Dora reflects on a peaceful vision of her future self and explores why aging isn’t something to fear — it’s something to anticipate. With the help of a Taoist parable about bamboo, this episode invites us to celebrate the unseen growth happening now and embrace the beauty of what’s ahead.
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Nov 25
Let Go of Great Expectations
Especially with young children, we can place pretty big expectations on who or what they’re going to be. But in doing that, we don’t allow people to be who they actually are. Today, instead of trying to anticipate, try experiencing someone as they are in that moment.
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4m 53s
Jul 2025
267. Replace Expectations with Intentions: Birthday Reflections on Aging Softly, Living Intentionally (and Fertility)
“Aging isn't just about getting older; it's about growing more evolved each day. More nuanced, more enriched. More beautiful. More ourselves” - Emily Dickinson How do we age with softness? How do we approach a birthday—or a fertility milestone—with compassion instead of judgment? ... Show More
53m 2s
Feb 2025
Rethink Aging: the Science, the Lies & the Possibilities | Karen Walrond
<p>Are you tired of the cultural narratives that frame aging as an inevitable decline? In this illuminating conversation, Karen Walrond, author of <a href="https://amzn.to/3LOVaDr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and R ... Show More
56m 10s
Mar 2025
Stop Looking at Old Pictures of Yourself! Embracing Growth Instead of Grieving the Past
How often do you look at old photos and think, I looked so much better then? It’s so easy to romanticize the past, to hold onto this idea that our younger self was somehow better—but was she actually happier? Did she feel whole, confident, and at peace? Or was she just as self-co ... Show More
26m 10s
Oct 23
3782: Discover Your World: Ways to Live Present by Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life on Embracing Presence and Curiosity
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 3782: Danae Smith invites us to slow down and reconnect with our surroundings through intentional, mindful living. By takin ... Show More
9m 44s
Sep 2024
3314: How Can We Have Faith When Things Don't Look Good In The Moment by Allison Carmen on Overcoming Anxiety
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Episode 3314:
Allison Carmen explores how to cultivate faith during challenging times by introducing the concept of "Maybe." When f ... Show More
8m 18s
Feb 2025
I Am at Peace with My Past, Present, and Future
This week's mantra is I Am at Peace with My Past, Present, and Future. Finding peace with your journey—where you’ve been, where you are, and where you’re going—is a deeply personal and transformative process. In this episode of Mantra, we reflect on how to release past regrets, f ... Show More
40m 37s