Path To Joy

02/20/2026

Comfort isn’t one-size-fits-all—and it doesn’t need permission. In this episode of 10 Minutes to Joy, Sylvia explores the deeply personal nature of comfort and how small, intentional choices can create a sense of safety, grounding, and ease in daily life. Releasing on National Comfy Day (Febru...

02/13/2026

Feeling stuck, powerless, or caught in repeating emotional patterns? In this episode, Sylvia Plester-Silk, RSW, explores the difference between a victim mindset and personal accountability—and why this shift is essential for real healing and personal growth. This conversation isn’t about self-bl...

02/06/2026

Do you struggle with making decisions that feel right, only to face regret later? In this episode, Sylvia Plester-Silk, Holistic Psychotherapist, reveals how to trust your intuition, tune into your gut feelings, and make authentic, regret-free choices. Learn practical strategies for decision-making....

01/30/2026

Have you ever had a simple interaction leave you feeling frustrated, upset, or drained—and wondered why it stuck with you? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Joy, I share how pausing before you react can completely shift how you show up for yourself and others. In this episode of the 10 Minutes to J...

01/28/2026

For Couples Who Are Struggling (and Those Who Care About Them)

If you and your partner are finding yourselves stuck in the same painful patterns…
If communication feels strained, distant, or tense…
If there’s been betrayal, emotional shutdown, or a quiet sense of “we’re not okay”…

Please know this: you don’t have to figure it out alone.

At Path to Joy, I work with couples who are genuinely committed to change—even when things feel heavy, confusing, or tender. This is not about blame or taking sides. It’s about slowing things down, understanding what’s really happening beneath the surface, and learning how to reconnect with honesty, compassion, and accountability.

And if you’re reading this as a friend, family member, or colleague who knows a couple that’s quietly struggling—thank you for caring enough to notice. A gentle referral can be a powerful act of love.

Healing is possible. Reconnection is possible.
Sometimes the bravest step is simply reaching out.

You’re welcome to message me privately or share this with someone who might need it.

— Sylvia, www.pathtojoy.ca

01/23/2026

If you’re an empath who often feels drained, off-balance, or overwhelmed by others’ demands, this episode is for you. Sylvia Plester-Silk explores why empathic women are particularly vulnerable to energy drains from manipulative or narcissistic behaviors, and how overgiving can quietly erode joy...

01/16/2026

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 w...

01/09/2026

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...

01/06/2026

Have you listened to this one yet?

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 m...

01/02/2026

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...

12/26/2025

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 m...

12/19/2025

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 ...