A Monday celebration of finding profound worth in ordinary, consistent goodness.

Why do we keep thinking about people who’ve hurt us, even when we want to move on?This episode looks at why the mind replays painful moments and how unfinished emotions can keep us stuck in the past.We’ll talk about how compassion, not shame, can soften those memories and help you find peace.Healing isn’t about forgetting what happened, but learning to meet it with gentleness, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday invitation to look beneath surface wants to discover deeper needs.

Have you ever felt alone, even when you're surrounded by people?Loneliness isn’t just about being by yourself. It’s about feeling disconnected.In this episode, we’ll talk about the quiet ache of feeling unseen in relationships. Why being near someone isn’t the same as feeling close.And how to start building the kind of connection where you feel truly understood.Listen in as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday exploration of when and why we lose self-trust, and how we can begin rebuilding it.

Have you noticed how easy it is to lose yourself in relationships? Saying yes when you really mean no. Laughing when you don’t feel light. Shrinking so someone else can feel bigger. This episode explores why we do it, what it costs us, and how to find your way back to yourself without losing love, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday reality check about the difference between supporting others and taking on their burdens.

Few things hurt more quietly than being misunderstood, especially by the people you love most. In this episode, we talk about why being truly seen matters so much, how misunderstanding can shape the way we see ourselves, and how to find peace in knowing that not everyone will understand your story the way you wish. Let’s Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday invitation to notice the stories we tell ourselves and question their accuracy.

Not all grief comes from what we lose. Some grief comes from what never happened, the life you imagined, the love that never came, the path that never opened. This episode holds space for that quiet kind of sadness. It offers words for what’s hard to name and reminds you it’s okay to mourn what might have been. Let’s Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday invitation to drop the exhausting performance of trying to be impressive.

Bob Roth, CEO of the David Lynch Foundation, and I sat down to talk about the power of meditation and why Transcendental Meditation has such a profound effect on the nervous system. I’ve been practicing TM since reading Catching the Big Fish in 2017, and it completely changed how I approach stillness, creativity, and calm. Listen in as we celebrate World Mental Health Day 2025 and explore how a few minutes of silence can truly change your life.

Ever notice that the more tired you are, the harder it is to actually rest?That’s because rest isn’t just physical. It’s emotional too. And it takes trust. Trust that things can wait, trust that you can stop for a moment. In this episode, we’ll look at the quiet beliefs that make rest feel so difficult, and how learning to receive rest can be just as powerful as learning to give effort, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday reality check on the difference between true urgency and anxiety-driven rushing.

That thing that once helped you get through might now be quietly holding you back. In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to outgrow old coping strategies and how to let them go with compassion instead of shame. Sometimes growth means thanking the armor that kept you safe, then gently setting it down as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday acknowledgment that sometimes our effort becomes the obstacle to what we want.

Do you ever feel like you’re always supposed to be working on yourself? Another book. Another habit. Another thing to fix. In this episode, we talk about the hidden weight of constant self-improvement and why giving yourself permission to pause might be the most healing step of all. Let’s let go together, as we Calm it Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday exploration of how letting go can be an expression of love rather than abandonment.

Ever find yourself staring at a task and thinking, “If I can’t do it perfectly, what's the point of even trying!”?In this episode, we’re letting go of that all-or-nothing pressure. Because real progress? It’s rarely glamorous. It’s usually quiet, clumsy, and small. But it still counts.So if you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment… this is your sign to stop waiting.Let’s talk about how tiny, honest steps can shift everything—no spotlight needed.Listen in as we Calm It Down in 3…2…1.

A Monday invitation to practice looking with curiosity instead of judgment.