This is the third episode in Sound Insight's series celebrating National Poetry Month. This episode was inspired by that profound sense of disorientation that arises when the ambient turmoil becomes so pervasive, it begins to feel normal. I explore how listening to sensations of resonance and dissonance in our bodies can guide us back to clarity and alignment. This week's poem is called Unmoored. If you are enjoying Sound Insight and would like to dive deeper on the themes I explore here, consider a subscription to my newsletter, The Slow Sip. The Slow Sip will introduce you to a world where less is more, slow is fast, failure is funny and relief is just one slow sip away.

The courage to arrive in a world that's not always welcoming. This is week two of Sound Insight's series in celebration of National Poetry Month. This week's poem is called Arrival Rite. In this reflection and poem, I explore what it takes to show up, especially when the world does not feel welcoming. And how that rite of arrival can lead to a sense of our worthiness that runs deeper than the stories we are told or the ones we believe about ourselves. For a full transcript of this episode, plus practical guidance and more, subscribe to my free newsletter, The Slow Sip.  

In honour of National Poetry Month (and a recently fractured collar bone) I'm practicing "less is more" this month. And nothing illustrates that more perfectly than poetry. In April, Sound Insight will feature a series of three reflections, each accompanied by one of my poems. This week's poem is Threshold. We tend to think of thresholds as lines to cross, doorways to enter, or edges from which we leap. If we are held there longer than we want to be, we become impatient, agitated, or even despondent. We rarely consider the value in the threshold itself. This poem was written during one of those difficult threshold seasons, April 2020, our first COVID-19 lockdown. You can find a full transcript of this episode that includes an inquiry to support your practice by subscribing to my newsletter, The Slow Sip on Substack. The Slow Sip will introduce you to a world where less is more, slow is fast, failure is funny, and relief is just one slow sip away. 

A Simple Way to Make Everyday Choices that Matter. Over the sweep of a life, it is the tiny, seemingly insignificant decisions we make every day that can make the biggest difference. On their own, they don't seem to matter much, but as they accumulate over time, they can make the difference between a rich and fulfilling life or one filled with regret. In this episode, I share a simple approach for recognizing and making the tiny decisions that matter.  Small Decisions for a Big Life first aired in Season 2. In season 5, I'll be bringing back some of Sound Insight's most popular and favorite episodes. If you'd like a transcript of this episode plus much, much more, check out my newsletter, The Slow Sip on Substack. The Slow Sip will introduce you to a world where less is more, slow is fast, failure is funny, and relief is just one slow sip away. 

Welcome to Season 5 of Sound Insight. In episode 1, I share a simple reflection and a personal story to inspire and offer encouragement in a turbulent time. Return is a personal ritual of recovery and re-alignment of our body, mind, heart, and spirit. It is a return to the fundamentals that anchor us. When our lives become stormy and chaotic, return is how we remain grounded and whole. It is a gesture of coming home to yourself. Returning again and again to that inner sanctuary that is always waiting for you.  In season 5, I will dive into the theme of return and its practices more deeply, but to begin, I invite you to take a long slow breath, listen, and enjoy.   Here's where you can find more. If you'd like a transcript of this episode plus a more detailed overview of what is coming in Season 5, you can find it here. Also, consider a subscription to The Slow Sip on Substack. The Slow Sip will introduce you to a world where less is more, slow is fast, failure is funny, and relief is just one slow sip away.   

When I think about finishing strong, I think of marathon runners. The good ones that keep just enough in the tank to mount a heroic sprint to the tape. I think of that triumphant moment when they raise their hands in the air as they cross, just before they collapse on the track in exhaustion. But finishing strong is not only about crossing finish lines. Often we're so eager to get on to the next thing that we blow right past the most important ingredient to a strong finish. In this episode, I share a story about a more powerful finish; the kind of finish that most of us skip.   Looking for more? If you'd like to reduce the slog and dial up the inspiration in your life, consider pairing this podcast with a subscription to my monthly newsletter, The Slow Sip. 

Have you ever wondered why you keep working against your own interests? Or why, when you are on the verge of achieving your goals, you start doubting and sabotaging yourself? Meet The Committee, an unruly band of shadowy critics, doubters, and second-guessers who dwell inside our brains. They are participants in the most common and effective conspiracy of all time. The conspiracy to take control of your life, to keep you small, to keep you safe, and to make you as miserable as possible in the process. In this episode, I take you undercover to reveal the inner workings of The Committee. Because  once you understand how it works, you have the key to get it to stop messing with your life.   Looking for more? If you'd like to reduce the slog and dial up the inspiration in your life, consider pairing this podcast with a subscription to my monthly newsletter, The Slow Sip.  For actionable strategies, practices, and tools developed over 20 years of professional coaching, subscribe to The Slow Sip today.  

Does your September arrives with a wall of new routines, obligations, and deadlines? After a slow, lazy summer, September can feel like standing on the beach trying to stare down an approaching tsunami. In this episode, I offer an alternative to the typical angst inducing, adrenaline pumping hard reboot. Maybe it's time to try something new. Looking for more? Consider pairing this podcast with a free or paid subscription to my newsletter, The Slow Sip. By becoming a subscriber, you'll get transcripts of each episode, access to my archives, plus tips, practices and special subscriber-only offerings delivered directly to your inbox. .  

Confessions from over-eating at the buffet of life. Do you have a habit of taking on too much? Have you tried all the standard advice about priorities and saying no, but still find yourself rushed and overcommitted? There may be more going on in your complex and beautiful mind than you realize. In this episode, I explore why we (or maybe it's just me) repeatedly sabotage our efforts for a more spacious, creative, savor-worthy life with this compulsion to keep doing more. And the most powerful weapon you have for breaking this habit for good. Looking for more? Consider pairing this podcast with a free or paid subscription to my newsletter, The Slow Sip. By becoming a subscriber, you'll get transcripts of each episode, access to my archives, plus tips, practices and special subscriber-only offerings delivered directly to your inbox. Links to people and resources referenced in this episode: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown. The 5 Agonies of Ambitious Multipotentialites by Jennie O'Connor  

The Inner Work of Greater Peace How can we protect our mental and emotional well-being in an environment that is becoming increasingly toxic? Are we all at the mercy of our circumstances and our environment? Or can we control our emotional state to reduce our suffering and the suffering in the world? I've learned in my coaching practice and in life that the truth is more nuanced and complex than either of those questions suggests. Join me for this episode as I explore, the inner work of greater peace.