Maybe You're Just Bored

Have you ever wondered why our stickiest moods and problems seem to resolve themselves the minute we stop trying to fix them? Join Michael as he shares one of his favorite metaphors for our innate mental health, resilience, and wellbeing! 

Today's exploration of the learned, habitual nature of fear will give you a new way of understanding and being with what for so many of us can be a crippling emotion. Warning - you might just find yourself falling a teeny, tiny bit in love with it even as you find it easier and e ... Show More

If you'd like to have the experience of presence and aliveness "on demand", the two simple questions in this week's episode will help you access and return to the deeper dimension of life any time you choose! 

Our boredom in this world is meant to point us to another world — a world where the infinitely interesting God will banish boredom forever. 

Boredom – it’s a state many of us try to avoid. But, in a world full of distractions, maybe it’s time to embrace boredom as a way to spark creativity and reclaim our attention. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with cognitive neuroscientist James Danckert to explore how boredom affects ... Show More

On today's show Tom introduces the topic of boredom and its relation to a world that finds no meaning apart from the endless choices we draw from to gratify and distract ourselves. Glenn and Chris help unpack this timely topic, with its spiritual and historical roots and its ... Show More

What does it mean to be envious of someone? Envy is one of the seven deadly sins and Fr. Josh explains why in today’s episode. He also walks through an examination to help you understand areas in your life where you may struggle with envy. Snippet From the Show It can be a lifelo ... Show More

Is boredom under threat? There are more TV channels than we can count, Smartphones keep us engaged around the clock, and the constant white noise of social media coerces us to always 'interact'. In fact, there is so much to stimulate our everyday lives in this digital age that we ... Show More

It can be discouraging to try to connect with your husband when he doesn't focus on you and listen. This can often be attributed to spending too much screen time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Story is how we make sense of life, but when the narrative is shaped by loss, loneliness, or  disappointment, it can keep us stuck in an echo chamber of old assumptions. As we begin the holiday season, John and Allen ask what story we're telling ourselves about this Christmas bef ... Show More

In this episode, Bryce chats with George Janko about life, faith, and current events. 

Ever had one of those days where you’re convinced you’re spiraling, only to realize hours later you haven’t had an actual meal? Maybe it’s not burnout or a character flaw - maybe it’s just that your body is running on fumes. The truth is, your mood, energy, and focus are all deep ... Show More

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 3521:Spending money out of boredom is a common trap, fueled by the instant gratification of shopping and the endless distrac ... Show More