Coffee Break with Fatima, Grace, and Liz

In this episode of Coffee Break, we discuss the complex and often unspoken realms of grief, identity, and the transitions that shape our lives. Join us as our hosts reunite with longtime friend and guest, Susanna Spiccia, to explore her personal journey through grieving life's changes, from professional shifts to personal relationships. Susanna shares how acknowledging pain, embracing curiosity, and intentionally seeking discomfort have all contributed to her resilience and personal growth. From heartfelt conversations about the impact of modern technology on our mental health to the significance of slowing down and living in the moment, this episode offers profound insights into the narratives we carry and the ways in which we can rewrite them. Whether you're navigating your own transitions or seeking to understand the quieter grief that accompanies change, this conversation will resonate and inspire you. Chapters: 00:00 Start 03:53 Exploring the Concept of Grief 06:53 Navigating Personal Narratives and Emotional Awareness 12:14 Balancing Empathy and Personal Boundaries 13:17 The Impact of Technology on Emotional Well-being 18:24 Struggles with Identity and Professional Transitions 24:14 Finding Balance and Embracing Change 29:35 The Healing Power of Art and Movement 30:45 Living Authentically and Letting Go of Labels 42:17 The Continuous Journey of Grief and Self-Discovery 44:09 Embracing and Releasing Heaviness 45:23 Connecting with Kids 48:50 Navigating Disorientation and New Experiences 55:04 Singleness and Self-Discovery 01:02:30 The Power of Skipping and Creative Expression 01:11:57 Grieving Friendships and Seeking Healing 01:25:58 Exploring Collective Growth and Human Similarities 01:26:58 Navigating Conflict and Connection in the Digital Age 01:27:33 The Impact of Technology on Human Interaction 01:29:56 The Role of Water and Interconnectedness 01:34:37 The Burden of Societal Expectations and Materialism 01:37:10 The Influence of Social Media on Creativity and Grief 01:51:02 Balancing Feminine and Masculine Energies 02:06:08 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Realignment 02:10:09 Final Encouragements -- Follow us @insidecoffeebreak. Enjoy. -- Just as the musical artist Pitbull so poignantly sang about his origins, "I was born in a flame," so was Susanna Spiccia. An Italian-American originally from Florida, raised mostly in Georgia, Susanna moves through life with unmistakable intensity—visible in her purposeful stride and expressive eyebrows. Her gift lies in helping humans believe in our innate creativity, trusting in our revolutionary ability to transform…transform…transform. ⇐ (periods are just tiny portal black hole openings to change) In 2014, she founded the nonprofit RE:IMAGINE/ATL to give young people space to connect from different backgrounds and storytell together. Go Kids, Go! These days, Susanna spends her time with the people she loves—drawing, working, skipping, sauna-ing, and dreaming up ways to partner with nature’s intelligence to help herself & humanity to remember the magic that we truly are.