Simply Complicated

Join Sadie Such in this inspiring interview with Susie Childers, a world-traveling photographer and passionate advocate for the voiceless. Discover how her journey from Germany to global missions has transformed lives through the power of photography, faith, and simple acts of kindness.

Sadie shares the vision behind the podcast and the paradox that inspired its name: many of life's most important truths are simple, but living them out is often complicated. At the center of the podcast is a belief that humans are created for connection and relationships. While the need for connection may be straightforward, understanding ourselves, navigating relationships, and learning how we impact others can be deeply complex. Sadie reflects on how honest, vulnerable conversations with mentors, coaches, and trusted friends have helped her grow in self-awareness, compassion, and relational maturity. Through witnessing authentic conversations, she has learned to better understand herself, recognize blind spots, and show up more intentionally in her relationships. As a filmmaker and storyteller, she hopes to document and share these conversations so others can experience the same benefit—seeing what healthy dialogue, curiosity, and growth can look like in real life. Together, the conversation explores the beauty of holding simplicity and complexity at the same time, recognizing that some of the deepest truths about being human are both straightforward and endlessly layered.

Preview of Episode 3 with Rosa de Koning, we dive into some complex topics of relationships and how she addresses conflicts in a coaching context. Rosa shares her own personal experiences and how she has grown through them. We both share stories where we have needed to apply the topics discussed in this video - because it is an on going journey to understand ourselves and others. I can't wait to share more of my interview with Rosa - she is a successful executive coach for over 25 years - but has been a friend, mentor and coach in my life.

Julie Menanno shares what led her to working with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and how it has impacted her life, especially as a mother. She shares the things keeping couples stuck in the negative cycle - and what is really going on in those moments. She brings deep insight into the real human needs and offers insights to learn to ride the waves of life with the skills you need to connect with your loved ones. Julie is a trailblazing therapist, author, educator, a masterful interpreter of Attachment Theory, and an Architect of Emotional Connection who is continually working to bridge the gap between complex psychological concepts and everyday struggles.

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