Wisdom Quest Arts and Coaching

Suzan Painting in Mo’orea

Where I Began – Personal Story

As a young child I painted with my father, an artist, with our easels side-by-side. We were inseparable. Then at 11 years old, everything changed. Much later my dad would be given a Bipolar diagnosis. Meanwhile he became dismissive, violent, and would not allow me to speak in my own home. My inner-critic took over and I stopped creating art for over 30 years!

In my 40s “the Universe intervened” when a client offered painting lessons in exchange for coaching. Early on I recall dropping the paints and sobbing uncontrollably. The pain of having abandoned my creative expression overcame me.

For six months I toiled over creating one piece, a Monet reproduction.  This therapeutic art process began my forgiveness journey with my father for his neglect and abuse, and myself for starving my inner-artist. I have learned that nourishing my Creative Soul is as essential as breathing.

Interview with Paula James, The Art of Moving Well

My Monet Reproduction

Passion for My Work

Helping you reconnect with your inner-wisdom for greater awareness is my life’s passion. Encouraging your ease, presence, harmony and a lot more joy for your journey is my intention.

Helped me to re-discover hidden gems and gremlins to recognize, acknowledge, and explore with new eyes and new understanding. Allowed me to move forward with more Compassion for Myself. Diane C.

If indecision is running you, I can help!

Move to your own rhythm!

Move More from Your Head to Your Heart!

 Podcast Interviews with Gemma Serenity and Real Talk Real Women: 

1.  S2E48-1 Healing from self-blame with self-love with Suzan E. Tusson-McNeil
2. S2E48-2 Breaking The Silence, Reclaiming My Voice with Suzan Tusson McNeil

I hope you find the podcast interviews empowering and insightful.  Please feel free to ask questions and/or send your comments to me.

My Professional Background and Credentials

• Certified as Expressive Arts Facilitator (Person-Centered Expressive Arts Institute) (Graduate level program)
• Certified as Life Coach (CTI) and Health and Wellness Coach (Wellcoaches)
• Presenter for In Our Own Voice for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Certified as Servant Leader
• Graduate of San Diego State University (B.A.) in Speech Communication

And when I’m not working…..I LOVE to TRAVEL!

I’m a life adventurer preferring to collect experiences, not things. Am grateful to often explore the world with my partner, Jim, whom I married on the top of Mount Whitney (14,495 feet). Yes, I had a wedding gown in my backpack. Together we’ve visited over 40 countries  including West Africa where we rode 2000 miles around Tanzania and Kenya, camping.  Feel free to check out our travel blog: http://www.WeBeNomads.com

 “Don’t Die with the Music Still in You.”  Dr. Wayne Dyer

 “Suzan helped me “connect the dots” by pointing out the connection between things and feelings and what they meant. I think you did a phenomenal job and I would heartily recommend this to others. You are awesome at connecting the dots!”
Writer, http://www.pagestothepast.com