“There's no real guidance about being intentional with identifying and processing our emotions because in a lot of cases, our parents don't know how to identify and process their own,” says Ashley C. Ford. Ford is the bestselling author of Somebody’s Daughter, a memoir about childhood, family, love, and forgiveness. Ford joins Erica Chidi to talk about growi ... Show More
Aug 12
Manifestation, Self-Worth, and the Energy You Attract
In this episode from 2019, manifestation advisor Lacy Phillips, founder of To Be Magnetic, explains why manifesting isn’t about forced positivity or endlessly visualizing your goals. Today marks the final day of the annual Lions Gate Portal, a rare cosmic alignment between the su ... Show More
43m 13s
Aug 5
Alicia Keys on Trusting Yourself and Living Authentically
In this episode from 2021, Gwyneth sits down with Alicia Keys for an honest conversation about identity, intuition, and self-worth. They talk about releasing expectations, learning to trust yourself, and the lifelong process of becoming who you really are. Keys reflects on how sh ... Show More
57m 54s
Aug 2021
Presenting 'Code Switch': To Love And Not Forgive With Ashley C. Ford
In this special episode from our friends at the Code Switch podcast, we feature author Ashley C. Ford. For much of her childhood, Ford's father was incarcerated, and her mother struggled to raise her while grappling with her own upended life plans. In her recent memoir, Somebody' ... Show More
39m 28s
Apr 2021
Happiness, Change and Emotional Resilience
Renowned psychotherapist Julia Samuel talks about learning to face our difficulties with self-compassion, expectation versus reality, the relationship between happiness and change, escapism and building a strong foundation with her eight pillars of strength. Julia Samuel This Too ... Show More
49m 4s
Jun 2024
2215: Four Steps Toward Healing The Pain from Parents Who Hurt You by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Emotional Health
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 2215:Dr. Margaret Rutherford explores the profound impact of parental hurt and offers four steps toward healing: acknowledgm ... Show More
10m 11s
Nov 2023
Sexuality, Relationships & Boundaries
This week we have another episode from the archives! This week, Madeline explores the nuisances of her sexuality, society’s obsession with labels and the importance of setting your OWN boundaries in a relationship.
Madeline candidly opens up about coming out to her Dad at the ag ... Show More
24m 31s
Jan 2024
2025: How to Better Handle Anger and Conflict in Your Family by Dr. Margaret Rutherford on Family Dynamics
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 2025: Dr. Margaret Rutherford's insightful article on managing anger and conflict in family settings highlights the importan ... Show More
11m 17s