Yesterday

The Ghosts Inside Us

Not all ghosts live in old houses. Some live in our bodies and our stories. Rosie reflects on how recurring fears and memories can become teachers when we stop avoiding them and start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6m 29s

Feb 6

The Teachers We Didn’t Ask For

Rosie reflects on how the people who hurt or challenge us often shape us in unexpected ways. She shares how reframing “enemies” as unlikely teachers can build resilience, compassion, and clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m 22s

Feb 4

You Don’t Have to Make Them the Enemy

Rosie unpacks a moment where setting a boundary felt necessary but still complicated. She talks about polarization, cancel culture, and how we can step back from conflict without turning people into villains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5m 40s

Jun 2025

305. The psychology of music

Ever found yourself hitting play on that song, and instantly, a wave of emotion hits you, or you’re transported back to a forgotten summer, a specific laugh, a past version of yourself? It feels like magic, right? But beneath those goosebumps and surges of feeling lies an incredi ... Show More

44m 51s

Aug 2024

220. The psychology of nostalgia and getting stuck in the past

All of us find ourselves remincising on the 'good old days' every now and then, but sometimes we can find ourselves getting trapped in the memories of the past and feeling like it will never be as good as it was. This is the nostalgia trap and it can keep us from being present, f ... Show More

35m 50s

Feb 2025

Embrace the Now (Female Voice)

Hey beautiful soul, it’s Jody Agard. In this moment, we’re letting go of the past and future, and simply embracing the now. Today’s meditation is all about being fully present, right here, right now. So, settle in, take a deep breath, and let’s embrace this moment together. Xo, J ... Show More

12m 12s

Jun 2024

Are we losing the ability to form our own musical taste?

Thanks to music streaming, many people now have millions of tunes at their fingertips. But are platforms like Spotify leading us to choose convenience over cultivating our own distinct musical taste? The ability to effortlessly skip a song by clicking 'next' onscreen devalues the ... Show More

10m 51s

Dec 2024

The Psychology of Nostalgia

In the first of two special holiday episodes, Claudia Hammond and an expert panel of psychologists look back, nostalgically. At this festive time of year, you might be thinking wistfully about Christmas past – perhaps you’ll be rewatching old films, arguing over a game of Monopol ... Show More

29m 45s

Apr 2025

3567: [Part 1] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness by Sabrina of Budding Optimist

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 3567: Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing ... Show More

8m 22s

Oct 2025

WITH MUSIC - The Quiet Glow of Contentment: A Yoga Nidra Journey

Journey into a state of deep relaxation where you can connect with the profound and peaceful feeling of having enough and being enough. We are constantly striving for more. This Yoga Nidra offers a radical alternative: the experience of pure contentment. This practice guides you ... Show More

12m 36s

Oct 2025

Sister Songs: Ours, Daylight, and Opalite ✨

GET MORE EOAS ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/swiftologist In this episode of Sister Songs, we trace Taylor Swift’s evolving relationship with love through three songs: Ours, Daylight, and Opalite. From the starry-eyed defiance of Speak Now to the self-conscious optimism of L ... Show More

55m 23s

The Sound of Happiness