This is such a great conversation! In this episode of She’s Not Done Yet, I (Becky Berry) chat with Suzanne Maggio, author of “Estrellas: Moments of Illumination along the El Camino de Santiago,” about what she experienced on her first walk along the El Camino.

Suzanne also hosts her own podcast, From Sparks to Light – Inspiring Stories for Challenging Times.

Suzanne is a university lecturer in psychology, counseling and social work and comes from a large Italian family who didn’t necessarily believe in asking for help. “Estrellas” is her second book.

We had a powerful conversation about how she decided to embark on the walk, the people she met, and the myriad gifts she discovered along the way – including reconnecting with her husband.

We also talked about one of my favorite coaching topics – expectations. Suzanne shares with us her experience in allowing the journey to remind her to appreciate the gift of the present moment, embracing and accepting how the days unfolded and the unique nature of the people you encounter along the way.

One of my personal favorite parts of our conversation revolves around the work of Henri Nouwen, particularly his Five Lies of Identity: 1 – I have what I have. 2 – I am what I do. 3 – I am what others say or think about me. 4 – I am nothing more than my worst moment. 5 – I am nothing less than my best moment – and – “We are not what we do, we are not what we have, we are not what others think of us. Coming home is claiming the truth. I am the beloved child of a loving creator.”

Suzanne includes Book Club questions at the end of the book and they’re not like any book club questions you’ve encountered before! Instead of the standard book club fare, Suzanne presents the questions in grouping that include On Leaning In and Simplicity.

After you’ve listened to our chat, I’m sure you will want to get the book in your hands quickly!

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