10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

As I approach the one-year anniversary of my TEDx talk, I am reminded of an important lesson about fear, uncertainty, and love. In this repeat episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, I share how pr…

Loneliness is a deeply human experience, one that touches us in moments of transition, heartbreak, or even quiet everyday life. This episode explores what loneliness really means, how to recognize it…

Sometimes holding on brings pain, yet letting go can bring its own challenges too. In this episode, discover why holding on and letting go both can carry their own struggles — and how moving throug…

Forgiving someone can feel especially hard when they never apologize or try to make things right. Even when we want to release the pain, the hurt can linger. In this episode, we explore a different…

When we resist the present moment because it doesn’t match our expectations, we create distance from our happiness. We tell stories about how things should be or fear what the future might hold, and …

In today’s episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, I explore the difference between constantly trying to fix ourselves and learning to fully inhabit who we already are. When we stop searching for s…

Inspired by a talk from spiritual teacher Guy Finley, this episode explores the idea that “the pain of uncertainty is not proof that something is wrong.” We often resist the unknown, assuming disc…

This week on Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, explore a subtle yet powerful source of stress: the habit of constantly defending your perspective. From workplace decisions to personal relationships, m…

To celebrate 300 episodes of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, I’m revisiting one of the most meaningful episodes in the series.

Inspired by a passage from the Tao Te Ching, this episode explores how th…

This episode explores the powerful difference between living from softness and reacting from survival. While we may long for peaceful, supportive surroundings, life doesn’t always cooperate. So how d…

When life feels unbearable—when you’re anxious, heartbroken, or overwhelmed—it’s natural to push against the moment. You replay the past, resist what you’re feeling now, and fear what’s next. But w…

Ever catch yourself thinking, “I’ll be happy when…”? This episode invites you to shift that belief. Through presence, gratitude, and self-awareness, you'll explore how real peace and joy are built fr…

Sometimes our problems feel heavy, solid, and impossible to move. They take up all the space in our minds—while our solutions sit quietly on the sidelines.

But nothing in life is fixed. Everything ch…

When life doesn’t go as planned, we often slip in and out of presence—grounded one minute, resisting the next. In this episode, we explore what happens when we get caught in that tug-of-war between h…

There’s an old story about two wolves—one filled with anger, fear, and doubt; the other with love, hope, and gratitude. They live inside each of us, battling for our attention. Which one wins? The on…

This episode offers a gentle yet powerful reflection on how to accept what is—without letting go of what’s true. It explores the difference between acceptance and normalization, the quiet strength of…

What thought are you still subscribing to that’s making you feel bad? In this episode, we explore how to let go of the ideas and beliefs that no longer serve us. Listen to this podcast to learn how t…

How do we move forward when the path ahead feels uncertain? This episode dives into the heart of decision-making—where facts meet intuition and the unknown becomes a source of possibility. If fear is…

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 disco…

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 someo…