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The two coping styles. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

How to get through hard times. To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

Mind the visibility trap.To learn more about finding true happiness, check out our bestselling book, NEW HAPPY: Getting Happiness Right in a World That's Got It Wrong! Available at www.thenewhappy.com/book 

Why do we care so much about what other people think? In this episode of A Really Good Cry, we’re having an honest chat about that constant need for approval and why it's so exhausting! I’m diving into my own journey of always worrying about others’ opinions and how I finally lea ... Show More

Maggie and Ryan discuss the importance of living authentically, even when others disapprove. They explore how past experiences and family expectations can make it hard to be your true self. They share personal stories about overcoming the need to please others and explain why it' ... Show More

If you've ever struggled with a deep desire to fit in, and yet at the same time you know that you also want to stand out, this is a podcast episode that you're going to love. As humans we're wired to be in community and to be connected with one another, and yet, we are each indiv ... Show More

In today’s episode, Dr. Aziz tackles the perplexing question: Why is it so challenging to be ourselves? While it might seem like being yourself should be the easiest and most natural thing in the world, many of us find it incredibly difficult. Dr. Aziz explores the reasons behind ... Show More

Are you way too hard on yourself? In this episode, I break down why self-love feels so hard—and why self-acceptance is actually the key to changing that. Most of us were raised to believe we weren’t enough, and that belief still runs our lives. But what if you could finally break ... Show More

Who in your life challenges you the most? Who sees more potential in you than you do? Today, Jay unpacks the powerful idea that everyone we meet serves a distinct purpose in our lives, acting as mirrors, windows, or doors. Inspired by a concept shared by TikTok creators Kim Peret ... Show More

"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." — Ralph Waldo Emerson In this episode, Eddie Pinero dives deep into the power of authenticity and why the world needs you—the real you, with all your flaws, strengths, ... Show More

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 3385:Living authentically opens the doors to job satisfaction, financial success, and deeper personal connections. Chris Rei ... Show More

Are you dimming your light to fit into places where you don’t belong? One of the most liberating truths I’ve learned is this: you are not for everyone—and that’s okay. It’s a lesson that reshaped how I see the world, especially during times when I’ve felt lost or disconnected. A ... Show More

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 ... Show More