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 emotional well-being.
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Aug 18
From Nauseous Nights to Perfect Mornings | Life in Costa Rica
In this episode, licensed therapist John Kim takes you inside his personal journey of building a new life in Costa Rica - the highs, the lows, and the unexpected lessons about presence, clarity, and decision-making. From nausea-inducing dirt roads to perfect mornings surfing in C ... Show More
15m 12s
Aug 14
Sh*t You Wouldn’t Ask Your Therapist | The Truth About Breakups
In today’s episode, John Kim answers raw, unfiltered listener questions on the theme of breakups and divorce — the things you’d never dare ask your therapist. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, HERE Jump into John’s new Single. On Purpose app HERE ... Show More
18m 18s
Sep 2024
Shifting Perspectives: Discovering the Balance Between Big and Small Views
Whether you’re looking at life from a broad, high view or focusing on the small details in front of you, both perspectives bring their own wisdom. In today’s episode, we discuss how shifting between these views can help you navigate life’s challenges with mindfulness, offering ba ... Show More
5m 16s
Jul 2024
Age Gaps, Big D*ck Energy, and Short Shorts
Today, Shaun and John discuss the concept of 'nectar' as a source of joy, and retiring the term 'Big Dick Energy.' For the Q&A, they tackle when to define the relationship and what the most appropriate age gap in relationships is. Find out more about John HERE ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2024
Ryan Holiday: Why You Need to Reparent Your 14-Year-Old Self & How to Overcome the Fear of Not Being Good Enough
What would you tell your 14-year-old self? How do you quiet the “not good enough” voice? Today, Jay welcomes Ryan Holiday, renowned philosopher, bestselling author, and host of The Daily Stoic. With over 10 million copies of his books sold globally, Ryan returns to the podcast to ... Show More
1h 29m
Nov 2024
Transforming Mistakes Into Growth Moments, with Kier Gaines
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
11m 50s
Dec 2024
Being Childfree, Spirituality, and Disappointing Others
Today, Shaun and John talk about choosing a child-free life, fitness, spiritually, and being of service by sharing your gifts. They also answer and give advice on two listeners’ questions: where’s the line between being the best version of yourself and being lazy or selfish for p ... Show More
59m 22s
Jun 25
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
12m 18s
Sep 2023
The Power of Trade-offs: What Essentialism Taught Me
Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the philosophy of Essentialism, inspired by Greg McKeown's book "Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less." We explore how the constraints of parenthood led to a transformation in productivity, focus, and overall well-being. ... Show More
10m 40s