Today
3984: The Deep Reset by Cal Newport on Resetting Your Life
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 3984: Cal Newport draws on the myth of Odysseus to reveal how disruption can become a catalyst for building a deeper, more ... Show More
8m 16s
Yesterday
3983: Finding Groundedness in the Age of Anxiety by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Managing Anxiety
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 3983: Leo Babauta examines how constant uncertainty fuels anxiety and explains that the solution isn’t control, but buildin ... Show More
10m 21s
Apr 16
3982: Self-Discipline by Steve Pavlina on Strengthening Discipline
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 3982: Steve Pavlina breaks self-discipline down into five core pillars, Acceptance, Willpower, Hard Work, Industry, and Per ... Show More
9m 52s
May 2020
996: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness by Jen Hayes with Simply Fiercely on Simple Health Routines for Life
Jen Hayes with Simply Fiercely shares a minimalist approach to fitness.
Episode 996: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness by Jen Hayes with Simply Fiercely on Simple Health Routines for Life
Jennifer is a traveller, minimalist and dream chaser. She grew up near Baltimore, Maryland bu ... Show More
9m 30s
Feb 2020
A Life of Activism and Writing | Jamia Wilson
<p>Jamia Wilson is an activist, writer, and speaker. As director of <a href="https://www.feministpress.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Feminist Press</a> at the City University of New York and the former VP of programs at the Women’s Media Center, Wilson has b ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 2021
Why Less is More - Samantha Joy on Eliminating the Things and People That are Holding You Back - The Less Effect
Samantha Joy is an entrepreneur, identity coach and the author of the bestselling book "The Less Effect". She joins Chris Van Vliet to talk about why less is actually more, the importance of eliminating the things and people from your life that might be holding you back, clearing ... Show More
41m 42s
Apr 2023
More Happier: Hiking and Clutter-Clearing in L.A., a Secret of Great TV, and Personal Upgrades.
During our recent time together in Los Angeles, we did many things that made us happy: hike, clear Elizabeth’s office, and drink lots of coffee. We also talk about a little-discussed explanation for why “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul,” and “Mad Men” are such enjoyable TV shows ... Show More
23m 10s
Jun 2023
Ep. 435: Start a New Habit on Vacation, Cultivate Everyday Luxuries, and Memorize Street Names
We discuss why it’s helpful to start a new habit while on vacation, and why taking a few minutes to memorize key street names can make life easier for years to come. We also talk about why cultivating everyday luxuries can help us become happier and healthier, and we take a deep ... Show More
25m 34s
May 2021
Little Happier: “The Farm Was a Form: Not Like a Set of Rules on a Wall, But Like the Symmetry of Winter and Summer.”
The poet Donald Hall wrote a beautiful memoir of the childhood summers he spent with his grandparents on their New Hampshire farm. In his account, he conveys the safety and orderliness of that country life. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.com Get in touch on I ... Show More
3m 26s
Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim discuss the many benefits of living a life with less.
Episode 1781: Minimalism, Tidying Up, & the Most Important Benefit Behind the Less is More Movement by Jay & Heather Harrington
Jay and Heather Harrington are the husband and wife team behind Life and Whim. They started Life and Whim after moving their family to ... Show More