Epsidoe #212 : Healing Your Inner Child

Dr. Thema starts this week's episode with an original poem to Heal the Healers. She then describes specific strategies for reducing the distress caused by comparing yourself to others. To learn more, check out her books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and Matters of the Heart. The ... Show More

Dr. Thema describes aspects of emotional/psychological abuse and provides pointers for healing and recovery. A reading is shared from the book Dear Artist by Jaiya John. To learn more about healing, check out Dr. Thema's books Homecoming, Reclaim Yourself, and the latest best sel ... Show More

Dr. Thema describes the different approaches and skills needed to resolve conflict, whether personal or professional. To learn more check out her new book Matters of the Heart. Opening Poem by Devi Brown. Intro and outro by Joy Jones. 

Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and addiction specialist, explains how dopamine affects motivation, addiction, and anxiety — and shares science-backed strategies to find balance in a world of instant gratification. Read her book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast ... Show More

In today's episode, Gina concludes her interview with Dr. Matthew Lederman, who shares his core suggestions for healing anxiety as highlighted in his book Wellness to Wonderful. Dr. Lederman recommends getting comfortable with your feelings, including those that are aversive or u ... Show More

Exercise isn't just another thing on your to-do list – it's a chance to enjoy moving and connect with your amazing body. Join Dr. Diana Hill for a warm and insightful conversation about self-compassion, breaking free from strict workout plans, and rediscovering the joy of movemen ... Show More

On psychoanalysis, which we haven’t talked about much on this show. Dr. Orna Guralnik is a psychoanalyst and writer. Her writing centers on the intersection of psychoanalysis, dissociation, and cultural studies. She has completed the filming of several seasons of the docu-series ... 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 2999: Dr. Lisa Firestone exposes the deep-rooted origins of negative body image, showing how early life experiences and int ... Show More

In this episode, Dr. Nicole LePera gets personal about writing her brand-new book, How to Be The Love You Seek. From healing the mother wound to embracing life as part of a throuple, Dr. LePera unpacks the true determining factor behind healthy relationships: YOU.Dr. LePera helps ... Show More

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? If you’ve fallen into a cycle of overworking, overgiving, and feeling overwhelmed, you can break free with the help of this episode. Dr. Tarryn McCarthy welcomes Dr. Karen Leitner, a physician and coach, to talk ... Show More

Today’s guest is the author of the iconic book, ‘The Body Keeps the Score’, which first came out over 10 years ago and has sold millions of copies all around the world. In fact, the book has been somewhat of an international sensation and is as popular today as it ever has been. ... Show More

Are you living your life intentionally, or are you simply reacting to the world around you? Do you feel a sense of wholeness and contentment, or are you constantly striving for something more? In today's episode, I dive into these fundamental questions about the nature of human e ... Show More

Today’s guest brings warmth and wisdom to every conversation we have. He’s a renowned expert on addiction, trauma, stress and childhood development – and someone with a unique understanding of how our spiritual, emotional and physical lives are connected. Today’s clip is from epi ... Show More