Are you really free—or just living out what you learned as a kid? After 20 years in self-development, I’ve found that peace doesn’t come from adding more. In this episode, I’ll show you how to spot the conditioning that's been shaping your life and how to reconnect with your true self.
Nov 21
Success is hard until you build systems like this
Are you making success harder than it needs to be? In this episode, I break down the systems that make discipline automatic—so you no longer rely on memory, motivation, or mood. You’ll learn how automation, environment design, habit stacking, friction, default decisions, and acco ... Show More
17m 16s
Nov 20
How to Be So Productive it Feels Illegal
Why does productivity feel so hard even when you want it badly? In this episode, I break down why your brain fights you, how to flip your internal “motivation switch,” and the real reason discipline feels impossible. Feeling stuck? It's time to take back control. If you're ready ... Show More
15m 31s
Nov 19
How to Quiet Your Anxious Mind
Have you ever felt like your brain is working against you? In this episode, I explain why anxiety shows up, how it’s an outdated survival system, and how to turn the volume down using simple, science-backed tools. You’ll learn how to be calm, take back control, and feel grounded ... Show More
16m 43s
Oct 2023
How to align your life with your authentic self with Olena Mytruk
<p>Are you ready to re-align your life? Today we learn about how to identify our core values, as a starting place, so that whatever next job, hobby or relationship we pursue, is aligned to who we are and who we want to be. We were never taught how to identify these at school, or ... Show More
32m 33s
Jul 2025
3671: Sheer Willpower Won't Work. If You Want to Change Your Habits, Try This Instead. by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
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 3671: Paula Pant challenges the myth that willpower is the key to success, revealing how environment, systems, and identity ... Show More
9m 36s
Apr 2025
3573: 7 Journal Prompts to Inspire Simplicity by Jennifer of Simply Fiercely on Reducing Mental Clutter
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 3573:
Jennifer of SimplyFiercely.com shares seven powerful journal prompts designed to help you simplify your life by recon ... Show More
9m 54s
Oct 9
It’s Not Too Late: How to Transform Your Life at Any Moment
<p>If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, this conversation is for you. </p><p>Today’s episode is a guide to how you can transform your life – at any moment. </p><p>Mel sits down with New York Times bestselling author, ultra-enduran ... Show More
1h 18m
Sep 5
3727: [Part 2] How To Make Quantum Leaps Personally and Professionally by Benjamin Hardy on Embracing Uncertainty
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 3727: Benjamin P. Hardy explains how transformative growth doesn’t come from incremental progress but from bold leaps that ... Show More
11m 30s
Aug 18
Day 2/5: Your Habits Are Secretly Controlling You...
Welcome to Day 2 of your 5-Day Life Audit.This series is designed to help you pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters — so you can move forward with clarity and intention.In today’s episode, we’re focusing on:👉 Taking a deep look at your current habits — which ones s ... Show More
5m 31s