{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1eb7f537-aa2c-4365-ad62-a2bf0a6fe37e","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"From Despair to Serenity: A Course in Miracles, Forgiveness, and the Practice of Joy with Susan Michel","description":"This episode discusses depression and past suicide attempts in a recovery and educational context. Viewer discretion is advised.\nIf you\u2019re struggling or worried about someone:\n\n\nIndia: Kiran Helpline 1800-599-0019 (24\u00d77) \u2022 AASRA +91-9820466726\n\n\nUSA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline \u2014 call or text 988, chat at 988lifeline.org\n\n\nCanada: Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566 (24/7), text 45645 (4 pm\u201312 am ET)\n\n\nUK & ROI: Samaritans 116 123 (free, 24/7)\n\n\nAustralia: Lifeline 13 11 14 (24/7)\n\n\nElsewhere: Contact your local emergency number or visit your national mental-health helpline.\n\n\nIf you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency services now. This show is not a substitute for professional care.\nWhat if peace isn\u2019t something you find \u201cout there,\u201d but what remains when you release inner blocks? In this conversation, Susan Michel traces her journey from debilitating depression to steady joy through the discipline of feeling feelings, radical forgiveness, and A Course in Miracles. We unpack the difference between sadness and depression, why chasing external goals can intensify inner angst, and how aligning with love (however you name it) rewires your life toward clarity and serenity. Direct, practical, and grounded in lived experience.\n\u00a0\nAbout the Guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nSusan Michel is a spiritual teacher and author of \u201cSurrender to Joy: From Suicide to Serenity.\u201d For three decades she has taught A Course in Miracles, helping people identify and release fear-based patterns, embody innocence through forgiveness, and reclaim peace as a daily practice.\n\u00a0\nKey Takeaways\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nJoy grows when you feel, not suppress, difficult emotions; sadness can be healing, depression is emotional disconnection.\n\n\nExternal wins (looks, money, roles) can\u2019t resolve inner pain; relief comes from inner work.\n\n\nA Course in Miracles frames reality as non-dual: only love is real; fear and guilt are blocks to be released.\n\n\nForgiveness is the fastest path to peace\u2014of self and others\u2014because it restores innocence.\n\n\nRaise your state to hear guidance: gratitude + acceptance elevate your energy and access wiser choices.\n\n\n\u201cSurrender\u201d isn\u2019t passive; it\u2019s choosing alignment with your Higher Self/God/Love in daily decisions.\n\n\nService is medicine: extend love to remember love\u2014win-win, no sacrifice.\n\n\nPractical lens: name the feeling, sit with it safely, release, then act from calm rather than panic.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nWebsite: surrendertojoy.net\n\n\nBook: Surrender to Joy: From Suicide to Serenity by Susan Michel (available on Amazon)\n\n\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\u00a0\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\n\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podca","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5e0dd22-67b6-47ee-9cda-03355850cb4a/zdjkyi5qcgc.jpg"}