As life moves on at such a fast pace, we can easily forget the cycles of it. In this last week, there have been two passings and one birth that have touched me. In today’s podcast, I explain why. 

Many of us have morning rituals that help start our days in the best way possible. One of my clients asked me if she could do things at night to help her wake up happier in the morning. In this podcast, I give my thoughts. 

Sometimes, it’s hard for us to tell someone we love that they have hurt us. We may not even be able to see it. What we do see instead is a decoy.

Is there an expiry date to dreams? What if you’ve suffered a lot and feel you might be too old to dream? In today’s podcast, I answer a question from one of my students questioning whether it’s too late to dream.  

Is it ok to feel proud of myself? Doesn’t feeling proud of myself mean that I am arrogant? In today’s podcast, I answer a question from one of my students and discuss what healthy and unhealthy pride looks like. 

What if most of your suffering isn’t coming from life—but from a habit of the mind?

In this episode, I explore how easily we can slip into identifying with our struggles, repeating the same stories, and unconsciously placing ourselves at the center of every difficulty. You’ll learn how to recognize the subtle ways we attach to suffering, how to shift into solution-based thinking, and why turning your attention outward brings more joy, connection, and freedom. When we stop reenforcing the “poor me” narrative, we create space for genuine happiness to rise.

What if the frustrations you feel on the road were actually invitations to grow?

In this episode, I explore how our reactions to other drivers reveal far more about our own minds than about anyone else on the road. Through stories from my years in India and New Zealand, I share how shifting our perception—from judgment to understanding—can dissolve tension and open the door to genuine compassion. When we remember that everyone is doing their best, including us, driving becomes more than a commute; it becomes a daily practice in kindness.

Last week, one of my team had the worst news. Her mother not only had Covid but had to go into hospital. We were so worried. It was a good reminder that there was something we could do to help. 

What if every person who crosses your path is here to teach you something? In this episode, I explore how every relationship—whether filled with love, challenge, or loss—holds a lesson meant to help us grow. When we choose to stay open, even when it hurts, we discover that everyone we meet is both our student and our teacher, guiding us toward healing and deeper love.

Being busy is seen as a badge of honour. The busier we are, the more important we appear. However, we're constantly overwhelmed by our busyness. What is it that we are doing when we're consistently trying to fill our lives up?

As I sat at my friend's father's funeral this week, I listened to all of the beautiful things people said about him. He was such a kind and gentle man—a real gentleman. No one talked about his achievements. They only talked about who he was. It got me thinking about what it is that people remember about us.

Many of you are writing about your concerns as some countries are showing signs of starting to reopen. Even if you are excited about the light at the end of the Covid tunnel and the prospect of some aspects of the life you are used to resuming, change can still be daunting. Having gone through this experience four months ago when I returned to New Zealand, I know how you feel. 

Habits can be hard to break. But what do we do when the odds are against us? What if whole industries are created to keep us hooked on their products? In today’s podcast, I discuss the hold that processed food companies have on us and why it can be so hard for us to move out from under their grip.

Today I am driving home to my hometown for the funeral of my friend’s dad, Jim. It got me thinking about impermanence and the legacy that we leave when we pass on. 

A few of you have written about struggling with balancing generosity and boundaries. It can be easy for people to take advantage of us. In today’s podcast, I discuss how to stay generous while maintaining good boundaries. 

It’s Easter Sunday. Depending on where you live and your traditions, today might be a significant day. In today’s podcast, I explain a different way of looking at the meaning of Easter. 

Can jealousy ever teach us something deeper? In this episode, I explore the discomfort of jealousy—not as a flaw, but as a doorway into hidden fears and unmet needs. We’ll look at how this emotion often masks something tender beneath the surface: the fear of not being chosen, not mattering, or not having enough. I’ll show you how to gently meet jealousy with compassion, curiosity, and self-responsibility—so instead of staying stuck, you can use it as a guide toward healing and growth. Let’s uncover the wisdom in what we’re tempted to resist.

For some of us, it can be not easy to recognize the love in our life. What if we don't feel that many people love us? In today's podcast, I answer this question for one of my students.

Working with ourselves and seeing into the wisdom of our own experience holds the keys to our understanding. 

When I was young, there were several things I believed that turned out not to be true. It took me a long time to get my head around the fact that they weren’t true. The first realisation made me sad. The second freed me. 

Are you clear on what your life is about? Asking yourself this question can help to clarify how you step into your days. Is it aimlessly, or is it with intention?

“Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity” - Simone Weil. However, when we can give our attention to ourselves and others, it is nothing short of a profound gift. 

One of the most significant indicators of someone’s happiness is their network of social connections. Often people don’t realise that loneliness is an indicator that this web of connection is out of balance.

Everyone you meet, you are supposed to meet. Every relationship has the opportunity for us not only to learn but also to teach. In today’s podcast, I discuss how other people help us to smooth out our rough edges.