In this episode, Oliver Burkeman, discusses how to accept limitations and make time for what counts. He offers a compelling exploration of the challenges inherent in daily living. With a focus on understanding imperfectionism and life’s constraints, his work provides practical strategies and thought-provoking insights for finding greater balance and meaning ... Show More
Mar 10
Procrastination: The Hidden Pain Behind Your Limiting Beliefs with Nir Eyal
In this episode, Nir Eyal, author of Beyond Belief explores procrastination and the hidden pain behind your limiting beliefs. He explains how beliefs shape our perception of reality, motivation, and behavior.. He also shares how beliefs are flexible tools, not absolute truths, an ... Show More
1h 1m
Mar 6
From Overwhelm to Empowerment: Harnessing Tiny Shifts for Emotional Resilience with Elisha Goldstein
In this episode, Elisha Goldstein talks about how to go from overwhelm to empowerment by harnessing tiny shifts for emotional resilience. He explains how small, consistent changes, or “tiny shifts”, can break negative emotional loops and improve stress, relationships, and longevi ... Show More
1 h
Mar 3
Little Addictions, Big Impact: Transforming Your Habits for a Healthier Life with Catherine Gray
In this episode, Catherine Gray discusses her new book about “little addictions” and the big impact of transforming your habits for a healthier life. She explores how everyday compulsions like excessive screen time, snacking, or people pleasing are driven by ancient brain wiring ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2025
How to Stop Overthinking & Start Living a More Meaningful Life with Oliver Burkeman #580
Many of us feel under constant pressure to optimise every moment, to become more efficient, more productive and somehow more worthy. But what if embracing our limits could be the key to living a calmer, more meaningful life? This week’s returning guest on my Feel Better, Live Mor ... Show More
2 h
Jun 2025
3645: Are you working on Self-Improvement or Self-Indulgence? by Adam M. Lowenstein on Cultivating A Balanced Life
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 3645: Adam M. Lowenstein explores the fine line between meaningful self-improvement and self-indulgence, challenging us to ... Show More
11m 18s
Dec 2024
Jay Shetty on Self-Love, Stillness, and Growth
In this episode from 2021, Gwyneth is joined by Jay Shetty for an insightful conversation on cultivating self-love, finding stillness in discomfort, and the unlocking the power of personal growth. Together, they explore how a deeper sense of self-awareness can enhance relationshi ... Show More
44m 46s
Sep 2025
3747: How to Craft A Life You Don't Need to Escape From by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
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 3747: A fulfilling life isn’t built on weekend escapes or the next vacation, but in shaping daily experiences worth savorin ... Show More
10m 47s
Oct 2024
S3 Bonus - Oliver Burkeman on Finitude & the Freedom of Letting Go
We live in a culture that constantly tells us to push harder, achieve more, and stay on top of everything. But this relentless striving often keeps us from the fulfillment we seek. Many of us face anxiety, procrastination, and burnout as we struggle to accept that the key to a mo ... Show More
57m 43s
<p>Are you feeling stuck in a life of predictability and safety? Chase Jarvis, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3Alxsfz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Never Play It Safe: A Practical Guide to Freedom, Creativity, and a Life You Love</em></a>, reveals how steppin ... Show More
