Vulnerability and Redemption with Adrian Gren...

Team Simon here! While A Bit of Optimism is on a short break, we’re revisiting a few episodes you helped make some of our favorites. We’ll be back with brand-new conversations next week, on March 24th, 2026. In the meantime, we’re bringing back an episode that explores a word mos ...  Show more

Hello from Team Simon! We’re taking a short hiatus, but A Bit of Optimism will return with brand-new episodes March 24th. In the meantime, we’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes. Episodes that many of you who listened, shared them, and told us what resonated. This week, w ...  Show more

Have you ever heard of business YBM? That’s yield beyond money. If you haven’t, you need to. Get ready for an honest discussion on the intangible values beyond our calculator’s reach with actor-turned-activist Adrian Grenier, and discover how wiser investments can make a real imp ...  Show more

Let's talk about the incredible journey of Ryan Hall, a legendary long-distance runner. 

Despite facing initial challenges, Ryan's transition from mid-distance to marathon running was awe-inspiring. 

His relentless dedication led to breaking records ...

Today’s special guest is Adrian Grenier, an actor, filmmaker, and environmentalist, known for his role in "Entourage." Adrian shares his journey into spirituality, habits, and living in harmony with nature. 🌞 Natural Grounding: Living naturally grounds you, promoting a meditativ ...  Show more

Maybe you’ve seen this week’s guest, Arian Moayed, playing the role of Stewy on HBO’s Succession. Or in the breakaway hit, <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81008305" rel="noopener nore ...