Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how we can improve focus and fix our attention spans in a world that is constantly trying to distract us. They discuss common reasons it’s hard to focus and three key interventions that can help most people. Rick teaches approaches from mindfulness practice, and Forrest explains how we can improve focus motivation and distress to ... Show More
Oct 6
The Psychology of Resentment: Over-Functioning, Repression, and Repair
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore the silent killer of relationships: resentment. They discuss resentment as a combination of perceived grievance (“I was wronged”) and helplessness (“and I can’t fix it”), before talking about how over-functioning and control tendencies can lead to res ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 29
How to Believe in Yourself: Carl Rogers and Humanistic Psychology
Dr. Rick and Forrest explore humanistic psychology, the mid-20th century movement that redefined how therapists relate to clients. It challenged the pessimism of Freud and the mechanism of behaviorism, offering a more hopeful alternative: that our nature is fundamentally good, an ... Show More
1h 21m
Sep 22
AI Therapy Deep Dive: Can a Chatbot Be Your Therapist? w/ Dr. Nick Jacobson
AI chatbots may already be the largest providers of mental health services in the United States, raising big questions about safety, effectiveness, and oversight. Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Dr. Nick Jacobson to explore the risks and opportunities of AI therapy: Can a chat ... Show More
1h 25m
Jan 2025
3457: Is Fatigue Making it Harder For You to Do Your Best by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Sustainable Productivity
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 3457:Dr. Jenny Brockis highlights how mental fatigue undermines focus, decision-making, and creativity. She explores strateg ... Show More
12m 7s
Aug 2024
TMHS 820: 7 Daily Habits That Will Make You Smarter, Healthier, & More Successful
We all strive to be better in our relationships, at our jobs, and in our day-to-day life. And it turns out, there are a few simple behaviors you can add into your routine that will make you smarter, healthier, and more productive. In fact, even just small adjustments to your dail ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2025
745. Want To Age Backwards? Dr. Mark Hyman on Fad Diets, Longevity + Inflammation
In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Dr. Mark Hyman to uncover the interconnection of diet, inflammation, and chronic disease. They also get into the nitty-gritty of balancing Western and Eastern medicine to live longer, healthier, and happier lives! Ahead, Lindsey shares her ... Show More
1h 19m
Feb 2025
374: Stagnant and Stuck: Overcoming Modern Fatigue
Do you feel stuck, like you can’t move forward in life? Feeling like you can’t find the will to make changes? You could be experiencing adrenal dysfunction. In this episode, Dr. Motley breaks down health challenges you may be facing that are keeping you stuck, fusing psychology, ... Show More
44m 19s
Apr 2025
3574: In Search of Calm by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Cultivating Gratitude and Practicing Mindfulness
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 3574:Dr. Jenny Brockis shares simple yet powerful strategies to quiet the mind and reclaim calm in an overstimulated world. ... Show More
10m 15s
Sep 18
BITESIZE | Why Your Brain Wants You To Be Anxious (And What You Can Do About It) | Dr Anders Hansen #579
Compared to most of our evolutionary history we have never been richer, safer, or lived longer lives. Yet, despite that, more of us are struggling with our health than ever before. What’s going on? Feel Better Live More Bitesize is my weekly podcast for your mind, body, and heart ... Show More
24m 25s
Aug 18
Discipline vs. All-or-Nothing: Finding Balance in Your Food & Fitness
Welcome to my Summer Throwback Playlist—a handpicked collection of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast. These are listener favorites, packed with insights, laughs, and empowered eating encouragement to keep you fueled all summer long. A quick heads up: since these are thr ... Show More
17m 59s
Jan 2025
255 | 6 Journaling Prompts to Reset Your Health Habits & Up-level Your Sleep, Exercise & Nutrition in 2025
In today's episode we are diving into nutrition, sleep & exercise! You'll get journaling prompts to help you:identify what habits & choices you want to leave in 2024create a vision of how you can improve these areas of your lifetune in your best self energy for how you ca ... Show More
23m 22s
Sep 2024
How Trauma Damages Your Physical Health & What You Can Do To Heal | Dr. Mark Hyman
We often think of trauma as those big, life-shattering events, but did you know that everyday stress can have the same lasting impact on your health? In this episode, I break down how both major and minor traumas affect your body at the deepest level—from your gut to your brain—a ... Show More
42m 39s
Aug 17
3705: How to Build Better Habits and New Habit Formation by Dr. Neal Malik
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 3705: Dr. Neil emphasizes that the key to long-term fitness isn’t more health information, it’s daily inspiration and strat ... Show More
13m 6s