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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2846: Three Ways You Might be Minimizing Your Trauma by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy and Understanding Your Psychology
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesSara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy talks about how you might be minimizing your trauma Episode 2846: Three Ways You Might be Minimizing Your Trauma by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy and Understanding Your Psychology Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles are integrity, generosity and enthusiasm. They support these principles through transparent decision...
2845: What Is Motivation? You’ve Probably Been Thinking About It All Wrong by Nir Eyal
July 26, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesNir Eyal talks about motivation Episode 2845: What Is Motivation? You’ve Probably Been Thinking About It All Wrong by Nir Eyal Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the be...
2844: Erase These Seven Toxic Words With a Growth Mindset by Molly Fletcher
July 25, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesMolly Fletcher tells you which words to eliminate from your vocabulary if you want to have a growth mindset Episode 2844: Erase These Seven Toxic Words With a Growth Mindset by Molly Fletcher Too many leaders, teams, and organizations are stuck. Instead of achieving greatness, they remain stagnant, failing to reach their potential. That’s where Molly Fletcher comes in. She is a trailblazer in every sense of the word– a rare talent of business wisdom, relationship brilliance and unwavering opt...
2843: When Minimizing Was The Only Option by Cheryl Smith
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesCheryl Smith with No Sidebar talks about when minimizing was her only option Episode 2843: When Minimizing Was The Only Option by Cheryl Smith with No Sidebar 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 p...
2842: Your Environment by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Personal Growth and Changing Your Environment
July 23, 2023 07:01 - 9 minutesCatherine of Common Sense Living talks about your environment and how to use it. Episode 2842: Your Environment by Catherine of Common Sense Living on Personal Growth and Changing Your Environment Catherine is a blogger and founder of Common Sense Living. She enjoys cooking, reading and has recently rediscovered a love for writing which inspired her to start Common Sense Living as well as an Instagram account on which she posts original quotes and other inspirational quotes from writers she a...
2841: [Part 2] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson on Understanding Your Trauma and Overcoming Depression
July 23, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesMark Manson tells us how we can grow from our pain. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2841: [Part 2] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson on Understanding Your Trauma and Overcoming Depression 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 ...
2840: [Part 1] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson on Understanding Your Trauma and Overcoming Depression
July 22, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesMark Manson tells us how we can grow from our pain. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2840: [Part 1] How to Grow from Your Pain by Mark Manson on Understanding Your Trauma and Overcoming Depression 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 ...
2839: 10 Simple Ways to Worry Less by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Techniques to Handle Stress
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesCourtney Carver of Be More With Less shares simple ways to worry less Episode 2839: 10 Simple Ways to Worry Less by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less on Techniques to Handle Stress 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 a...
2838: Scarcity Mentality: Why You Aren't Happy When You've Got it So Good by Keith Wilson
July 20, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesKeith Wilson shares his thoughts on the scarcity mentality Episode 2838: Scarcity Mentality: Why You Aren't Happy When You've Got it So Good by Keith Wilson Keith Wilson is a licensed mental health counselor and certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor in New York State, with more than 30 years experience. Keith has done a lot of writing about ways to improve your relationships and become the person you would like to be. His newest book is The Road to Reconciliation: A Comprehensive Gu...
2837: How to Detangle Your Productivity and Self-Worth by Erica Layne on Loving Yourself No Matter What
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesErica Layne shares how to detangle your productivity and self-worth Episode 2837: How to Detangle Your Productivity and Self-Worth by Erica Layne on Loving Yourself No Matter What 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 interview...
2836: 8 Proven Strategies to Help You Stay Confident by Mary-Lynn Johnson of Living This Good Life
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesMary-Lynn Johnson of Living This Good Life shares 8 proven strategies to help you stay confident Episode 2836: 8 Proven Strategies to Help You Stay Confident by Mary-Lynn Johnson of Living This Good Life Adam grew up in a small town in New Brunswick, Canada. He knew from a young age that he wanted to explore and find what made him happy (and uncomfortable). He grew up as a very shy kid but over time he was able to defeat what was holding him down. He remembers how good he felt when he finally...
2835: Why Declutter Instead of Organise by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesAntonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks about decluttering instead of organizing Episode 2835: Why Declutter Instead of Organise by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity Balance Through Simplicity is a blog dedicated to helping you declutter your home, simplify life and live intentionally. It provides practical tips and easy-to-follow guidance to help you create a meaningful life you love. Check out the blog if you’re looking to create more time, space and freedom for what...
2834: Want Results? Be like Groot. I AM GROOT! by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on 1% Daily Improvements
July 16, 2023 07:01 - 11 minutesSteve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares how to be like Groot to get results. Episode 2834: Want Results? Be like Groot. I AM GROOT! by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on 1% Daily Improvements Steve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes. He's a nerd,...
2833: A Simple Approach To Long-Term Goals by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Building Successful Habits
July 16, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesAnthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares a simple approach to long-term goals. Episode 2833: A Simple Approach To Long-Term Goals by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Building Successful Habits 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, ...
2832: Strive For Progress And Not Perfection by James Altucher on How To Be More Resilient & Face Obstacles
July 15, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesJames Altucher shares his thoughts on striving for progress and not perfection. Episode 2832: Strive For Progress And Not Perfection by James Altucher on How To Be More Resilient & Face Obstacles James Altucher is an American hedge fund manager, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and podcaster. He has founded or cofounded more than 20 companies and says he failed at 17 of them. He has published 11 books, and is a regular contributor to The Financial Times, TechCrunch, and The Huffington Post. ...
2831: You Have the Right to Be Wrong by Steve Pavlina on Human Error and Making Mistakes
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesSteve Pavlina reminds you that you have the right to be wrong Episode 2831: You Have the Right to Be Wrong by Steve Pavlina on Human Error and Making Mistakes 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, rela...
2830: Important Questions to Ask When Planning Your Week by Kate Hesse on Creating a Schedule
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesKate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about how to schedule your week Episode 2830: Important Questions to Ask When Planning Your Week by Kate Hesse on Creating a Schedule 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 e...
2829: The Surprising Secret to Discovering Your True Self by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Knowing Yourself
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesDr. Kelly Flanagan talks about the best reason to do scary things Episode 2829: The Surprising Secret to Discovering Your True Self 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...
2828: A Personal Perspective on Time Management by Tonya Lester on Making More Time For Yourself
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesTonya Lester talks about time management Episode 2828: A Personal Perspective on Time Management by Tonya Lester on Making More Time For Yourself Tonya Lester, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from New York University with a Master's degree in Social Work. Her post-graduate training includes a fellowship at Psychoanalytic Theory at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Theory and Research (IPTAR) and supervised practice in Psychodynamic Therapy under Drs. C.E. Robins and J...
2827: When Clutter Is a Convenient Distraction by Kerri Richardson on Why We Have Clutter
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesKerri Richardson talks about why we have clutter Episode 2827: When Clutter Is a Convenient Distraction by Kerri Richardson on Why We Have Clutter Kerri is a lifestyle designer, trained coach, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the book What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You who helps people just like you dream BIG and build the foundation underneath. She’ll help you turn your dream into a plan, identify the clutter in your way, and decode the real issue — all while making spa...
2826: A Simple Way To Reduce Your Mortgage Payments by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on How to Remove PMI
July 09, 2023 07:01 - 9 minutesKumiko of The Budget Mom offers a simple way to reduce your mortgage payments. Episode 2826: A Simple Way To Reduce Your Mortgage Payments by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on How to Remove PMI Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understand and can afford. The original post is located here: https://www.thebudgetmom.com/reduce-your-mor...
2825: Why "Live In The Moment" Is Terrible Advice by Benjamin Hardy on Living Your Best Life
July 09, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesBenjamin Hardy shares why "live in the moment" is terrible advice. Episode 2825: Why "Live In The Moment" Is Terrible Advice by Benjamin Hardy on Living Your Best Life 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 "wantrepreneurs" and actual entreprene...
2824: Everything is a Choice by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on How To Feel More Empowered
July 08, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesCylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why everything is a choice. Episode 2824: Everything is a Choice by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on How To Feel More Empowered 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 liv...
2823: 7 Critical Truths We Forget All Too Soon by Angel Chernoff on Getting Rid of The Overwhelmed Brain
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesAngel Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 critical truths we forget all too soon Episode 2823: 7 Critical Truths We Forget All Too Soon by Angel Chernoff on Getting Rid of The Overwhelmed Brain 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 t...
2822: Perfectly Hidden Depression (AKA Trauma-Based Perfectionism): Four Basic Ways To Heal by Dr. Margaret Rutherford
July 06, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesDr. Margaret Rutherford discusses perfectly hidden depression Episode 2822: Perfectly Hidden Depression (AKA Trauma-Based Perfectionism): Four Basic Ways To Heal by Dr. Margaret Rutherford Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She's the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherford, where she offers compassionate common-sense directions, ideas and goals toward the changes lis...
2821: Mind Mapping as a Transformational Tool by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness
July 05, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesKathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about mind mapping Episode 2821: Mind Mapping as a Transformational Tool by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness Prior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assessing the wellness of Fortune 500 companies. She was a Chief Audit Executive and Chief Risk Officer before turning the lens from professional assessments to persona...
2820: Who Says We Have To Be Happy All the Time? by Lynn Newman with Tiny Buddha on Accepting Your Feelings
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesLynn Newman with Tiny Buddha asks if we really have to be happy all the time Episode 2820: Who Says We Have To Be Happy All the Time? by Lynn Newman with Tiny Buddha on Accepting Your Feelings 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 In...
2819: How Simplicity Saved My Life by Courtney Carver on The Benefits of Living a Simple Life
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesCourtney Carver of Be More With Less talks about how simplicity saved her life Episode 2819: How Simplicity Saved My Life by Courtney Carver on The Benefits of Living a Simple Life 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....
2818: The One Fight All Couples Have Before Tying the Knot by Liz Higgins with The Gottman Institute
July 02, 2023 07:01 - 9 minutesLiz Higgins with The Gottman Institute elaborates on the one fight all couples have before getting married. Episode 2818: The One Fight All Couples Have Before Tying the Knot by Liz Higgins with The Gottman Institute 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 ...
2817: [Part 2] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport
July 02, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesCal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on great teachers and the remarkable life. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2817: [Part 2] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the ...
2816: [Part 1] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport
July 01, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesCal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on great teachers and the remarkable life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2816: [Part 1] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the ...
2815: How to Change Every Part of Your Life With Tiny Habits by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog
June 30, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesKalen Bruce talks about how to change your life with tiny habits Episode 2815: How to Change Every Part of Your Life With Tiny Habits by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog 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. Finance...
2814: Dreams and Goals: Why They Matter by Danae Smith on Pursuing the Life You Want
June 29, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutesDanae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about the importance of dreams and goals Episode 2814: Dreams and Goals: Why They Matter by Danae Smith on Pursuing the Life You Want Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over the years, Danae has found her heart pulled so strongly towards living a slower, more simple life. In a time where ...
2813: 7 Ways to Practice Self-Love When You’ve Had a Bad Day by Rachael Kable on Improving Your Mood After a Tough Day
June 28, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesRachael Kable shares 7 ways to practice self-love when you've had a bad day Episode 2813: 7 Ways to Practice Self-Love When You’ve Had a Bad Day by Rachael Kable on Improving Your Mood After a Tough Day 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 o...
2812: Psychological Honesty: The Road To Self-Actualization by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important
June 27, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesMargo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about being honest with yourself Episode 2812: Psychological Honesty: The Road To Self-Actualization by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important 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 Daywalker. The original post is located...
2811: Jumpstart Your Decluttering by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on How to Get Started With Cleaning
June 26, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesRachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism helps you jumpstart your decluttering Episode 2811: Jumpstart Your Decluttering by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on How to Get Started With Cleaning 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...
2810: Do Alternative Therapies for Weight Loss Like Acupuncture, Hypnosis, and Reiki Work?
June 25, 2023 07:01 - 9 minutesAsk Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643 Episode 2810: Q&A - Do Alternative Therapies for Weight Loss Like Acupuncture, Hypnosis, and Reiki Work? 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
2809: From Ignorance to Mastery: How Adults Learn by Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com on Personal Growth Pursuit
June 25, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesSeth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how adults learn. Episode 2809: From Ignorance to Mastery: How Adults Learn by Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com on Personal Growth Pursuit Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life" and helps high-achieving entrepreneurs master their life and business - crushing their goals, l...
2808: Happy With The Best Possible Option by Tynan on How To Be More Optimistic & Be A Positive Person
June 24, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesTynan on being happy with the best possible option. Episode 2808: Happy With The Best Possible Option by Tynan on How To Be More Optimistic & Be A Positive Person 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” feature...
2807: The Passage of Time by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Being Present in Each Moment
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesColin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about the passage of time Episode 2807: The Passage of Time by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Being Present in Each Moment Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also blogs. Colin's a minimalist in that he owns very few things and is careful in how he consumes. He t...
2806: Live an Interesting Life (Not Just a Happy One) by Mike of This Evergreen Home on Making Good Life Choices
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesMike of This EverGreen Home talks about why you should live an interesting life, not just a happy one Episode 2806: Live an Interesting Life (Not Just a Happy One) by Mike of This Evergreen Home on Making Good Life Choices 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 m...
2805: Simple Living Isn’t Complicated. Modern Life Just Makes It Sound Like It Is by Charlie Brown
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesCharlie Brown of Simple and Straightforward talks about how easy it is to live a simple life Episode 2805: Simple Living Isn’t Complicated. Modern Life Just Makes It Sound Like It Is by Charlie Brown Simple and Straightforward questions everything we think of as normal. This publication may have its roots in minimalism and simple living, but it goes so much beyond decluttering and living with less. It's about deciphering the complexities of modern life one article at a time. It covers: Cult...
2804: Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Accepting Bad Feelings
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesDr. Lisa Firestone talks about why it's ok to feel bad about certain things Episode 2804: Why It’s Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Accepting Bad Feelings Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has p...
2803: How to Develop a Positive Outlook on Life by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesRebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple talks about how to develop a positive outlook on life Episode 2803: How to Develop a Positive Outlook on Life by Rebecca Crespo of Minimalism Made Simple 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 lea...
2802: The Importance of Job Satisfaction in Pursuit of Early Retirement by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad
June 18, 2023 07:01 - 12 minutesCraig Stephens of Retire Before Dad talks about how important it is to be satisfied with our work as we plan to retire early. Episode 2802: The Importance of Job Satisfaction in Pursuit of Early Retirement by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad is a 43-year-old IT professional, investor, and blogger based in the Washington, DC metro area. His primary financial goal is to retire at age 55, one year before his Dad retired. He writes about how to build income ...
2801: One Incredible Way to Make a Difference by Jeff Goins on Contribution and Ethics as a Business Owner
June 18, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesJeff Goins of Goins Writer shares one incredible way to make a difference Episode 2801: One Incredible Way to Make a Difference by Jeff Goins on Contribution and Ethics as a Business Owner Jeff Goins is the best-selling author of five books including The Art of Work and Real Artists Don't Starve. On his blog, he shares his thoughts on writing, life, and creative work. The original post is located here: https://goinswriter.com/make-difference/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in ...
2800: Mind Over Matter - The Freeing Nature of Thinking About "Losing Everything" by Helene Massicotte
June 17, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutesHelene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about how freeing it can be to lose everything Episode 2800: Mind Over Matter - The Freeing Nature of Thinking About "Losing Everything" 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...
2799: Peak Experience and the True You by Richard Paterson on Being Present With Your Experiences
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 11 minutesRichard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich talks about peak experiences Episode 2799: Peak Experience and the True You by Richard Paterson on Being Present With Your Experiences Richard is an ex-monk, meditation teacher, transformational coach and author of two books, “Kick The Thinking Habit” and “Awaken The Happy You.” After almost four decades of spiritual exploration and self-discovery, it’s now his passion to share with others some of the spiritual nuggets he’s unearthed along the way....
2798: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai on How to Stick to Habits
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutesSara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy gives you advice for habit change Episode 2798: Try This the Next Time You Want to Change a Habit by Sara Stanizai on How to Stick to Habits Prospect Therapy is an LGBTQ+ affirming psychotherapy practice that offers quality mental health services to individuals, couples, children and families. Their guiding principles are integrity, generosity and enthusiasm. They support these principles through transparent decision-making, promoting community visibility and...
2797: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Nir Eyal on the Benefits of Pain and Discomfort
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 12 minutesNir Eyal talks about getting comfortable with discomfort Episode 2797: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable by Nir Eyal on the Benefits of Pain and Discomfort Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.” Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at ...