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Episode 2218:
Leo Babauta explores how our expectations of others often lead to frustration, anger, and disappointment. He explains that while we can't control others' behavior, we can manage our own expectation ... Show More
Yesterday
2978: Ambivalence by Keith Wilson on Navigating Uncertainty
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 2978: Keith Wilson reframes ambivalence as more than indecision, it’s a dynamic tension between meaningful desires that can ... Show More
9m 56s
Apr 19
2977: 10 Things Your Friends Wish You Knew by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel on Strengthening Friendships
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 2977: Marc Chernoff reminds us that strong friendships are built through presence, honesty, and small everyday acts of care ... Show More
9m 19s
Apr 19
2976: Can Frugality Be Selfish? By Chris of Keep Thrifty on Money and Relationships
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 2976: Chris challenges the idea that choosing a smaller, more affordable home could be selfish, ultimately showing how livi ... Show More
9m 54s
Apr 2023
lower your expectations about people [video]
[video available on Spotify] we often find ourselves disappointed with other people. there are times when we set realistic expectations for people, such as expecting somebody to treat you with respect, or to follow the law and not steal from you or harm you. those are realistic, ... Show More
46m 55s
Apr 2024
3148: 4 Reasons Worry Scares You and How to Be More Fearless by Ingrid Y Helander on Self-Awareness
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Episode 3148:
Ingrid Y Helander's exploration of the relationship between worry, our nervous systems, and personal insight sheds li ... Show More
9m 15s
Jan 2024
3030: When You Have a Voice Telling You You’re Inadequate by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Compassion
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Episode 3030:
Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net delves into the challenging issue of feeling inadequate, an inner voice that can negati ... Show More
10m 22s
Jun 2024
2587: A Guide to Letting Go of Stress by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Anxiety Relief & Self-Help
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Episode 2587:
Explore how to effortlessly release the grip of stress with Leo Babauta's practical guide. Babauta teaches simple, ye ... Show More
10m 5s
Sep 2017
2: Ancient Wisdom for a Better Life: Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
"You want your life to be where, if it was your last year, you'd happy with how your life turned out." Letters from a Stoic is one of Neil's and Nat's favorite works of philosophy, and has taken the world by storm in a massive resurgence over the last 10 years. Unlike most philos ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2020
When We Stop Trying to Absolve Ourselves of Guilt
“The urge to absolve oneself is a kind of low-level thing where we’re trying to get away from our own complicity,” says psychiatrist Mark Epstein, MD. Epstein is the author of Advice Not Given, and his work lies at the intersection of Buddhism and psychotherapy. Today, he’s teach ... Show More
48m 45s