Hey There Friend Podcast

HeyThere Friend! I’m Sarah Rusk, your host and guide on this journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and understanding life’s mysteries. I’m so glad you’re here! On this podcast, I’ll be sharing my experiences and insights to help you on your own path of personal transformation. Through our conversations, we’ll explore the lessons I’ve learned and the wisdom I’ve gained, diving into vulnerability, authenticity, and the beauty of everyday life. Each episode will offer valuable tools, stories, and discussions that will inspire and motivate you to unlock your inner wisdom. Together, we’ll discover the power of being vulnerable and authentic and appreciate the magic that surrounds us daily.

A New New Beginning: Going Slow to Go Fast & Other Intense Energies 02/06/2026

A New New Beginning: Going Slow to Go Fast & Other Intense Energies Hey there friend! I’m so happy you’re here. In my first episode back in podcast form (which I’ve really missed), I share a recent meditation where my thoughts felt relentless and how I learned to meet them instead of fighting them. I also open up about moving through one of the most uncomfortable waves of hopelessness I’ve experienced on this journey, and what helped me stay with it without collapsing into it. I also talk about slowing down, why it matters right now, and how it might be the very thing that helps everything else begin to shift. /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/40014010

The Gamma Experience 01/22/2026

The Gamma Experience Hey there friend! I had one heck of an experience last night and I want to share what happened and how! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/39819295

Unlearning Panic Responses 01/15/2026

Unlearning Panic Responses Hey there friend! In this video, I share a few insights that came up after taking Charlie to the vet last week. I had to stay grounded and calm so he could stay calm too, and it showed me how much my relationship with panic has changed. I talk about noticing the patterns that used to pull me into panic, how I’m unconditioning those responses with the help of Dr. Joe Dispenza’s meditations, and an experiment I’m doing with creating in the quantum field, including a small breadcrumb that came from it! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/39736425

What Happens When You Stop Trying to Outthink the Universe? 01/07/2026

What Happens When You Stop Trying to Outthink the Universe? Hey there friend! I loved making this one! I take some time to reflect on some growth I've experienced over the last few months and share a few stories around how I've developed my version of self-empowerment. I talk a bit about power vs force (great book by David Hawkins btw) and what it feels like to stand in that kind of power. It's really liberating! I also talk about what I'm doing to work with my anxiety and to look at facts vs the nonsense that occupies my mind (and the real cause of my anxiety...) /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/39632525

You'll Understand When You're Ready! 01/05/2026

You'll Understand When You're Ready! Hey there friend! I've been diving back into Dr. Joe Dispenza's content again, rewatching the original Intensive and Progressive workshops, and I am applying the work in a new and more focused way. I've been looking at what it means to REALLY change, while also working on changing how I react to situations that cause my body to search for the addictive chemicals of anxiety and panic. /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/39608495

The Unknown is Where All Outcomes Are Possible 12/13/2025

The Unknown is Where All Outcomes Are Possible Hey there friend! Today I’m sharing how I’ve been using Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work to actually change myself from the inside out, especially when anxiety tries to take over. I’ve reached a point in this journey where I’m clear on who I want to become, and now I’m practicing that change in real time… even through back-to-back panic attacks. I also share a pretty wild synchronicity that showed up on the exact day that I did the Tuning Into New Potentials meditation. /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/39387325

Keeping Calm When I Want to Spiral 12/10/2025

Keeping Calm When I Want to Spiral Hey there friend! Today, I share what I've learned about keeping myself calm (instead of panicking) in situations where I would have otherwise lost my mind. I share a story about a panic attack I was having on Sunday and how I ended up doing one of my favorite photoshoots ever because I pushed through it. And I also share a story about a mystical experience I had recently! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/39346625

The Free Fall 12/06/2025

The Free Fall Hey there friend! There are moments when life rearranges itself in an instant...not to punish us, but to show us who we’re becoming. I this episode, I share a recent experience where an unexpected change arrived, and instead of spiraling, something quieter and wiser inside me responded. I stayed open. I stayed present. I created a new path out of what looked like a dead-end. The external situation mattered far less than the internal shift. The person I used to be would have panicked. The version that showed up this time kept her heart wide open… and because of that, two beautiful possibilities appeared where before there was only one. I’m now offering custom pet keychains for $40 — lovingly designed from your own photo. Order before December 15th and I’ll include a free wooden ornament! Email: Free shipping within the U.S. /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/39297740

Speaking From the Body, Not the Story 11/08/2025

Speaking From the Body, Not the Story Hey there friend! I have a deep one for you today. I had to have a hard conversation with my mom around some emotions I had been feeling. I share how I presented what I was feeling to her in a way where the both of us could be heard and heal. /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/38956840

Episode 11: Don't Solve the Problems of Tomorrow with Today's Resources 07/02/2021

Episode 11: Don't Solve the Problems of Tomorrow with Today's Resources Hey there! In this episode, I share my perspective on some stressful events that are currently happening in my life and what I've done to reframe the situations in a way that's empowering. Everything is here to help you, no matter what the situation might look like. Life is happening for you, always. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/19686413

Episode 10: Ruskie's Ruby Red Rocket 04/01/2021

Episode 10: Ruskie's Ruby Red Rocket Hey there friend!! And welcome back! I recorded this episode way back in 2019 and I've been meaning to post it for a while now. This is the episode about how I manifested my dream car, Ruby! It's one of my all-time favorite manifestations with a phenomenal story to go along with it. I hope you enjoy it! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/18560750

Episode 09: The Vinyl Queen 03/11/2021

Episode 09: The Vinyl Queen Hey There Friend! And welcome back! Today's episode was one of my favorites to record so far and I hope you like it too! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/18288617

Episode 08: Listen to This When You Need a Friend 12/27/2020

Episode 08: Listen to This When You Need a Friend Hey there friend! In today's episode, I touch a little bit on the holiday season and some of the challenges it may bring us, especially during a time where we can't physically be with people. I also share some words to help you feel a little less alone, not just during the holidays, but anytime you are in need of a friend. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/17332901

Episode 07: I Found the Flow of Life 12/02/2020

Episode 07: I Found the Flow of Life Hey there friend!! Welcome back to another episode of the podcast!!! It's been a minute since I've last recorded, but I am BACK with an awesome episode and update on how my life has been going. Needless to say...it's been freakin AWESOME! I talk about some of the cool things I've manifested over the past nine months, such as a conversation I got to have with the lead singer of my favorite band! I really enjoyed recording this episode and I hope you enjoyed listening to it just as much! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/17029307

Episode 06: Seeing and Being the Light in the Dark 03/26/2020

Episode 06: Seeing and Being the Light in the Dark HeyThereFriend and welcome to the description!! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/13706783

Episode 05: When Things Go “Wrong,” Smile, It’s Actually Working in Your Favor 12/15/2019

Episode 05: When Things Go “Wrong,” Smile, It’s Actually Working in Your Favor Heythere friend!! Does it feel like things just don't work out sometimes? Didn't get that job? That person that you think is "the one" doesn't like you back? What if I told you that all of that was because something better is actually coming your way? I talk about the concept of things happening in your favor, even if things present themselves as being "bad". Enjoy the episode!! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/12403097

Episode 04: On Being an Artist 11/03/2019

Episode 04: On Being an Artist Heythere Friend!!! Welcome to today's episode! I recorded this episode way back in 2017 when a lot of new and amazing music was being released from my favorite artists. It made me think about how different their new music sounded, but also how much they have grown into their music. This spurred me to think about my own forms of art and how I have grown and changed over so many years. Friend, enjoy the episode! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/11775191

Episode 03: Hello From the Future! 10/17/2019

Episode 03: Hello From the Future! WOW!!! Friend!!! It has been a VERY long time since I have plugged in my mic! In today's episode, I catch you up on things that have happened within the past few years. I also talk about the future intention of the podcast and some other topics I want to cover. Enjoy the show! /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/11674100

Episode 02: Anxiety- Don't Panic, There Simply is No Need 10/17/2019

Episode 02: Anxiety- Don't Panic, There Simply is No Need In this episode, Sarah talks about her anxiety and the methods she has used in the past to help manage it. /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/11674040

Episode 01: This Is A Story... 09/06/2019

Episode 01: This Is A Story... Heythere Friend! In this episode, I talk about me! Find out who I am, some of the challenges that I have gone through and how I had managed to overcome them. /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/11153441

Episode 00: The Beginning 09/05/2019

Episode 00: The Beginning Heythere Friend! Welcome to the podcast! This quick intro episode explains what my show is all about and some of the topics I would love to cover from my perspective. /episode/index/show/heytherefriend/id/11132084

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