1808: Rest When You're Sick
Calmer in Five
When you’re sick, does resting come naturally, or do you find yourself feeling guilty about everything you aren’t getting done? Today’s episode invites you to set aside the pressure to be productive and listen kindly to what your body is asking for. Giving yourself permission to pause is an act of self-compassion. Let’s explore how allowing yourself to rest, without judgment or a running tally of unfinished tasks, can bring a little more calm to a day when you aren’t feeling your best. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way,...
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1807: Craft Store Epiphany
Calmer in Five
A moment in Michael’s reminded me how much lighter life feels when I let go of judging others and allow them to be who they are. In today’s episode, I share how that shift opened the door to greater ease and connection. When we loosen our expectations of how people should look or behave, we give ourselves a chance to see them more clearly—and enjoy the moment without needing to change anyone. 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, reviews for the podcast on...
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1806: Try Something New
Calmer in Five
Boredom may not be the opposite of calm, but sometimes when we feel in a rut, we are not feeling our best. The good news is, that regardless of age, there is a remedy…try something new. 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, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know...
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1805: Come to Your Senses
Calmer in Five
The warmth of a mug in your hands, the sound of leaves beneath your feet, the taste of your first bite—your senses offer simple invitations to return to the present. In today’s episode, we explore how noticing the sights, sounds, scents, tastes, and textures around us can interrupt a busy stream of thought and make room for calm. Join me as we discover how much there is to appreciate when we pause long enough to experience what’s already here. 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...
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1804: Slow Your Roll
Calmer in Five
I hear all the time that the world is speeding up; that things seems more hurried than they were years ago. But I often wonder if that’s true. A casual look says yes. But we don’t do casual looks here; we dive in. Just because a pace is set, doesn’t mean it needs to be kept. You get to determine your speed. 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, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more...
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1803: From Little Acorns
Calmer in Five
With all that seems to be going on in the world, many times with think that things are chaotic, that there’s no order to anything. One of the things that I enjoy about my meditation practice is its ability to show me order. Maybe a better word is interconnectedness. Today on my walk, a great example was shown to me by an acorn. 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, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider...
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1802: To Binge or Not to Binge...
Calmer in Five
One more episode becomes three, and suddenly the evening has slipped away. Bingeing a favorite show can be a welcome pleasure, but it’s helpful to pause and notice what’s keeping us watching. Are we enjoying ourselves, following a habit, or putting off something we don’t want to feel? Today, I invite you to bring gentle awareness to that next-episode decision, without judging yourself, so the way you spend your time reflects what you actually want and need. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social...
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1801 Your Time
Calmer in Five
We all have commitments, but what do you do when you don’t. Today I talk about the calm of doing…”whatever the hell you want to do” 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, reviews for the podcast on iTunes are extremely helpful, they help it reach a wider audience. The more positive reviews the higher in the rankings it goes. Of course that means more peace in the world. So please let me know what you think. I read ever one of them....
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1800: Insidious Instagram
Calmer in Five
We all know that social media has been proven to contribute to poor mental health. I won’t list the majority of ailments that it reportedly brings about or worsens. Suffice it to say, it’s not good. To that end I limit my time with it, mainly Instagram. today I talk about a way that it adds to your level of uneasiness that might not be that apparent. But I also have a way to make things better. 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, reviews for the podcast on...
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1799: Restart
Calmer in Five
When a day gets disrupted or we lose our sense of calm, it can be tempting to write the whole thing off and promise ourselves we’ll start fresh tomorrow. But beginning again doesn’t require a clean slate. In today’s episode of Calmer in 5, I talk about how one conscious breath and one intentional choice can change what happens next. You don’t have to erase the day or start it over—you can simply continue from this moment in a calmer, more deliberate way. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If it has helped you in any way, please share it using the social...
info_outlineHave you ever had one unsettling moment take over an otherwise beautiful day? This morning, while out for a walk, I overheard an interaction that stayed with me long after the people involved had gone in another direction. I found myself replaying it, growing angrier each time, until I realized that I had a choice: I could continue absorbing that energy and allow it to shape my day, or I could acknowledge what I had witnessed and let it go.
In today’s episode, I talk about what it means to wash over the day rather than letting the day wash over you. This isn’t about ignoring difficult moments, excusing harmful behavior, or pretending everything is wonderful. It’s about consciously choosing the energy you carry forward. When you allow your love, calm, and compassion to envelop you—and then extend outward into the world—you stop surrendering your inner state to every circumstance you encounter.
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