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.

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

We are all birthed of divine love—but life’s early messages can condition us to believe we are not enough. In this episode, Sylvia Plester-Silk, RSW, explores how family expectations and manipulative patterns create transactional self-esteem, leading us to seek approval instead of embracing our innate value. Through personal stories and therapeutic insights, she guides you to release guilt, reclaim your power, and reconnect with your authentic, divine self. Tune in to rediscover the truth of your being: you were never broken, just conditioned to forget your brilliance.

Are you tired of taking things personally? Sylvia Plester-Silk explains why it’s never really about you. In this week’s 10 Minutes to Joy Podcast, discover how emotional patterns, past experiences, and mental filters shape the way people act—and how you can stop carrying their weight.

It really is all about them!

Stop absorbing others’ crap—start focusing on your joy!

Listening to her intuitive guidance, Sylvia Plester-Silk, RSW, has developed a groundbreaking approach to couples therapy: the Joyana Cara™ Method. Moving beyond surface-level communication, this method focuses on resolving old patterns and cultivating deep understanding and compassion for your partner. Discover how you can create stronger, more meaningful connections in your relationship.

Learn more and book a good fit call at www.pathtojoy.ca

We all have things that intrigue us and naturally pique our curiosity. Join Sylvia Plester-Silk on this episode of the 10 Minutes to Joy Podcast as she encourages you to find and indulge your natural curiosity. Set a budget, not only financial, but also other resources, to create opportunities for more discovery in your life! You deserve to experience expansion!

Join Sylvia Plester-Silk on 10 Minutes to Joy as she explores how authentic giving lifts your energy and strengthens connection. Learn how pure intentions and heartfelt generosity create joy, raise your vibration, and bring emotional freedom. A powerful reminder that the energy behind your actions shapes your relationships and your inner peace.

Feeling fear at the edge of something new? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Joy Podcast, Sylvia Plester-Silk, RSW, shares how she faced her fear of heights with compassion, deep breathing, and energy techniques. Learn how to take small, brave steps, embrace your emotions, and turn fear into inner strength.

In this episode of 10 Minutes to Joy, holistic psychotherapist Sylvia Plester-Silk explores burnout beyond the workplace, showing how it can affect every part of life when we live out of alignment with our values. Drawing from her own journey, Sylvia shares practical strategies to restore balance through physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care. Discover how to identify the early signs of burnout, create a “no longer” list, and cultivate lasting resilience to safeguard your well-being and rediscover joy.

In this episode of 10 Minutes to Joy, Sylvia Plester-Silk, RSW, explores how women can transform fear into assertiveness and reclaim their voice. Too often, silence and self-suppression keep us stuck in patterns of fear, but speaking up is an act of self-love that opens the door to joy and emotional freedom. Through personal stories and gentle guidance, Sylvia shares why courage matters, how to honor your truth without guilt, and why it’s never too late to find your voice. This empowering conversation reminds listeners that joy grows when we dare to speak up for ourselves.

Join Sylvia Plester-Silk on 10 Minutes to Joy as she reflects on National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada. She explores the legacy of residential schools, the lack of Indigenous history in public spaces, and the importance of moving beyond symbolic gestures. With a focus on education, respect, and meaningful action, Sylvia highlights what Canadians still need to learn to truly honour Indigenous peoples and work toward reconciliation.

Please take the time to read the report here:

https://nctr.ca/about/history-of-the-trc/truth-and-reconciliation-commission-of-canada/

The photo for today's podcast was taken in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada. Ch'ondey, from the Han Language, means "medicine on land." This was an artistic demonstration that every child matters.