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
Nov 17
How to Deal with Difficult People & Not Get Stressed Out
<p>Today, you are getting research-backed strategies for handling difficult people. </p><p>If you’re done being dismissed, talked over, or made to feel small, this episode will help you show up with power - and walk away with peace.</p><p>Whether it’s family, coworkers, friends, ... Show More
1h 14m
Nov 13
The Exact Words You Need to Hear Today If It Feels Like Nothing’s Working
<p>Some days, the world feels like too much. </p><p>The news, the stress, the noise. </p><p>You start to wonder if you’ll ever feel right again. </p><p>Then, out of nowhere, something lands in your lap that reminds you of what really matters. </p><p>That’s what today’s conversati ... Show More
1h 19m
Sep 16
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
8m 58s
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 15m
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
Apr 2025
At 94, Iconic Writer, Judith Viorst, Has Thoughts to Share That We Need to Hear
<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
52m 42s
Oct 7
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
11m 3s