Kessonga shares a joyful memory and reminds us of the importance of humor and laughter. Learn how to invite more joy into your life, even amidst the responsibilities of adulthood.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today
Let Go of Great Expectations
Especially with young children, we can place pretty big expectations on who or what they’re going to be. But in doing that, we don’t allow people to be who they actually are. Today, instead of trying to anticipate, try experiencing someone as they are in that moment.
Learn more ... Show More
4m 53s
Nov 23
How Simple Sounds Help Us Feel Safe, with Jojo ASMR
Rosie sits down with Jojo, one of the most beloved ASMR creators online, to explore how a childhood tingling sensation turned into a decade-long career helping millions relax and fall asleep. Jojo shares the origins of his soothing style, the fear he overcame when posting his fir ... Show More
26m 21s
Mar 2025
Laughter | Gentle Bedtime Reading for Sleep
Unwind with this calm bedtime reading about laughter, created to ease insomnia and bring peace to restless nights. In this soothing episode, Benjamin explores the science, psychology, and cultural role of laughter, from its health benefits to its place in human connection. His st ... Show More
33m 19s
May 2025
3592: The Life-Changing Power Of Having Fun: A Thought Experiment by Michael Blankenship of Get Your Gusto Back
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 3592: Michael Blankenship challenges the idea that joy should be reserved for leisure by showing how embracing fun, even du ... Show More
9m 45s
Apr 2025
2953: 5 Lessons on Living a Long, Healthy Life, from a 90-Year-Old by Daniela Naidu on Emotional Wellbeing
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 2953:
Daniela Naidu shares five heartfelt life lessons from her 90-year-old grandmother that reveal the true keys to lastin ... Show More
12m 19s
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
Aug 11
💗 Meditation Monday 🧘♀️ - Breathe In More Joy
I’ve been reminded lately how important it is to FEEL GOOD, to FEEL joy, to FEEL peaceful. When we do, we attract more things and experiences that make us feel good because we’re vibrating on a high energetic level. So let’s take a few moments today to simply feel good as I guide ... Show More
18m 7s
Sep 18
The Hidden Language of Laughter | Social Intel Brief
What if laughter wasn’t just fun—but a social superpower? In this episode, AJ and Johnny unpack the science of laughter and why it’s one of the strongest signals of connection, trust, and influence. Far more than a reaction to humor, laughter is a primal bonding mechanism that ma ... Show More
8m 42s
Jul 2025
#374 - Avoiding It Isn’t Making It Easier—It’s Making You Miserable
<p>In today’s episode of <em>The Business of Happiness</em>, Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy invites you to reclaim your well-being, not someday, but <em>now</em>. Through personal stories and honest reflection, she unpacks how your happiness isn’t just allowed, it’s essential. You’ll hear ... Show More
26m 58s