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 156: Are you addicted to being busy?
This week on the podcast, I invite you to contemplate something that I am deep in exploration with—am I busy, or am I just addicted to being busy?
Ep 155: What is your pain trying to tell you?
Our pain is not merely a manifestation of how we move our bodies in the world but an invitation to dive deeper into what our bodies and emotions are trying to tell us. In this episode, I share a recent experience I had with some debilitating lower back pain and how it forced me into a self-reflective existential inquiry into what my body was trying to tell me. While it may seem like we can resolve our pain through medical interventions, I believe the symptoms are merely a wake-up call to find the answers within.
Ep 154: Working with Oracle Cards to Connect with your Intuition
Oracle card decks are a beautiful tool to work with when seeking spiritual guidance—whether you are new to connecting with your intuition and spirit guides or have been doing so for years! In this episode, I share why I love them, how I work with them, and give you some inspiration on how you might engage with them in a new way. Just like your spiritual journey, this process has no right or wrong. Find a deck that you resonate with, and start playing! You never know what wisdom it will awaken within you.
Ep 153: Embrace the process—there is no RIGHT way to evolve
Am I doing this right?! On your spiritual journey, have you ever wondered that? I have some good news. The answer is unequivocally YES. Because we are all unique, having completely different experiences and the only thing you have to do to evolve is to listen to your Self.
Ep 152: Experience the simple beauty around you
One of the most powerful ways we can truly be present is to acknowledge and experience the simple beauty around us. From the color of the sky and the trees to a sweet conversation with a stranger, we can relish these moments and allow them to uplift us. You may be surprised how much the simple things in life can open your heart, expand your energy, and create more joy for yourself and others.
Ep 151: When you know who you are you know what to do.
What is a frustrated person who cares about humanity to do at this moment? Know yourself. When you prioritize knowing your true self, being your true self, you'll know what's next. A person who knows who they are knows what to do. We each have a unique and crucial perspective and abilities to do and be in ways that no one else can. When we each play our part, together we'll change the world. Tune in and listen to your inner voice, your intuitive wisdom. The solutions will come. I believe in us.
Ep 150: What energizes you?
Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions and doing things you "have to" do when and how you've always done them? I do and I recently got some advice from a trusted mentor to ask myself in those moments: What energizes me? Maybe there's another time or way to do that thing you have to do that could be more energizing. I've been following this guidance over the last few weeks and have found that it is incredibly empowering.
Ep 149: Your Words Create Your Reality
Words and thoughts are things. They make real your inner vibration. Now that we are in Gemini season, we are invited to communicate consciously and intentionally. Become even more intentional about our words and even our meta dialog–the mindstream or thoughts we engage with daily. This is also a powerful time to commit to cleaning up our communication by not engaging in gossip, complaining, or comparing. Join me in this practice to expand into our true, loving, compassionate selves by releasing judgment of ourselves and others. Let's elevate our communication this Gemini season and see how it shifts our reality!
Ep 148: What would your life look like if you prioritized your Soul?
There is so much competition for our time and energy, and often, those external demands take over the majority of life. But what would happen if you determined what YOU need to do to fulfill your Soul and prioritize THAT over all other things? This will look different for every person. From taking care of your body as a vessel for the Soul to listening deeply in meditation and silence, there are many ways we can do this. I can't answer what it would look like for you. In this episode, I share what it looks like for me. I encourage you to dive deep into what your Soul desires and needs of you right now and commit to doing it every day.
Ep 147: What does Presence really mean and how can we use it to grow?
We hear the word presence all the time in yoga, meditation, and wellness circles, but what does that really mean? In our modern age, we are bombarded by distractions that are pulling our thoughts and energy in a million directions. It's also built into our brains and nervous system as a whole to be constantly aware of our surroundings for evolutionary reasons. We are often thinking about the past or visualizing the future. But when we connect with the present moment—whether we are working, creating, having a moment with our loved ones, or meditating—we are able to connect with our true Selves and magnetize love and abundance.
Ep 146: What does home mean to you?
Home is more than the buildings we live in. It is an energy, a vibration, an energetic signature. We can be at home anywhere on Earth. We can be at home no matter where we are if we cultivate the comfort, safety, and love within. And when you do this for yourself through yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practices, you open your receptivity to more fully embody all that you are.
Ep 145: Opening up our receptivity and connecting to our magnetism
Many people can easily give energy—like time, money, attention, and even love—but are not genuinely open to receiving it for themselves. There may be blocks, resistance, and protective mechanisms that interfere with our willingness to accept energy on a fundamental level. In this episode, I talk about some of the ways we can begin to open our receptivity and magnetize the energy we need to not only survive but thrive and fulfill our Soul's destiny.
Ep 144: How can we respond with intention instead of reacting in the moment?
Many of us are constantly reacting to the world around us. But how can we respond to the people and situations around us with intention, grace, and clarity? As we continue to go-go-go, we risk burnout, resentment, and health complications from chronic stress. If we take some time to pause, listen, and intentionally respond, we are building a more sustainable way to live—for ourselves and for others.
Ep 143: Practicing Radical Honesty
There are many ways in which we are not honest with ourselves or others. On any given day, you may find yourself holding back the truth in simple ways like saying you're fine when you aren't or more complex ways like hiding an emotional truth from loved ones or even yourself. I'm embarking on a commitment to be radically honest—with myself and others. Regardless of the situation, practicing radical honesty with yourself is sure to be an enlightening process and will help you delve deeper into your spiritual journey.
Ep 142: Connecting with Compassion & Joy
It's important to acknowledge and feel compassion for the people suffering in the world right now. But it is also critical to continue to connect with joy and love, despite the suffering. While conflicts and natural disasters may not impact you directly on a personal level, they lead to deep collective sadness, pain, and fear. During these times, I believe it is even MORE important to make sure you cultivate joy, happiness, love, and the ability to see the magic in small or even big life moments.
Ep 141: The power of hope, intention, and prayer
Despite the conflicts in the world, now is the time to plant the seed of hope and fertilize it with clear intentions for yourself and the collective. The world may feel like an overwhelmingly tragic place to be right now. But I believe that together we have the power to transform the world. We can all cultivate a spark of love and high-frequency light within our hearts and allow it to flourish with the power of intention, prayer, and the belief that miracles not only can—but will—happen.
Ep 140: Creating the foundation for carrying more Light
As we continue to experience the intensity of tumult and transformation in ourselves and the world at large, it is more important than ever that we create a stable foundation within our bodies and energetic field. When you engage in a daily spiritual practice—which can be as simple or complex as you choose—you regulate your nervous system, balance your emotional and physical bodies, and elevate your energy. As you do this, you become more of your true self and you give other people permission to become more of themselves.
Ep 139: Learning to Love Yourself
As children, we are little balls of love, giving it to everyone, including ourselves. But then as we grow up, we are often conditioned to believe that self-love is selfish or narcissistic. Instead of finding love within, our culture teaches us to look for love, approval, and acknowledgment from others. If you're ready to do the hard work of reconditioning yourself and opening up to the true love within, here is how to start: radical honesty, self-inquiry, and meditation.
Ep 138: We Need You!
Each of us has a reason we incarnated here and now on this planet. A small percentage of the total population on Earth came here to help raise the vibration and frequency of Earth and the human collective. Regardless of your life's mission, you play a part in this process. Every single person needs to do the thing their soul chooses for them in this incarnation. We need you to be YOU.
Ep 137: Avoiding Toxic Positivity and Spiritual Bypass
Humans are emotional beings and I believe we are here to experience a broad spectrum of those emotions. When you push down your so-called negative feelings and have an attitude of "good vibes only", it's a slippery slope. Creating a fulfilling life requires discipline, determination, hard work, and humility—in addition to a sprinkling of metaphysics. When you can harness both the practical actions and spiritual practices, that's when the magic happens!
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