Themes: Death, Breakups, Relationships, Boundaries, Learning to Let Go, Self-Reflection, Relational Endings
Death. Learning to let go. It’s easier said than done. You didn’t fight hard enough for this relationship.
These are words and phrases that haunt us when we shift towards a new phase of our lives, whether it’s professionally, romantically or both.
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Oct 6
#479: Forgiveness Is for You, Not Them
In this episode I dive into the often-misunderstood process of forgiveness and letting go—what it truly takes, why it’s so elusive, and how to move beyond pain without abandoning yourself. I break down the traps that keep us stuck in resentment, the difference between oversharing ... Show More
15m 37s
Sep 29
#478: Authenticity Over Approval
In this episode I dive into the truth about authenticity—what it really means, why it’s so often compromised, and how the pull between belonging and self-expression shapes our lives. I unpack the ways codependency and people-pleasing keep us wearing masks, the cultural and relati ... Show More
9m 13s
Sep 22
#477: The Mother Wound - How to Heal What You Inherited With Bethany Webster
In this episode, Mark sits down with author and thought leader Bethany Webster for a powerful deep dive into the “mother wound” and how it unconsciously shapes our sense of self, relationships, and capacity to thrive. Bethany breaks down the four levels of the mother wound, how f ... Show More
1h 12m
Mar 2024
232: How To Feel Worthy Of Love
What does it mean to truly accept every part of yourself? How do we let go of beating ourselves up for our mistakes and flaws and embrace who we are? There are so many things that can knock us off our path, make us feel shame, and cause us to feel unloveable. In this episode, Mat ... Show More
15m 20s
May 2023
4 Things Couples Forget to Do After Years Together (That Are Crucial to Connection!): Episode 289
Do you ever wish that you were back in that infamous "honeymoon" stage of your marriage? Believe us we understdand why we hear this from couples. You want to be in that feeling of newness, optimism, passion, and infinite possibilites with a true partner at your side. There is som ... Show More
14m 2s
Jun 2024
2207: Making Love Last by Learning to Love by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Creating a Successful Relationship
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 2207:Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the dual nature of love as both a feeling and an action, emphasizing that true love is demo ... Show More
10m 43s