Do you ever feel so much pressure to eat, see, and do everything on a trip that you end up feeling utterly overwhelmed and exhausted before you've even touched the ground? Same here. In fact, sometimes it feels like we get so distracted by everything we're supposed to experience that we often end up missing out on the best thing about travel: actually gettin ... Show More
Sep 2025
Tracee Ellis Ross Loves Seeing the World Solo
Repeat: Tracee Ellis Ross’ earliest memories involved traveling the world with her mother, Diana Ross, but it was at the age of 22 that she discovered what solo travel could give her. This episode, Lale sits down with Tracee to discuss how solo travel can be an act of radical sel ... Show More
30m 14s
Jul 2024
Episode 539: The Dullness and Comfort of Rituals
<p>We all have our beloved rituals, the things we do that center us, that comfort us, that make us feel that all is right with the world. It can be anything from the way we prepare and enjoy our favorite morning beverage, to walking our dog the same route every day, to watching a ... Show More
40m 2s
Aug 2023
302. How to Enjoy Your Vacation No Matter What
Vacations. Most of us can’t wait to get away and just chill out. You might imagine yourself in a gorgeous location, eating delicious food, seeing beautiful sights, lounging by the pool or at the beach, feeling rested and happy. Or maybe you find yourself dreading it because you’r ... Show More
17m 50s
Mar 2019
The things you can only see by slowing down
The world is moving and changing at an ever-increasing speed, but we’re all starting to realise the importance of slowing down. This week we meet Amy Powney who explains how the influence of her off-the-grid childhood led her to be a pioneer in slow, sustainable fashion. Plus, th ... Show More
27m 50s
May 2025
3608: How to Practice Self Care When Travelling by Jennifer Burger of SimplyFiercely
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 ... Show More
10m 52s