#sorelatable Podcast Ep#17 - Healing Through Music, Love, and Community with Susan Watson

In this heartfelt follow-up interview, Susan Regan, MFT, reconnects with Susan Watson after four years to discuss the profound changes that have taken place since their last conversation.

Join us as Susan Watson opens up about the challenges and triumphs she faced during the pandemic, including the loss of loved ones, and how music, community, and self-compassion have been her guiding lights.

In this episode, we explore:

• The healing power of music and songwriting
• The importance of expressing love and gratitude in relationships
• How to navigate grief and find joy in the midst of loss
• Rebuilding and finding new connections after deep personal tragedy
• The role of community in recovery and personal growth

Don't miss the touching stories, insights, and the beautiful new chapter in Susan Watson's life. Be sure to check out the song dedicated to her late husband, available through the link below.

👉 Listen to the previous interview: https://youtu.be/gRH2kZAGkGA 

👉 Listen to Susan Watson's love song: https://youtu.be/eISOoEmAj2w 

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Main Topics: 

Reconnecting After Loss: The conversation centers on Susan Watson, a musician, who has experienced significant life changes, including the loss of her husband to COVID-19. The interview reflects on how she navigated this loss and reconnected with her love for music.

The Role of Music in Healing: Susan discusses how music played a critical role in her healing process, helping her reconnect with herself and others. She talks about writing and performing music as a way to express emotions and maintain a sense of connection.

Community and Support: The importance of community and allowing people to provide support during times of grief is emphasized. Susan shares how her son encouraged her to say "yes" to visitors and support, which helped her heal.

Resilience and Moving Forward: The conversation touches on resilience, discussing how Susan managed to continue living in the house she and her husband had bought as part of their future plans, and how she eventually returned to performing music, despite initially thinking she never would.

Gratitude and Self-Care: Susan talks about her gratitude practice and the importance of giving herself permission to rest and care for her mental and emotional health, especially during difficult times.

Love and Connection: The discussion explores the possibility of new love and connection after loss, focusing on the delicate balance between maintaining relationships and pursuing shared passions, such as music.

Overcoming Fear: The interview closes with reflections on overcoming fear, with an emphasis on moving forward despite it and not letting fear control one's actions and decisions.

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