2041: 5 Self Reflection Questions to Make Lif...

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 4022: Ingrid Y. Helander explores how fear of returning depression can quietly intensify anxiety and emotional shutdown, es ...  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 4021: Lauren McNeill explores how highly sensitive introverts often pour so much energy into caring for others that they ne ...  Show more

Elizabeth talks about the experience of being on strike as a Hollywood TV writer (and, relatedly, working on her new novel), and she also reveals her new insight about how she wants to live her life. Plus we discuss people’s enthusiastic responses to the “What’s Your Neglected Se ...  Show more

We offer many suggestions for holiday gifts, of all kinds: substantial gifts, stock- stuffers, experiences-as-gifts, and handmade. We also share a hack for helping a long line to move more quickly, and we talk to scientist and writer Temple Grandin about her new book, “Visual Thi ...  Show more

We talk about why creating a five-senses portrait of someone you love can help you appreciate their outer and inner presence. We also highlight an easy hack to protect bicyclists and share a listener’s question about how to use a milestone birthday as an opportunity for reflectio ...  Show more

As we round on the New Year, ask yourself: How do you respond to expectations? Do you complete your resolutions? Do you execute on what others ask of you? There are four types of tendencies and knowing more about yourself will lead to healthier habits, better relationships, and m ...  Show more