STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Take a journey into your inner landscape with this transformative guided meditation focused on reconnecting with your authentic power. Beginning with mindful breath awareness, this practice leads you to visualize your breath as golden light energy gathering in your solar plexus – your personal power center. Many of us unconsciously dim our light, hiding o...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What if the things we’ve lost aren’t really missing, but simply traveling? This tender retelling of a story attributed to Franz Kafka offers a profound perspective on change, transformation, and how we might relate differently to what we feel we’ve lost. Through the tale of a little girl whose doll goes missing in a Berlin park, we discover a beautiful me...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What if the key to a more fulfilling life isn't about squeezing more productivity from every minute but rather making space for unscheduled joy? Join me as I share the surprising lessons I've learned from playing impromptu badminton games with my husband on the narrow green strip between our cottage and the lake. These spontaneous matches—where...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Doorways to clarity await in this transformative guided meditation that connects you with the wisdom of your future self.  The journey begins in a quiet, safe room—your inner sanctuary of possibility. With each breath, you're guided to open windows, inviting fresh air that symbolizes the clearing of mental clutter and stagnant energy. As light floods...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What does it really mean to honor your body’s wisdom in a high-pressure career? Broadway star Aisha Jackson ( The Great Gatsby , Frozen , Waitress ) takes us behind the curtain to reveal the delicate balance between artistic excellence and personal wellbeing. Fresh from celebrating the one-year anniversary of her vocal surgery, Aisha shares her practice o...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Life is full of transitions—some chosen, some unexpected. Fresh starts can feel both exciting and overwhelming, and often we forget to pause long enough to honor the shift. This guided meditation will help you release what no longer serves you, carry forward the wisdom of what’s behind you, and gently step into what lies ahead. Through mindful breathing a...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! 🍂 That unmistakable shift in the air signals more than just the turning of seasons—it touches something deeper within us. The angle of sunlight, the rustle of leaves, the crisp blue sky—all converge to create what I call that inescapable fall feeling. ✨ In this episode, I guide you through a simple mindfulness exercise to reflect on the past year—what w...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever felt guilty for resting in a world that glorifies constant productivity? This gentle, meditative episode offers a powerful antidote to our culture's obsession with perpetual action through a beautiful Buddhist parable about balance and renewal. At the heart of this episode is the story of Kansho and Yuma – the mighty waterfall and the s...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! This intimate conversation explores the balance between craving stability and embracing uncertainty in artistic pursuits. Our guest, an established actor, shares their strategy for navigating the feast-or-famine nature of the entertainment industry. Rather than remaining “at the beck and call of some force that might grant me a job,” they’ve discovered th...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What happens when a 12-year-old decides to stop living a lie and pursue her true passion? For Broadway dancer Valeria Yamin, it was the moment that changed everything. In this captivating conversation, Valeria takes us on her journey from Venezuela to Broadway, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped her remarkable career. From tearfully confessing to h...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! In this heartfelt anniversary episode, I share a personal story that spans nearly four decades—from meeting my husband Philip as a teenager, to getting married aboard a tall ship on Lake Ontario, to the life we’ve created together as captains of our own ship. Originally written on our 21st wedding anniversary, this reflection—titled Life By Us —looks back...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Feeling stuck or uninspired? This gentle guided meditation helps you clear mental clutter, center your energy, and reconnect with your creative spark. Perfect for starting your week, centering before work, or recharging midday, you’ll be guided through grounding breathwork, calming visualization, and a warm ignition of your imagination. Breathe in possibi...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Have you ever achieved something impressive only to discover it didn't bring the fulfillment you expected? This episode shares the powerful journey of a client (called "Jessie" for privacy) who found herself in exactly this position – working on the most prestigious project of her career yet feeling profoundly unhappy. The story begins with...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What truly separates high performers from everyone else? Contrary to popular belief, it's not just raw talent or relentless positivity—it's their ability to identify and manage the specific influencers that affect their performance. During our enlightening conversation, we dive deep into the six critical influencers that shape our ability to per...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! What drives you forward when you’re already succeeding? When everyone around you thinks you’re doing great, how do you reconnect with that inner knowing that there’s more—more growth, more potential, more purpose? This episode explores the growth mindset of high performers and challenges the idea that success means stopping. While many of us achieve maste...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Finding that sweet spot between a busy day and restful sleep can feel impossible when your nervous system hasn't gotten the memo that it's time to power down. This meditation meets you exactly where you are – still buzzing with the day's energy, mind racing, body unable to settle – and guides you gently toward deep rest. The journey begins...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! A Buddhist parable tells the story of Fudo, a young falcon who learns that true freedom comes from understanding that the sky isn't a boundary to overcome but a reflection of his own limitless nature. This ancient wisdom teaches us that our perception of limitations often creates the very constraints we struggle against. • Fudo, a talented young falc...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Experience a nine-minute walking meditation journey focused on presence, noticing, and gratitude. This mindful practice transforms ordinary walking into a conscious act of coming home to yourself while deepening your awareness of the world around you. • Standing still to ground yourself before beginning the walk • Setting an intention to make the walk an...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! 🌿 A reflection on creative worth, momentum, and sharing what still matters. Have you ever created something you're proud of, only to let it fade into the background? That moment when you decide your work has passed its prime—even though its value remains unchanged? Summer mornings by the lake have become my sacred ritual. I wake with the sun, tiptoe...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! Ever found yourself exhausted from battling negative thoughts? You're not alone. What if those pesky inner critics weren't actually your enemies, but misguided protectors you could transform into powerful allies? Throughout this episode, I dive into the counterintuitive approach to handling the negative voices in our heads—what I playfully call...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! This guided meditation helps you release the mental weight of hopes, dreams, and expectations that keep you awake, teaching you to temporarily set aside both worries and positive anticipations to make space for restful sleep. • Identifying how hope itself can sometimes become a burden that prevents present-moment awareness and sleep • Using breath work an...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! A simple morning ritual sparked a profound realization about perception, gratitude, and finding beauty in life's small annoyances. What began as frustration with a persistent spider web across my doorway evolved into a daily practice of mindful appreciation. Walking you through my morning routine—making coffee, preparing my reading materials, and ste...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We unpack what it means to truly own your worth without performing it, proving it, or apologizing for it. This conversation explores the difference between authentic confidence and performative self-worth. • The misconception that client interactions are about proving ourselves rather than delivering value • How trying to "wear hats" or personas...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! We explore the importance of reconnecting with our creative essence and overcoming the blocks that dim our inner spark. This meditation guides you through remembering your creative self, beyond judgment and beyond comparison. • Creativity exists beyond resumes or past achievements – it's about tapping into intuition and letting go of self-judgment •...

Let us know what you enjoy about the show! This meditation creates a safe space for anyone navigating unknown territory, feeling burnout, or carrying the weight of worry and stress. It offers practical techniques to release tension and reconnect with your center, reminding you that uncertainty doesn't mean you're lost—it means you're still becoming. • Guided body scan to release ten...