Living Your Best Life With Suzanne Wachtel
Living Your Best Life With Suzanne Wachtel
Suzanne Wachtel LCSW

Living Your Best Life With Suzanne Wachtel

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Suzanne is an experienced mental health professional with expertise in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Adelphi University and is a licensed certified social worker who provides both individual and group therapy to clients of all ages. Suzanne has authored three books on topics like grief, parenting, and personal empowerment, and she leads workshops on self-awareness, relationships, and healing.
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Dating in 2025
17 October 2025

Dating in 2025

In this episode, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, dives into the evolving landscape of dating in 2025—where swiping fatigue, AI-generated profiles, and algorithm-driven matches are redefining how we connect. Suzanne explores how modern dating impacts mental health, emotional availability, and self-worth, while offering grounded, therapeutic insight into how to stay authentic, set boundaries, and date with...
Rituals
10 October 2025

Rituals

In this nourishing episode, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores the often-overlooked role of rituals in grounding us, creating structure, and offering emotional resilience in an unpredictable world. Whether it’s a morning coffee routine, a Sunday walk, or lighting a candle before journaling—Suzanne shares how small, intentional acts can help us reconnect with ourselves, reduce anxiety, and bring...
Kindness
03 October 2025

Kindness

In this episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores the transformative power of kindness—both toward others and ourselves. Suzanne discusses how simple acts of compassion can ripple outward, improving relationships, boosting emotional well-being, and even reducing stress. She also shares insights on the importance of self-kindness, reminding us that treating ourselves with...
Magical Thinking
26 September 2025

Magical Thinking

In this insightful episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores the fascinating world of magical thinking—the belief that our thoughts, rituals, or intentions can directly shape reality. From lucky charms to “manifesting” dreams, magical thinking can offer comfort, hope, and a sense of control, especially in uncertain times. But when does it inspire positive action, and when...
Alcohol
19 September 2025

Alcohol

In this thought-provoking episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, takes an honest look at alcohol—its role in our social lives, its potential benefits, and the hidden costs we often overlook. From celebratory toasts to weekend gatherings, alcohol is woven into many social rituals, but where is the line between casual enjoyment and problematic use? Suzanne unpacks how alcohol...
Imposter Syndrome
12 September 2025

Imposter Syndrome

In this eye-opening episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, takes a deep dive into Imposter Syndrome—that nagging feeling that you're not truly good enough, despite evidence of your success. Suzanne unpacks the roots of this common experience, especially among high-achievers, and explores how self-doubt and perfectionism can keep us from owning our worth. With warmth and honesty,...
Values
05 September 2025

Values

In this episode of Living Your Best Life, host Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores the power of personal values and how they shape the way we live, love, and make decisions. Suzanne breaks down what values really are, how they guide our choices—often without us even realizing—and why getting clear on what matters most can lead to greater peace, purpose, and fulfillment. Whether you’re at a crossroads...
Being a Teenager in 2025
29 August 2025

Being a Teenager in 2025

In this heartwarming episode of Living Your Best Life, host Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, sits down for a lighthearted, honest chat with her granddaughter Tyler to explore what it’s really like to be a teenager today. Together, they laugh about fashion trends, social media quirks, and the ups and downs of high school life. Tyler shares her perspective on friendship, pressures, and what she wishes adults...
Living Alone and Loving It!
22 August 2025

Living Alone and Loving It!

In this episode of Living Your Best Life with Suzanne Wachtel discusses the art of living alone. Suzanne differentiates between solitude (a positive, restorative state) and loneliness (a painful one). She explains how societal expectations often wrongly equate being solo with being unhappy or socially unsuccessful. She encourages listeners to view alone-time as a luxury—an opportunity for...
Choices & Decisions
15 August 2025

Choices & Decisions

In this episode of Living Your Best Life, Suzanne Wachtel, LCSW, explores the emotional roadblocks that keep us from making hard decisions—even when we know they’re necessary for growth and healing. Whether it's ending a relationship, changing careers, or setting boundaries, Suzanne unpacks the fear, guilt, and self-doubt that often paralyze us. With compassion and clarity, she offers tools to...