10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

Many of us fear that unexpected events in our lives will bring us pain and sorrow. We forget that the unexpected can also bring new jobs, new relationships, and new possibilities—many of which we can't even imagine in this moment. If we fear the unknown, we also fear the unexpected changes that might bring us wonderful things. Listen to this podcast to learn how to embrace the unknown so we can ex...

There are moments in relationships and in business that are stressful or hurtful, and our initial thought might be, "I need to change this right now." But sometimes our first reaction to a situation will not lead to our best decision. Life has uncomfortable moments, but sometimes we need to sit in that discomfort before we know the right answer. When we don't allow discomfort, we often end up exch...

Sometimes we believe our dreams of starting a business, finding a new job, or starting a new relationship are not possible. We look at our current circumstances and can't imagine that things might change. In these moments, it is best to remember that asking that our dreams be fulfilled is not a one-way street.  What we feel that we desire from our hearts, life is often desiring from us.  Hold on -...

Everybody has problems, big and small. Often, how we live with these problems is just as important as how we overcome them. Listen to this podcast to learn how we can face each day with more resilience and strength, trusting that we can handle whatever comes our way.

Most of us know what it is like to have an unpleasant business or personal relationship—it can leave us feeling bitter. Even though a situation might not be fair to us, our bitterness can further shut our hearts to new possibilities. At some point, we may need to make a choice about whether an experience will leave us "bitter" or "better." It is not always easy to let things go, but if we can turn...

How many times have you scrolled through your Instagram feed and started to feel bad about yourself? Sometimes certain photos or ads make us feel that we need to be or look "better."  But our true greatness shines when we see our own perfection— accepting ourselves just the way we are. Your true self is the easiest person to be, and being true to yourself is the best path to find real joy and succ...

We are all aware that we have blessings in our lives. However, when we get upset about something, the pain or suffering we feel can drown out everything else. Listen to this podcast to learn how to keep the awareness of our blessings—even through difficult times. Remembering our blessings sometimes helps us see the sun even on our darkest day.

It's quite natural to want people to like us, but sometimes it causes us to compromise ourselves. Sometimes our need for people to like us prevents us from speaking our mind, which makes our relationships misaligned or puts our goals out of reach. Listen to this podcast to find the clarity and strength to stop centering your focus on making people like you and instead emphasize living a meaningful...

How many times has someone said to you "let it go and just be happy" when you were really stressed about something in your life? While it sounds like great advice, often it is hard to just let go of our thoughts when we are stressed or worried about our jobs, children, financial situation or love life. Listen to this podcast to learn a method to emotionally prepare for unexpected or upsetting even...

I think most of us know what goals we want to pursue in our lives, but many of us are afraid that we can't achieve them. So either we pursue these goals with tremendous fear and worry, or we don't pursue them at all. But there's a wonderful phrase that I love to use that always helps me focus on my goals while letting go of the fear that my dreams are not reachable. I'm always amazed at how one li...

Many of us do not pursue our goals or passions because we think that the "right time" has passed for these opportunities. We forget that time is not our enemy, but rather it is a blessing, giving us space to allow new possibilities to unfold. Neither your ability to find meaning in life nor your ability to manifest is bound by time. No matter your age or circumstance, there is still time for you t...

I recently attended a book talk by Paul Selig, a clairvoyant and spiritual channel for The Guides. During the talk, Paul stated "What you bless, blesses you. What you damn, damns you in return."  It can be challenging to bless those who hurt or betray us when we only want to damn them. But it may just be the key to our freedom. Please listen to this podcast to stop damning the people that hurt us...

September is a great time to reset! The summer is often an expansive time during which we spend more time outside, take some time off, and regroup with family and friends. We are usually in a better mindset to make some new commitments. However, whether we can keep these commitments often has to do with our ability to stay aligned with our core beliefs or life philosophies. Unfortunately, when we...

Uncertainty is very difficult for many of us. Some of us struggle with the unknown because we fear that we will lose something we love in the future. Others fear the unknown because they worry that they can't achieve their goals, find love or heal a health problem. There is a mindset that you can embrace to live with more hope and possibility in the unknown future. Listen to this podcast to learn...

Many of us know how to reduce our stress and worry, but we sometimes forget in the midst of our crazy lives. We can be overworked, stressed, or even generally chaotic about current events, any of which can cause us to lose our footing. This podcast will show you how you can easily create your own mantra, whether it be a word or an inspirational quote, that will can lead you back to center, helping...

Many of us know how painful it is to be rejected based on whether we are "good-looking" or not. Some of us feel like we have no agency in the world if we don't come in a particular package. Yet, we have the power to transcend these belief systems to assert our true power. We can only control our own perspective, but our own perspective is enough to find our value. We can align with our true worth...

When we expect things to happen and they don't, we can feel disappointed. However, we often fail to realize that our expectations are merely stories that we write about how we think life will move forward. If these expectations aren't fulfilled, it doesn't mean we aren't still okay. We often have many possibilities to still achieve our goals.  Listen to this podcast to learn how to expect less, an...

Whether it's overeating, smoking, or drinking too much, many of us have a bad habit that we want to break. Most bad habits start by alleviating some of our suffering, providing some relief. The problem arises over time, as most bad habits wear us down emotionally, physically and spiritually. We rely more and more on this habit to give us relief from our stressors while the habit wreaks havoc in ou...

When we care about people, we feel the urge to give them advice when they struggle. But sometimes we give advice when people don't want it, which can make them feel like we don't trust them to handle things on their own. They might just want us to listen and be present for them as they figure things out for themselves. If we do have important wisdom to share, we can always ask the people we care a...

So many of us feel dissatisfaction with some aspect of our lives. When we think about achieving our goals or bettering our lives, we can feel as if our lives are not good enough today.  Of course, there is nothing wrong with striving to better ourselves, but it sometimes can come at the cost of overlooking the glory of what is right in front of us. Our entire lives can open up if we recognize that...

Our friends and family can tell us their opinions on what to say, where to go, and what to do, but only we can know the lives we truly desire. However, many of us don't take the time to be quiet so that we can come to know who we are and what we want.  We don't realize that through the quiet we can feel our passions, our desires, and our peace. We can cultivate a true understanding of our individu...

Most of us have had an unexpected or painful experience in our lives from which we've tried to mine lessons or morals to help us move forward. But sometimes we aren't able to find true wisdom because we get stuck in the story of who or what hurt us. And then we use these stories to try to avoid the pain in the future. Yet eventually, the stories hold us back. It is only the wisdom that we cultivat...

Self-texting is therapeutic. Sit down and text yourself when your emotions are running high or when you need to express yourself without worrying about how it will make someone else feel. When you send the text to yourself (instead of the original intended recipient), you get the opportunity to not only say what you need to say but to also press send! Then, when you receive the text, you have the...

Over the course of a day, many of us accumulate all of the emotions we feel. We have trouble letting things go. In this podcast, I share a technique to help you put down the hurts, stresses, and disappointments even just for a moment so that you may enjoy what is in front of you. This technique will give you more space from your thoughts to help you achieve your goals and find joy in everyday life...

Endings can be so difficult and unexpected. We can lose a job, a relationship, a loved one, or our health. Regardless of what the circumstances are, endings can leave us devastated and directionless. During these times, it is best to remember that with every end eventually comes a new beginning. Maybe life will be better naturally or Maybe we need to make the best of whatever happened. Either way,...