Third Eye Science
Blurring the lines between science and spirituality.
In the Third Eye Science podcast, Susan von Thun and her guests will explore the lines between science and spirituality. As a scientist and yogi, Susan has found that these two realms do not have to be mutually exclusive. With the perspective of a logical scientist, she has navigated her own spiritual journey with a curious, open mind. She’ll share lessons and tools she found along the way and have compelling conversations with spiritual leaders, teachers, yogis, healers and fellow travelers about their experiences and practices. In this age of information and misinformation, it’s time to interpret and understand the world with your third eye.
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Ep. 199: Knowing when to rest and when to do
As we approach the winter solstice and the long nights/short days of winter, it is important to give yourself the time and space to go inward. Unfortunately, that doesn't often align with the busy holiday activities and modern cultural norms for this season. So, how do we know when to rest and when to create boundaries so we can rest and receive? We must practice tuning into the intuitive knowing and listen to that inner voice about what our body and soul need. Winter is a time of senescence, a death and rebirth cycle. Give your body, nervous system, and energy field the opportunity to rejuvenate so you don't burn out. This way, you can plant the seeds for the seasons and year ahead and be ready to go when the time is right!

Ep. 198: Letting go of the stories we tell ourselves
We all have stories that we tell ourselves that are not contributing to our evolution as souls. Often, those stories aren't even ours—they are fears and limiting beliefs installed by collective or familial programming and conditioning. Now, more than ever, we are being invited to release those stories and be the true self that exists beneath all of that conditioning. In this episode, I share some ways that you can begin to observe and let go of the mind loops that just don't serve a purpose.

Ep. 197: The Equinox, eclipse season, and preparing for a new chapter
Over the next couple of weeks, we are in a potent portal with two eclipses and the Autumn Equinox sandwiched in between. The Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 17 marks the beginning of a new cycle. The Equinox invites us to tune into the harmony in nature and invite more balance into our lives. This is the perfect time to clear out the old habits, patterns, and energies no longer relevant to your expansion and call in the new. In this episode, I talk about this eclipse season and how you can work with all of the current Cosmic energies to heal and evolve.

Ep. 196: Authenticity, childless cat ladies, and cultivating a strong foundation for your life
Whether you're feeling aligned and flowing with ease through life, or the challenges mounting feel like major obstacles, we all can benefit from knowing and expressing ourselves in a deep, authentic way. The intensity of August's astrology will not be letting up much in September as we enter eclipse season. In this episode, I discuss some of my recent observations about the collective and share the best way I know to create a strong and stable foundation for life. At this moment, the key is to reaffirm your commitment to practices, habits, and lifestyle routines that nourish you. Meditation teaches us to observe ourselves and find stillness and neutrality in the discomfort. The more you practice, the more that skill translates to everyday life. And when you become more aware of your authentic truth and express that in all that you do, you will be able to glide over the bumps!

Ep. 195: Leo season, Mercury retrograde, and preparing for the tumult ahead
Leo season is one of my favorite times of the year. It's a time to step into your courage, leadership, and heart and let your authentic light shine. This year, Mercury retrograde coincides with it, but do not fear! This retrograde is inviting us to review and tune into how we communicate, learn, and inform ourselves, along with editing the details of daily schedules and to-do lists. It's the perfect time to curate our lives—which behaviors, routines, and people are nourishing us and which are not. August and September have some bumpy astrology, and the world around us will continue to surprise us. Now is the time to set yourself up with supportive people and techniques to create a stable foundation for the ride ahead.

Ep. 194: Summer astrology, nourishing self care, discipline, and cultivating invincibility
As the turbulence of the world continues, it's more important than ever to cultivate discipline and intuitive knowing to nourish and support our body, mind, and soul. In this episode, I highlight a few of the significant astrological energies happening in July and August to keep an eye on and be ready for. When we balance disciplined self-care practices for our physical, emotional, and mental well-being with nourishment and rest, we cultivate an invincible field, a force of love and good in the world. I believe in us!

Ep 193: How to leverage the Solstice energy
This week's Solstice is an opportunity to level up your daily practice, your self-awareness, and your inner fire. This week is a great time to tune in to your Self and allow the solar force to empower your connection to—and alignment with—the Cosmic flow. In this episode, I share some recent experiences that helped me see how my daily practice has allowed me to tap into that flow and navigate the chaos of the world and the challenges of our human experience.

Ep 192: 10 years of self discovery
The path of self-inquiry and awareness is long and winding. Cultivating the willingness and discipline to embark on—and continue—the journey is critical to our evolution as humans having a human experience. In this episode, I reflect on a decade since I hit rock bottom and the steps I've taken towards self-illumination and truly BEING myself.

Ep 191: Your devotion to your inner work becomes devotion to everyone (Copy)
Inner work may fee like a solitary experience—and it's true that only you can heal your traumas, blocks, and limitations. But the work you do to heal yourself and connect more deeply with your Soul is not done in a vacuum. That healing benefits everyone around you. The more devoted you are to the work, the more you transform and make that transformation available to the entire planet. In this episode, I share thoughts on how you can expand your devotion to your spiritual journey to impact your family, ancestors, and the collective.

Ep 190: Are you taking inspired, aligned action? Start with one small step!
Are you moving through life with intention, or are you on autopilot? Hopefully, you have a few long-term goals that will allow you to feel fulfilled and living in your purpose. Or maybe you have a big dream that you don't quite know how to realize. The key to creating that new reality is to take one small, aligned action each day. Eventually, they'll add up to your dream. You have to commit to those small actions. Otherwise, it's easy to give up. In this episode, I talk about some ways to start small and build momentum and motivation towards your long-term vision.

Ep 189: Slow down, be present, and navigate the intensity with more ease
The spring Aries energies may make you feel like you have to rush to do things and make things happen. But this year, we have an eclipse season and Mercury retrograde coming together in April. This means that slowing down, listening deeply, and being present in as many moments as possible will help you navigate the intensity of the cosmic alignments. In this episode, I share some ways you can bring more intention and awareness into your everyday life as we transit through the current space weather.

Ep 188: Go with the flow, even when you don’t know where you’re headed
You must balance your actions with full surrender to make your dreams a reality. We can find harmony and fulfillment when we walk this line between completely relaxing to receive and taking definitive action. Through practices like meditation and journaling, you learn to listen deeply to your inner guidance. Then, you know exactly what aligned actions to take and when, and you know when to pause and allow the alignment to find you. In this episode, I share my thoughts on this process and some examples in my life.

Ep 123: Being human through these trying times
If there is anything we've been forced to reckon with in our lives during this time, it's uncertainty. As human beings, we have evolved to crave certainty. Undergoing this tremendous amount of stress and unpredictability for an extended period can create anxiety, melancholy, depression, or some emotion along that spectrum. And while you may not realize it, you may be experiencing some form of emotional reaction to this incredible stress to your nervous system. In this episode, I discuss how I too am experiencing my own variation of pandemic flux syndrome and how acknowledging my emotions and reactions to this once-in-a-lifetime stress has given me some relief from my own self-judgment.

Ep 122: The Aquarian Vision of Soul Tribe Online from the Gene Key perspective
Today's podcast is a conversation hosted by Alison McCabe, a professional astrologer, and blogger. She is bringing a Gene Keys Immersion to Soul Tribe Online, an online yoga, meditation, and healing arts community where I teach my weekly Energetic Tune Up classes. The Gene Keys Transmission is a synthesis between the I Ching and Western Astrology and in this conversation, we include the visionaries behind Soul Tribe Online with Alison's perspective as a Gene Keys Guide.

Ep 121: Anchoring into your Self
Where are you anchoring your life? I don't mean physically where are you, but on a metaphysical and existential level, do you have a point of stability and grounding that brings you back to your soul? It is important to anchor ourselves into behaviors, practices, and routines that cultivate a connection to our infinite, quantum Selves. When we have a secure anchor point, we can take these messages to heart and see what magic unfolds.

Ep 120: Self-expression through embodiment
Embodying our values and our true essence is an incredible tool for self-expression. We express ourselves through our creativity, our communication, our presence, and our energy and if we can show up as our Selves in as many moments as possible, this is the true embodiment of the Soul. It's time to create and allow more space for your soul to be expressed in this physical vessel—right here and now. By living your soul's purpose and showing the world who you really are, you give others permission to do the same. This is how we uplift the world and make real, lasting change.

Ep 119: Establishing Stability in Chaos
How are you navigating this chaotic world we live in? Are you feeling overwhelmed with all of the transitions and dissonance around you? As the summer ends and we enter the heart of Virgo season, the Cosmic energy is supporting you in cultivating clear, strong, supportive behaviors in your life to build a foundation for success. In this episode, I discuss some of the astrological alignments that are influencing us and creating opportunities for us to establish routines that will support us in elevating ourselves and the world along with us.
Ep 118: The timeless wisdom of Sat Devbir (replay from episode 71)
I have been guided to reshare the conversation I had with one of my mentors and dear friends and soul family, Sat Devibir. Even though this conversation took place about a year ago, his wisdom is timeless and I believe many of us would benefit from listening again! If you don't already know about Sat, he is a crystal healer, yoga, meditation, and energy healing teacher and teacher trainer, intuitive guide, international speaker, and Dr. of Divinity.

Ep 117: Finding neutrality in a world of polarities
We live in a world of polarities and right now, the dividing lines may feel stronger than ever. But we can blur those lines for ourselves and not engage in one "camp" or the other. While you may resonate more with one side or opinion more than another, that doesn't mean you have to jump in on the judgment, angry name-calling, and separation. Now is the time, where we are being asked—and tested—on our ability to stay neutral, elevate our energetic vibration despite the chaos around us, and in doing so, uplift humanity.

Ep 116: Walking gently through transitions
We are all going through some significant transitions right now—collectively and as individuals. As we adapt to the changes happening in our lives and in the world, it is so important to be gentle with ourselves and others. From being in large crowds for the first time since early 2020 and flying on airplanes again, to going back to work and being around people you have seen in person for over a year, these transitions can be challenging.
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