The Path of Least Resistance with Brett Jarman

Brett Jarman

What if stress could actually be productive instead of destructive?  And what if success didn’t have to come with constant pressure?  I’m Brett Jarman, and for more than 30 years I’ve been blending the ancient wisdom of Vedic Meditation with modern mentoring for leaders and business owners. The Path of Least Resistance is where I share what I’ve learned along the way about stress, success, leadership, and the practical steps that make life simpler and more rewarding. Each episode is designed to help you let go of resistance, release destructive stress, and find your own easier, more sustainable path forward. https://brettjarman.com https://themeditationpeople.com 

Episodes

  1. 11/18/2025

    The Real Reason You Doubt Yourself (And How to Break Free)

    Self-doubt isn't a character flaw. It's a pattern running beneath the surface, quietly shaping your decisions, relationships, and sense of worth. In this episode, I reveal the real reason you doubt yourself, and the practical path to breaking free. No matter what levels of external success you've achieved, if you're still battling internal resistance, this is for you. 🎯 WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER: • The hidden mechanism behind self-doubt and why it persists despite your achievements • How self-doubt operates as a survival pattern, not a personal failing • The Vedic Meditation approach to dissolving doubt at its root • Practical steps to shift from self-criticism to self-trust • Why traditional "self-improvement" often reinforces the problem This isn't about positive thinking or forcing confidence. This is about understanding the deeper structure of doubt and creating genuine transformation from the inside out. 00:00 Identity and Self Doubt 00:52 Am I One or Two 04:16 The Limitations of Self Improvement 06:37 Self Realisation and Vedic Meditation 08:54 Real World Results from Practising Vedic Meditation 10:36 The True Meaning of Identity 12:09 You Are the Universe Having a Human Experience You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VQvRCDFdzBU You can find me here: BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettjarman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/

    13 min

  2. 10/06/2025

    Success on Your Terms: Happiness Without the Stress

    We are often sold the idea that more goals, more milestones and more approval will make us happy. What if they are exactly what keeps you stressed and stuck? In this episode I unpack why “object-referral” success never satisfies and how Self-referral flips the game. You will hear why a “Reverse Bucket List” helps with non-attachment, and how to rethink KPIs, how to swap Key Performance Indicators for Key Personal Indicators that actually inspire you. We look at pragyaparadh – the mistaken intellect – and how Vedic Meditation normalises Self-referral so you can enjoy happiness for no reason.  00:00 I Can't Get No Satisfaction 02:07 Circumstantial Happiness 03:44 What Will They Think? 04:56 Never, Never Give Up 05:45 Pragyaparadh - The Mistaken Intellect 07:21 Object-referral Status and Self-referral Status 09:02 Enough... 11:34 Self-referral = Self-sufficiency 13:01 The Real KPIs - Key Personal Indicators 14:33 Vairagya - Non-attachment Without Apathy 17:26 Wanting What You Get 20:25 Vedic Meditation - Normalising Self-Referral 22:04 Self-referral in Action 23:39 Take the Road Less Travelled Additional Resources: If you like to watch, you can also see this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YlPHRkNbFDI Here’s the full video where Professor Arthur Brooks discusses his Reverse Bucket List with Tim Ferriss: https://youtu.be/vGBVf1wwAj0?si=6zju6MhhVRs4zfm7 The Vedic Worldview Podcast. Thom Knoles episode on vairagya: https://thomknoles.com/podcast/vairagya-spontaneous-non-attachment/ You can find me here: BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettjarman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/

    25 min

  3. 09/16/2025

    Life Rewards Inaction

    In this episode of The Path of Least Resistance, I make the case that rest is not laziness, it’s leverage. If you’ve ever struggled to sit still, felt guilty for taking a break, or caught yourself chasing busyness for its own sake, this one is for you. I share why our culture glorifies action, why boredom has a secret job in your brain, and how to build everyday stillness into real leadership advantage. We look at Vedic Meditation, the hypnagogic sweet spot great thinkers used, and a simple way to switch contexts without frying your nervous system. You can also watch the podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/8R78d2rQH18  Useful Links: Harvard Business Review video - You Need to be Bored, Here’s Why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orQKfIXMiA8 Suzanne Hoyne (business coach for product-based businesses) website: https://www.suzannehoyne.com/ Suzanne Hoyne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzannehoyne/  You can find me here: BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettjarman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/

    18 min

  4. 09/16/2025

    Vedic Meditation: The Path to NO Resistance

    Ever wondered what it feels like to have no resistance in life, no fear, no worry, no guilt, no frustration? That’s the experience Vedic Meditation gives us, and it’s closer than you think. In this episode of The Path of Least Resistance, I take you through why this practice does the heavy lifting when it comes to stress release, how it changes your body chemistry, and why it’s a paradoxical yet effortless path to clarity and joy. Even if you’ve “tried meditation before” and thought it wasn’t for you, hear me out. This is different. You can also watch the podcast on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/lnoGHzcu38k USEFUL LINKS: Learn Vedic Meditation or enquire about mentoring with me: https://brettjarman.com Find a Vedic Meditation Teacher near you (all of the teachers listed in this directory meet the criteria I outline in the podcast): https://thomknoles.com/vedic-meditation-teacher-directory/#global-teachers-directory You can find me here: BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettjarman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/

    16 min

  5. 09/16/2025

    The Path of Least Resistance - Podcast Introduction

    Stress doesn’t have to be stressful. In this first episode of The Path of Least Resistance, I explain the difference between destructive stress (fear, anxiety, regret) and productive stress (excitement, challenge, growth). You’ll learn why destructive stress always shows up as resistance, how to spot it in yourself, and how to begin regulating it. I also share my own journey, from decades of daily Vedic Meditation to mentoring business owners and executives, and how these experiences shaped my approach to stress and success. This episode sets the foundation for everything to come. Listen in, and get ready for episode two, where I’ll show you how Vedic Meditation takes you all the way to the path of no resistance. You can find me here: BrettJarman.com (Vedic Meditation and Mentoring enquries): https://brettjarman.com The Meditation People (Vedic Meditation courses): https://themeditationpeople.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettjarman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brett.jarman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjarman/

    7 min
  • 5 Episodes

About

What if stress could actually be productive instead of destructive?  And what if success didn’t have to come with constant pressure?  I’m Brett Jarman, and for more than 30 years I’ve been blending the ancient wisdom of Vedic Meditation with modern mentoring for leaders and business owners. The Path of Least Resistance is where I share what I’ve learned along the way about stress, success, leadership, and the practical steps that make life simpler and more rewarding. Each episode is designed to help you let go of resistance, release destructive stress, and find your own easier, more sustainable path forward. https://brettjarman.com https://themeditationpeople.com 

Information