We are continually modifying behaviors based on the signals we are getting from outside influences. Through meditation, we are able to let go of the manufactured identities we build for ourselves and the identities that others place on us. Learn to reset the mind and let go of these unhealthy tendencies.
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Yesterday
When Everything Feels Hopeless, Try This
After a conversation that spirals into everything that’s wrong in the world, Dora notices that familiar drop in energy. Instead of staying there, she experiments with something simple. She shifts her attention to small, everyday acts, and begins to see how hope can grow from acti ... Show More
6m 21s
Apr 22
If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, Start Here
Dora finds herself standing in the kitchen, phone in hand, unsure where to begin. Messages, responsibilities, small tasks have started to pile up, and suddenly, everything feels like too much. As she sits with that moment, she starts to see the feeling of being overwhelmed a litt ... Show More
6m 34s
Apr 20
They’re Not Showing Up the Way I Want
A group project in nursing school leaves Dora feeling stuck, waiting on others, and quietly pulling away. She feels herself pulling back, convinced she works better alone. But as the experience unfolds, she begins to see how quickly frustration can shape the story, and what opens ... Show More
7m 38s
Mar 2025
Let Go to Uncover Your True Self (Female Voice)
Hey there, it’s Jody Agard.
To uncover your true self, sometimes we need to let go of the things that no longer serve us. Today’s meditation will help you release those layers and reconnect with who you really are.
So, get comfortable, breathe deeply, and let’s uncover your tru ... Show More
9m 55s
Apr 2025
3577: A Guide to Dealing with Dissatisfaction with Ourselves by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self Love
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Episode 3577:
Leo Babauta explores the root of our self-dissatisfaction and challenges the common belief that unhappiness with ours ... Show More
9m 56s
Jan 2025
3478: Why I Couldn't Quit Smoking (And How I Did) - The Truth About Free Will by Vironika Tugaleva
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Episode 3478:
Vironika Tugaleva challenges the conventional notion of free will, arguing that our choices are deeply influenced by ... Show More
10m 52s
Apr 2025
2943: What the Exercise Habit Did For Me by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness and Motivation
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Episode 2943:
Leo Babauta explores how to transform exercise from a dreaded task into a joyful and sustainable habit by focusing on ... Show More
8m 55s
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 6s
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
7m 51s