For years, Jeffrey believed that needing help meant something was wrong. But a chance encounter with a book — and a path toward Buddhist practice — changed everything. In this heartfelt episode, Jeffrey reflects on how seeking help became a radical act of self-acceptance and how vulnerability can lead to the deepest kind of resilience.
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Yesterday
Bring More Joy Into Your Everyday Life
For Jeffrey Marsh, joy isn’t just a feeling — it’s freedom. In this episode, they share how embracing joy as a visibly queer person became an act of defiance and self-celebration. Through breath, play, and compassion, Jeffrey reminds us that joy is not frivolous — it’s what makes ... Show More
7m 1s
Nov 20
Heal Old Wounds by Inviting Love In
When Jeffrey Marsh stopped chasing love and started practicing it inwardly, everything shifted. Drawing from Buddhist practice and personal healing, Jeffrey shares how treating yourself with compassion can rewire old patterns, strengthen relationships, and bring joy where self-do ... Show More
9m 12s
Nov 19
Setting Boundaries and Staying Kind
When Jeffrey first set a boundary with family, it felt like breaking the rules of love. But over time, it became one of the healthiest choices they ever made. In this heartfelt episode, Jeffrey reframes boundaries as acts of courage, clarity, and compassion — and offers a simple ... Show More
7m 34s
Jun 2025
3623: Letting Go Of The Past: Always Look At What You Have Left by Allison Carmen on Gratitude and Mindfulness
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 3623: Allison Carmen reflects on the quiet power of acceptance, appreciation, and renewal in navigating the emotional weigh ... Show More
9m 26s
Feb 2025
3480: Relax for the Same Result AND Small Actions Changing Self-Identity by Derek Sivers on Intentional Living
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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
Oct 9
3766: 9 Warning Signs You’re in Bad Company by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel on How to Improve Well-being
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 3766: Marc Chernoff highlights subtle but powerful signs that the people around you may be draining your energy, underminin ... Show More
11m 21s
Apr 2025
3567: [Part 1] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
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Episode 3567:
Sabrina explores how seemingly harmless phrases like “why me” and “if only” subtly erode our happiness by reinforcing ... Show More
8m 52s
Feb 2025
3484: When You’re Feeling Self-Doubt and A Lack of Motivation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Compassion
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Episode 3484:
Leo Babauta shares a mindful approach to navigating these tough moments with self-compassion, small intentional actio ... Show More
9m 21s
Apr 2025
3568: [Part 2] The Power of Words - 3 Phrases That Will Destroy Your Happiness by Sabrina of Budding Optimist
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Episode 3568:
Sabrina of Budding Optimist explores how the everyday phrases "if only" and "not now" can quietly sabotage our happin ... Show More
9m 20s
Sep 2024
HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE & LIFE TRANSITIONS | handling stress, learning detachment, ways to find acceptance
in this episode we're diving into the topic of change and how we can learn to deal with it gracefully ♡ change is the only constant in life and for that we talk about ways to anticipate change, handle the stress that comes with it, ways to cope, ways to find acceptance / regain h ... Show More
37m 30s
Jan 2025
3463: Learning to Not Be Goal-Obsessed by Renata Leo of Buffalo Sauce Everywhere on Finding Joy and Happiness
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Episode 3463:
Renata Leo examines the pitfalls of being overly goal-oriented, revealing how it can lead to burnout and self-critici ... Show More
10m 1s