Sep 9, 2026
What happens when we stop trying so hard to arrive?
Last May, I walked the English Way of the Camino de Santiago—about 73 miles across northern Spain. I’ve shared one part of that story before: on day three, after the noise in my head finally began to quiet, I had the realization that eventually became the seed of...
Sep 2, 2026
What if some of our struggles with workplace wellbeing aren’t really about individuals at all—but about the systems we’ve created around them?
My guest today is my friend Elizabeth Bachrad, a population health practitioner whose work explores the relationship between work and health, and the policies, practices...
Aug 26, 2026
What do you notice when you stop trying to get somewhere and simply pay attention to where you are?
In this WALK WITH ME episode of Rooted, Susan invites you on a guided sensory scavenger hunt — a chance to slow your pace, step outside if you’re able, and experience the place around you through sound, sight, smell,...
Aug 19, 2026
What if simply paying attention to birds could help us feel calmer, more present, and more connected to the world around us?
In this episode of Rooted, Susan talks with Holly C. Merker, professional birding guide, nature-based wellness practitioner, and co-author of Ornitherapy and The Power of Birdwatching.
Holly...
Aug 12, 2026
What do the dog days of summer have to do with a star? What does a coneflower have to do with echinacea? And what might a bald eagle flying over a busy city or a dragonfly resting in the grass reveal when we pause long enough to really look?
In this Walk with SMB episode, Susan follows a handful of questions sparked by...