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Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

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Join award-winning audiobook narrator Justin Malik 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 articles from some of the most influential voices in self-help, covering topics like 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. Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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1673: Moonlit Bubbles, Spooky Mangroves and Sleeping Iguanas by Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream

Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream shares a story of moonlit bubbles, spooky mangroves and sleeping iguanas. Episode 1673: Moonlit Bubbles, Spooky Mangroves and Sleeping Iguanas by Bradley Charbonneau of Pass The Sour Cream Bradley Charbonneau's dad died in 2015 and it was as if, for the first time, that he realized we were mortal and had only this life to live. Unless you're a cat, but he wasn't a cat and he wasn't living the life he thought that he was supposed to live. Since then, he'...

Jul 10, 20209 minEp. 1673

1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Simple Process for Life Planning

Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod shares 4 easy steps to finding your purpose. Episode 1672: 4 Easy Steps to Finding Your Purpose by Dr. Russell Thackeray of Qedod on Simple Process for Life Planning Dr. Russell Thackeray is an expert at assisting people and organisations drive change, achieve goals and win, in a constant and sustainable way. A psychologist, coach and hypnotherapist, Dr. Thackeray regularly works with the ‘soft issues’ in business by building the strong culture and emotional and me...

Jul 09, 20208 minEp. 1672

1671: Stop Chasing, Start Feeling by Ilan Ferdman of MindBender on Setting Goals & Choosing To Be Happy

Ilan Ferdman of MindBender.co shares why you should stop chasing and start feeling. Episode 1671: Stop Chasing, Start Feeling by Ilan Ferdman of MindBender on Setting Goals & Choosing To Be Happy Ilan & Guy Ferdman are the founders of Satori Prime. They happen to be blood brothers and real-life best friends. They coach people and companies all over the world in leadership, personal development, and spiritual growth. They've built multiple 7-figure businesses while maintaining a high-qual...

Jul 08, 202011 minEp. 1671

1670: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen Around the Campfire by Jay & Heather Harrington of Life And Whim

Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim on how summer's most magical moments happen around the campfire. Episode 1670: Summer's Most Magical Moments Happen Around the Campfire by Jay & Heather 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 i...

Jul 07, 20209 minEp. 1670

1669: Connecting Through Simplicity AND Are You Living Your Highest, Best Life? by Kristine Klussman on Simple Living

2 posts from Kristine Klussman on connecting through simplicity and living your highest, best life. Episode 1669: Connecting Through Simplicity AND Are You Living Your Highest, Best Life? by Kristine Klussman on Simple Living Kristine Klussman specialized in Health Psychology (Behavioral Medicine) at Harvard Medical School, then founded and ran the Health Psychology program and post-doctoral training programs at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. She found her work with cancer a...

Jul 06, 20209 minEp. 1669

1668: 6 Conversations You Need To Have With Yourself by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positive Self-Talk

Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 6 conversations you need to have with yourself. Episode 1668: 6 Conversations You Need To Have With Yourself by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on Positive Self-Talk Marc and Angel Chernoff are New York Times bestselling authors, 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'...

Jul 05, 20209 minEp. 1668

1667: When Adventure Calls by Kat Medina on How To Live Every Day with A Traveler's Mindset

Kat Medina shares her thoughts on when adventure calls. Episode 1667: When Adventure Calls by Kat Medina on How To Live Every Day with A Traveler's Mindset As a child, Kat Medina wanted to be MacGyver when she grew up. Now, as the founder and Creative Director of a Silicon Valley startup, she's become a well-traveled bookworm who finds creative solutions to entrepreneurial challenges with the resourcefulness of a figurative shoelace, paperclip, and bubblegum. Her forthcoming book, The Joys of Je...

Jul 04, 20209 minEp. 1667

1666: The ABCs of Mindful Living: Authenticity, Balance & Compassion AND Mindful Teaching by Ira Israel on Mindfulness

2 short posts from Ira Israel on mindful living and mindful teaching. Episode 1666: The ABCs of Mindful Living: Authenticity, Balance & Compassion AND Mindful Teaching by Ira Israel on Mindfulness 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 psychol...

Jul 03, 202011 minEp. 1666

1665: Before Letting Go, Allow Yourself to Feel by Laure Carter on The Release Method & Sedona Method

Laure Carter shares her thoughts on allowing yourself to feel before letting go. Episode 1665: Before Letting Go, Allow Yourself to Feel by Laure Carter on The Release Method & Sedona Method Laure Carter is on a mission to bring the perennial wisdom of Ayurveda to women, especially women of color around the world. Her multi-cultural upbringing in both the US, Paris and Martinique as well as practicing Yoga and meditation at a young age uniquely prepared her for this calling. She helps women ...

Jul 02, 202010 minEp. 1665

1664: Oh, Linda by Josie Michelle Davis on The Distraction of Technology & How To Live In The Moment

Josie Michelle Davis shares her thoughts on the distraction of technology. Episode 1664: Oh, Linda by Josie Michelle Davis on The Distraction of Technology & How To Live In The Moment Josie Michelle Davis is a full time stylist, a writer, and a lover of rescue mutts. She's a bit of a jack-of-all-trades and she spent years blogging DIYs and outfits. These days she's more focused on helping others learn how to change their mindset to achieve big goals. The original post is located here: https:...

Jul 01, 20207 minEp. 1664

1663: Meditation: Make It What You Want It To Be - A Personal Experience of Meditation by Amy Pawlukiewicz

Amy Pawlukiewicz with If It Brings You Joy shares a personal experience of meditation. Episode 1663: Meditation: Make It What You Want It To Be - A Personal Experience of Meditation by Amy Pawlukiewicz Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of relaxation. She prefers to live spontaneously and go where the wind blows. If It Brings You Joy is a blog that inspires ideas to make life a little better for yourself and others. Ellen has a passion f...

Jun 30, 20209 minEp. 1663

1662: Why Minimalism Is Essential To Doing More Of What Matters by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Creating Space

Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch shares why minimalism is essential to doing more of what matters. Episode 1662: Why Minimalism Is Essential To Doing More Of What Matters by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Creating Space 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, i...

Jun 29, 20209 minEp. 1662

1661: Choosing Your Response by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on How To Be More Mindful & Practice Mindfulness

Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on choosing your response. Episode 1661: Choosing Your Response by Angelina Lee of Exploring Plan Be on How To Be More Mindful & Practice Mindfulness 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/choosing-your-resp...

Jun 28, 20208 minEp. 1661

1660: 6 Ways to Find Joy When Nothing is Going Right by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back on Resiliency

Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back shares 6 ways to find joy when nothing is going right. Episode 1660: 6 Ways to Find Joy When Nothing is Going Right by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back on Resiliency 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 change...

Jun 27, 20209 minEp. 1660

1659: Want to Change Something? Start Now, Before You’re Ready by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Inspirational Advice

Jeff Goins of Goins Writer shares his thoughts on starting before you're ready to change something. Episode 1659: Want to Change Something? Start Now, Before You’re Ready by Jeff Goins of Goins Writer on Inspirational Advice 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/start/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodca...

Jun 26, 202011 minEp. 1659

1658: What Bungee Jumping Taught Me About Visualization by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Mental Training

Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue shares what bungee jumping taught her about visualization. Episode 1658: What Bungee Jumping Taught Me About Visualization by Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue on Mental Training 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 l...

Jun 25, 20209 minEp. 1658

1657: How To Take Complete Control Over The Direction Of Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Internal Locus of Control

Benjamin Hardy shares how to take complete control over the direction of your life. Episode 1657: How To Take Complete Control Over The Direction Of Your Life by Benjamin Hardy on Internal Locus of Control 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 "wa...

Jun 24, 20209 minEp. 1657

1656: When Denis Met Patty by Nicholas Kraft of Live Happy on The Search for Happiness & A Happy Life

Nicholas Kraft with Live Happy shares a story from the search for happiness. Episode 1656: When Denis Met Patty by Nicholas Kraft of Live Happy on The Search for Happiness & A Happy Life Live Happy takes you on a journey to find your authentic happiness in life, at work and at home through inspiring stories and hands-on tips rooted in the science of positive psychology. The original post is located here: https://www.livehappy.com//blogs/documenting-happiness/when-denis-met-patty Visit Me Onl...

Jun 23, 20209 minEp. 1656

1655: The Greatest Secret to Productivity That No One is Talking About by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less shares the greatest secret to productivity that no one is talking about. Episode 1655: The Greatest Secret to Productivity That No One is Talking About by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less 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...

Jun 22, 20208 minEp. 1655

1654: The Lost Practice of Resting One Day Each Week by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Intentional Planning

Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist shares his thoughts on the lost practice of resting one day each week. Episode 1654: The Lost Practice of Resting One Day Each Week by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Intentional Planning 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 G...

Jun 21, 202012 minEp. 1654

1653: Uncertainty Can Be Our Best Friend by Allison Carmen on A Secret To Happiness & Peaceful with the Unknown

Allison Carmen shares how uncertainty can be our best friend. Episode 1653: Uncertainty Can Be Our Best Friend by Allison Carmen on A Secret To Happiness & Peaceful with the Unknown 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 la...

Jun 20, 20209 minEp. 1653

1652: Stimulation and How I Learned to Love Dishwashing by Tynan on The Challenge of Internal Happiness

Tynan shares his thoughts on stimulation and how he learned to love dishwashing. Episode 1652: Stimulation and How I Learned to Love Dishwashing by Tynan on The Challenge of Internal Happiness 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 Be...

Jun 19, 202010 minEp. 1652

1651: I Am Awake by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Weathering the Storm & Appreciation in Troubling Times

Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry shares her thoughts on difficult times. Episode 1651: I Am Awake by Dr. Elana Miller of Zen Psychiatry on Weathering the Storm & Appreciation in Troubling Times 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 Al...

Jun 18, 20209 minEp. 1651

1650: Prove to Me My Thoughts Create My Reality! by TK Coleman on The Law of Attraction

T.K. Coleman on prove to me that my thoughts create my reality. Episode 1650: Prove to Me My Thoughts Create My Reality! by TK Coleman on The Law of Attraction T.K. Coleman is the Co-Founder & Education Director of Praxis. He is a prolific writer and speaker with a singular mission: to awaken people to their own creative power. Sounds cheesy, but TK listens to Christmas music year-round, so he's used to being called cheesy and it doesn't bother him in the least. Learn more about him at TKCol...

Jun 17, 20208 minEp. 1650

1649: Why Does Being Present Matter? AND Do You Take Things Personally? by Genevieve Douglass with Woopaah

2 short posts from Genevieve Douglass with Woopaah on why does being present matter and do you take things personally. Episode 1649: Why Does Being Present Matter? AND Do You Take Things Personally? by Genevieve Douglass with Woopaah Stella Grizont works with over achievers who are seeking deeper career fulfillment and with organizations who are dedicated to elevating the well-being of their employees. She studied Economics at Columbia University's Barnard College and was one of the first 150 pe...

Jun 16, 202010 minEp. 1649

1648: The Sense of Loss in a Big Adventure by Chris Guillebeau on Living In The Moment & Gratitude

Chris Guillebeau shares his thoughts on the sense of loss in a big adventure. Episode 1648: The Sense of Loss in a Big Adventure by Chris Guillebeau on Living In The Moment & Gratitude 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...

Jun 15, 202010 minEp. 1648

1647: The New Currency by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on The Importance of Time Over Money

Andrew James of Establishing The Self shares his thoughts on the new currency. Episode 1647: The New Currency by Andrew James of Establishing The Self on The Importance of Time Over Money 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 post is located here: https://www.establishingtheself.com/home/the-new-currency ...

Jun 14, 202011 minEp. 1647

1646: We Can Run But We Can't Hide by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Reflection & Personal Growth

Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress shares her thoughts on reflection. Episode 1646: We Can Run But We Can't Hide by Krista O'Reilly-Davi-Digui of A Life In Progress on Reflection & Personal Growth 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 im...

Jun 13, 20209 minEp. 1646

1645: Reframe Your Stress so You Can Accomplish What You Truly Desire by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude

Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude shares his thoughts on reframing your stress so that you can accomplish what you truly desire. Episode 1645: Reframe Your Stress so You Can Accomplish What You Truly Desire by Karl Staib of Bring Gratitude 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 Pipersville. He moved to Austin, TX in...

Jun 12, 20209 minEp. 1645

1644: Look It Up and Learn by Michaela Newey with The Good Life Manifesto on How To Have A Growth Mindset & Confidence

Michaela Newey with The Good Life Manifesto shares her thoughts on learning. Episode 1644: Look It Up and Learn by Michaela Newey with The Good Life Manifesto on How To Have A Growth Mindset & Confidence Ludovic is the visionary and founder of The Good Life Manifesto. The Manifesto has been created over his life so far, from a very early age. Influenced by his life experiences and growing up with the advice of his very money savvy mother, Ludovic not only helms The Good Life Manifesto, but a...

Jun 11, 20207 minEp. 1644
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