we're trying to be more adventurous in life, but not gonna lie, i'm not sure we're built for it, because between not knowing how to swim, getting motion sick, and getting overstimulated, we're better off in the comfort of our own homes. but that's not to say we wouldn't go touch grass, we just need someone to guide us throughout it yanno? like where are the ... Show More
Sep 26
it’s not you, it’s the job market
it’s no secret that everyone is applying for jobs but nobody’s hearing back… even the job market is ghosting us. in this episode, we get into the current school-to-work crisis, how our friends are dealing with it, and how we’ve been navigating it ourselves—kayla recently graduati ... Show More
28m 56s
Sep 19
the reality of leaving home for the first time
we have officially moved to new york!!! and with this big move, came a mix of emotions—excitement for what’s ahead, and reflection on what we're leaving behind. though we're risking a lot with this move, we talk about not letting fear, guilt, and anxiety overwhelm us because #yol ... Show More
30m 36s
Jan 2025
You’re Allowed to be Happy
2025 is already doing the most! From navigating the impacts of the LA wildfires while parenting, to facing the realities of a new president, and trying to survive sleep amidst the middle of the night needs of kids, the Mamas discuss how - and if - they can find JOY when the world ... Show More
51m 2s
Aug 2024
Take Permission To Discover What You Really Want: Not What Others & The Culture Want For You
This is at the heart of what drives you. Many of you. Most of you. And I’ve been there too. You are driving along every day after things you haven’t really agreed with. And then you wonder why you don’t feel motivated and you’d rather just scroll social media, eat, drink, numb or ... Show More
57m 52s
Jan 2025
Solo Episode: Sometimes you were meant to fail so you could succeed elsewhere
On this week's solo episode, I'm diving into exposure therapy, how I got over my deep fear of flying, and why I'll always be an aisle seat biddie over a window seat biddie. I overshare about my EDM club days as an NYU college student, what the Avicii documentary can teach us all ... Show More
50m 26s
Mar 2025
why is it so hard to make friends?
in this solo episode, i share some honest thoughts on my struggles recently to make meaningful friendships and I unpack the psychology behind our craving for a built-in social circle, why adulthood makes friendships feel so much harder, and what we can actually do to cultivate re ... Show More
32m 30s
May 2024
2161: Joy is Best Shared by Ryan Frederick of Here.life on Friendships & Relationships
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 2161:Dive into the heartwarming message of shared joy as presented by Ryan Frederick in "Joy is Best Shared." The article re ... Show More
8m 48s
May 2022
How comfortable are you with the unknown? [168]
This week we're talking risk, ambiguity and the great unknown. As Louise prepares to teach her annual course, she has been reflecting on the blocks and fears that so many artists experience. Together, we explore our own comfort with risk - where are we willing to leap into the un ... Show More
45m 42s
Sep 9
What Your Love Life Can Teach You About Work Relationships with psychotherapist Esther Perel
We’ve never had more freedom in our relationships—yet many of us feel more disconnected than ever. Marriage, family, and even the workplace have all been reshaped by shifting norms, new technologies, and rising expectations. Happiness, once a nice-to-have, is now the very glue th ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
152. battling the heat, happiness & being comfortable with sadness
today i’m talking about how i’m surviving the heat without AC in london and my complex about certain things like ironing and mopping. i’ll also dive into a deep conversation about happiness – what it means, how it feels, and how we often confuse it with pleasure. we’ll discuss ho ... Show More
39m 39s