Jan 28

Ep. 571: Want to Join Us for a No-Spend February? Plus a Better Word for “Squats”

We share our plans for our next “No-Spend February”—our rules, our exceptions, and what we hope to learn. We also share a more elegant term for “squats” and discuss an interesting self-knowledge question related to the makeshift. Resources & links related to this episode: Join us ... Show More

33m 2s

Jan 26

A Little Happier: Would You Do For Someone Else What You Wouldn’t Do for Yourself?

A modern fable is an excellent illustration of a very popular loophole used to justify breaking good habits. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: podcast@gretchenrubin.com Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products fro ... Show More

5m 24s

Jan 24

More Happier: Ever Have a Foolish Desire to “Save” Things? And Why Coffee-Table Books?

We talk about the impulse to save things, such as stationery or fine china, even when it makes no sense. And we also talk about the puzzling popularity of coffee-table books. Resources & links related to this episode: Check out my new LinkedIn Learning course on the Four Tendenci ... Show More

28m 22s

Nov 10

AP 735: How to Heal Anxious Attachment, Rebuild Self-Worth, and Feel Secure from Within || with Trevor Hanson

In today's episode we're covering some deep territory with my returning guest, Trevor Hanson, as we explore anxious attachment. It's crucial to understand how our attachment styles, shaped by our upbringing and personal experiences, influence our daily habits and relationships. L ... Show More

52m 27s

Aug 2025

Tony Robbins: Change Your Body, Change Your Life - The 2-Minute State Change Formula

Quote of the Day: "The most important key to changing your life is to change results, you've got to change behavior. But to change behavior you got to change the emotional state you're in." - Tony RobbinsAudio Source: https://youtu.be/IJrcJUV8d20?si=ZAxDy0IUt50c_UoXIf you enjoyed ... Show More

6m 12s

Sep 2025

2257 | Ed Mylett: “What You Focus On, You Find.”

<p><a href="https://www.edmylett.com/" target="_blank">Ed Mylett</a> reveals why most people stop evolving and how to break free from the limits of your “thermostat identity.” Through a powerful story and practical strategies, he challenges us to continuously grow, elevate our st ... Show More

15m 5s

Jul 2025

3671: Sheer Willpower Won't Work. If You Want to Change Your Habits, Try This Instead. by Paula Pant of Afford Anything

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 3671: Paula Pant challenges the myth that willpower is the key to success, revealing how environment, systems, and identity ... Show More

9m 36s

Feb 2025

3480: Relax for the Same Result AND Small Actions Changing Self-Identity by Derek Sivers on Intentional 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 3480: Derek Sivers shares insights on the power of relaxation, revealing how a calm mind leads to better decisions, creativ ... Show More

8m 21s

Dec 2024

SPECIAL: How Two Hard-Charging Busy Entrepreneurs Turn Off Their Brains, Meditate, De-Stress, Relax & Raise Kids: Anxiety Hacks & More With Katie Krimitsos

Today I have something a little different for you that I think you’ll love. It’s an interview I did with the incredible Ben Greenfield and I’m sharing it with you here because our conversation was so pure and full of insights on how to navigate the holidays - and your whole life ... Show More

1 h

Aug 2025

3705: How to Build Better Habits and New Habit Formation by Dr. Neal Malik

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 3705: Dr. Neil emphasizes that the key to long-term fitness isn’t more health information, it’s daily inspiration and strat ... Show More

13m 6s

Jan 2025

I Embrace Growth and Change

This week's mantra is I Embrace Growth and Change. Leaning into the discomfort of change is one of the most challenging—and transformative—things we can do. In this episode of Mantra, we unpack what it really means to embrace uncertainty and turn it into an opportunity for person ... Show More

30m 57s

Nov 10

I Celebrate Small Wins

This week’s mantra is: "I Celebrate Small Wins." Progress isn’t always loud or dramatic, sometimes it looks like quiet steps, steady effort, or simply showing up. This episode explores how to recognize the value in small moments of growth, acknowledge what’s working, and build mo ... Show More

29m 39s

Little Happier: A Surprising and Subtle ...