10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

Most of the time, our stress comes from not wanting a particular problem to exist, the fact that our plan to solve it is not currently working, or we are incredibly pessimistic about our situation working out in the future. Even though sometimes we can't eliminate all our stress, there are several perspectives that we can incorporate to lessen our suffering during challenging times. Listen to this...

Although we may know patience allows us to achieve more in our lives and have better relationships, sometimes our fear of the unknown gets the best of us. We become so afraid that we can't have the future we want that we get reactive and make decisions too soon. Often, these decisions leave us far from the life we truly desire. Listen to this podcast to learn how to overcome our fear of uncertaint...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by world events? Are you feeling like the world is spinning out of control? Maybe there is something you can do about it. Mark Nepo, in his new book, Surviving Storms, writes, "This is the purpose of goodness: to outweigh all the other possibilities by one gesture of care so that life will continue." Listen to this podcast to find hope in every gesture you make to help...

A relationship ending can be painful. The pain can ring so loud that we often forget the good things that the relationship brought into our lives. But, sometimes, when we can see the purpose of the relationship, the growth and the joy, and not just the pain, we can move forward differently. Listen to this podcast to understand more deeply that people come into our lives for a reason, a season, or...

Often our fears about the future are a limited view of what can be. We forget that even when bad things happen, life can change and offer us something new. Listen to this podcast to learn how to embrace more than just your fear and open up to a world filled with more possibilities.

Life has uncomfortable moments, but sometimes we must sit in that discomfort before we know the correct answer. Unfortunately, when we don't allow discomfort, we often end up exchanging one problem for another. Listen to this podcast to find the space to sit in what you feel until you find the right path to move forward. This episode was released a few years ago, but I wanted to share it again. It...

Many of us believe our fears and doubts, creating a limited view of ourselves and what we imagine is possible. Listen to this podcast to overcome your limiting beliefs so you can explore your true potential!

The idea of Quiet Quitting has been in the news for the past few weeks. While some disagree about what quietly quitting entails, the discussion made me think about how we often quietly quit on ourselves and do the bare minimum to get by to maintain our lives. As a result, we often give up on our dreams or stop believing the life we want is still possible. Listen to this podcast to discover if you...

I 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. This podcast was released three years ago, and I am sharing it again today bec...

Many of us feel stuck. We believe that we will never be free of our past to create something new and wonderful. But when we think like this, we forget about the magic of creative causation -- our ability to think and act in a way that frees us from our past and helps us create a new future. Listen to this podcast to find the freedom to pursue your goals and be free to make them happen!

When we fear the unknown, we often choose what we think is safe over our dreams. We compromise the life we want for a certainty that doesn't even exist. Listen to this podcast to find the strength and resilience to trust that you can handle whatever comes your way.

One of the most critical aspects of our well-being is knowing that we are okay. Yet, sometimes we feel negative about ourselves. We might even start to believe that everyone other than us is valuable and worthy! Listen to this podcast to find your okayness. It might be as easy as opening up to the possibility that "Maybe I'm Okay, Maybe You're Okay."

Stress, Fear, or Self-doubt? What stands between you and a more meaningful life? Listen to this podcast to remember that your desires and dreams are real, but you might have a false belief about what and how they need to happen. So open your heart and take one step towards your destiny!

Did you ever think that if you got everything you wanted right now, you wouldn't have room for it all? Listen to this podcast to reassess your goals and your life today. Maybe it is time to add some new adventures to your life, or Maybe your plate is packed with tremendous blessings. Even if you still have goals that haven't happened yet, your dreams can still come true in the future!

Sometimes life is stressful. As much as we want to hold our peace and keep life at a joyful pace, things around us are often speeding up--whether it's the demands at our job, obligations with our friends, or problems with a child or parent. Listen to this podcast to learn how to find an internal rhythm so that you can seek balance regardless of outside circumstances or at least find a place within...

The most important thing to remember during challenging times is that uncertainty is our best friend. If we want our lives to get better, if we're going to make changes in the world, or if we want to achieve our dreams, it all happens in the unknown future. So no matter what you face today, don't let anyone steal your hope because, for all we know, MAYBE the best is yet to come!

This is one of my most popular podcasts from a few years ago about trying to move forward from a painful experience. Sometimes, it is hard to let go and gain wisdom because we get stuck in the stories of who or what hurt us. And then, we use these stories to try to avoid the pain in the future. But, only the wisdom we cultivate from these experiences--whether it be greater self-love or resilience-...

"You may think that you are completely insignificant in this world. But someone drinks coffee from the favorite cup that you gave them. Someone heard a song on the radio that reminded them of you. Someone read the book that you recommended and plunged headfirst into it. Someone smiled after a hard day's work because they remembered the joke that you told them today. Someone loves themselves a litt...

Sometimes we are so busy looking toward where we are going or where we have been that we miss the glory of the present moment. Listen to this podcast to learn how to be more present in your life and access all that is possible, including more joy, less stress, and more success!

My uncle Jack always said, "When worry gets you somewhere, call me; until then, I am not going worry about it." His worry-free view of life enabled him to find peace, joy, and harmony in each moment. Listen to this podcast to find out how to live a worry-free life!

As I read my Twitter feed this morning, many tweets were extremely negative about the future of the world. I caught myself before I started to feel upset, and I remembered that uncertainty is our ally. Nobody knows what tomorrow will bring, and that's a good thing. There are always new inventions, miracles, and unexpected events that bring good things too. For all we know, Maybe the best is yet to...

One of the most important things we can do for ourselves and for our joy and success is knowing our value regardless of our outer circumstances. Listen to this podcast to find a path to recognize how wonderful and valuable you are and have always been. You got this!

Listen to this podcast to learn tools to help you reframe your thoughts to be less reactive and find more space and joy in everyday living.

Every day seems to bring the unexpected. Our initial reaction can be resistance because we might not like what is happening, but usually, this leads to more stress, worry, and not the best solutions. Listen to this podcast to allow what is so that you can relax and open up to find the most opportunity on the path ahead.

We are always making choices. Sometimes these choices are made during challenging times, and sometimes they don't lead exactly where we expected. Yet, if we don't stand behind these choices, it can be hard to stay resilient and strong as we try to move forward with our lives. Listen to this podcast to find a process to own your choices and create a springboard for the best days ahead.