Encore: The Transformative Power of “Maybe” with Allison Carmen

In this empowering episode, host Joan Paul is joined by Allison Carmen – author, mindset coach, and host of the podcast 10 Minutes to Less Suffering.

Allison shares how her next act began with a subtle yet life-changing shift in mindset. From being addicted to certainty to embracing the powerful possibilities of maybe. 

As a high-achieving attorney, Allison spent years gripped by anxiety and the fear of the unknown. But an impactful parable about a farmer and his horse opened a door to a whole new way of thinking.

She reveals how adopting a “maybe” mindset helped her navigate unexpected life shifts, including a sudden divorce, and how this simple word continues to guide her and her clients through relationships, career changes, and entrepreneurship.

This conversation is filled with heartfelt wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on how to find hope and peace when life doesn’t go according to plan. Allison’s journey is a testament to the power of surrendering control and inviting possibility.

Whether you're facing an uncertain season, rebuilding after loss, or simply looking to worry less and live more, this episode will remind you that “maybe” can be the most freeing word of all.

Episode Highlights

 ➔ How Allison’s long-term relationship with anxiety and her need for certainty led to unwelcome health consequences
 ➔ The simple story that sparked her mindset transformation
 ➔ How she used “maybe” thinking to navigate her divorce and life transitions
 ➔ Why embracing the unknown is essential for growth and peace
 ➔ Practical tools for adopting a “maybe” mindset in everyday life
 ➔ How Allison supports others through her books, speaking, and work at The Motherhood Center of New York

About Allison Carmen

Allison is an author, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and business consultant with a background in law and finance. She is the author of The Gift of Maybe, A Year Without Men, and Maybe Everything is Okay. Currently she serves as CFO and General Counsel at The Motherhood Center of New York. Through her podcast, speaking engagements, and writing, she offers accessible tools for reducing daily stress and embracing uncertainty as a path to freedom.

Connect with Allison:

Website: www.allisoncarmen.com
Podcast: 10 Minutes to Less Suffering
Books: The Gift of Maybe, A Year Without Men, Maybe Everything is Okay: A Parent's Guide to Less Stress and Worry (available via her website)
Social: Instagram @allisoncarmen, Facebook @allisoncarmen

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Thank you for listening and remember, you're never too old, and it's not too late! That one day is now!

xojoan