Season 6 Episode 9 - Interview with Ellen Webster
In this inspiring episode, Susanna sits down with Ellen Webster to explore her extraordinary journey of gratitude, resilience, and buoyant living. At 56, Ellen set out on what seemed like the improbable goal of handwriting 10,000 thank you notes. What began as a personal practice of appreciation blossomed into a viral story featured on Good Morning America, the Today Show, and beyond. Ellen shares how her practice of “I See You, I Appreciate You, You Matter” was born, the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way, and how listening to her heart (and diving beneath the waves) became central to living buoyantly as she ages. Her wisdom reminds us that the Heroine’s Journey is found in the everyday moments of courage, love, and choosing what lights us up.
Episode Highlights
00:35 – Introducing Ellen Webster
02:10 – Ellen reflects with Susanna on beginning her journey of handwriting 10,000 thank you notes and the framework of “I see you, I appreciate you, you matter.”
13:38 – Ellen shares her path to HeartMath, stress resilience, and listening to the wisdom of the heart.
14:44 – How Ellen’s project gained attention and why she said “yes” to stepping into the light.
21:45 – Ellen’s reflections on aging, diving, and the importance of Living Buoyantly and choosing what lights you up.
31:56 – The message Ellen hopes listeners will carry forward.
Get To Know Ellen Webster
Ellen Webster is a writer, speaker, and coach passionate about helping women live buoyantly at every stage of life. Known for her practice of handwriting 10,000 thank you notes, Ellen weaves together the science of HeartMath with lived wisdom to show how small acts of appreciation can transform our inner and outer worlds. Through her project, her newsletter, and her website, she inspires women (especially over 60) to connect, choose joy, and discover what lights them up.
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