Our minds try to make meaning out of pain, but what if the story we’re telling isn’t the whole truth? Dora explores how to challenge unhelpful inner narratives and create space for something kinder.
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Today
Stuck in a Dopamine Loop? How to Break Free from Overstimulation
That quick scroll that turns into hours? It’s not just a bad habit — it’s a dopamine trap. In this episode, Rosie shares insights from Dr. Anna Lembke on how overstimulation rewires the brain, why it leaves us anxious and depleted, and how small mindful resets can help you feel a ... Show More
7m 35s
Yesterday
When You Feel Stuck in Life, Listen to This
When life feels stalled, it doesn’t mean you’re broken — it means you’re in the cocoon. In this episode, Rosie explores why growth often feels like stillness, the science of real change, and how to trust that transformation is happening even when you can’t see it yet. Learn more ... Show More
6m 55s
Oct 8
The Most Mindful Thing You Can Do? Log Off
Endless scrolling can leave you anxious, judgmental, and disconnected from what really matters. In this episode, Rosie shares a mindful approach to social media: setting intentions, practicing compassion, and knowing when to log off to reconnect with your body, breath, and peace. ... Show More
7m 10s
Jan 2025
3454: Overcoming Rejection to Fulfill Our Dreams by Allison Carmen on Embracing Uncertainty
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 3454:Allison Carmen’s journey of trying to publish her parenting book, "Maybe Everything is Okay," is a testament to resilie ... Show More
11m 46s
Apr 2025
3567: [Part 1] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
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 3567:Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing f ... Show More
9m 52s
Apr 2025
3568: [Part 2] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
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 3568:Sabrina of Budding Optimist explores how the everyday phrases "if only" and "not now" can quietly sabotage our happines ... Show More
10m 20s
Feb 2025
3484: When You’re Feeling Self-Doubt and A Lack of Motivation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Compassion
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 3484:Leo Babauta shares a mindful approach to navigating these tough moments with self-compassion, small intentional actions ... Show More
9m 51s
Feb 2025
3486: Why Hope Isn’t About a Perfect Future AND Finding The Good In People by Allison Carmen
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 3486:Hope isn’t about a perfect future, it’s about embracing uncertainty and seeing possibilities, just as finding the good ... Show More
11m 58s
Sep 2024
3314: How Can We Have Faith When Things Don't Look Good In The Moment by Allison Carmen on Overcoming Anxiety
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 3314:Allison Carmen explores how to cultivate faith during challenging times by introducing the concept of "Maybe." When fea ... Show More
8m 48s