10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

Whether you watch the news or not, if the fear and stress stay stuck inside you, it can block your ability to manifest and move forward with your life. What matters most is staying open—open to discomfort, open to possibility, and open to your own power to create change. Listen to this podcast to learn how to keep your heart open and remember uncertainty is not your enemy—it's your path forward. I...

Sometimes we regret not selling that stock. Sometimes we wish we could return to a relationship that's no longer in our lives. Other times, we force ourselves to love a job we hate or stay with someone we know isn't right—hoping things will somehow change. We hold on because we believe life has to look a certain way for us to be okay. We can't imagine it working out any other way. And so, we stay...

For all the White Lotus fans out there, Season 3 gave us a lot to think about—especially the moment in the finale when the monk says we suffer most when we search for resolutions that don't exist. We've all been there: waiting to hear what our boss thinks about a project, wondering if someone's romantically interested and they haven't texted back, or hoping the market rebounds. We get caught up in...

Teddy Swims' poignant song called "Some Things I'll Never Know" can remind us that we often linger in the past, grappling with the difficulty of not knowing when someone stopped loving us or why something unexpected happened. However, once we process our pain, the desire to understand the unknowable can keep us tethered to our pain and prevent us from moving forward. This is a much-needed rebroadc...

This episode reflects on the show Severance and the timeless desire for a reset—to start fresh without the weight of the past. At first, it might seem like a relief to separate parts of the self, to live without stress, fear, or regret. But true freedom doesn't come from forgetting—it comes from how each moment is met. The real reset is right here, right now—determined by our perspective of what i...

In this episode, I explore one of Einstein's most powerful questions and connect it to the latest World Happiness Report, which reveals something surprising about trust, happiness, and the goodness of people. You'll learn how our beliefs about the world shape our joy, our relationships, and even our success. And how building inner trust might be the first step toward seeing the world differently. ...

Stress and anxiety can keep us stuck in a cycle of worry, making it hard to find peace in the present or feel hopeful about the future. In this episode, I explore how to break free from this mental loop, stay grounded in the moment, and make choices that support both today's well-being and tomorrow's possibilities. If you're looking for a way to ease your mind and create more peace—both now and in...

When life throws challenges your way—whether it's loss, rejection, aging, or comparison—do you allow these experiences to make you feel less than? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, I explore how we often attach our self-worth to external circumstances and how that diminishes our courage, our potential, and our inner light. But what if we refused to let the outside world define us? W...

In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, I explore what it really means to be present. Often, people mistake presence for disengagement—as if being in the moment means ignoring the world around us. But true presence isn't about turning away from important issues; it's about being fully engaged without being consumed by stress and fear of the unknown. Join me as we unpack key steps to livin...

After heartbreak, job loss, or a major setback, we're often told to "move on." But true healing isn't about letting go overnight—it's a journey that takes time, patience, and self-compassion. This is a much-needed rebroadcast—a reminder that healing isn't about forgetting or forcing closure. It's about allowing ourselves the time and space to transform our wounds into wisdom. Even in our hardest m...

Are you waiting for life to fall into place before you feel truly happy? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering , I dive into how we often resist the present moment—thinking our joy, purpose, or fulfillment lies somewhere else. But what if this moment is already part of the dream? As a writer and podcaster, I have struggled to balance these deeply creative and fulfilling pursuits with my...

If you're feeling weighed down by uncertainty, fear, or the belief that things can't get better, you're not alone. It's easy to fall into despair when the world feels unpredictable, but what if hope isn't about knowing everything will be okay—but about being open to the possibility that it could be? This episode explores how our attachment to certainty fuels negativity and how embracing Maybe can...

We often find ourselves stuck in the past, wrestling with questions like when someone stopped loving us or why something unexpected happened. While processing our pain is essential, holding on to the need to understand the unknowable can keep us tethered to that pain and prevent us from moving forward. We're revisiting an incredible episode where we explore how to let go of what we can't know and...

Are you ready to make 2025 your most successful year yet? In the latest episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering discover how releasing the need for certainty can open the door to unprecedented opportunities. Learn practical strategies to embrace the unknown, align with your true desires, and transform fear into a powerful ally. Don't let the quest for certainty hold you back from achieving your dr...

Are you finding everything going on in the world emotionally exhausting? Many of us need to be careful about stressing and worrying about things out of our control because it takes away from energy we can use to take care of our work and personal lives and enjoy all of our blessings. Listen to this podcast for some tips on feeling less exhausted and having more energy for the things that matter to...

Every decision we make in life is rooted in one of four categories: certainty, probability, possibility, or uncertainty. How we approach these choices determines whether we hold ourselves back or unlock the door to real growth and transformation. In this podcast, we'll explore how embracing uncertainty can help us overcome fears, manifest our desires, and unlock our true potential. Let's plant the...

Have you ever found yourself stuck, overthinking the next step, waiting for certainty before you move forward? In this special re-airing of one of my all-time favorite episodes, we dive into the powerful idea of leaping faster than your fear can grab you. It's not about ignoring uncertainty—it's about recognizing the moment to leap, before hesitation turns into delay. Whether you're dreaming of st...

Are you holding on too tightly to people, outcomes, or situations? While love and care are essential, attachment often leads to suffering and holds us back from being our best selves. In this episode, discover how detachment can transform your life. Detachment isn't about letting go of love; it's about letting go of control while embracing freedom and stepping into your wisest, most thriving self—...

This episode is one of my all-time most popular, and every December, I listen to it to realign my mindset—setting intentions, letting go, and allowing new things to enter my life. I just revisited it, and honestly, I feel amazing. It might sound funny that I listen to my own podcasts, but even I need those reminders—especially when life gets hectic. If you're ready to make big changes in 2025, thi...

As we look ahead to 2025, our success, joy, and peace will often have less to do with external circumstances and more to do with how we perceive ourselves in the world. In this episode, uncover 5 transformative tips to help you embrace yourself more fully in the new year. Learn how to cultivate inner freedom, acceptance, and joy, reduce stress, and unlock your potential to manifest the life you tr...

In a world full of uncertainty and chaos, it's fascinating to see debates about the kind of hope we should have. Hope is deeply personal—what works for one person might seem unrealistic or even delusional to another. Hope is also what fuels us: to chase our dreams, fight for our rights, or simply make it through the day. Instead of questioning someone's hope, we should focus on the real danger—hop...

After experiencing heartbreak, job loss, or significant disappointment, we're often encouraged to "move on." While well-intentioned, this advice often overlooks the truth that healing is a journey—one that takes time to transform wounds into wisdom. The encouraging news is that as we heal, each moment offers fresh opportunities to move forward, grow, and create new beginnings. This previously aire...

Most of us don't realize that the decisions we make each day aren't guarantees; they're more about probability or possibility than certainty. While this might initially make us feel stressed, this realization is actually the key to our freedom. If we truly accept that we can't control everything, then neither people nor situations can control us either. Listen to this podcast to discover how letti...

In this episode, I share my latest article,  "What Happens If Your Candidate Doesn't Win? How We Can All Move Forward," featured in Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper . I explore the six principles of uncertainty and why not knowing the future is actually a good thing. Uncertainty is always our ally if we want our lives to change or to improve the lives of our community and the world. Listen to this pod...

Letting go of the past can be incredibly tough, especially when we're faced with moments we wish hadn't happened or find hard to accept. This hit home for me just last week when my almost 92-year-old dad took a fall on cement. During those first few hours in the hospital, I found myself caught in a cycle of resistance, replaying it all in my mind, wondering what we could have done to prevent it—es...