In today’s episode, you’ll reframe your perspective on happiness, kindness, and friendship through a fresh lens—all thanks to a surprising source: Mel’s 10-year-old guest, Elton.
Mel is sitting down with this wise beyond his years kid for an impactful, profound conversation that will challenge you (and encourage you!) to be a better human. Elton’s simple b ... Show More
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The 3 Day Nutrition Protocol: Exactly What to Eat For Your Best Body & More Energy
Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?” Today you are getting your answer. This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”. In this episode ... Show More
1h 21m
Feb 2
Stop Wasting Your Time: The Scientific Way to Stop Procrastination and Get Control of Your Day
This episode is for you: the person holding everything together. If your days are packed with work, caregiving, and nonstop demands, this is what you need to hear right now. Today, Mel sits down with one of the world’s leading experts on time management, Laura Vanderkam. She’s a ... Show More
1h 25m
Jan 29
The Words You Need to Hear Today: The Power of Hope
Today, Mel has one of the most powerful conversations you’ll ever hear on this podcast. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, exhausted, or numb by what you’re seeing in the news, today’s episode is for you. When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to start pulling back, n ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2025
799. Why You Need To Learn To Receive
Open your hearts and minds for this expansive and deeply personal conversation with the always thoughtful, Aubrey Marcus. We go deep on his informed perceptions on true partnership, how giving and receiving form a loop of connection, misplacing divinity onto the people in our liv ... Show More
10m 28s
Feb 2025
Goodbye Catherine: The Power of Letting Go
Goodbyes are so hard for so many - we hold onto our past selves, what we've outgrown, relationships, jobs, places, and people because we are afraid of what we don't know, afraid to step into those unknown places. But the unknown is where mystery lives - and it is inside that myst ... Show More
1h 17m
Jun 2025
211 - How to Make New Friends (At Any Age, In Any City)
If you’ve ever told yourself, “Making friends is hard,” or “It only gets harder the older you get” — I’m here to lovingly call BS. I made a new friend recently (love you, Andrea!), and this is not a new thing for me. In today’s solo episode, I jam on what I’ve learned from living ... Show More
34m 17s
Oct 2025
3764: The Greatest Pleasures In Life AND What Is The Most Important Factor In Being Happy by James Altucher
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 3764: James Altucher distills the essence of happiness and pleasure into raw, honest observations about living freely, thin ... Show More
10m 33s
<p>With refreshing candor, renowned author Judith Viorst shares profound insights from her latest book, <a href="https://amzn.to/447aky4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Making the Best of What's Left: When We're Too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered</em></a><em>, ... Show More
