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Episode 3642:
Shana Olmstead reframes anxiety not as a flaw to fix but as a spiritual signal, a gentle (or not-so-gentle) nudge toward alignment, authenticity, and inner truth. Through practices like mindfulne ... Show More
Yesterday
3911: The Honest Guide to Mindfulness by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Conscious Presence
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 3911: Leo Babauta offers a refreshingly honest look at mindfulness, dismantling the myth of instant calm and revealing the ... Show More
11 m
Feb 12
3910: Why We Feel Stuck in Life and the Secret to Dealing with It by Henri Junttila with Tiny Buddha on Emotional Blocks
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 3910: Henri Junttila challenges the belief that being stuck is a problem, revealing it instead as a natural, even necessary ... Show More
10m 7s
Feb 11
3909: 7 Ways to Make the Most of your Life by Rachel Shanken of MindBodyWise on Purpose Alignment
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 3909: Rachel Shanken shares a life-affirming story from her time as a hospice volunteer, revealing how a dying woman’s joy ... Show More
9m 30s
Nov 2024
2766: Changing Your Story About Anxiety by Shana Olmstead on Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
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Episode 2766:
Shana Olmstead discusses how the stories we tell ourselves about anxiety can either reinforce it or help alleviate it ... Show More
9m 50s
Aug 2025
Mingyur Rinpoche: A Meditation Master on Anxiety, Awareness, and Awakening
Dr. Rick and Forrest are joined by Mingyur Rinpoche, a renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher, to explore calming anxiety with awareness, relaxing unhealthy wanting, and finding a deeper sense of our innate goodness. Rinpoche shares how a near-death experience during his four-year “wa ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 2025
Deconstructing Anxiety: A Gentle Guided Meditation
When you feel anxious, it can seem like a solid, overwhelming wall. This gentle guided meditation helps you see that anxiety is just a collection of thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. By observing each part with gentle awareness, we can deconstruct the wall and allow it ... Show More
9m 36s
<p><strong>The APP has arrived! </strong><a href="https://studio.com/apps/rebecca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://studio.com/apps/rebecca</a> </p><p>If you like the podcast, you will love the Everyday Calm app. It is a daily program that teaches simple skills t ... Show More