Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development & Self-Improvement
3,246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsJoin award-winning audiobook narrator in this personal growth accelerator, delivering bite-sized episodes each day that are rich with wisdom and practical advice. Optimal Living Daily features a carefully selected mix of blog posts from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering a wide array of topics such as minimalism, productivity, mental health, and personal development. Each episode is thoughtfully narrated to not only inform but also inspire you to make meaningful changes in your life.
Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or strategies to enhance your daily life, Optimal Living Daily is your go-to source for personal development. It’s not just a podcast; it’s a daily habit that empowers you to live your best life, one insightful and uplifting episode at a time. Dive into episodes that cover the essence of self-help, minimalism, and self-improvement, offering actionable steps to foster personal development.
This podcast is designed for those passionate about personal development and minimalism, looking to integrate self-help strategies and self-improvement techniques into their daily routines. By focusing on personal development, each episode provides you with the tools needed for self-improvement and minimalism, transforming your life with every listen.
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2746: How To Not Care What Other People Think by Mia of She Dreams All Day
April 30, 2023 07:01 - 10 minutesMia of She Dreams All Day fills us in on how to not care what others think. Episode 2746: How To Not Care What Other People Think by Mia of She Dreams All Day She Dreams All Day is a personal development and productivity blog designed to help you achieve your biggest goals and your wildest dreams. Created by Mia, a constant creative dreamer, now out to help other dreamers. The original post is located here: https://shedreamsallday.com/how-to-not-care-what-other-people-think/ Visit Me Online a...
2745: [Part 2] 3 Exciting Facts About Goals That No One Talks About by Benjamin Hardy
April 30, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesBenjamin Hardy discusses some special parts of goal-setting that no one talks about. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2745: [Part 2] 3 Exciting Facts About Goals That No One Talks About by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantr...
2744: [Part 1] 3 Exciting Facts About Goals That No One Talks About by Benjamin Hardy
April 29, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesBenjamin Hardy discusses some special parts of goal-setting that no one talks about. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2744: [Part 1] 3 Exciting Facts About Goals That No One Talks About by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantr...
2743: How to Master the Art of Slowing Down by Courtney Carver
April 28, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesCourtney Carver of Be More With Less talks about how to master the art of slowing down Episode 2743: How to Master the Art of Slowing Down by Courtney Carver Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the end it all came...
2742: Why Am I Always So Hard on Myself? by Kate Hesse
April 27, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesKate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about being too hard on oneself Episode 2742: Why Am I Always So Hard on Myself? by Kate Hesse When you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self-care and self-work routine into your life. And suddenly, living a life you love stops being a dream and becomes your everyday reality. There are three pillar...
2741: Why is This Fun? And Other Important Life Questions You Should Ask Yourself Regularly by Margo Aaron
April 26, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesMargo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about important life questions to ask yourself regularly Episode 2741: Why is This Fun? And Other Important Life Questions You Should Ask Yourself Regularly by Margo Aaron Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a regular contributor to Inc and lives in Jersey City as a Daywalk...
2740: We Can Be Happy Despite Pain From Our Past by Margareta Ackerman
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesMargareta Ackerman with Tiny Buddha talks about finding happiness in spite of past pain Episode 2740: We Can Be Happy Despite Pain From Our Past by Margareta Ackerman Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or subscribe to the blog. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Crea...
2739: 4 Thoughtful Questions to Ask When Decluttering by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely
April 24, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesJennifer of Simply Fiercely shares 4 thoughtful questions to ask when decluttering Episode 2739: 4 Thoughtful Questions to Ask When Decluttering by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland but she caught a bad case of wanderlust at an early age and it has taken her all over the world. She is a reformed shopaholic turned minimalist and believes that clearing out the clutter is a vital part of creating a life you love...
2738: Another Vote For Simplicity by Ross Enamait
April 23, 2023 07:01 - 10 minutesRoss Enamait of Ross Training shares another vote for simplicity. Episode 2738: Another Vote For Simplicity by Ross Enamait Founded by Ross Enamait, RossTraining.com is dedicated to excellence and innovations in high performance conditioning, strength, and athletic development. His goal with the site is to provide a content-rich resource to assist with your development. As a long time trainer and boxing coach, Ross has dedicated his life to the development and improvement of athletes. He ha...
2737: What to Do When Life Falls Apart by Cylon George
April 23, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesCylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares what to do when life falls apart. Episode 2737: What to Do When Life Falls Apart by Cylon George Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenges. The mission of his blog is to help busy people thrive in their spiritual lives so they can live with more joy, peace, purpose, and meaning. The...
2736: Is Location Independence BS? AND Forever Does Not Exist by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
April 22, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes2 shorter posts from Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus of The Minimalists sharing their thoughts on location independence and why forever does not exist. Episode 2736: Is Location Independence BS? AND Forever Does Not Exist by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The Atlantic, New York Times, Wall Street Jo...
2735: Do The Best You Can, Dummy by J. Money
April 21, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesJ. Money of Budgets Are Sexy tells you to do the best you can Episode 2735: Do The Best You Can, Dummy by J. Money J. Money is a 6'1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys. He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later–14 ...
2734: You Are Always Living Your Values by Eric Teplitz
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesEric Teplitz reminds you that you're always living your values Episode 2734: You Are Always Living Your Values by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz has had a lifelong fascination with human motivation, creativity, personal development, and living an inspired, rewarding, and positively impactful life. To this effect, he routinely undertakes challenging endeavors that intrigue him and impel him to grow. He has recorded an album of original songs and started his own record label to put it out into the w...
2733: [Part 2] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc Chernoff
April 19, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesMarc Chernoff shares 5 ways to turn your life around at any age. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2733: [Part 2] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc Chernoff Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven s...
2732: [Part 1] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc Chernoff
April 18, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesMarc Chernoff shares 5 ways to turn your life around at any age. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2732: [Part 1] 5 Timeless Ways to Turn Your Life Around at Any Age by Marc Chernoff Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.” Through their blog, book, course and coaching, they’ve spent the past decade writing about and teaching proven s...
2731: 10 Simple Ways Decluttering Can Improve Your Life by Rebecca Crespo
April 17, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesRebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple shares 10 benefits of decluttering Episode 2731: 10 Simple Ways Decluttering Can Improve Your Life by Rebecca Crespo Rebecca is a New York native living in Spain. She started her journey of minimal living 3 years ago, when she decided to leave the soul-sucking corporate world and fit only her essential items into a small red carry-on, to fulfill her lifelong dream of traveling the world. Within those 3 years she learned that experiences are her vessels...
2730: Why You Must Start Investing Now by Barbara Friedberg
April 16, 2023 07:01 - 12 minutesBarbara Friedberg with Good Financial Cents tells you why you must start investing right away. Episode 2730: Why You Must Start Investing Now by Barbara Friedberg Jeff Rose, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™, founder of Good Financial Cents, and author of the personal finance book Soldier of Finance. Jeff is an Iraqi combat veteran and served 9 years in the Army National Guard. His work is regularly featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Inc.com and Entrepreneur. The original post is loca...
2729: Stimulation and How I Learned to Love Dishwashing by Tynan
April 16, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesTynan shares his thoughts on stimulation and how he learned to love dishwashing. Episode 2729: Stimulation and How I Learned to Love Dishwashing by Tynan Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connecting with awesome people, and creating good work. The New York Times Bestseller “The Game” featured him as ...
2728: I Am Awake by Dr. Elana Miller
April 15, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesElana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on difficult times. Episode 2728: I Am Awake by Dr. Elana Miller Elana Miller is a psychiatrist based out of Los Angeles, California. She loves to write, read, and make music. Elana received her B.A. in psychology at Harvard University before studying at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. I completed my psychiatry residency training at the Univer...
2727: Why We Have Regret by Leo Babauta
April 14, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesLeo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about why we have regret Episode 2727: Why We Have Regret by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/regret/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertise...
2726: Anxiety is Your Imagination? A Psychologist Explains by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis
April 13, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesDr. Allison Niebes-Davis of Dr. Allison Answers talks about whether or not anxiety is in your imagination Episode 2726: Anxiety is Your Imagination? A Psychologist Explains by Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Dr. Allison Answers, a website designed to simplify psychology to help you live a healthy and meaningful life. She finds a balance between the science and the practical, making her content completely relevant to your...
2725: How to Increase Your Productivity in Just 5 Minutes by Michael Blankenship
April 12, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesMichael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back helps you increase productivity in just 5 minutes Episode 2725: How to Increase Your Productivity in Just 5 Minutes by Michael Blankenship Michael Blankenship wants you to know that he gets it if you're tired, you're burnt out and you're sick of doing the same thing every day, quickly marching toward a grave stone with nothing interesting written on its face. Michael felt that way once, but one day, everything changed. Once he'd taken back control of...
2724: Jurassic Park and When Good Intentions Go South by Greg Audino
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesGreg Audino talks about how to handle it when good intentions yield bad results Episode 2724: Jurassic Park and When Good Intentions Go South by Greg Audino Greg Audino is a writer, advice columnist, and certified life coach. He also serves as a producer and host in the OLD network. He started his career as an actor, and TV fanatics can find him with principal roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. The original post is located here: https://...
2723: What a Pizza Cutter Taught Me About Frugality and Minimalism by Chris of Keep Thrifty
April 10, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesChris of Keep Thrifty shares frugality and minimalism lessons he learned from a pizza cutter Episode 2723: What a Pizza Cutter Taught Me About Frugality and Minimalism by Chris of Keep Thrifty Chris and Jaime live in the suburbs of Madison, WI with their three daughters. While living the typical suburban life, they are challenging the norms by living outside the box and creating the freedom they desire. At Keep Thrifty, they share their journey and bring you inspiration and tools to help you ...
2722: Staying Positive Around Negative People by Shana Olmstead
April 09, 2023 07:01 - 10 minutesShana Olmstead talks about how we can stay positive around negative people. Episode 2722: Staying Positive Around Negative People by Shana Olmstead Shana Olmstead's passion and life's work is connecting with people and helping them to believe the best about themselves. Her own process of spiritual awakening 15 years ago, and the personal transformation she has had since then has helped her to understand that her true calling in this lifetime is to help awaken the souls of others. She belives ...
2721: [Part 2] The Backwards Law - Why the Best Things in Life Must Be Let Go by Mark Manson
April 09, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesMark Manson shares his why the best things in life are all backwards. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2721: [Part 2] The Backwards Law - Why the Best Things in Life Must Be Let Go by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of t...
2720: [Part 1] The Backwards Law - Why the Best Things in Life Must Be Let Go by Mark Manson
April 08, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesMark Manson shares his why the best things in life are all backwards. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2720: [Part 1] The Backwards Law - Why the Best Things in Life Must Be Let Go by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of t...
2719: How to Make Simple Your Superpower by Lisa Avellan
April 07, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesLisa Avellan with No Sidebar shares how to make simple your superpower. Episode 2719: How to Make Simple Your Superpower by Lisa Avellan No Sidebar was created by Brian Gardner and is all about designing a simpler life. He and the contributing authors want to help you figure out what's getting in your way, at home and at work. They want to help you let go of distractions, online and off--to turn down the noise that disrupts the quiet of your heart and soul. The original post is located here:...
2718: Microgratitude by Karl Staib
April 06, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesKarl Staib of DigToFly talks about microgratitude Episode 2718: Microgratitude by Karl Staib Karl Staib is an author that seeks out growth at every turn. It's why he writes. He wants to process his thoughts and emotions, learn from them and share them with the world. He grew up in a little town in Pennsylvania called Pipersiville. He moved to Austin, TX in this mid twenties and now he is living in San Antonio with his wife and two boys. If you enjoy his writing, he encourages you to reach out...
2717: 7 Subtle Ways Victim Mentality Is Sneaking Into Your Life by Erica Layne
April 05, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesErica Layne shares 7 ways that victim mentality is sneaking into your life Episode 2717: 7 Subtle Ways Victim Mentality Is Sneaking Into Your Life by Erica Layne Erica Layne is a sunset chaser, mom of three, and founder of The Life On Purpose Movement—a community of women living life with intention. Her website reaches thousands of women every day, helping them trade overwhelm and fatigue for focus and peace. Erica graduated in print journalism from BYU, has been interviewed for The Wall St...
2716: The Best Reason to Do Scary Things by Dr. Kelly Flanagan
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesDr. Kelly Flanagan talks about the best reason to do scary things Episode 2716: The Best Reason to Do Scary Things by Dr. Kelly Flanagan Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. He writes weekly about living out redemptive stories on his popular blog, UnTangled. Kelly has also written two books, one titled Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You, So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life, and another named True Companions. Kell...
2715: What to do Instead of Shopping - Minimalist Lifestyle Benefits by Amanda Brownlow
April 03, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesAmanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow talks about what to do instead of shopping Episode 2715: What to do Instead of Shopping - Minimalist Lifestyle Benefits by Amanda Brownlow Amanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient. She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independenc...
2714: Q&A - Are Multivitamins Worth It?
April 02, 2023 07:01 - 11 minutesAsk Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643 Episode 2714: Q&A - Are Multivitamins Worth It? Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2713: The Worst Loss of All by Helene Massicotte
April 02, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesHelene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares her thoughts on the worst loss of all. Episode 2713: The Worst Loss of All by Helene Massicotte Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anym...
2712: Will Keeping A Gratitude Journal Make You Happier? by Claire of Want Less.co.uk
April 01, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesClaire of Want Less shares if keeping a gratitude journal will make you happier. Episode 2712: Will Keeping A Gratitude Journal Make You Happier? by Claire of Want Less.co.uk Claire lives with her wife and dog in Yorkshire, UK, and is on a journey towards simplifying her life and beating debt. Along the way, she is exploring ideas like minimalism, escaping the rat-race, logging off from the screens and resisting the pull of 21st century consumerism. The original post is located here: http://w...
2711: How to Sleep Yourself to Success by Kalen Bruce
March 31, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesKalen Bruce talks about the benefits of sleep Episode 2711: How to Sleep Yourself to Success by Kalen Bruce Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned on his blog, writing informative, entertaining, mini blogs to help you with your finances. Finances can be intimidating, so he keeps his posts short, sweet, a...
2710: We Are All Terminal So Let's Make Sure We Really Live by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui
March 30, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesKrista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress reminds that we're all terminal Episode 2710: We Are All Terminal So Let's Make Sure We Really Live by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui's mission as a Joyful Living Educator is to help messy humans like herself quiet the noise of perfectionism, comparison and fear to show up fully to their imperfect and beautiful lives and/or businesses. Her message can be summed up in 3 sentences: You're imperfect; Life is messy; Show up a...
2709: [Part 2] 7 Steps to Embracing Change Without Fear or Frustration by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
March 29, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesSabrina of The Budding Optimist shares 7 steps to embracing change. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2709: [Part 2] 7 Steps to Embracing Change Without Fear or Frustration by Sabrina of Budding Optimist Sabrina is a two-time Leukemia survivor, the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant, and a person living with a rare, progressive, and irreversible lung condition called Bronchiolitis Obliterans. But more importantly, she is a Foodie, a Traveller, a Health Enthusiast, and an Aspiring Writer. She is...
2708: [Part 1] 7 Steps to Embracing Change Without Fear or Frustration by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesSabrina of The Budding Optimist shares 7 steps to embracing change. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2708: [Part 1] 7 Steps to Embracing Change Without Fear or Frustration by Sabrina of Budding Optimist Sabrina is a two-time Leukemia survivor, the recipient of a Bone Marrow Transplant, and a person living with a rare, progressive, and irreversible lung condition called Bronchiolitis Obliterans. But more importantly, she is a Foodie, a Traveller, a Health Enthusiast, and an Aspiring Writer. She is...
2707: 10 Things NOT to Declutter First by Joshua Becker
March 27, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesJoshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist tells you what not to declutter first Episode 2707: 10 Things NOT to Declutter First by Joshua Becker Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. Their story has been seen on the CBS Evening News, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal and countless media interviews around the world. Their books ...
2706: Your Money Should Make Buckets of Excess Money by Paula Pant
March 26, 2023 07:01 - 10 minutesPaula Pant of Afford Anything reminds you that your money should make buckets of excess money. Episode 2706: Your Money Should Make Buckets of Excess Money by Paula Pant Paula Pant is the founder of the award-winning website AffordAnything.com and a writer and speaker specializing in money, business, and real estate investing. She is a real estate investor, as the owner of seven rental property units in metropolitan Atlanta. She holds a real estate license in Georgia. She's also the host of t...
2705: Self-Discipline: Persistence by Steve Pavlina
March 26, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesSteve Pavlina shares his thoughts on self-discipline and persistence. Episode 2705: Self-Discipline: Persistence by Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, relationships, and spirituality. ...
2704: Five Things I Learned from Sourdough Bread by Anthony Ongaro
March 25, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesAnthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares five things he learned from sourdough bread. Episode 2704: Five Things I Learned from Sourdough Bread by Anthony Ongaro After years of impulse spending on Amazon and elsewhere, Anthony Ongaro realized that his one-click purchase habits were more of a physical Twitch than an intentional action. It turned out, this Twitch wasn’t just limited to online spending. It applied to social media, impulsive smartphone usage, and more. Break the Twitch is all abo...
2703: The Kind of Truth You Can't Argue With by David Cain
March 24, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesDavid Cain of Raptitude talks about the kind of truth you can't argue with Episode 2703: The Kind of Truth You Can't Argue With by David Cain David Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it’s been central to ...
2702: Why My Sensitivity Is Actually My Greatest Strength by Erica Evans
March 23, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesErica Evans with Introvert Dear talks about why her sensitivity is her greatest strength Episode 2702: Why My Sensitivity Is Actually My Greatest Strength by Erica Evans Jenn Granneman is the founder of Introvert, Dear and author of The Secret Lives of Introverts. She started Introvert, Dear in 2013 as her personal blog. She was living with an extroverted roommate, dating an extroverted guy, and working an extroverted job (teaching 4th grade). Jenn wanted to write about what it was like being...
2701: 5 Practical Strategies to Increase Resilience and Decrease Stress by Rachael Kable
March 22, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutesRachael Kable shares 5 practical strategies to increase resilience and decrease stress Episode 2701: 5 Practical Strategies to Increase Resilience and Decrease Stress by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live more mindfully in fun, simple and meaningful ways. With a Bachelor of Psychological Sci...
2700: Breaking the Dependency to My Phone by Mollie of This EverGreen Home
March 21, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesMollie of This EverGreen Home talks about breaking the dependency to her phone Episode 2700: Breaking the Dependency to My Phone by Mollie of This EverGreen Home Mike and Mollie met in college. They both arrived a week early for their freshman year at Messiah College for a grueling week of cross-country camp. Between logging endless miles on the trails and getting to know his teammates, Mike took a noticing to Mollie. It would be months before she truly noticed him. Well, at least in the way...
2699: The Clutter-Depression-Anxiety Cycle: How to Stop It by Rachel Jones
March 20, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesRachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about the clutter-depression-anxiety cycle Episode 2699: The Clutter-Depression-Anxiety Cycle: How to Stop It by Rachel Jones Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home. Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spending time with family and being able to focus on Christ. What she found was that minimalism wasn’t the answer. But it is ...
2698: Trusting Yourself by Ellie Lisitsa
March 19, 2023 07:01 - 10 minutesEllie Lisitsa with The Gottman Institute shares why trusting yourself is important and how to do it. Episode 2698: Trusting Yourself by Ellie Lisitsa The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of ...
2697: [Part 2] Minimalism by Mark Manson
March 19, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesMark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2697: [Part 2] Minimalism by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, s...