The Power of Practical Optimism

In this eye-opening and deeply needed episode, I sat down with Clayton Cranford—a 20-year law enforcement veteran, former school resource officer, crisis negotiator, national award winner, and founder of Cyber Safety Cop. Drawing from decades of experience at the intersection of ...  Show more

Dr. Mona sits down with IBCLC Melissa Mancini (known as @more_then_milk on Instagram) to explore the physical and emotional aspects of weaning, emphasizing that weaning is a deeply personal choice rather than a strict timeline or milestone. Key Takeaways A Personal Decision: Wean ...  Show more

There are many benefits to being an optimist - particularly when things go wrong in our lives. But we aren't all naturally optimistic, so can we learn to adopt the best and most positive behaviours of born optimists? Through treating New Yorkers caught up in the 9/11 attacks, psy ...  Show more

Staying optimistic as a parent takes being intentional. John and Danny tell you whether they tend to be more of an optimist or a pessimist. Jim Daly and Dr. Kathy Koch discuss how to be real with your kids when they need to grow, without being negative.   Find us online at focuso ...  Show more

Let's close out the week with a few big ideas from Sue Varma, author of "Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional 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 2214: Jen of This Time of Mine shares valuable insights on raising optimistic kids, emphasizing the importance of looking f ...  Show more