Today
2961: Stop Apologizing! And Say What You Really Mean! by Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe on Confident Communication
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 2961: Kate Hesse challenges the habit of over-apologizing and shows how it can quietly blur personal boundaries and respons ... Show More
9m 52s
Today
2960: Who's Editing Your Life Story? by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Owning Your Story
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 2960: Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores why personal growth depends on inviting trusted people to challenge and revise the storie ... Show More
12m 22s
Yesterday
2959: From Conflict to Compassion: Put Love Above Winning by Sara Bensman with Tiny Buddha on Resolving Conflict Gently
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 2959: Sara Bensman explores how our need to be right fuels conflict and keeps us stuck in cycles of blame, revealing that m ... Show More
10m 15s
Apr 2025
Relationships 2.0: The Power of Tiny Interactions + Your Questions Answered: Erica Bailey on Authenticity
<p>As you go about your day, you likely interact with family, friends and coworkers. These relationships can help you feel cared for and connected. But what if there’s a whole category of people in your life whose impact is overlooked? Today, in a favorite episode from our archiv ... Show More
1h 24m
Sep 2024
2718: One Simple Question You Should Ask Everyone You Meet by Marc Chernoff of Marc and Angel
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 2718:
Marc Chernoff invites readers to move beyond superficial conversations and instead ask the powerful question, "What i ... Show More
11m 10s
Jan 2024
3053: Make People Feel Good by Steve Pavlina on Social Connections & Emotional intelligence
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 3053:
Steve Pavlina of StevePavlina.com offers a straightforward approach to enriching social connections: focus on making ... Show More
9m 5s
May 2025
Matthew and Audrey Solo: What to Do When Someone Pulls Away, Managing Social Anxiety, and Our Quarterly Audit for 2025
<p>In this episode Matthew and Audrey sit down for a review of the last quarter of the year and dive into the hidden forces that shape our relationships with others and ourselves. They also discuss the perfectionism that keeps us from connection, overthinking texts, and the emoti ... Show More
45m 6s
Feb 2025
Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels Impossible & What to Do About It
<p>If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “where did all my friends go?” or felt like making friends as an adult is impossible, you are not alone. </p><p>In today’s episode, Mel is breaking down the surprising reasons why friendship feels so much harder in adulthood—and, more im ... Show More
1h 17m
Sep 2024
S2, Ep 9 Friendship Therapy: Friendship Boundaries - how rupture in friendship can help us break our own patterns
Welcome back to Friendship Therapy, the podcast in which we look at friendships through a therapeutic lens.
This week, Emma is joined by Scott, a man who, now in his 40s, has experienced a sudden turnover in the friends he made in his 20s.
A repeating pattern of rupture and loss ... Show More
51m 14s
Mar 2025
The Real Reason You Struggle to Connect with Others (It’s NOT What You Think)
Have you ever felt unseen, unheard, or like deep connections just don’t come easily? You’re not alone—and the reason might not be what you think. In this episode, Giuliano Gonzalez dives into the hidden mindset blocks, social habits, and confidence shifts that can transform the w ... Show More
44m 3s
Jan 2025
S3 EP2 | Why Some Friendships Naturally Fade | The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | The Messy Podcast
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of The Messy Podcast!
In this episode, we explore the natural evolution of adult friendships and how The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins provides valuable insights into why some friendships fade over time. As we transition into adulthood, friendships ... Show More
17m 16s
Apr 2025
It’s Not You: The Real Reason Adult Friendship Is So Hard & 3 Ways to Make It Easier
<p>If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, "Where did all my friends go?" – you’re not alone. </p><p>In this episode, Danielle Bayard Jackson is sharing the real reasons why female friendship can feel so complicat ... Show More
1h 31m
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 2489:
Answering “How are you?” with a surface-level response might seem harmless, but Dr. Allison Niebes-Davis reveals how this everyday exchange holds a powerful opportunity for connection. By practicin ... Show More