Breaking Free: Overcoming the Patterns That Keep Us Stuck

Why do we stay in cycles that no longer serve us? Whether it’s negative self-talk, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, addictive behaviors, or unhealthy coping mechanisms, we all have patterns that keep us feeling stuck. But the good news? We can break free.

In this powerful and insightful panel, we’ll explore:

  • Why we get trapped in certain behaviors, thought patterns, and emotional loops

  • How to recognize when something is holding you back

  • Practical tools to shift your mindset and take action toward real change

  • How small daily shifts can lead to massive transformation over time

Led by Susan Grau, this panel of experts in mental wellness, personal growth, and holistic healing will lead a conversation that promises to be raw, real, and deeply motivating. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, burnout, limiting beliefs, or simply looking to break out of old habits, this session will give you the insight and inspiration you need to step into your next chapter with clarity and confidence.

Our panel will conclude with a Guided Meditation led by Susan Grau.

Come ready to reflect, reframe, and walk away with tangible strategies to create lasting change!

Our Speaker Panel

  • Susan Grau

    Celebrity Intuitive & Medium - Susan Grau is an acclaimed author, inspirational speaker, soul healer, grief expert, and a globally recognized intuitive medium, life coach, and hypnotherapist/past life regressionist. With over thirty years of experience in both professional and spiritual practices, Susan offers a wealth of heartfelt guidance and insight, enriching the lives of those she works with.

    Susan is an internationally recognized Intuitive Medium, and inspirational speaker. Susan, a celebrity reader, has been featured in Lifetime, Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP, The Hollywood Reporter, Vancouver Sun News, Style and Society Magazine, Famous Mediums and more. She is featured in James Van Praagh's exclusively preferred mediums site. Susan has completed her Doctorate of Divinity with the renowned Dr. Raymond Moody, the founder of the studies in Near Death Experiences, in the area of Ministries and NDE'S.

    Susan is a certified professional with a background in counseling, offering services: Mediumship, Intuitive/Clairvoyant, Life Coaching, Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master Spiritual Coach and Teacher of the Metaphysical Arts, along with other Healing modalities. She also uses her Intuitive abilities to guide you to Inner growth, direction and self- knowledge.

    Susan is a best selling author of Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons.

  • Arnold McCuller

    Arnold McCuller is a renowned musician and performer with five decades of experience, now dedicated to supporting individuals facing substance abuse and mental health challenges. Drawing from both his personal journey and professional training, Arnold is passionate about guiding individuals and families through the complexities of addiction and recovery.

    While his expertise primarily focuses on substance abuse, Arnold also addresses other compulsive behaviors, including food, gambling, and sex addiction. Additionally, he provides support for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and other mental health conditions.

    Arnold McCuller is the founder of AMRecovery and a certified Interventionist and Recovery Coach.

  • Dr. Mozghan Ashtari

    Dr. Mozhgan Ashtari is a board-certified internal medicine physician and the founder of Enliven Medical Clinic in Laguna Hills, CA. Blending traditional medicine with a holistic approach, she integrates physical, mental, and aesthetic care to support overall wellness. Known for her compassionate care and whole-person philosophy, Dr. Ashtari helps patients feel their best—inside and out.

  • Marci Hopkins

    Marci Hopkins is a multifaceted powerhouse in the media world, celebrated for her transformative influence as an award-winning TV host, author, podcast host, motivational speaker, inventor, and mental health advocate. As the dynamic host of the acclaimed talk show “Wake Up with Marci,” she earned multiple accolades, including three Telly Awards and two Anthem Awards, affirming her status as a leader in inspirational broadcasting.

    Driven by a deeper calling to empower women to heal and live in happiness, Marci made the courageous decision to retire her TV show and shift her focus to her podcast, where she takes a deeper dive into issues that matter most to women. Through this platform, she explores women’s health, parenting, mental health, and transformational stories that spread hope and inspire change.

    As an accomplished author, Marci penned the International Impact Award-winning memoir, “Chaos to Clarity: Seeing the Signs and Breaking the Cycles,” and she contributed her powerful story of transformation in the best-selling anthology Women’s Thrive Volume II alongside 14 other inspiring authors. Both works reflect her personal journey through addiction, recovery, and self-discovery—offering readers tangible tools to break free from cycles of pain and step into clarity and empowerment.

  • More speakers announced soon!

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