10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

One of the most important things to do during this pandemic is to remain hopeful. But our fear of the future creates so much stress and anxiety that it is easy to feel doomed. The good news is that uncertainty is our best friend: if we desire new possibilities and opportunities, it must all happen in the unknown future! Listen to this podcast to learn an easy method to stay hopeful during this pan...

There are so many unexpected things, big and small, that lead to our stress and worry. When we get too overwhelmed, we relinquish our peace to everything that we find uncomfortable or uncertain. Listen to this podcast to learn how to relax into your stress to find more peace in everyday living.

It has been challenging to navigate the lives we created before the pandemic began in a world that now looks and functions very differently. Job losses, new childcare burdens, and financial struggles have caused many people to look towards the future and to "just power through this moment." Yet, the most amazing and meaningful future is created in the very moment we are in. Listen to this podcast...

When I think about companies that didn't change with the times, Blockbuster comes to mind. Holdings on to "how we used to do things" is often not a good course of action when the world is quickly changing around us. Now is the time to inventory our resources and find creative ways to gain new skills, start new businesses, and move forward despite the uncertainty that characterizes this time. Liste...

As we face challenging times, it is so important to cultivate a place within ourselves that can allow us to feel safe and secure. A place where we feel comfortable knowing that we have the ability to handle whatever comes our way. Listen to this podcast to find some inner peace, even during the most uncertain of times.

It can be very challenging to stay positive and happy when there is so much bad news. If you are afraid of uncertainty, worry and negative thinking can easily overwhelm your mind. This is why it is important to find a perspective that honors how you feel and simultaneously helps you see that the future has so many possibilities. Listen to this podcast to find a simple way to not worry and be hopey...

Right now, so many people I know feel terrible guilt for feeling stressed or unhappy about things in their lives unrelated to Covid-19. Yet, feeling our suffering does not make us weak or selfish—it just makes us human. It is what we do with our suffering that determines our moment-to-moment experience and how we move forward with our lives. Listen to this podcast to understand why we can't always...

With more time at home than usual, many of us are getting reacquainted with ourselves. If you are like me, you may be pinpointing certain aspects of your life that you would like to change. You might also be finding a deeper appreciation for particular things and people in your life. It is the perfect time to step back, take into account what nurtures you, and figure out what in your life you want...

Our fear of the future can cloud our judgment and force us to turn away from new possibilities in our lives. Listen to this podcast to learn how to release your fears of tomorrow and embrace uncertainty as the gateway to all that can be.

Are you having conflict and difficulty getting along with the people you are living with during this pandemic? If yes, you are not alone. Everyone we are living with is experiencing this collective upheaval, but at the same time, each of us needs something different to feel nurtured and safe. With the realization that our way to feel better might not be what everyone we live with needs (including...

A few months ago many of us had jobs, our children were going to school, and the stock market was booming. During this pandemic, so much has changed, and it is understandable that we have trouble letting go of "how life used to be." But part of being present is releasing yesterday so that we may create a new tomorrow. Please listen to this podcast to learn a simple way to let go of your thoughts o...

Lately, watching the news for even five minutes can bring on stress and worry about what will happen tomorrow. Intellectually, most of us know that worry gets us nowhere, but emotionally, it is hard to de-stress when we are worried about health, jobs, or money. Listen to this podcast to learn how to reduce your worry and stay present, strong, and resilient to face whatever comes your way.

The coronavirus is creating havoc in our lives—and around the world. It is a good time to slow down our minds and practice the mantra "just for today." If we look for certainty or answers when there are none to be found, it will just create more worry and anxiety. Listen to this podcast to learn how "just for today" will help you find peace and resilience in this moment and in the days to come.

Many people around the world are understandably worried about keeping their loved ones safe and finding a way to get through this very challenging time. Listen to this podcast if you need help holding a mindset that will give you strength, resilience, and presence to make the decisions for you, your loved ones, and your community in the days to come.

It seems like there are plenty of things to feel scared about these days. But if we take a closer look, a lot of our fears and worries are mere projections about an unknown future.  If we can find our way back to the moment, we might find that everything is still okay.  Listen to this podcast to develop more presence in your life, so you can enjoy the moment in front of you and reduce your stress...

Most of us know that we can't control everything in our lives. But, in an emotional sense, we forget this all the time. We get consumed with stress and worry over things that are beyond our control. If we can stay in our lane and focus on the parts of our lives that we can influence, not only can we find peace, but we will also be most effective in creating the changes that are possible in our liv...

One of the most challenging things is to stop blaming someone for the hurt or pain they caused to us or someone we love. But, at some point, our blame stops serving us. It creates a distraction and a bitterness that doesn't always allow us to give the energy we need to make the best of what is still possible in our lives. Listen to this podcast to see if letting go of blame will help you create a...

My friend wrote me an email the other day titled, "Has The World Gone Mad?" She feels overwhelmed by world events and is finding difficulty with avoiding negativity and despair. Even during challenging times, despair and negativity are often connected to our need for certainty.  It is our fear of the unknown that steals our hope and our inspired action to pursue the changes that we want to see. No...

Many of us have trouble separating from the problems in our lives.  If we have too many problems that we don't like, we can start to believe that our lives are going in the wrong direction.  This can make us feel scared, unsafe and we may make decisions out of desperation.  Listen to this podcast to learn how to strengthen your inner world so you can face all your problems knowing that there are m...

At one time or another most of us have gossiped about somebody else. And whether we believe it feels good to gossip about someone who hurt us, someone who we resent, or someone we find totally outrageous, gossiping can have a real negative effect on our lives. Sometimes what bothers us about other people is a sign to look deep within ourselves and let go of old hurts, create better relationships,...

Wouldn't it be great if we could get through a day without any stress or worry? In order to accomplish this feat, we need to look at the root cause of why we actually get upset or stressed. Sometimes it has little to do with what is actually happening in our lives and much more to do with the fact that whatever is happening makes us feel insecure or unsafe. Listen to this podcast to discover the k...

Years ago, I would hear the phrase "it is what it is," and I would think it meant the person saying it was losing hope and giving up.  But now I understand that the phrase is about acceptance, which can lead us to new beginnings—ones filled with new relationships, new opportunities, and new beautiful moments to experience. Acceptance is the springboard for hope and can lead to what is possibly the...

Many of us will make New Year's resolutions over the next few days. It can be quite inspiring to set our intentions and goals for the new year. However, these resolutions are often hard to keep as we lose steam when unexpected things happen or when things don't work out as planned. This is why committing to a resilient perspective can be the most powerful New Year's resolution to find joy and succ...

Many of us hold regrets about things we did and didn't do in 2019.  However, regret is nothing more than a made-up story that we tell ourselves about how choices we didn't make "would have been better."  The truth is that we can never truly know the outcome of a choice we didn't make.  All we can ever know is here we are in this moment with the hope and possibility that we can have the lives we wa...

Some days our personal relationships are good, and other days they can be tough.  We can have a good day at work, and another day, lose our job. Everything around us is always changing, and if we don't value ourselves under all circumstances, we might not have the strength, resilience, and positivity to create the lives that we desire. Listen to this podcast to learn tools to shift your inner dial...