Rachael Kable shares 5 practical strategies to increase resilience and decrease stress Episode 2701: 5 Practical Strategies to Increase Resilience and Decrease Stress by Rachael Kable Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering people around the world to live more mindfully in fun, simple and meaningful ways. With a Bachelor of Psychological Scienc...
Mar 22, 2023•13 min•Ep 2701•Transcript available on Metacast Mollie of This EverGreen Home talks about breaking the dependency to her phone Episode 2700: Breaking the Dependency to My Phone by Mollie of This EverGreen Home Mike and Mollie met in college. They both arrived a week early for their freshman year at Messiah College for a grueling week of cross-country camp. Between logging endless miles on the trails and getting to know his teammates, Mike took a noticing to Mollie. It would be months before she truly noticed him. Well, at least in the way he ...
Mar 21, 2023•11 min•Ep 2700•Transcript available on Metacast Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism talks about the clutter-depression-anxiety cycle Episode 2699: The Clutter-Depression-Anxiety Cycle: How to Stop It by Rachel Jones Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home. Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spending time with family and being able to focus on Christ. What she found was that minimalism wasn’t the answer. But it is a t...
Mar 20, 2023•10 min•Ep 2699•Transcript available on Metacast Ellie Lisitsa with The Gottman Institute shares why trusting yourself is important and how to do it. Episode 2698: Trusting Yourself by Ellie Lisitsa The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in order to help create and maintain greater love and health in relationships. They are committed to an ongoing program of research that increases the understanding of rel...
Mar 19, 2023•11 min•Ep 2698•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2697: [Part 2] Minimalism by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self...
Mar 19, 2023•11 min•Ep 2697•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Manson shares his thoughts on minimalism. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2696: [Part 1] Minimalism by Mark Manson Mark Manson was a full-time professional dating coach for men from 2008 until 2011. Sick of the industry, he wrote his first book, Models: Attract Women Through Honesty, and changed the name and focus of his business to address broader self-development topics for men. The book took off, selling tens of thousands of copies. As he branched out into deeper issues of masculinity, self...
Mar 18, 2023•11 min•Ep 2696•Transcript available on Metacast James Altucher talks about being as unhappy as possible Episode 2695: How Can I Be As Unhappy As Possible by James Altucher 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. USA Today named his book Choose Yourself one of the 12 Best Business Books ...
Mar 17, 2023•11 min•Ep 2695•Transcript available on Metacast Jen Hayes talks about living in the "both and" Episode 2694: What Does it Mean to Live in the “Both And”? by Jen Hayes A few years ago, Jen and her husband were buried in $117,000 of student loan debt. Now, they've paid off over $100k of debt, and they're on track to have the rest paid off by the end of this year. Join their email list to get exclusive tips on how to save money, earn more, and live like no one else. The original post is located here: https://www.jenhayes.me/what-does-it-mean-to-...
Mar 16, 2023•10 min•Ep 2694•Transcript available on Metacast Nir Eyal talks about how to make sure your goals won't fail Episode 2693: Why Your Goals Will Fail, and What You Can Do About It 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 autho...
Mar 15, 2023•14 min•Ep 2693•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Dinsmore with Tiny Buddha helps you find happiness through purpose Episode 2692: How to Find Happiness Through Purpose in 3 Natural Steps by Scott Dinsmore Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, or subscribe to the blog. And be sure to check out Tiny Buddha’s Inner Strength Journal: Creative Pro...
Mar 14, 2023•11 min•Ep 2692•Transcript available on Metacast Courtney Carver of Be More With Less talks about what to toss when decluttering your kitchen Episode 2691: Declutter Your Kitchen By Tossing These 10 Things by Courtney Carver Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in her life. She discovered what mattered most by getting rid of everything that didn’t matter at all. In the ...
Mar 13, 2023•10 min•Ep 2691•Transcript available on Metacast Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643 Episode 2690: Q&A - How to Stop Overthinking 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
Mar 12, 2023•13 min•Ep 2690•Transcript available on Metacast Greg Audino shares his thoughts on how to keep going. Episode 2689: How to Keep Going by Greg Audino Greg Audino is a writer, advice columnist, and certified life coach. He also serves as a producer and host in the OLD network. He started his career as an actor, and TV fanatics can find him with principal roles on shows like Westworld, Now Apocalypse, NCIS:LA, and Jane the Virgin to name a few. The original post is located here: https://medium.com/invisible-illness/how-to-keep-going-6486b979d68d...
Mar 12, 2023•10 min•Ep 2689•Transcript available on Metacast Helene Massicotte of Free To Pursue asks what you are avoiding. Episode 2688: That Busy, Huh? What Are You Avoiding? by Helene Massicotte Helene Massicotte blogs about living life on your terms and experiencing true personal freedom. She describes herself as a person in search of all that life has to offer and who has built a life that enables her to do just that. No more, no less. She chose to retire from corporate life in her mid-thirties because it wasn't in line with what she wanted anymore....
Mar 11, 2023•9 min•Ep 2688•Transcript available on Metacast Leo Babauta of Zen Habits shares how to find peace living with a packrat Episode 2687: How to Find Peace Living With a Packrat by Leo Babauta Leo Babauta created Zen Habits, which is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness. The original post is located here: https://zenhabits.net/how-to-find-peace-living-with-a-packrat/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com ...
Mar 10, 2023•12 min•Ep 2687•Transcript available on Metacast Brooke Nielsen with Highly Sensitive Refuge talks about how to overcome shame and self-doubt Episode 2686: How to Overcome Shame and Self-Doubt as a Highly Sensitive Person by Brooke Nielsen Co-founders Jenn Granneman and Andre Sólo's mission is to prove that high sensitivity can be strong. It's okay to be a highly sensitive person (HSP). In fact, the world could use a little more of what HSPs have. They are the voices of Highly Sensitive Refuge, a community where HSPs can be themselves, take a ...
Mar 09, 2023•12 min•Ep 2686•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Teplitz writes you a prescription for a bad mood. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2685: [Part 2] Prescription For a Bad Mood by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz has had a lifelong fascination with human motivation, creativity, personal development, and living an inspired, rewarding, and positively impactful life. To this effect, he routinely undertakes challenging endeavors that intrigue him and impel him to grow. He has recorded an album of original songs and started his own record label to put it o...
Mar 08, 2023•12 min•Ep 2685•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Teplitz writes you a prescription for a bad mood. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2684: [Part 1] Prescription For a Bad Mood by Eric Teplitz Eric Teplitz has had a lifelong fascination with human motivation, creativity, personal development, and living an inspired, rewarding, and positively impactful life. To this effect, he routinely undertakes challenging endeavors that intrigue him and impel him to grow. He has recorded an album of original songs and started his own record label to put it o...
Mar 07, 2023•10 min•Ep 2684•Transcript available on Metacast The Barefoot Minimalists talk about spending $700 on new clothes Episode 2683: I Just Spent $700 on New Clothes as a Minimalist by The Barefoot Minimalists The Barefoot Minimalists blog is a space to celebrate the joys of living a simple, natural and minimal life! This blog is packed with tips, ideas, guides and suggestions for everyday people who want to live a more natural life with less. Whether you are just starting your minimalist journey or learning to sustain it, Barefoot Minimalists is f...
Mar 06, 2023•12 min•Ep 2683•Transcript available on Metacast Ross Perez of The Finance Twins talks about the value in acting like a wealthy person. Episode 2682: It Is Time To Start Acting Like A Wealthy Person by Ross Perez Camilo and Francisco Maldonado are the Finance Twins. Most people think money is confusing unless you are an accountant. We used to think that too. After working incredibly hard and catching several lucky breaks, we realized so many people are looking for ways to learn about personal finance, how to manage money, and how to get out of...
Mar 05, 2023•12 min•Ep 2682•Transcript available on Metacast Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose shares three steps to show up for your life. Episode 2681: Three Steps To Show Up for Your Life by Shawna Scafe Shawna Scafe is a mom of three small kids who started blogging after her first son was born. She wanted to share her c-section story in order to help herself work through the disappointment she felt about it. She read a book on minimalism that changed how she viewed her life. She started asking questions about why we have so much, do so much, work so m...
Mar 05, 2023•11 min•Ep 2681•Transcript available on Metacast Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle shares his thoughts on envisioning your ideal lifestyle. Episode 2680: Envisioned by Colin Wright 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 tends to buy less, but invest in qualit...
Mar 04, 2023•9 min•Ep 2680•Transcript available on Metacast Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog tells you to do what works, not what's satisfying Episode 2679: Do What Works, Not What’s Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and Our Fear of Reality-Based Planning 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 foundations of ou...
Mar 03, 2023•12 min•Ep 2679•Transcript available on Metacast Erica Layne talks about why beating yourself up is keeping you stuck in place Episode 2678: Why Beating Yourself Up Is Keeping You Stuck in Place by Erica Layne Erica Layne is a sunset chaser, mom of three, and founder of The Life On Purpose Movement—a community of women living life with intention. Her website reaches thousands of women every day, helping them trade overwhelm and fatigue for focus and peace. Erica graduated in print journalism from BYU, has been interviewed for The Wall Street J...
Mar 02, 2023•11 min•Ep 2678•Transcript available on Metacast Benjamin Hardy tells you how to get freedom in your life Episode 2677: To Have Freedom In Your Life, Stop Avoiding This One Thing by Benjamin Hardy Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education. His research focuses on the psychological differences of "wantrepreneurs" and actual entrepreneurs. He lives in Clemso...
Mar 01, 2023•13 min•Ep 2677•Transcript available on Metacast Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about creating space in times of transition Episode 2676: Creating Space in Times of Transition by Kathy Robinson 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 person...
Feb 28, 2023•11 min•Ep 2676•Transcript available on Metacast Amanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares how to create a cozy minimalist home Episode 2675: How to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home by Amanda Brownlow Amanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient. She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independence with her Little Guy in tow,...
Feb 27, 2023•10 min•Ep 2675•Transcript available on Metacast Kristine Klussman tells us how we can use the past to reconnect in the present. Episode 2674: Using the Past to Reconnect in the Present by Kristine Klussman 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 and cardiac patients inspiring, uplifiting, and humbling. She found s...
Feb 26, 2023•10 min•Ep 2674•Transcript available on Metacast Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on having fun in the pit of despair. This is Part 2 of 2. Episode 2673: [Part 2] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, r...
Feb 26, 2023•8 min•Ep 2673•Transcript available on Metacast Steve Pavlina shares his thoughts on having fun in the pit of despair. This is Part 1 of 2. Episode 2672: [Part 1] Having Fun in the Pit of Despair by Steve Pavlina Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. He has written more than 1300 articles and recorded many audio programs on a broad range of self-help topics, including productivity, r...
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