Today
3947: The Opportunity of Lent by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist on Personal 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 3947: Joshua Becker reflects on how intentionally giving up a controlling influence for forty days can become a powerful pa ... Show More
11m 8s
Yesterday
3946: A Journey Without a Goal AND Create Structure When You're Floundering by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits
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 3946: Leo Babauta explores the freedom that comes from loosening our attachment to rigid goals and learning to move through ... Show More
10m 28s
Yesterday
3945: Everything You Need to Know About Your Nervous System by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe
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 3945: Kate Hesse explains how the body’s sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems shape our response to stress, from ... Show More
12m 8s
Mar 2023
Anne Lamott | Finding Joy in the Journey
<p>My first exposure to Anne Lamott’s work was her iconic book, <em>Bird By Bird</em>, which as a writer, was transformative. Not just because it helped me better understand how and why to write, but also because her wonderfully wise and irreverent voice inspired me to be more re ... Show More
54m 17s
May 2023
More Happier: Elizabeth Talks About Being on Strike as a TV Writer and Reveals Her New Philosophy of Life
Elizabeth talks about the experience of being on strike as a Hollywood TV writer (and, relatedly, working on her new novel), and she also reveals her new insight about how she wants to live her life. Plus we discuss people’s enthusiastic responses to the “What’s Your Neglected Se ... Show More
22m 35s
Sep 2021
Little Happier: Mindy Kaling’s “Rules for Writing” Show That We Can Be Funny Without Being Mean
Mindy Kaling is a successful and productive writer, actor, and director. She’s hilarious and brilliant. In her “Rules for Writing,” she explains how to be funny—without being mean.Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; podcast@gretchenrubin.comGet in touch on Instagram: @GretchenRubinGet ... Show More
3m 56s
Mar 2023
245 - Lewis Howes: The Greatness Mindset
Lewis Howes is a New York Times Best-Selling author, industry-leading podcast host, and keynote speaker. His show, The School of Greatness, is one of the top podcasts in the world with more than 500 million downloads. He was recognized by the White House and President Obama as on ... Show More
35m 57s
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 takinga few minutes to memorize key street names can make life easier for years tocome. We also talk about why cultivating everyday luxuries can help us becomehappier and healthier, and we take a deep div ... Show More
25m 34s
May 2020
Ep. 273: Get Grounded in Your Body Through Your Senses, an Idea for a Quick, Inexpensive Gift, and a Conversation about Tough Times with Kate Bowler
We discuss how we can feel calmer by getting grounded in our body, through our senses; we discuss a gift that’s easy, inexpensive, and thoughtful, and Kate Bowler joins us to talk about how to stay happier during these very difficult times. Get in touch: @gretchenrubin; @elizabet ... Show More
36m 4s
Jun 2024
2598: 4 Things Simplifying Has Taught Me About Gratitude by Lisa Avellan with SimplyFiercely on Minimalism
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 2598:
Lisa Avellan shares her transformative journey through simplifying her life, discovering that true simplicity isn't a ... Show More
9m 34s
Jan 2021
How to Live a Better & Longer Life with Marta Zaraska
<p>How can we live a better and longer life? </p> <p>We often get questions from our community about anti-aging, and for centuries, people have wanted to know what it takes to live longer, fuller lives. </p> <p>While a healthy diet and exercise are an essential part of living wel ... Show More
20m 33s
Catherine of Common Sense Living reminds us that less is more
Episode 2166: Less is More by Catherine of Common Sense Living on The Benefits of Minimalism & Simple Living
Catherine is a blogger and founder of Common Sense Living. She enjoys cooking, reading and has recently rediscovered a love for writing which inspired her to start Common Sense Living as we ... Show More
