10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

Allison Carmen
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Feeling stressed or anxious? 10 Minutes to Less Suffering is your quick daily boost for emotional relief and peace of mind.Each episode delivers practical mindfulness techniques, effective stress management tools, and compassionate insights to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're facing anxiety, uncertainty, overwhelm, or everyday pressures, these short, inspiring episodes fit effortlessly into your busiest days. Ideal for busy professionals, parents, young adults, and anyone seeking mental wellness without the time commitment. Start your journey to less suffering today. Hosted by Allison Carmen, bestselling author, life strategist, business consultant, and coach.

  1. 3d ago

    Are You More Interested In Your Income Or Your Outcome?

    What if the key to a better outcome is paying more attention to your income? Not just the money you earn, but everything you take in each day: your thoughts, relationships, choices, habits, perspective, and the things that nourish your soul. When we become too focused on outcomes, we can lose ourselves in stress, worry, and trying to control what happens next. This episode explores how focusing on what you can choose and nourish can help you pursue your goals without sacrificing your peace. If you are worried about the future, waiting for something to work out, facing disappointment, or putting too much pressure on a particular result, this episode can help you loosen your grip on the outcome and find more freedom in the present. Because when an outcome doesn't go your way, it isn't game over. Life keeps moving, possibilities remain, and maybe the best is yet to come! Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

    Are You More Interested In Your Income Or Your Outcome?

  2. Aug 28

    Is Your Stress From Resisting Where Life Is Going?

    This episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering explores how resisting what is happening in our lives intensifes stress, anxiety, fear, and emotional pain, and how acceptance can help quiet the mind and create space for what comes next. Through a deeply personal story of heartbreak, an unexpected injury, and receiving comfort at exactly the right moment, this episode reveals a powerful lesson: life may still be moving in our favor even when we cannot see it. Listeners will learn how to recognize when resistance is increasing their suffering, slow down during emotionally overwhelming moments, question fear-based thoughts, and use the practice of "Maybe" to become more open to uncertainty and possibility. Acceptance doesn't mean liking what happened or pretending something isn't painful. It means releasing the exhausting belief that life must be different before peace is possible. This episode is for anyone dealing with stress, anxiety, heartbreak, divorce, relationship changes, disappointment, uncertainty, parenting worries, career setbacks, or an unexpected change in life. It offers a gentle reminder that difficult circumstances are not necessarily the end of the story. Life is still moving, possibilities are still unfolding, and sometimes letting go of resistance allows us to see choices, support, and opportunities we could not see before. If life isn't going according to plan, this episode can help you find greater acceptance, emotional resilience, peace of mind, and hope in the unknown. For all you know, Maybe the best is yet to come. Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

    Is Your Stress From Resisting Where Life Is Going?

  3. Aug 21

    Feeling Crappy Today? How to Calm Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm in 10 Minutes.

    Some days, you just feel crappy. You wake up anxious, stressed, physically off, worried about someone you love, overwhelmed by work, struggling with a relationship, or simply feeling stuck.  This episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering explores a gentle approach to navigating difficult emotions such as anxiety, stress, and overwhelm without fighting or judging them. Instead of resisting how you feel, discover how awareness, deep breathing, self-compassion, gratitude, and the powerful philosophy of Maybe can help create more space around emotional pain, uncertainty, and overthinking. Learn practical mindfulness tools for anxiety relief and stress management, including why resisting uncomfortable feelings can keep you stuck, how to stop making one problem the center of your experience, and how accepting the present moment can support greater calm, clarity, and emotional balance. This episode is for anyone searching for how to deal with anxiety, how to stop feeling overwhelmed, how to calm down when stressed, or how to feel more grounded during difficult emotional moments. It is also for anyone looking for simple mindfulness practices and emotional resilience tools for everyday life. You don't have to solve everything today. Sometimes the first step toward feeling better is simply allowing yourself to be where you are and remembering Maybe everything can still be okay! Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

    Feeling Crappy Today? How to Calm Anxiety, Stress, and Overwhelm in 10 Minutes.

  4. Jul 30

    Are You Trying To Start Over?: Finding Hope Through Uncertainty

    Starting over is one of life's most challenging experiences. Whether it follows the end of a relationship, divorce, job loss, rejection, grief, or another major life transition, it can leave people feeling lost, uncertain, and overwhelmed. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, listeners are invited to see these moments from a different perspective. This inspiring conversation explores how emptiness is not the end of the story. It is the space where healing begins and new possibilities can emerge. This episode is for anyone rebuilding after a breakup or divorce, coping with grief or loss, facing a career change, recovering from rejection, feeling stuck, or searching for greater peace during times of uncertainty. It will also resonate with anyone who wants to develop emotional resilience, embrace change with more confidence, and create a life filled with greater hope and possibility. If you are standing at the beginning of a new chapter and wondering how to move forward, this episode offers hope, perspective, and practical tools to help you trust the journey.  Topics: starting over, life transitions, healing after loss, grief, divorce recovery, relationship healing, career change, emotional resilience, uncertainty, fear, anxiety, personal growth, mindfulness, self improvement, new beginnings, finding purpose, embracing change, Maybe Practice Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

    Are You Trying To Start Over?: Finding Hope Through Uncertainty

  5. Jul 24

    How Can We Stick Up For Ourselves And Still Find Peace?

    What really steals our peace, and how do we get it back? This episode breaks down five practical keys to lasting inner peace: accepting what's outside your control, identifying your true unmet needs, understanding what others need too, living with meaning, and embracing uncertainty instead of fearing it. Listeners walk away with a simple, repeatable framework for advocating for themselves at work, in relationships, and in daily life, without losing their calm. A grounded, actionable guide for anyone feeling stuck, anxious about the future, or overwhelmed by things they can't change. Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

    How Can We Stick Up For Ourselves And Still Find Peace?

  6. Jul 10

    Is The Best Always Happening Or Do We Need To Make The Best Of It?

    When life falls apart, do you have to believe everything happens for a reason or is it enough to make the best of what happened? This episode explores a compassionate alternative to toxic positivity, offering practical tools for navigating heartbreak, grief, divorce, career setbacks, uncertainty, anxiety, and life's unexpected challenges. Learn how acknowledging your emotions, practicing gratitude, embracing uncertainty, and living in Maybe can help you move forward without denying the reality of your pain. If you're searching for hope, emotional healing, resilience, or a way to find peace after loss or major life changes, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on reducing suffering and creating a meaningful life—one moment at a time. Topics include emotional resilience, healing after loss, coping with uncertainty, mindfulness, gratitude, personal growth, overcoming adversity, and finding hope during difficult times. Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

    Is The Best Always Happening Or Do We Need To Make The Best Of It?

  7. Jun 18

    Hope Without A Deadline

    What happens when the thing you're waiting for doesn't arrive "on time"? When the healing, the relationship, the turnaround, or the recovery doesn't show up by the date you secretly set for it? In this episode, we explore why hope tied to a deadline so often collapses into hopelessness, and how to hold onto hope in a way that can't expire. You'll learn the difference between real hope and "certainty dressed up as hope," why phrases like "I should be over this by now" quietly break our hearts, and how to face the hard facts of your life while staying open to a better future you can't yet see. This is about trading rigid timelines for the freedom of Maybe, a simple practice for staying grounded in reality without giving up on what's possible. There's also a short exercise to try on your own. If you're navigating grief, heartbreak, health struggles, financial stress, or any season where life isn't moving on your schedule, this one is for you. Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

    Hope Without A Deadline

  8. Jun 12

    Because You Don't Know What's Going To Happen Next, It Doesn't Mean It's Going To Be Bad

    At times, the unforeseen disrupts our plans. Whether it's losing a job, the end of a relationship, or facing health issues, it can completely upend our lives. How do we navigate these turbulent times with hope and not despair? How do we cultivate resilience and ease our anxieties and stress about the future? Listen to this encore podcast for a path to see uncertainty as a gateway to new beginnings, opportunities, and hope on the horizon. Maybe Everything Is Okay: A Parent's Guide to Less Stress and Worry is now available in paperback and Kindle! Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.

    Because You Don't Know What's Going To Happen Next, It Doesn't Mean It's Going To Be Bad
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Feeling stressed or anxious? 10 Minutes to Less Suffering is your quick daily boost for emotional relief and peace of mind.Each episode delivers practical mindfulness techniques, effective stress management tools, and compassionate insights to help you navigate life's challenges. Whether you're facing anxiety, uncertainty, overwhelm, or everyday pressures, these short, inspiring episodes fit effortlessly into your busiest days. Ideal for busy professionals, parents, young adults, and anyone seeking mental wellness without the time commitment. Start your journey to less suffering today. Hosted by Allison Carmen, bestselling author, life strategist, business consultant, and coach.

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