Thom Walters

Calmer in 5

Calmer in 5, hosted by Thom Walters, helps you cultivate a more peaceful and balanced life in just five minutes a day. With insightful reflections and actionable tips, Thom guides listeners to slow down, reflect, and embrace calm amidst life's chaos. Perfect for those seeking a quick yet meaningful dose of mindfulness and serenity.

Author

Thom Walters

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jun 11, 2026

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Episodes

1520: Setting Intentions for the Day 23.01.2023

How many of you wake up knowing how you want to expereince the day?  If you are like most people, you don't set intentions.  You simply, react to the people, actions and events of the day.  Most times you react viscerally, reactively.  Let's talk about how to set your day up the way you want to.

1519: Overcoming Worry and Negativity Bias 21.01.2023

When it comes to calm, we have to be our own caretaker; making sure we only let thoughts into our heads that are resonant.  Today I talk about how to defuse doom spirals, along with discussing the fictional nature of thought.

1518: The Reasons You Truly Don't Want Quiet 19.01.2023

Calm and quiet go hand in hand for the majority of people.  But does it?  Many people consciously yearn for quiet, yet when it comes, they run back to the chaos.  Why? Let's talk about it.

1517: What Doesn't Serve You 17.01.2023

Every one of us can get caught up in the crappiness of a bad situation.  But if we are able to understand that EVERY situation can bring about growth, then we are better able to weather the storm.  Let's talk about how to have that shift in perspectve

1516: It's All About Who You Are 12.01.2023

Our culture says that our worth is determined by what we do, what we produce.  The truth is, you are already worthy; you were the moment you were born.  Let's talk about it.

1515: Bringing Yourself into the Moment with Two Underused Senses 10.01.2023

When we want to become mindful, many people turn to their sense of sight and hearing to transport them into this moment. However, there are other senses that can do the same thing.  Today I share with you two brief exercises that use our sense of touch and smell to help us become more mindful.

1514: Misplaced Anger - Part 2 (R) 09.01.2023

Anger is an emotion that many people try to disavow.  But as we may or may not know, what we resist, persists.  Today I continue my talk about misplaced anger and better ways we can utilize this energy for a positive outcome.

1513: Understanding the Root Cause of Your Anger (R) 05.01.2023

We have all been angry at times in our lives.  And we always think we know where that anger comes from.  But today I talk about how manybe that anger is misplaced.

1512: Silencing Your Phone Addiction 04.01.2023

Today i read a great article by the Huffington Post that gives us workable methods for loosening the grip that technoly has on us; specifically our cellphones

1511: How to Inventory Your Social Media Connections 03.01.2023

Do you follow people in your chosen social media/s that leave you feeling angry, worried or scared?  Why would you? Today I talk about the method for paring down your social media. 

1510: Social Media: Why You Follow 30.12.2022

We all know that social media can be a huge source of stress, and xiety and depression.  Butit doesn't have to be.  It just depends on who you follow.  Let's talk about it.

1509: A Surefire Way to Tell if You Are Stressed 28.12.2022

Sometimes we think that stress is this huge cllossal thing. The truth is, it's pretty quiet.  Today I talk about one way to see if it's there.  

1508: Be the Calm for Someone Else 27.12.2022

Today is a little bit longer for CI5 episodes, but the topics covered will help many people get some help.  There are many people who suffer silently. But we can be the support they need, or lead them to a more suitable support. 

1507: How to Rid Yourself of Distractions 23.12.2022

When life gets hard some people check out; they distract themselves from whatever is causing them distress. But you can't run. Sooner or later you have to face what you're running from.  Let's talk about how to do that.

1506: We Lose Our Peace When We Can't Let Things Be the Way They Are 23.12.2022

There are many things that can lead to feeling unsettled. But there is one theme that ties them all together.  Today I talk about learning how to let things be as they are.

1505: When We Live Our Life We Are Calmer 20.12.2022

The surest way to be calmer is to follow your path.  Forget trying to conform for conformity sake.  Today I talk about becoming the calmest you can be when you stop listening to the world and start listening to yourself.

1504: The Uneasy Reason We Try to Change Others 19.12.2022

We talked about how no one needs to be changed to fit our way of living. What we didn't talk about was why we try to change people, and where it comes from.  Today I tackle that question.

1503: An Exercise for Understanding Real Happiness 16.12.2022

There's happy, and then there's HAPPY.  What's the difference? Come listen and find out.  Also, an exercise to help you discover real happiness.

1502: The Calm that comes from a Good Night Sleep 14.12.2022

We all know that getting a good night sleep helps us in so many ways.  But today I talk about three less common ones.  The Article comes to us from Banner Health

1501: The One Word to Strike from Your Vocabulary (R) 13.12.2022

Every word has its own energy.  Some are dense, like the one we will talk about today, and others are lighter.  But why don't we start by talking about this one damaging word, and how to change it.

1501: Why Meditation Makes us Calmer 09.12.2022

If you have seen anyone meditating you have noticed that they seem relaxed. What a nice thing to be calm, right? Well, I can't speak for everyone, but regardless of what I experience in my meditations, I always end up calmer than I did when I started. Let's talk about why that is. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS F...

1500: Make Peace with the Body You Have 09.12.2022

The new year will be here before you know it.  And when that happens many people will go to extremes. But let's talk about ways to love your body. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons y...

1499: How Charity Increases Our Level of Calm 09.12.2022

Around the holidays it is easy to get caught up in the giving and receiving of gifts with the people that you love.  But there is an even greater joy when we give of ourselves to total strangers. Come listen. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped yo...

1498: How to Make the Holidays a Little Calmer 06.12.2022

This time of year is challenging for many celebrants.  How about we talk about ways to break free of the expectations. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see on the page. Also, re...

1497: Making Conscious Calm Choices Adds to Your Level of Serenity 02.12.2022

A calm life is possible for everyone, but it does a conscious effort, both mentally and environmentally.  Let's talk about how to do that. Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social media buttons you see o...

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