250 | Our 3 Biggest DESIRES

On today's episode, I break down the brain circuits behind anxiety—the amygdala, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and the HPA axis—and show how they create panic, overgeneralization, and sleeplessness. I then explain, in plain terms, why anxiety feels overwhelming and how chronic ...  Show more

On todays episode, I speak with Dana Hargus founder of Restore of Ada and we discuss trauma-informed approaches to calm the nervous system, biofeedback strategies, and rebuilding resilience after chronic stress. Dana explains how trauma can affect anyone and why treating the body ...  Show more

In this episode, Alana delves into the lesser-discussed side of food struggles—the fear of fullness and the fantasy that hunger means safety. She unpacks how the desire for emptiness often masks deeper emotional needs for control and order, especially among women who hold themsel ...  Show more

Desire is intrinsic to all living forms – the urge to exist and flourish. It turns to suffering when, due to unmet needs, it contracts, intensifies and separates us from our full aliveness and awareness. These two talks guide us in awakening from this trance, and discovering how ...  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 3389: Mark Manson challenges us to rethink what we truly want in life, urging us to consider not just the pleasures we seek ...  Show more

Hey friends, today’s episode is a reminder about growth and perspective—a reminder that sometimes, to expand into our potential, we first have to feel small. It’s uncomfortable; no one likes that feeling of insignificance. But when we allow ourselves to experience it, we reali ...