Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, in his work The Joyful Wisdom, explored this through a thought experiment he called the "eternal return." He asked us to imagine: What if you had to live this very life, exactly as it is—every joy, every sorrow, every thought—over and over, for eternity? How would you feel? Would you embrace it? Or, as Nietzsche suspected, wo ... Show More
Today
Is scratching a mole really dangerous?
Moles can be flat, raised, discreet, or visible. They appear all over our skin and tend to increase in number over time. While these harmless little spots are generally not a cause for concern, they can sometimes be the source of skin cancer, so it’s important to keep an eye on t ... Show More
4m 41s
Today
What's the warm, fuzzy feeling we get when moved by love?
Have you ever been deeply moved when experiencing or witnessing a moment of powerful human connection? It might be the unexpected urge to hug a stranger at a music concert, for example, or a touching moment at an important life event like a birth, wedding or funeral. Well without ... Show More
5m 15s
Today
What is omotenashi, the Japanese art of hospitality?
In some cultures, being well at home is all about making sure that others feel well when visiting, by welcoming them in the right way. In Japan, for example, hospitality is like an art form, and even has a name: omotenashi. You can’t really translate the concept into English; the ... Show More
5m 19s
Dec 2024
No Regrets, The Case Against Empathy, and Is AI Coming for Us All?
This week, we dive headfirst into the messy, uncomfortable topic of regret. From the aches and grays that come with hitting a new decade to the deeper realizations about relationships, selfish mistakes, and missed opportunities, we unpack how regret shapes who we are. And there's ... Show More
53m 57s
Aug 2024
3280: A Guide to Letting Go of Shame & Fear by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode 3280:
Leo Babauta of ZenHabits.net explores how shame and fear subtly govern our lives, often leading us to avoid actions o ... Show More
10m 44s
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
3621: Loving What I Used to Hate AND My Loss by Derek Sivers on Self-Discovery and Personal Clarity
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 3621: Derek Sivers explores how hate and loss can serve as unexpected catalysts for self-discovery and personal clarity. By ... Show More
7m 55s
Apr 2025
How To Get Through Life's Most Difficult Situations
<p>If it happened, then it was meant to happen.</p><p><br></p><p>The great German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche would describe his formula for human greatness as amor fati—a love of fate. “That one wants nothing to be different, not forward, not backwards, not in all eternity. ... Show More
14m 6s
Aug 2025
Why Life Feels Empty | The Real Reason You’re Unfulfilled
Most of us grew up living by our parents’ morals, values, and expectations. We were never taught how to identify our own. The result? We suppress who we are, chase what we want instead of what we need, and end up lost with no sense of meaning or purpose.In this video, Kenny Weiss ... Show More
20m 37s
Sep 2025
8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Turned 30
What’s the biggest shift you wish you’d made sooner? What advice would you give your younger self before 30? In this special reflection, Jay opens up about the lessons he wishes he’d known before turning 30, insights that could have spared him time, energy, and unnecessary stress ... Show More
32m 31s