1999 | John Bradshaw: “The Hardest Job Y...

Sheila Murray Bethel shares the unforgettable story of Frank, a San Francisco cab driver who transformed his job into a model of professionalism, accountability, and lifelong learning. With humor and heart, she reminds us that true leadership means being “CEO of yourself,” commit ... Show More

Joe Vitale unpacks why the Law of Attraction often feels hit-or-miss. The key lies in unconscious “counter intentions”—hidden beliefs that sabotage your conscious goals. He explains how limiting patterns block both your manifestations and inspired ideas, and how shifting these be ... Show More

Tony Robbins dives deep into the truth about emotions: they’re not caused by external events but created by us through focus, language, and meaning. He reveals how habitual patterns and the questions we ask shape our feelings and ultimately our destiny. Through powerful stories — ... Show More

From April 9, 1999: Educator, motivational speaker and author of the New York Times best-seller Healing the Shame that Binds You, John Bradshaw counsels three women on how they can let go of the crippling shame they have carried with them for years. He also shares the steps to he ... Show More

Today, John reflects on his experiences as a parent and the generational differences in parenting styles. He emphasizes the importance of perspective in understanding one's life journey, the need to pull back to see the bigger picture, and how self-reflection can lead to emotiona ... Show More

"When we overprotect our children, we deprive them of the opportunity to build resilience. True growth comes from navigating discomfort and learning from it." - Dr. Shefali Tsabary In this episode, I talk about: Discover how overcompensating to correct past experience might be ho ... Show More

Licensed therapist Kier Gaines explains the importance of accountability and self-forgiveness. He shares how being accountable for your actions can lead to personal growth, healthier relationships, and a pathway to self-forgiveness, while debunking the myth that one mistake defin ... Show More

Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. This week we're revisiting a talk by clinical psychologist and renowned parenting whisperer Becky Kennedy. Not only does she have practical advice to ... Show More

Getting back into exercise after having a baby is so much more than just “listening to your body” or “taking it slow.” While that advice is common, it’s often incomplete—and can leave you doing things that don’t truly support your recovery (and may even increase your risk of inju ... Show More

Today, John reflects on his upbringing in a family restaurant, exploring themes of generational trauma, cultural identity, and personal growth. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding one's parents' backgrounds, so they can shift towards a more empathetic and responsiv ... 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 2318:Ross Enamait challenges the notion that fatherhood inevitably leads to weight gain, dismissing the popular “dad bod” tr ... Show More

Does parenting make you a better person? Can it improve your life? Neuroscientist Erik Hoel makes the self-interested case for parenting arguing that it makes you less jaded and more heartbroken (in a good way) for how you experience the world. Listen as new father Hoel speaks wi ... Show More

Zoe Blaskey is the founder of Motherkind, a platform dedicated to supporting and empowering mothers through the ups and downs of parenthood. With a background in coaching and a passion for mental well-being, Zoe creates content that offers practical advice, emotional support, and ... Show More