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I read you the best content on personal development, minimalism, productivity, and more, with author permission. Think of Optimal Living Daily as an audioblog or blogcast where the best blogs are narrated for you.

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2373: Why Your Self-Image Can Never Be Happy by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich

June 08, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes

Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich talks about why your self-image can never be happy Episode 2373: Why Your Self-Image Can Never Be Happy by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich 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 unearth...

2372: Life Balance Disruptors and Protectors: How to Find Better Life Balance and Improve Wellbeing by Rachael Kable

June 07, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes

Rachael Kable helps you find better life balance and improve wellbeing Episode 2372: Life Balance Disruptors and Protectors: How to Find Better Life Balance and Improve Wellbeing 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 Psych...

2371: 5 Reasons Why We Hold Onto Stuff by Karen Liszewski on What Keeps Us From Decluttering

June 06, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Karen Liszewski shares 4 reasons why we hold onto stuff Episode 2371: 5 Reasons Why We Hold Onto Stuff by Karen Liszewski on What Keeps Us From Decluttering Karen lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff writer for the Setonian and a Public Affairs Intern at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. One of her proudest moments as a writer so far has been...

2370: Living Frugally and Loving It by Tynan on Frugal Life & Minimalism and Money

June 05, 2022 07:05 - 11 minutes

Tynan shares his thoughts on how to love living a frugal life. Episode 2370: Living Frugally and Loving It by Tynan on Frugal Life & Minimalism and Money 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 ...

2369: How To Make Continual and Increasing Progress In Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development & Growth

June 05, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes

Benjamin Hardy shares how to make continual and increasing progress in your life. Episode 2369: How To Make Continual and Increasing Progress In Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Personal Development & Growth 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 ...

2368: The Ideal vs. the Reality of Changing Your Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How to Manage Expectations

June 04, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Leo Babauta of Zen Habits talks about how to manage expectations when changing your life Episode 2368: The Ideal vs. the Reality of Changing Your Life by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How to Manage Expectations 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/real...

2367: Improve Your Life in One Minute a Day by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on Quick Self-Improvement Tips

June 03, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe helps you to improve your life in one minute a day Episode 2367: Improve Your Life in One Minute a Day by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on Quick Self-Improvement Tips 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 ...

2366: How to Deal With Expectations AND 5 Steps to Envision Your Ideal Life by Shirley of Daring Living

June 02, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes

Shirley Huang of Daring Living shares two short posts covering how to deal with expectations and 5 steps to envision your ideal life Episode 2366: How to Deal With Expectations AND 5 Steps to Envision Your Ideal Life by Shirley of Daring Living Shirley is a Certified Life Coach who helps driven women create joy and success through brain-based coaching, self compassion, and emotional resilience. The original posts are located here: https://daringliving.com/how-to-deal-with-expectations/ & http...

2365: Living in the Miracle: Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski by Allison Carmen on Life Dissatisfaction & Dreaming

June 01, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes

Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on dissatisfaction and dreaming Episode 2365: Living in the Miracle: Jane “Nightbirde” Marczewski by Allison Carmen on Life Dissatisfaction & Dreaming Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 years of practicing...

2364: Got Low Self-Esteem? By Ira Israel on Building Secure Attachments Through Every Stage of Life

May 31, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes

Ira Israel offers words of wisdom for those with low self-esteem Episode 2364: Got Low Self-Esteem? By Ira Israel on Building Secure Attachments Through Every Stage of Life Since 2011, Ira Israel has been working in private practice as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #31) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #50646), teaching sold-out transformational workshops, producing a series of best-selling mindfulness DVDs, and writing about psychology, philosophy, Buddhism...

2363: 10 Ways to Own Less by Courtney Carver on Strategies For Minimizing and Improving Spending

May 30, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares 10 strategies for owning less Episode 2363: 10 Ways to Own Less by Courtney Carver on Strategies For Minimizing and Improving Spending 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. I...

2362: A Practical Guide to Discern the Voices in Our Lives by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Advice from Others

May 29, 2022 07:05 - 10 minutes

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares a practical guide to discern the voices in our lives Episode 2362: A Practical Guide to Discern the Voices in Our Lives by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Advice from Others 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...

2361: [Part 2] Identifying the Twitch That’s Keeping Us Distracted and Stagnant in Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch

May 29, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about how to identify what keeps us distracted and stagnant. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2361: [Part 2] Identifying the Twitch That’s Keeping Us Distracted and Stagnant in Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch 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...

2360: [Part 1] Identifying the Twitch That’s Keeping Us Distracted and Stagnant in Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch

May 28, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about how to identify what keeps us distracted and stagnant. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2360: [Part 1] Identifying the Twitch That’s Keeping Us Distracted and Stagnant in Life by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch 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...

2359: The Real Reason That You're Always Tired by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back on How to Have More Energy

May 27, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes

Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back shares the real reason that you're always tired.  Episode 2359: The Real Reason That You're Always Tired by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back on How to Have More Energy 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 c...

2358: 6 Signs You Might Need More Mindfulness In Your Life by Rachael Kable on Signs That You're Stressed Out

May 26, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes

Rachael Kable shares 6 signs that you might need more mindfulness in your life Episode 2358: 6 Signs You Might Need More Mindfulness In Your Life by Rachael Kable on Signs That You're Stressed Out 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 Psyc...

2357: On Chasing Rainbows - Dreams vs Fantasies by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue

May 25, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue talks about dreams versus fantasies Episode 2357: On Chasing Rainbows - Dreams vs Fantasies by Helene Massicotte of Free to Pursue 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 li...

2356: Why We Need to Fail More Deeply, Not Widely by Terry Toh of Talk to Terry on Learning From Failures

May 24, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Terry Toh talks about the value of failing deeply instead of widely Episode 2356: Why We Need to Fail More Deeply, Not Widely by Terry Toh of Talk to Terry on Learning From Failures As a certified coach practitioner, Terry’s job is to help you be aware of your beliefs and behaviour so that you can shape them to live the life you want. By giving you a safe space to express your thoughts, he will help you re-examine your life with fresh eyes and help you figure out how to make it feel exciting ...

2355: 4 Steps To Decluttering Your Schedule And Stop Being So Busy by Karen Liszewski

May 23, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes

Karen Liszewski shares 4 steps to decluttering your schedule Episode 2355: 4 Steps To Decluttering Your Schedule And Stop Being So Busy by Karen Liszewski Karen lives in South Jersey with her three dogs, husband and 4 year old daughter Olivia. Graduating from Seton Hall University with a B.A. in Journalism and Public Relations, she was a staff writer for the Setonian and a Public Affairs Intern at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. One of her proudest moments as a writer so far has been i...

2354: The Alternative to Thinking All the Time by David Cain of Raptitude on Meditation Practice & Mindfulness Routines

May 22, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes

David Cain of Raptitude shares the alternative to thinking all the time. Episode 2354: The Alternative to Thinking All the Time by David Cain of Raptitude on Meditation Practice & Mindfulness Routines 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...

2353: When You Feel Stuck in Life, This Tip Will Help You Move Forward by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely

May 21, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes

Jennifer of Simply Fiercely gives you a tip for moving forward when you feel stuck in life Episode 2353: When You Feel Stuck in Life, This Tip Will Help You Move Forward 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...

2352: Dangerous Ideas: What If Everything We Thought Was True About Productivity Was Wrong By Cal Newport

May 20, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog puts into question everything we thought we knew about productivity Episode 2352: Dangerous Ideas: What If Everything We Thought Was True About Productivity Was Wrong 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 theoretical foun...

2351: No Light Can Be Hidden by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on the Power of Belief

May 19, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes

Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be talks about the power of belief Episode 2351: No Light Can Be Hidden by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on the Power of Belief Angelina Lee hails from a small island in the Caribbean. She is a wife, mother of three and an Attorney-at-Law by profession. Join her as she seeks to delve deeper into the art of being. Fully, unapologetically and honestly being. The original post is located here: https://exploringplanbe.com/no-light-can-be-hidden/   Visit Me Onlin...

2350: Busy: When is it a Good Thing by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Staying Mindful While Busy

May 18, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely helps you differentiate between good and bad busyness Episode 2350: Busy: When is it a Good Thing by Emma Scheib of Simple Slow Lovely on Staying Mindful While Busy Emma is a self-confessed introvert who craves the simple and slow things in life. She loves to run, read, and write. She is blessed to be wife to a wonderful husband, mum to two amazing and vivacious daughters, 1 dog, a cat, and 5 chickens. They live in Motueka, New Zealand, a stone’s throw from t...

2349: These 4 Steps Will Help You Learn Quicker and Retain More by Dominic Zijlstra

May 17, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes

Dominic Zijlstra of Traverse shares 4 steps to learning quicker and retaining more Episode 2349: These 4 Steps Will Help You Learn Quicker and Retain More by Dominic Zijlstra Traverse is an in-browser app that uses spaced repetition, interleaving, and visual concept mapping to optimize how you learn. Improve your memory, problem-solving skills, and understanding in as little as 3 minutes per day. The original post can be found here: https://traverse.link/meta-learning/4-steps-to-learn-quicker...

2348: How to Be a Minimalist When You Love Stuff by Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity

May 16, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes

Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks how to be a minimalist when you love stuff Episode 2348: How to Be a Minimalist When You Love Stuff 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 freed...

2347: [Part 2] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Stop Taking Things Personally

May 15, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes

Mark Manson shares 3 important life skills nobody ever taught you. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2347: [Part 2] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Stop Taking Things Personally 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 o...

2346: [Part 1] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Stop Taking Things Personally

May 14, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes

Mark Manson shares 3 important life skills nobody ever taught you. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2346: [Part 1] 3 Important Life Skills Nobody Ever Taught You by Mark Manson on How To Stop Taking Things Personally 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 o...

2345: Digging a Little Deeper to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly

May 13, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Karl Staib of DigToFly discusses how to develop your emotional intelligence Episode 2345: Digging a Little Deeper to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence by Karl Staib of Dig to Fly 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 Anto...

2344: How a “Do Nothing” Day Changed My Life by Hilary Barnett of No Sidebar on Designing a Simple Life

May 12, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Hilary Barnett with No Sidebar talks about the value of a "do nothing" day Episode 2344: How a “Do Nothing” Day Changed My Life by Hilary Barnett of No Sidebar on Designing a Simple Life 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 h...

2343: Do You Have Internal or External Frame of Reference AND 7 Tips For Preventing Anxiety Attacks by Mariette Jansen

May 11, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes

Mariette Jansen of Dr. Destress shares two short posts covering internal vs. external frames, and how to prevent anxiety attacks Episode 2343: Do You Have Internal or External Frame of Reference AND 7 Tips For Preventing Anxiety Attacks by Mariette Jansen Mariette Jansen, Ph.D., started a successful international corporate career with a Ph.D. in Communication Science at Rijksuniversiteit Utrecht in the Netherlands. After the birth of her first child, she retrained and worked as a psychotherap...

2342: An Excerpt from the Book "Plays Well With Others" by Eric Barker

May 10, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes

Eric Barker shares an excerpt from his book Plays Well With Others Episode 2342: An Excerpt from the Book "Plays Well With Others" by Eric Barker From the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree comes a cure-all for our increasing emotional distance and loneliness—a smart, surprising, and thoroughly entertaining guide to help build better friendships, reignite love, and get closer to others, whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, socially adept or socially an...

2341: Essential Minimalist Living: The 3 Things You Really Need by Emma Scheib With Becoming Minimalist

May 09, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes

Emma Scheib of Becoming Minimalist shares 3 things you really need for essential minimalist living Episode 2341: Essential Minimalist Living: The 3 Things You Really Need by Emma Scheib With Becoming Minimalist 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 Stre...

2340: [Part 2] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals

May 08, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Chris Guillebeau tells us how to write a life list. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2340: [Part 2] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable...

2339: [Part 1] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals

May 07, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Chris Guillebeau tells us how to write a life list. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2339: [Part 1] How to Write a Life List by Chris Guillebeau on Planning a Meaningful Life and Life Goals Chris Guillebeau is a New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. He is the author of 5 books and his daily podcast, Side Hustle School, is downloaded more than 2 million times a month. Every summer in Portland, Oregon, Chris hosts the World Domination Summit, a gathering of creative, remarkable...

2338: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & Relationships

May 06, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes

Greg Audino shares his thoughts on loneliness. Episode 2338: Sorry, Not Lonely by Greg Audino on Loneliness & Mental Health Support & Relationships Greg Audino of gregaudino.com has an extensive background in both the personal development industry and the film industry. He currently hosts and produces podcasts with Optimal Living Daily, while also writing, coaching and creating content with Vibely. TV fanatics can find him with principle roles on shows like Westworld, SWAT, Modern Family, and...

2337: The Long Road of Falling Short by Bud Hennekes With Marc and Angel on Long Term Victories

May 05, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes

Bud Hennekes of Marc and Angel talks about long-term victories Episode 2337: The Long Road of Falling Short by Bud Hennekes With Marc and Angel on Long Term Victories 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 strategies f...

2336: The Happiness of Pursuit AND Bucket Lists by Andrew James on Making the Most Out of Life's Journey

May 04, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes

Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares two short posts covering the happiness of pursuit and bucket lists Episode 2336: The Happiness of Pursuit AND Bucket Lists by Andrew James on Making the Most Out of Life's Journey Establishing the Self is a frequently updated collection of philosophically themed short essays aimed at interpreting the Human Condition as well as encouraging self-improvement, self-betterment, and self-preservation. The original posts are located here: https://www.itsa...

2335: Ready For Change: Just Take the First Step by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress

May 03, 2022 07:00 - 9 minutes

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress helps you take the first step toward change Episode 2335: Ready For Change: Just Take the First Step by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life in Progress 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; L...

2334: How Minimalism Lights the Path to Vision by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Focusing on Meaning

May 02, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch talks about how minimalism lights the path to vision Episode 2334: How Minimalism Lights the Path to Vision by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Focusing on Meaning 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 us...

2333: Give Yourself A Hand: Reacting Less To The Stress In Your Life by Allison Carmen on Patience & Mindfulness

May 01, 2022 07:00 - 8 minutes

Allison Carmen shares her thoughts on reacting less to the stress in your life. Episode 2333: Give Yourself A Hand: Reacting Less To The Stress In Your Life by Allison Carmen on Patience & Mindfulness Allison Carmen holds a B.A. in accounting, a J.D. of Law, and a Master’s of Law in taxation. After working for a large law firm in Manhattan, Allison founded her own law firm and built a successful practice focusing on real estate, corporate, mergers and acquisitions, and taxation. After 15 year...

2332: 6 Ways to Be Brave and True When Shyness Shuts You Down by Ingrid Y Helander

April 30, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Ingrid Y. Helander tells you 6 ways to be brave and true when shyness shuts you down Episode 2332: 6 Ways to Be Brave and True When Shyness Shuts You Down by Ingrid Y Helander Ingrid began her career in Marriage and Family Therapy after she had her three children. After her youngest son was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she decided that she wanted to train to work alongside people as they work through life’s difficulties. She has a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Centr...

2331: The Lasting Benefits of Getting Comfortable with Discomfort by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim

April 29, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes

Jay Harrington with Life and Whim talks about the value of getting comfortable with discomfort Episode 2331: The Lasting Benefits of Getting Comfortable with Discomfort by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to Traverse City, a small town on the shores of Lake Michigan, to break the script of their life and reimagine what's possible. They live in pursuit of a purpose...

2330: An Excerpt From Stop Living On Autopilot by Antonio Neves on Changing Your Life Trajectory

April 28, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Antonio Neves shares an excerpt from his book Stop Living on Autopilot Episode 2330: An Excerpt From Stop Living On Autopilot by Antonio Neves on Changing Your Life Trajectory Antonio Neves is an award-winning journalist, world- renowned speaker and top success coach known for asking the tough questions that help people get unstuck. The author of four books including Stop Living On Autopilot: Take Responsibility for Your Life and Rediscover a Bolder, Happier You, Antonio is also the host of T...

2329: How to Find Freedom From the Opinions of Others AND What to Do When Fear is Keeping us Stuck by Katie Ping

April 27, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Katie Ping of More Of What Matters Blog shares two short posts covering how to find freedom from the opinions of others and what to do when fear is keeping us stuck Episode 2329: How to Find Freedom From the Opinions of Others AND What to Do When Fear is Keeping us Stuck by Katie Ping Katie Ping is a small-town writer, yogi, and mama who values simplicity. She spent decades of her life people-pleasing and drowning in guilt and shame over parts of her that she thought were unworthy. By her lat...

2328: Manifestation Methods: Can You Actually Fake it Til You Make It by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life

April 26, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life talks about faking it until you make it Episode 2328: Manifestation Methods: Can You Actually Fake it Til You Make It by Renee Benes of The Fun Sized Life Renee is a minimalist mom, blogger, & coach. She and her husband downsized their house, paid off debt, started making money online, and now travel part-time with their kids. Her blog and online coaching is centered around helping other women to create this same lifestyle for themselves, both in their day to...

2327: 3 Simple Things We Can All Learn from the Quaker Testimony of Simplicity by Kyle Kowalski of Sloww

April 25, 2022 07:00 - 14 minutes

Kyle Kowalski of Sloww shares 3 simple things we can all learn from the quaker testimony of simplicity Episode 2327: 3 Simple Things We Can All Learn from the Quaker Testimony of Simplicity by Kyle Kowalski of Sloww Kyle Kowalski, the human behind Sloww, is a corporate dropout turned solopreneur who found and created his life purpose after an existential crisis―synthesizing the world’s wisdom to awaken and actualize the art of living. His crisis was the beginning of the end of my glorificatio...

2326: [Part 2] Does Minimalism Make You Happier? Simplicity & Happiness by Antonia of Balance Through Simplicity

April 24, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks about whether or not minimalism makes you happier. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2326: [Part 2] Does Minimalism Make You Happier? Simplicity & Happiness by Antonia 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 ...

2325: [Part 1] Does Minimalism Make You Happier? Simplicity & Happiness by Antonia of Balance Through Simplicity

April 23, 2022 07:00 - 10 minutes

Antonia Collins of Balance Through Simplicity talks about whether or not minimalism makes you happier. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2325: [Part 1] Does Minimalism Make You Happier? Simplicity & Happiness by Antonia 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 ...

2324: Reading to Remember by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Personal Growth & Educational Learning

April 22, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes

Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci shares his thoughts on reading to remember. Episode 2324: Reading to Remember by Michael Mehlberg of Modern da Vinci on Personal Growth & Educational Learning 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 goal...

Guests

Courtney Carver
2 Episodes
Cait Flanders
1 Episode
Farnoosh Brock
1 Episode
James Swanwick
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Jordan Harbinger
1 Episode
Lewis Howes
1 Episode
Shawn Blanc
1 Episode

Books

The Meaning of Life
4 Episodes
Follow Your Heart
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