Today, John explores the concept of suffering and emphasizes that it’s often tied to resistance, attachment, and a lack of self-awareness. He also discusses how to shift from suffering to a more fulfilling life, highlighting the importance of self-discovery, pursuing dreams, and engaging with the world around us.
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Yesterday
When Your Partner Can’t Meet Your Needs… Do You Stay or Go?
In this module of the video course, we explore what really happens inside relationships when two people are trying — and struggling — to grow.
We talk about emotional language, repair, anger, shutdown, nervous-system responses, and what it means to feel safe with someone for the ... Show More
27m 40s
Nov 24
Going Rogue: The Truth About Becoming Yourself
In this raw, unfiltered reflection, John shares the real story behind going rogue as a therapist — from coffee-shop sessions to walk-and-talks, to breaking every rule therapy school ever taught him.
He explores the lifelong pattern of exchanging truth for membership, the fear of ... Show More
22m 27s
Sep 22
How To Live Well—Even Amidst Failure, Uncertainty, Loss, and Physical Pain | Kieran Setiya
<p dir="ltr">Practical ways to lead a good life. </p> <p dir="ltr">Kieran Setiya is the Peter de Florez Professor of Philosophy at MIT, where he works on ethics and related questions about human agency and human knowledge. He is the author of Midlife: A Philosophical Guide and Li ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 22
3747: How to Craft A Life You Don't Need to Escape From by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist
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 3747: A fulfilling life isn’t built on weekend escapes or the next vacation, but in shaping daily experiences worth savorin ... Show More
10m 47s
Sep 18
3742: Welcome to the Real World by Chris Guillebeau on Independence and Unconventional Choices
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 3742: Chris Guillebeau challenges the dismissive phrase “welcome to the real world,” showing how it’s often used to stifle ... Show More
9m 21s
Sep 16
3740: Shifting Your Perspective Toward a Happier Life by Angelina Lee with NoSidebar on Finding Happiness
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 3740: Angelina Lee explores how subtle mindset shifts can create space for more happiness without needing to change your en ... Show More
9m 16s