From the Ship of Theseus to the Grand Shrine of Ise, from the Tin Woodman to our own constantly renewing bodies, humans have long wrestled with a profound question: When something is replaced piece by piece, is it still the same thing?
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May 30
More Happier: Dinner for Breakfast? Plus A Basic Question About Very Basic Questions
We explore a surprisingly divisive question: would you eat dinner for breakfast? We also discuss how people learn the unwritten rules of everyday life. Plus, the pleasure of being able to watch, listen, and read as many times as you like. Resources & links related to this episode ... Show More
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May 27
Ep. 588: Find More Time for Fun During the Work Week, Plus a Common Activity That's Riskier Than You Think
We discuss how to make the most of your weekday evenings by setting small, intentional plans. We also talk about an everyday activity that feels so familiar that it (wrongly) feels safe. Resources & links related to this episode: Laura Vanderkam, Big Time: A Simple Path to Time A ... Show More
30m 3s
May 2025
The Ship of Theseus Paradox: Still the Same Ship After All These Changes? A Philosophical Puzzle!
Explore the fascinating Ship of Theseus paradox: If a ship's parts are all replaced, is it still the same ship? Delve into questions of identity, change, and what makes something itself.To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Pod ... Show More
12m 21s
Sep 2025
2257 | Ed Mylett: “What You Focus On, You Find.”
<p><a href="https://www.edmylett.com/" target="_blank">Ed Mylett</a> reveals why most people stop evolving and how to break free from the limits of your “thermostat identity.” Through a powerful story and practical strategies, he challenges us to continuously grow, elevate our st ... Show More
15m 5s
Nov 2025
3805: Decluttering Time by Julie Morgenstern on Simple Living
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 3805: Julie Morgenstern shines a light on a hidden form of clutter that drains our energy and limits our growth: time clutt ... Show More
10m 21s
Oct 2019
The Fascinating Origins of Everyday Things (Part 2)
In this episode of The Brain Food Show, we start off looking at that time the United States government banned pre-sliced bread… Really.
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48m 6s
Oct 2025
3779: How We Spend Our Days by Anthony Ongaro of Break The Twitch on Making the Most of Each Day
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 3779: Anthony Ongaro reflects on how the small, everyday actions we choose ultimately shape our lives, urging greater mindf ... Show More
8m 52s
Oct 2025
3782: Discover Your World: Ways to Live Present by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Embracing Presence and Curiosity
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 3782: Danae Smith invites us to slow down and reconnect with our surroundings through intentional, mindful living. By takin ... Show More
9m 44s
Mar 2025
Hello From Katie 💗 Finding PEACE, Not Balance
The goal is not balance. The goal is not peace. The goal is YOU. Using this journey of life to continually discover who you are. And the more you are YOU, the more obvious your true nature of wholeness and peace become. And the more you peacefully you dance with the ever-moving, ... Show More
9m 12s