Episodios

  • 3610: What To Do (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by Josie Michelle Davis on How to Improve Decision Making

    3610: What To Do (When You Have No Idea What To Do) by Josie Michelle Davis on How to Improve Decision Making
    May 25 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3610: Josie Michelle Davis offers a compassionate guide for those feeling paralyzed by indecision or uncertainty. Her practical, heart-centered strategies help you take small, meaningful steps forward, especially when clarity feels impossible, making this a comforting resource for moments of confusion and overwhelm. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://josiemichelledavis.com/blog/2019/02/07/2019-1-26-what-to-do-when-you-have-no-idea-what-to-do/ Quotes to ponder: "When you don’t know what to do, do something." "Action breeds clarity. Stillness doesn’t always bring the answers we’re hoping for." "You don’t need to make the right decision right now, you just need to make a decision." Episode references: The Next Right Thing Podcast: https://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/ The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0316270725 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 m
  • 3609: Does Brain Training Work? More Food For Thought by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Improving Cognitive Ability

    3609: Does Brain Training Work? More Food For Thought by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Improving Cognitive Ability
    May 25 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3609: Dr. Jenny Brockis challenges the sweeping conclusion that brain training is ineffective, calling attention to the flawed methodology and limited scope of a widely publicized study. She emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing research design and reminds us that mental fitness depends on a range of lifestyle choices, not just cognitive games. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2010/4/26/does-brain-training-work-more-food-for-thought/ Quotes to ponder: "One sweeping statement can colour people’s overall acceptance of what is the 'truth'." "240 minutes is not very long to look at how effective a training program is." "Brain training programs are only one facet managing stress and getting enough sleep, will all help in our quest to stay mentally fit." Episode references: The original brain training study (Owen et al., 2010): https://www.nature.com/articles/nature09042 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • 3608: How to Practice Self Care When Travelling by Jennifer Burger of SimplyFiercely

    3608: How to Practice Self Care When Travelling by Jennifer Burger of SimplyFiercely
    May 24 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3608: Jennifer Burger reminds us that even the most exciting trips can lose their spark without intentional self-care. From preserving daily rituals to giving yourself permission to slow down, her practical tips help travelers stay grounded, present, and truly enjoy the journey, body and soul. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.simplyfiercely.com/how-to-practice-self-care-when-travelling/ Quotes to ponder: "Self-care is always important, especially when travelling." "Don’t get me wrong, I love talking about travel and making plans, but I also know that I need downtime so that travel stays fun and not an unpleasant chore." "Being free to do what you please is one of the best parts about travel." Episode references: Adult colouring book (similar example): https://www.amazon.com/Secret-Garden-Inky-Treasure-Coloring/dp/1780671067 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 m
  • 3607: The Quiet Power of Rejecting "Comfort Creep" by Charlie Brown of Simple And Straight Forward

    3607: The Quiet Power of Rejecting "Comfort Creep" by Charlie Brown of Simple And Straight Forward
    May 23 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3607: Charlie Brown explores the subtle but powerful impact of “Comfort Creep,” the quiet inflation of our comfort standards that erodes our contentment over time. Through personal stories and cultural critique, she offers a compelling argument for resetting our expectations to rediscover gratitude, happiness, and the joy in life’s simplest pleasures. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleandstraightforward.substack.com/p/the-quiet-power-of-rejecting-comfort Quotes to ponder: "If you want to level up your contentment and happiness, reset your comfort levels and lower your expectations." "Our expectations of what we want from our home, our car, and our stuff is sky-high, exactly because of Comfort Creep." "Lowering expectations goes against everything we’re taught and yet it is one of the most effective ways to experience contentment, happiness, and gratitude." Episode references: The Comfort Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Crisis-Embrace-Discomfort-Reclaim/dp/0593138767 Journal of Adolescence study (2016) on wilderness and mental health: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adolescence.2016.07.004 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 m
  • 3606: This is My Most Expensive Habit by Ryan Holiday on Anxiety

    3606: This is My Most Expensive Habit by Ryan Holiday on Anxiety
    May 22 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3606: Ryan Holiday explores how anxiety, often invisible and normalized, drains our lives more than any luxury ever could. With wisdom from Stoic philosophers, he reframes anxiety as a habit we can unlearn, freeing ourselves to reclaim peace, presence, and perspective. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ryanholiday.net/this-is-my-most-expensive-habit/ Quotes to ponder: "Anxiety turns the hypothetical into the actual. It drags us into a future that doesn’t yet exist and forces us to live out every worst-case scenario in vivid detail." "Today, I escaped from anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions, not outside." "It’s not events that upset us but our opinions about them." Episode references: The Daily Stoic Podcast: https://dailystoic.com/podcast/ Epictetus' Discourses and Enchiridion: https://www.amazon.com/Discourses-Epictetus-Handbook-Oxford-Classics/dp/0199595186 Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic: https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Stoic-Penguin-Classics/dp/0140442103 Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://www.amazon.com/Meditations-Penguin-Classics-Marcus-Aurelius/dp/0140449337 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 m
  • 3605: [Part 2] Does Minimalism Make You Happier? Simplicity and Happiness by Antonia of Balance Through Simplicity

    3605: [Part 2] Does Minimalism Make You Happier? Simplicity and Happiness by Antonia of Balance Through Simplicity
    May 21 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3605: Antonia Colins explores how minimalism can lead to deeper happiness, not through deprivation, but by creating space for clarity, gratitude, and intentional living. By simplifying, we become more attuned to our needs, more confident in our boundaries, and better able to prioritize what truly matters. Quotes to ponder: "Gratitude is a powerful mindset that changes how you perceive ‘enough’ in your life." "Saying no is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it becomes." "Minimalism is not about your stuff, it’s about finding yourself in amongst that stuff." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
  • 3604: [Part 1] Does Minimalism Make You Happier? Simplicity and Happiness by Antonia of Balance Through Simplicity

    3604: [Part 1] Does Minimalism Make You Happier? Simplicity and Happiness by Antonia of Balance Through Simplicity
    May 20 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3604: Antonia Colins explores how minimalism can shift our focus from material clutter to meaningful living, offering more time, less stress, and deeper contentment. Through personal reflection, she shows that simplifying life isn't about sacrifice, it's about creating space for what truly makes us happy. Quotes to ponder: "Minimalism makes space for the best of you and your life." "Stuff piles up without us noticing, until that stuff starts to weigh heavy on our space, heart and mind." "Less stuff to worry about and more time on my hands means less stress." Episode references: Happiness Definition - Verywell Mind: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-happiness-4869755 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
  • 3603: Valuable Things AND Can't Live Without by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Minimalism and A Simple Life

    3603: Valuable Things AND Can't Live Without by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Minimalism and A Simple Life
    May 19 2025
    Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3603: Colin Wright challenges our relationship with possessions, urging us to ask whether the things we own genuinely serve us or simply weigh us down. By fostering self-reliance and internal contentment, we can enjoy life's offerings without becoming dependent on them, creating a richer, more intentional existence. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://exilelifestyle.com/valuable & http://exilelifestyle.com/live Quotes to ponder: "Most ideally, the things we own are mere additions to a fulfilled existence." "Will I feel better knowing this money is there, in the bank, available at need in the future, or will I feel better knowing I’ve spent it, the money lost to me forever, on this thing?" "If you can find your happiness internally, your satisfaction with life derived from how you experience the world, not in the experiences themselves, then your quality of life is determined by you, not some external factor." Episode references: The Minimalists: https://www.theminimalists.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 m
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