What if joy isn’t something you earn after life settles down—but something you choose, even after disappointment, loss, or unexpected change? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Joy, Sylvia reflects on a book that reshaped her understanding of purpose, resilience, and what allows us to stay human when life is hard.

Rather than focusing on what’s broken, this conversation gently explores the role of values, attitude, and meaning in creating a life that still feels fulfilling—especially in midlife. This episode offers a quiet invitation to reflect, reconnect, and remember: joy isn’t a destination. It’s a practice.

In this milestone episode, Sylvia reflects on reaching 50 episodes of 10 Minutes to Joy and why celebrating our wins matters more than we realize. Drawing on her experience as a holistic psychotherapist, she shares how gratitude and acknowledgement can reset your energy and open the door to more joy.

Join Sylvia as she reflects on her podcast journey, the support that made it possible, and the lessons learned along the way. She also invites listeners to share feedback, topic ideas, and reviews—helping shape future episodes that continue to inspire and recharge.

New episodes drop every Friday. Share your wins, reflect, and celebrate along with Sylvia!

In this episode of 10 Minutes to Joy, holistic psychotherapist Sylvia Plester-Silk shares a fresh, intuitive approach to vision boards and manifestation, revealing why there is no right or wrong way to create one. Drawing on years of facilitating vision board workshops, Sylvia explores how intuition, emotional alignment, and symbolic imagery play a key role in making real change—especially during times of transition, reinvention, and personal growth.

This episode is for women seeking clarity, renewal, and a more aligned way to create the next chapter of their lives. You’ll discover why focusing too tightly on specific outcomes can block manifestation, how emotions act as guidance, and why trusting your inner wisdom matters more than goal-setting. Take 10 minutes to reset, reconnect with your intuition, and explore a gentler, more powerful way to create your life.

The end of the year is a powerful moment to pause, reflect, and honor the journey you’ve been on. In this episode, Sylvia Plester-Silk invites you to a heartfelt year-end ritual designed to help you celebrate your wins, acknowledge your growth, and release what’s been holding you back.

This is more than a reflection—it’s a chance to reconnect with yourself, feel gratitude for the lessons of the past year, and create space for the possibilities ahead. Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional relief, or inspiration to step confidently into 2026, this episode will leave you feeling lighter, empowered, and ready to embrace the new year with intention and joy.

Feeling overwhelmed or stressed during the holiday season? Women over 50 often put everyone else first, leaving their own well-being behind. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Joy, Sylvia Plester-Silk shares practical techniques to bring calm, self-love, and presence into your busy holidays.

You’ll learn:

• Quick breathing exercises and meditation practices to release tension and stress
• Visualization methods to wrap yourself in loving energy and nurture your inner calm
• How to set healthy boundaries while still enjoying time with loved ones
• Ways to gift yourself joy, compassion, and emotional freedom this holiday season

Take 10 minutes to reconnect with yourself, embrace the season with presence, and create Holiday Harmony in your life.

Gift-Giving Stress? Try Giving What Love Really Wants This Season

Feeling pressure to find the perfect holiday gift? In this 10 Minutes to Joy episode, Sylvia Plester-Silk shares a refreshing perspective on gift-giving inspired by The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman.

Learn how understanding your love language — and the love languages of those you care about — can ease holiday stress and create a more profound connection. Sometimes the greatest gift isn’t wrapped at all… It’s time together.

A warm, grounding listen for anyone seeking a more meaningful, less overwhelming holiday season.

A trek to Machu Picchu became an unexpected lesson in how covert narcissists quietly drain our energy. In this episode, Sylvia shares what she discovered after the trip—and how hidden energetic pulls can linger long after the relationship ends.

You’ll learn practical ways to recognize subtle energy drain, release old attachments, and reclaim your emotional strength. Sylvia also introduces simple techniques—like cord-cutting rituals, the violet flame, and calling on Archangel Michael—to help you clear what isn’t yours and rebuild your energetic boundaries.

Perfect for the festive season, this episode offers gentle guidance for protecting your energy, honouring your limits, and putting your well-being first.

In this episode, Sylvia Plester-Silk, RSW, reveals the powerful—but often forgotten—step that can transform every emotional interaction: checking in with yourself before you respond.

So many of us rush to offer solutions, advice, or comforting words… yet that’s rarely what someone truly needs. Sylvia explores why we fall into this pattern and how a simple pause can deepen connection, prevent overwhelm, and create more meaningful support.

You’ll hear about:

• Why listening without fixing changes everything
• How self-awareness improves emotional communication
• The surprising impact of unwanted advice
• The role of clear, gentle requests in getting your needs met

This episode is filled with relatable stories and simple shifts that help you show up with compassion, clarity, and confidence.