. JK it's worse. JK it's amazing and the ticket to Freedom Town. JK it's all of it.

In this episode, Suzanne talks with spiritual teacher and New Thought minister, Rev Mark Anthony Lord, about the messy, mystical, and deeply misunderstood practice of forgiveness. Why do we resist it? What does it really mean to forgive someone? And how the hell do we do it when our wounds still feel fresh?

What if forgiveness isn’t about letting someone off the hook… but about letting yourself off the hook from carrying it all?

We talk spiritual mechanics, trauma healing, mystical experiences, and what it means to ask for help—even when you don’t fully believe it’ll work. Spoiler: it still does.

This one’s honest. It’s deep. It’s human. And it might just be the breakthrough your soul’s been asking for.

✨ Listen to Mark's guided meditation on forgiveness: markanthonylord.me/forgiveness
✨ Learn more about Rev Mark's ministry: markanthonylord.me
✨ Discount link for Mark's channeled healing sessions: calendly.com/markanthonylord/discounted-session

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