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10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

by Allison Carmen · English · Learning

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 faci

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 11 min
Latest: 2 Oct 2026
Language: English

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2 Oct 2026 · 11 min

Who Determines Your Worth?

In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, we explore how easily we can allow outside circumstances and other people's judgments to shape the way we see ourselves. When you believe you are not enough, you may begin limiting your dreams, dismissing your abilities, and deciding what is possible before you ever give yourself the chance to try. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, rejected, unqualified, behind, or uncertain about their future. It is a reminder that challenges may affect your path, but they do not define your value or determine what you can achieve. You…

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S9 · E346 · 25 Sep 2026 · 10 min
How Do You Know What's Really Going On?
When something goes wrong, it's easy to assume we know what it means—and what will happen next. But what if the story you're telling yourself isn't actually true? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, discover how uncertainty can become a source of hope rather than fear. You'll learn how to stop letting anxiety and negative thinking write the future, stay open when life doesn't go as planned, and recognize that an unwanted moment doesn't determine what happens next. This episode is for anyone who is worrying about the future, facing an unexpected change, overthinking a difficult…
S9 · E345 · 11 Sep 2026 · 11 min
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…
S9 · E344 · 28 Aug 2026 · 10 min
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,…
S9 · E343 · 21 Aug 2026 · 10 min
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…
S9 · E342 · 30 Jul 2026 · 10 min
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…
S9 · E341 · 24 Jul 2026 · 10 min
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,…
S9 · E340 · 10 Jul 2026 · 11 min
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…
S9 · E339 · 18 Jun 2026 · 10 min
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.…
S9 · E338 · 12 Jun 2026 · 11 min
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 ,…
S9 · E337 · 5 Jun 2026 · 11 min
Maybe Everything Is Okay: A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the uncertainty of raising children in today's world? Whether it's fears about school violence, illness, bullying, or simply not knowing what tomorrow holds, it's easy to lose hope when life doesn't go as planned. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, we explore a powerful mindset shift that helps parents navigate the unknown with greater ease and renewed hope. Through practical tools and uplifting perspective, this episode explains the "Maybe Mindset" — a simple yet profound approach that has already helped thousands of parents face life's…
S9 · E336 · 19 May 2026 · 11 min
Is AI Making You Feel Scared About Your Future?
If the constant noise around artificial intelligence is leaving you feeling anxious, uncertain, or like your future is out of your hands, this episode is for you. Whether you are a professional worried about job security, someone seeking more peace and purpose, or simply anyone trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world, you will find something here to help you breathe again. This episode covers how to recognize when fear is quietly stealing your power, a simple grounding practice to bring you back to the present moment, how to reframe uncertainty as a doorway to possibility, and why…
S9 · E335 · 9 May 2026 · 11 min
Finding Out Who You Really Are | Reclaiming Your Identity & Authentic Self
Have you ever looked up and realized you've slowly become someone you don't recognize? Whether it's a demanding relationship, a draining job, or the chaos of everyday life, it's easy to lose touch with your true self. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, we explore the powerful journey of rediscovering your authentic identity after losing yourself. Through personal stories and practical tools, you'll learn how to cut through the noise and reconnect with who you really are. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why strong personalities in relationships can quietly reshape who you are •…
S9 · E334 · 1 May 2026 · 10 min
If We Try To Control It, It Will Control Us
Do you ever feel like letting go of control isn't enough, like something is still weighing on you? This podcast explores a powerful idea: it's not just about releasing control. It's about recognizing that what you can't control doesn't get to control you either. Through real-life stories about family stress, work anxiety, relationships, and parenting, this episode breaks down how this two-sided shift creates true freedom, peace, and detachment from suffering. Learn how to stop letting outcomes, people, and uncertainty dictate your mood and start making decisions rooted in your highest wisdom…
S9 · E333 · 14 Apr 2026 · 11 min
Love Is Not The Destination: It Is Always Where You Are Traveling From
Have you ever found yourself searching for love, approval, or connection and feeling worse the more you looked? This episode is for you. So many of us grow up believing love is something we have to find, earn, or wait for. We look for it in relationships, in validation, in achievement. And the more we search, the emptier we feel. But what if that emptiness is not real? Or what if what you think you lack was never missing? This episode explores one of the most common and painful patterns in human experience: confusing longing with lack. You will learn why longing is not a sign that something…
S9 · E332 · 3 Apr 2026 · 10 min
How Can You Find True Balance In Your Life?
True balance isn't just about eating well, sleeping, and exercising. It's about aligning your inner world with your outer world. In this episode, we explore why so many high-achieving, productive people feel off-balance despite doing everything "right," and what's really missing: the connection to your authentic self and your natural inner rhythm. Learn how the relentless demands of the outer world can pull you away from your own pace, your own truth, and your own power. Discover two simple but profound practices you can do throughout your day to come back to yourself, reduce stress, and…
S9 · E331 · 20 Mar 2026 · 11 min
Gratitude And Uncertainty Are The Keys To A Good Life
When life feels overwhelming, gratitude is the last thing on your mind. But what if gratitude and uncertainty, used together, are the most powerful tools you have to stop suffering and reclaim your life right now? In this episode, learn why stress and anxiety make your problems feel so loud, how to turn down the volume, and why the unknown future is not something to fear but something to celebrate. The "maybe" practice introduced here has the power to dissolve anxiety, open your heart, and remind you that your biggest fears are not certainties, and that means healing, joy, and peace are…
S9 · E330 · 24 Feb 2026 · 11 min
Dealing With the Unexpected: When Life Throws You A CurveBall
When life throws you a curveball, do you spiral into fear or step into presence? In this episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering, discover how to handle unexpected events without overwhelm, manage anxiety in real time, and shift from panic to clarity using one powerful mindset tool: maybe. Learn how to Stay present during crisis Release the need for certainty Stop catastrophic thinking Let go of control without giving up your power Make flexible plans in uncertain situations Access your calm, wise mind under stress Unexpected challenges such as health scares, family stress, job changes, or…
S9 · E329 · 17 Feb 2026 · 11 min
Where Is Your Happy Hour? How To Stop Worrying About The Future
In this episode, we explore a powerful question. Where is your happy hour? Why do we place our peace and joy in a time to come? After the promotion. After the approval. After the uncertainty clears. If you struggle with anxiety about the future, overthinking, or feeling like you are just getting through the day, this episode is for you. You will learn: How we give our joy away to future fears How to stay present even when life feels uncertain A simple maybe practice to calm anxiety How to create more peace in everyday life You do not need to know what will happen next. You need to be here.…
S9 · E328 · 6 Feb 2026 · 11 min
When Avoiding The News Doesn't Bring You Peace
Many people stop watching the news in hopes of finding peace, relief, or emotional balance. But does turning away from world events actually reduce suffering, or does it quietly create new forms of stress and inner conflict? This episode explores a familiar modern response to overwhelm: avoiding the news as a way to cope. Rather than telling listeners what they should or should not watch, the conversation looks at the emotional difference between healthy boundaries and avoidance, and how ignoring what feels disturbing can remain active beneath the surface. Through reflection and awareness,…
S9 · E327 · 30 Jan 2026 · 10 min
When Problems Show Up, It Doesn't Mean Life Is Falling Apart
When problems show up in your life, it is easy to believe that everything is going in the wrong direction. Stress builds, anxiety takes over, and suddenly it feels like life is falling apart, even when many things are actually working. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, I talk about why having problems does not mean your life is bad or broken. We explore why problems are often unrelated, how negative thinking creates stress and exhaustion, and why focusing only on what is wrong can cause us to miss what is right. I also walk you through simple ways to separate your problems,…
S9 · E326 · 23 Jan 2026 · 11 min
How To Stop Losing Yourself
This episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering explores the concept of coherence and what it means to move through life with beliefs, emotions, and actions working together rather than in conflict. It looks at how everyday responsibilities, relationships, and values can create inner fragmentation when different needs pull in opposing directions. Through a real life example, this episode examines how acknowledging the true cost of a decision can reduce resentment and help people remain participants in their choices rather than victims of them. Coherence does not eliminate difficult decisions…
S9 · E325 · 16 Jan 2026 · 10 min
Decision Anxiety: How To Stop Fearing The Wrong Decision
Do you feel paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong decision? Decision anxiety can make even small choices feel permanent, risky, and overwhelming. In this episode, you will learn why the mind treats decisions as threats, how fear of uncertainty keeps you stuck, and why most choices are not traps but opportunities for clarity. This episode explores how to stop overthinking decisions, how to recognize the difference between a truly limiting decision and an adjustable one, and why movement, not certainty, leads to alignment and confidence. You will also be guided through a simple reflection…
S9 · E324 · 9 Jan 2026 · 10 min
Emotional Balance Under Pressure: Capacity and Choice
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or under constant pressure? This episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering explores how to stay emotionally balanced when life feels heavy, uncertain, and nonstop. The focus is on stress, anxiety, emotional overload, and the way the nervous system struggles when there is no time to recover. The episode introduces the idea of capacity, meaning how much inner space is available to think, feel, pause, and respond instead of react. When that space disappears, even small decisions can feel exhausting. Through mindfulness-based insights and simple awareness…
S9 · E323 · 2 Jan 2026 · 11 min
The Key To Finding More Joy in 2026: Right Sizing Our Problems
Every year brings challenges, uncertainty, and problems that can feel overwhelming. While it is not possible to control how many problems arise, it is possible to change how much space they take up in daily life. This episode explores the practice of right sizing problems and placing them back into their true proportion so they do not drown out peace, clarity, and joy. Through a personal story and practical reflection, listeners are guided to recognize how fear, uncertainty, and discomfort can quietly expand suffering even when much of life is still working. Listeners will learn simple…
S8 · E322 · 26 Dec 2025 · 11 min
Manifesting Our Dreams In 2026: Reducing Fear, Stress, and Self Doubt In The New Year
How can you manifest your dreams in 2026 while reducing stress and anxiety? This episode of Ten Minutes to Less Suffering offers a grounded self help approach to manifestation that focuses on mindfulness, intuition, gratitude, and emotional resilience. Listeners explore how fear, uncertainty, and the need for control can increase suffering and block clarity. The episode explains how pausing, listening to inner guidance, and staying present can support better decision making and personal growth. A simple "maybe" practice is shared to help quiet self doubt, reduce anxiety, and restore hope…
S8 · E321 · 19 Dec 2025 · 10 min
Chop Wood, Carry Water in 2025 and 2026: What Is The Moment Asking?
This episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering explores the Zen teaching "Chop Wood, Carry Water" and what it means to meet life as it is. The focus is on coherence, staying present without fragmenting yourself, and responding to each moment with steadiness rather than fear or control. Listeners will learn how this teaching applies to everyday challenges, success, loss, and uncertainty. The episode offers a simple, practical exercise to help reduce stress, stay grounded, and stop abandoning yourself when life feels overwhelming or unpredictable. This episode supports anyone seeking more inner…
S8 · E320 · 12 Dec 2025 · 10 min
How To Keep Perspective When Life Feels Stressful
Life can feel heavy when stress, worry, and daily challenges take over our perspective. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, I talk about how easily we lose the larger view of our lives and how that loss of perspective can quietly steal joy, peace, and appreciation for what we have. When we are caught in the moment, even small problems can feel overwhelming. I share simple, practical ways to hold a larger perspective, including acceptance, working with uncertainty, and remembering that everything is always changing. These practices can help daily stress feel lighter and allow…
S8 · E319 · 5 Dec 2025 · 10 min
Self Love: A Key To Getting Over Heartbreak And Letting Go Of The Past
Do you ever feel that if you understood your past better, especially the heartbreaks, breakups, or painful relationships, you would finally feel at peace? Many of us believe that if we could gather every detail of what happened, why someone acted the way they did, or why love fell apart, our stress and anxiety would disappear. While insight and processing our feelings are necessary, emotional healing also requires self love, acceptance, and the courage to let go of what we cannot know. This encore episode explores how releasing the need to know and the need to be right is an important part…
S8 · E318 · 21 Nov 2025 · 10 min
How To Stay Aligned When You Feel Like Everything Is Pulling You Off Center
Feeling pulled in a million directions? In today's fast-paced world, it is easy to lose your center, your clarity, and your sense of who you truly are. This episode explores two powerful concepts that can help you reconnect with yourself: resonance and coherence. You will learn why certain people, ideas, and experiences resonate with you, and why resonance alone does not always mean something is healthy or aligned. You will also discover the deeper state of coherence, where your mind, heart, body, and energy move together in harmony. This is the space where grounded decision making, calm,…

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10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING is a English learning podcast from Allison Carmen. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Allison Carmen
Language: English
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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 11 min
Latest episode: 2 Oct 2026
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