Calmer in Five

Despite how noisy the world around you is you can still live a calmer life. Thom Walters, host of the Zen Commuter podcast, shares ways of looking at the world through a more peaceful lens. Each week he suggests ways of thinking, acting and being that can enhance your level of serenity.

1801 Your Time 09/21/2026

1801 Your Time 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. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, . The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/42973418

1800: Insidious Instagram 09/18/2026

1800: Insidious Instagram 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 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. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, . The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/42948153

1799: Restart 09/17/2026

1799: Restart 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 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. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, . The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/42936027

1798: Questions about Calm 09/16/2026

1798: Questions about Calm Your peace belongs to you. While you may not be able to control the noise, behavior, or circumstances around you, you can choose how much authority you give them over your inner world. Owning your calm doesn’t mean ignoring frustration or pretending that everything is pleasant; it means recognizing that no person or situation can take your peace unless you surrender it. In today’s episode, I talk about remaining grounded, responding rather than reacting, and remembering that your calm is always yours to reclaim. 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. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, . The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/42923707

1797: Why You need a Sanctuary (R) 09/14/2026

1797: Why You need a Sanctuary (R) Sanctuary sounds like such a heavy word, steeped in religiousness perhaps. But it doesn't need to be so intense. Today I talk about the benefit of finding your own place of stillness and solitude. Come listen. 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. If you have an idea for a topic or just want to say hey, . The best part of producing ZEN commuter and 5 Minute Mojo is talking with listeners. Don't be shy. /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/42896685

1796: Minimalism and Memories 09/11/2026

1796: Minimalism and Memories When a loved one passes on, they leave behind their belongings. What do you do with those things? Obviously the decision is up to you. But today I thought I would talk about how sentiment and minimalism sometimes are at odds with each other, and what other options exist. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/42868105

1795: What is Required? 09/10/2026

1795: What is Required? How much of your stress comes from everything you believe you should be doing—even when none of it needs to happen right now? In today’s episode, I invite you to pause and ask one calming question: “What is actually required of me in this moment?” When we release the imaginary obligations our minds carry and give our full attention to the one thing before us, life immediately becomes more manageable. Nothing else is required of you right now. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/42853375

1794: Wash Over the Day 09/09/2026

1794: Wash Over the Day Have 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. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/42838360

1793: Come Back to Today 06/11/2026

1793: Come Back to Today Have you ever noticed how much time you spend replaying old conversations, reliving regrets, or revisiting moments that have long since passed? In today's episode, Thom invites you to gently explore your relationship with the past. Reflection can be valuable, but when we spend too much time looking backward, we miss the beauty, opportunities, and connections available to us right now. Join Thom for a thoughtful reminder that while the past may offer lessons, life is happening in this moment. Learn how returning your attention to the present can bring more peace, gratitude, and joy to your day. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/41617720

1792: How Much Do You See? 05/16/2026

1792: How Much Do You See? Did you know that the mind can only have one thought at a time? That’s good news. Because, if you focus on anything in your environment right now, that means you can’t worry about the future, or regret the past. Sounds like a win-win. Oh yeah, it is, especially since it helps you regain a sense of calm. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/41316410

1791: My Newest Friend 05/14/2026

1791: My Newest Friend I’m thankful I make friends easily. But the latest friend I made was one of the easiest. And I’ll say this, “he” is one of the most supportive friends I have. He is kind about helping me see things I may have missed, and he knows how to cook like no one’s business. The most important thing to note about “him” is that “he” is inanimate. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/41288675

1790:You Don't Need a Reason 04/23/2026

1790:You Don't Need a Reason It’s easy to smile when you are hanging out with people you Love. easy when you are watching a funny movie or listening to a joke. But what about in the quiet moments; when you are alone, no media in sight? Today I talk about being overcome with joy, and how that shows up on your face.. More to the point, what are some things that make that smile appear or broaden. Let’s talk about it. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40985690

1790: You are Not Broken (R) 04/09/2026

1790: You are Not Broken (R) Welcome to Calmer in 5. Today’s episode is a powerful reminder: you are not broken. So often, we move through life believing there’s something wrong with us—something that needs fixing. But the truth is, you are whole just as you are. When we begin to understand and embrace that truth, we stop fighting ourselves. And in that space of self-acceptance, calm naturally begins to rise. Links from the Episode! Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - THANKS FOR LISTENING! Be a part of the show! Send me a message: Email: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Donate: Subscribe: | Rate and review in Apple Podcasts! /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40781100

1789: Tene Diem 04/08/2026

1789: Tene Diem Today, I invite you to explore a different way of moving through your day—not by seizing it, but by gently holding it. The Latin phrase tene diem reminds us that life isn’t something to chase or control, but something to experience with presence and care. When we stop gripping and start allowing, we create space for calm, clarity, and even joy to arise naturally. So today, instead of asking “How can I get the most out of this moment?”, try asking, “How can I be with this moment?” You might find that everything you’re looking for is already here. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40769895

CI5 1788: Spareribs and Relief 03/26/2026

CI5 1788: Spareribs and Relief One of the greatest gifts of a meditation practice is it’s ability to allow us all to slow down enough to truly see what is going on. Specifically with our thoughts and how they sabotage us at any time. But here’s the thing, thoughts are mutable. If we slow down, extract the drama, anger and judgment, then we can create anything, namely peace. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40626355

1787: Accessing the Calm Within 03/23/2026

1787: Accessing the Calm Within Calm isn’t something that needs to be chased or captured. It resides in each of us. It is our default. the only thing we need to do to feel it is peel away the veil that keeps it hidden. Today I talk about how that is done. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40598950

1786: Recovering from a Rough Night 03/11/2026

1786: Recovering from a Rough Night We all have nights when sleep is elusive and the mind seems determined to wander everywhere except toward rest. When that happens, the next day can feel heavy before it even begins. In today’s episode, I talk about how to meet those mornings with kindness rather than frustration. Instead of fighting the fatigue or judging ourselves for a restless night, we can approach the day with gentleness, patience, and a little extra compassion for ourselves. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40405125

1785: Don't Borrow Fear 03/03/2026

1785: Don't Borrow Fear Some people are naturally fearful. So what would be a good thing to do if they wanted to be calmer? That’s easy; stop borrowing the fear of other people, sources Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40291725

1784: It Takes Effort to Connect With People (R) 02/26/2026

1784: It Takes Effort to Connect With People (R) Some of the greatest pain we will feel comes from distancing ourselves from the world. Think about it. So many people spend their lives trying to belong, whether it is to one person or a group. To feel connected. What if I told you that you could feel happier, less alone, if you would only seek to find connection…but not with just one person, or someone you know, but with everyone. Today I talk about the effort needed to find that bond with people. But I’ll also talk about the benefits. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40237380

1783: Your Soul Will Always Guide You When You're Quiet 02/23/2026

1783: Your Soul Will Always Guide You When You're Quiet Life can seem very chaotic. The good thing to know is that your lack of awareness leads to that belief. When we are chasing, conquering and living in the past or future, we miss the lessons that our soul is guiding us to experience. When we have any practice that cultivates silence and introspection, we are able to hear the whispers of our soul. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40195275

1782: Judgment Blocks Connection 02/10/2026

1782: Judgment Blocks Connection Judgment may feel protective, but it never creates closeness—internally or with others. In this episode, we explore how judgments quietly shut down curiosity, compassion, and connection, often without us realizing it. By becoming aware of our judging mind and gently loosening its grip, we create space for understanding and authentic connection. Calm doesn’t come from being right—it comes from being open. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40053110

1781: Awareness Lifts the Veil 02/10/2026

1781: Awareness Lifts the Veil So much of the beauty, kindness, and quiet magic of life is already here—but we often move through our days without truly seeing it. In this episode, I invite you to slow down and notice what awareness reveals when we stop living on autopilot. Awareness doesn’t add anything new to our lives; it simply lifts the veil that keeps us from recognizing what’s always been present. When we see more clearly, calm follows naturally. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/40053025

1780: You Happen to Life 01/30/2026

1780: You Happen to Life In today’s Calmer in 5, we explore a simple but powerful shift in perspective: life doesn’t happen to you—you happen to life. When we see ourselves as passive recipients of events, life can feel overwhelming and out of control. But when we remember that our presence, awareness, and response shape how each moment unfolds, something loosens. This episode invites you to step out of reaction and into participation—meeting life as it is, with intention and calm. Nothing needs to change for this shift to begin—only how you meet the moment. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/39931485

1779: You Set Your Own Pace 01/29/2026

1779: You Set Your Own Pace It’s no secret that the world seems pretty fast-paced. Do you want to know an even bigger secret? The world is not fast-paced…you are. As I will talk about today, you are the one who sets your pace, harried or calm. Once you know this, you can take the steps to find a pace that creates calm. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/39918625

1778: Turning Inwardly Leads to a Calmer Life 01/28/2026

1778: Turning Inwardly Leads to a Calmer Life Without some practice to help us understand what is right for us, we are at the whim of the world, society and all others we don a mask for. Today I explain how knowing yourself can put your mind at ease. I’ll give a very topical example as it relates to my life and ZC and CI5. Come listen Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/39905780

1777: Calm Comes From Connection 01/15/2026

1777: Calm Comes From Connection In our search for calm, it’s easy to think we need to withdraw, disconnect, or figure everything out on our own. In this episode, we explore a simple truth that often gets overlooked: calm doesn’t come from isolation—it comes from connection. Whether it’s with others, with the present moment, or with yourself, connection creates a sense of safety, grounding, and peace that the mind alone can’t manufacture. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/39750130

1776: You Don’t Need to Scroll to Find Kindness 01/06/2026

1776: You Don’t Need to Scroll to Find Kindness In today’s episode, we explore how easy it is to look outside ourselves—especially online—for reminders of love, kindness, and goodness in the world. While social media can sometimes highlight beautiful acts of compassion, it can just as easily pull us into comparison, judgment, and worry. During my meditation, I was gently reminded that I don’t need to go online to find kindness at all. It’s already here—waiting to be noticed in everyday moments, quiet gestures, and simple human connection. Today’s reflection invites you to step out of your worries, soften your judgments, and become more present to the love that’s unfolding around you right now. Come listen. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/39632700

1775: You Don’t Need to Do Anything to Matter 12/09/2025

1775: You Don’t Need to Do Anything to Matter In today’s episode, I explore a truth we rarely hear in a world that celebrates productivity above presence: you don’t need to do anything to matter. Your worth isn’t measured by output, achievement, or the roles you play — it’s woven into your very being. Join me as I share a gentle reminder that simply existing makes you valuable, loved, and enough. When we release the pressure to prove ourselves, we rediscover the calm and freedom that have been ours all along. Come listen. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/39332425

1774: The Stillness That Asked Twice 11/25/2025

1774: The Stillness That Asked Twice Today’s episode is a little different — and more honest than I expected. I recorded this once already, but after a technical mix-up and a little soul-searching, I realized the message was still calling me. So I sat back down behind the mic to tell the story the way it wanted to be told. It began with something simple: tying my shoes with my full attention and feeling a surprising wave of calm wash over me. In this re-recorded episode, I share why presence doesn’t disappear when the moment passes — it invites us back. And sometimes a lesson is worth returning to, because it still has something to teach us. Come listen. Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/39173855

1773: Where Will Your Boots take You? 11/20/2025

1773: Where Will Your Boots take You? On my walk today, I realized something about my heavy boots — they let me go anywhere with confidence. Puddles, mud, snow… none of it stops me. And it made me think: when you’re clear about who you are, the same is true for your life. In this episode, we explore how a grounded sense of self gives you the traction to move through anything. Come listen Thanks for Listening! If this episode helped you see your day in a different light, consider sharing it with someone who might be needing a dose of calm. Let’s Connect: Instagram: Email: Support the show: /episode/index/show/fiveminutemojo/id/39105260

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