The Struggle Is Real, But Suffering Is Optional

Episode 173 of the Raw Conversations with Corinne Blum podcast, hosted by Corinne Blum, titled "The Struggle Is Real, But Suffering Is Optional" was published on March 4, 2026 and runs 30 minutes.

March 4, 2026 ·30m · Raw Conversations with Corinne Blum

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Summary

It might seem like a radical idea to some, that suffering is optional. There will always be struggles or challenges, pain or grief, but the suffering we place upon it, is ultimately our choice. When we refocus our perspective on choice, that we can make the conscious choice on how we wish to either react or respond to our experience, we become empowered. In this episode, I talk about how the struggle is real, but the suffering is optional. How we cultivate self-worth, self-confidence and the courage to do brave and bold things. And lastly, the key to bringing all these things together. Tune in for more...Loving you from afar, Corinne Enjoying this podcast? I would be so grateful if you can give it 5 stars and share with anyone you think might benefit from it. If you're listening on YouTube, please subscribe as it helps me get a larger reach and be of service to more people.

Episode Description

It might seem like a radical idea to some, that suffering is optional. There will always be struggles or challenges, pain or grief, but the suffering we place upon it, is ultimately our choice. When we refocus our perspective on choice, that we can make the conscious choice on how we wish to either react or respond to our experience, we become empowered.

In this episode, I talk about how the struggle is real, but the suffering is optional. How we cultivate self-worth, self-confidence and the courage to do brave and bold things. And lastly, the key to bringing all these things together.

Tune in for more...

Loving you from afar,

Corinne

Enjoying this podcast? I would be so grateful if you can give it 5 stars and share with anyone you think might benefit from it. If you're listening on YouTube, please subscribe as it helps me get a larger reach and be of service to more people.

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