Calmer in 5
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Calmer in 5
Calmer in 5, hosted by Thom Walters, helps you cultivate a more peaceful and balanced life in just five minutes a day. With insightful reflections and actionable tips, Thom guides listeners to slow down, reflect, and embrace calm amidst life's chaos. Perfect for those seeking a quick yet meaningful...
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1769: Why We Hide Our Joy — and How to Share It Openly
Joy is one of the most natural feelings we have — yet, strangely, one of the hardest to show. Somewhere along the way, many of us learned to keep it q...
1768: Nature’s Lesson: The Beauty of Life’s Steady Transitions
The thought of change is difficult for some people. In fact some people rail against change in any form. Ultimately though, they bring about uneasines...
1767: The Selflessness of Self-Care: Why Caring for You Helps Everyone
One of the greatest challenges we face as a people is the misunderstanding that we must tend to the needs and suffering of those around us before we t...
1766: Where Your Attention Goes, Your Reality Grows
Here’s something you might not know; your thoughts create your reality. Okay, if you’re here then you have listened to Zen Commuter and you know that...
1765: The Peace in Knowing Nothing Stays the Same
Many times, mostly when we are sad or lonely, we think things will never change. We think that the sorrow will remain forever. However, whether you ar...
1764: Your Most Utterly Serene Moment - Do You Remember it?
There are always calm moments, but fewer absolutely transcendent moments of utter serenity. Can you remember one? If you can’t, then you have all the...
1763: The Power of Unfinished Moments
Not every moment in life ties up neatly. Some conversations trail off. Some endings never come. And yet, calm is still possible—even in the face of lo...
1762: From Me to We: Slowing Down to Connect
In today’s episode of Calmer in 5, we explore something deceptively simple, but deeply powerful—the act of slowing down to truly connect with others....
1761: Calm Comes From Community as Well
When we think of calm we often think about being alone, in the woods, at home alone or at the beach. But today I talk about how community, real commun...
1760: Love Without Fixing: Finding Calm in Acceptance
In today’s episode, we explore a subtle but powerful truth: real love doesn’t always come with advice, solutions, or action. Sometimes, the most calmi...
1759: Boundaries Are Beautiful: Protecting Your Peace with Grace
IIn today’s episode, we explore the calming power of boundaries—and why they’re one of the kindest, most respectful ways to care for yourself and your...
1758: The Power of Listening in a Noisy World
In today’s episode, we explore how the simple act of listening can be a powerful tool for creating calm. In a world full of noise, distractions, and c...
1757: How Diverse Friendships Lead to Greater Calm
In today’s episode, I explore the powerful impact that having diverse friendships can have on our sense of calm. When we surround ourselves with peopl...
1756: The Gratitude Walk: A Simple Exercise for Daily Calm
Episode Title: The Gratitude Walk: A Simple Exercise for Daily Calm
Today’s episode introduces a beautifully simple practice to bring more peace...
1755: Not Everyone Has a Bed: Reflections on Gratitude
Not Everyone Has a Bed: Reflections on Gratitude
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In today’s episode, I explore how comparison can quietly erode our...
1754: Small Moments, Big Calm
Small Moments, Big Calm
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In today’s episode, I talk about the quiet power of small moments—the ones we often overlook...
1753: Let this Moment Be Enough
Let the Moment Be Enough
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In today’s episode, I invite you to consider a powerful shift: what if you didn’t have to g...
1752: Debunking the Premise of Just One Soulmate and One Passion
We lose our level of calm when we scrape and claw to find that one mythical soulmate or that one passion career. What if I told you that there isn’t j...
1751: Silent Walks: A Simple Way to Restore Peace
What if calm was waiting just outside your door—and you didn’t need to take your phone with you? In this episode, we’ll explore the power of silent, n...
1750: Take Off Your Shoes and Feel the Calm
Sometimes the fastest way to calm is the most natural. Today we’re talking about barefoot grounding—how a few minutes with your feet on the earth can...
1749: When You Let Go of Control, Calm Follows
Trying to control every outcome can quietly drain your peace. In today’s episode, we’ll explore how replacing control with curiosity can dissolve tens...
1748: Breathe Into Calm: How Diaphragmatic Breathing Instantly Reduces Stress
When stress takes over, the breath is your way back to calm. In this episode, we explore diaphragmatic breathing—a simple, natural technique that sign...
1747: Why We Crave Belonging: 5 Ways to Stop Compromising Yourself to Fit In
It’s human to want connection—but sometimes that desire to fit in pulls us away from who we truly are. In today’s episode, we explore the deeper reaso...
1746: 3 Reasons Why You Lose Calm When You Worry About What Others Think of You
It sure takes a lot of energy trying to read a room in order to fit in: making sure you say the right things, act a certain way. Not only does it take...
1745: Knowing How to Support Someone Creates Calm
In today’s episode of Calmer in 5, we’re exploring how to show up for someone who’s going through a tough time. Whether it’s a friend, family member,...
1744: No One is Broken...Including You
Welcome to Calmer in 5. Today’s episode is a powerful reminder: you are not broken.
So often, we move through life believing there’s something...
1743: The Link Between Calm and Self-Compassion
On today’s episode of Calmer in 5, we’re exploring the powerful connection between self-compassion and calm. When we’re unkind to ourselves—through ha...
1742: Seeing the Gifts Adds to Your Joy
Welcome to Calmer in Five, where the start to a calmer life is just five minutes away. Today I talk about bringing yourself into the moment to appreci...
1741: Discovering Your Defaults Can Lead to a Calmer Life
Welcome to Calmer in Five, where the start to a calmer life is just five minutes away. Today I talk about taking a look at your life and determining w...
1740: 3 Simple Ways to Shift from Doing Mode to Being Mode for Instant Calm
Welcome to Calmer in Five, the show that helps you shift into a more peaceful mindset in just five minutes. Today, we’re exploring three simple ways t...
1739: When Pity Becomes a Wall: Choosing Presence Instead
Welcome to Calmer in 5. Thanks for taking a moment to pause with me today.
There’s an energy in pity that creates distance—it places one person...
1738: The Calm That Comes with Perspective
Welcome to Calmer in 5. I'm glad you're here.
Today, we're talking about how a simple shift in perspective can ease our suffering and anxiety. O...
1737: Slow Down to Find Peace: How 2x Speed Steals Your Calm
Welcome to Calmer in 5, where we take just five minutes to help you feel more at ease in your day. Today, we’re talking about something many of us do...
1736: Why Your Younger Self Deserves Your Gratitude
Welcome to Calmer in 5, where we make serenity simple—one thought at a time. Today, we’re turning our attention to someone who deserves more appreciat...
1735: Does Cleanliness Affect Your Peace of Mind?
Welcome to Calmer in 5, where we make serenity simple—one thought at a time. Today, we’re exploring a topic that can have a surprising impact on our p...
1734: The Hidden Benefits of Crying—And Why We Hold Back
Welcome to Calmer in 5, where we make serenity simple—one thought at a time. Today, we’re talking about something that many of us have a complicated r...
1733: The Same Sun Warms You In Peace and in Stress
Welcome to Calmer in 5, where we make serenity simple—one thought at a time. Imagine yourself on a beach vacation, feeling the warmth of the sun, the...
1732: What Truly Makes You Happy (R)
There are many days when you might wake up and simply slip into autopilot, not really questioning…anything. Not really looking at your life, not quest...
1731: How Deep Breathing Instantly Reduces Stress and Anxiety
Feeling overwhelmed? Just one deep breath can bring you back to calm. In this episode of Calmer in 5, we explore the science and simplicity of deep br...
1730: What Would Happen if You Chose to Simply Be?
We all have ideas about what we should do, or have to do. We have ideas about careers, productivity, responsibilities, etc. But did you ever think tha...