In this episode, Dora shares a personal story and a Zen teaching to explore how living authentically is not about perfection — it’s about presence. Discover how showing up as your full self can create more freedom, joy, and connection.
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Jan 2025
3463: Learning to Not Be Goal-Obsessed by Renata Leo of Buffalo Sauce Everywhere on Finding Joy and 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 3463:Renata Leo examines the pitfalls of being overly goal-oriented, revealing how it can lead to burnout and self-criticism ... Show More
10m 31s
Mar 2025
3530: The One Thing You Really Do Need by James Altucher on How to Improve Curiosity and Creativity
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 3530:Curiosity is the key to personal growth, creativity, and success. James Altucher explores how curiosity fuels innovatio ... Show More
10m 29s
Mar 2024
3124: What Presence Feels Like by Julie Morgenstern on Being Fully Engaged in the Moment
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 3124:Julie Morgenstern's exploration of Africa and her reflections on presence capture the essence of being fully engaged in ... Show More
9m 7s
Jun 18
3637: How To Really Start Showing Up For Your Life by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose on Growth and Authenticity
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 3637: Shawna Scafe shares a powerful wake-up call about how easy it is to slip into autopilot living, avoiding discomfort i ... Show More
11m 54s
Jul 2
3653: Spirits in a Material World by Kerry Ogden on Timeless Wisdom of Authenticity and Deeper Connection
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 3653: As we navigate midlife, Kerry Ogden invites us to reflect on the transformative shift from external validation to inn ... Show More
10m 15s
Oct 2024
3362: Why Your Self-Image Can Never Be Happy by Richard Paterson of Think Less and Grow Rich on True 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 3362:Richard Paterson explores the idea that true happiness can't be achieved through our ever-changing self-image. He contr ... Show More
10m 45s
Oct 2024
3346: How to Deal Wth Expectations AND 5 Steps to Envision Your Ideal Life by Shirley of Daring Living
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 3346:Shirley from DaringLiving.com explores how millennials can navigate the often overwhelming expectations placed on them ... Show More
10m 39s
Aug 2024
Authentically You Guided Meditation (Female Voice) 💛
Hey it's Jody Agard here, and welcome to another moment of pause.
So, we all have our own special sauce, our unique blend of gifts, skills, and talents that make us who we are.
Sometimes though, life can make us feel like we need to fit into a mold or follow someone else's path ... Show More
11m 47s