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4149: What to Do When You're Careening Out of Control by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People on Emotional Resilience

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8m 51s

Yesterday

4148: What Disguises Do You Wear? by James Altucher on Self-Acceptance

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10m 46s

Sep 7

4147: [Part 2] A Helpful Guide To Lifestyle Experiments by Anthony Ongaro of Break the Twitch on Habit Formation

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9m 29s

Oct 2023

1922: A New Look at Bucket Lists by Ellen Burgan of If it Brings You Joy on Life's Possibilities and Core Values

Ellen Burgan discusses bucket lists from a different angle. Episode 1922: A New Look at Bucket Lists by Ellen Burgan of If it Brings You Joy on Life's Possibilities and Core Values Ellen Burgan is a midlife woman who loves to have fun, yet has a big appreciation for the art of re ... Show More

10m 47s

Nov 2020

SYSK Choice: Why Complainers Complain and How to Stop Them & How Gaslighting Works

If you would like to feel really good, then watch this YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHiKxytbCWk. It’s a dull and boring video about folding towels and will make you (or at least many people) get chills and give you a “brain orgasm.” Why? No one really knows for ... Show More

45m 1s

May 2023

Sharing Joy

When joyful moments occur, we may choose to contain our happiness so others don't feel uncomfortable. Today, Sam talks about how we can feel more confident in expressing our joy, especially when we feel self-conscious. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to t ... Show More

4m 41s

Oct 2024

The Guide to Self Improvement

This week, Ellie dives into the journey of becoming our best selves. She explores the importance of incremental growth, shares tips for making our routines more enjoyable, reveals the secrets behind creativity, and discusses the transformative power of connecting with a higher pu ... Show More

25m 32s

Jul 2021

How to Be Happy | E258

Feeling "meh" lately? If so, join me today to learn: What the current "science of happiness" has to say about what moves the happiness needle… and what does not. The biggest hidden culprit getting in between you and a joyful life Simple strategies to get reconnected with the ... Show More

48m 12s

Nov 2021

11: Things I feel like complaining about

In small doses, complaining can be a way to relieve stress. In today's episode, Lana had to get some complaining off her chest, and she invites you to do the same.

20m 59s

Jan 2025

How to Quiet Your Inner Critic & Escape Perfectionism | Dr. Ellen Hendriksen

Are you tired of never feeling good enough? In this insightful conversation, psychologist Ellen Hendriksen, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3OZrKnm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Be Enough: Self-Acceptance for Self-Critics and Perfectionists</a>, ... Show More

55m 34s

May 2024

2574: The Magic Key to Happiness by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Mental Health & How to Be Happy

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 2574: Rachel Shanken explores the illusion of external solutions to inner discontent in her article from MindBodyWise.com. ... Show More

9m 6s

Aug 2020

Ep 119. Asking for help + why happiness is an inside job with Emma Gunavardhana

Her feel good habits (and the deeper self work she’s doing that makes the biggest difference) The story of how she finally got help for her anxiety and depression Getting out of victim mode and learning that you CAN change Why confidence is not always what it seems Hosted on Acas ... Show More

44m 19s

Oct 2025

Burned Out? How Tiny Joys Can Help You Heal

When burnout makes everything feel heavy, joy can feel out of reach. In this episode, Dora reflects on how noticing “tiny delights” — a laugh, sunlight, a warm cup of tea — can shift our perspective. She offers mindful practices to help you hunt for joy and reconnect with yoursel ... Show More

4m 3s

2509: Sneaky Satisfaction of Complaining...