About Sue

Sue Riekels is a dynamic speaker who empowers individuals and leaders to embrace life’s transitions and reach their full potential.  With over 20 years of corporate experience and a decade as a licensed therapist, Sue brings a unique blend of psychological expertise and real-world insights to her presentations. Sue’s engaging sessions leave participants not only inspired, but equipped with practical strategies they can immediately apply that impact your personal growth, communication, navigating conflict and relationship building. 

In this short clip, Sue explains the human nervous system, your body’s built-in guide for safety, connection, and survival.  You’ll learn about the different states we all experience such as calm and connected, alert and ready for action, or overwhelmed and shutdown.  Each of these states are valuable.   You’ll begin to understand your nervous system, not as something to fix, but as something to befriend.

In this episode, Sue explores the vital connection between brain health and overall well-being, breaking down the science with warmth, and practical insight. She shares how our brain influences emotions, behavior, and resilience with simple, actionable steps to support a healthier, more balanced life. Through relatable stories and empowering reflections, listeners are encouraged to tune into their body’s signals and prioritize their brain health in everyday moments.