Episode 5 - All About Mindfulness

The TIP skills are a set of skills for rapidly bringing down emotional distress. In this episode, we will discuss how bringing down body temperature through a series of scientifically-verified techniques can help lower stress and tension, making room for clearer thinking and prob ...  Show more

Have you ever wanted to act in such a way that you get a quick reward but realize that later you would regret your behavior? Pros and Cons is a skill that helps us to evaluate between acting on our urges or resisting them. In this episode, two therapists will discuss this skill, ...  Show more

Mindfulness can take many forms depending on where and how it’s learned. In this episode, we explore the distinction between Western mindfulness, which focuses on cultivating awareness, and Eastern mindfulness, which emphasizes compassion. By integrating both approaches, you can ...  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 3259: Shirley from DaringLiving.com offers practical advice on staying present and managing emotions through mindfulness. D ...  Show more

At some point in practice, many of us wonder: Why does it feel like I’m not growing anymore? 

In this excerpt from our Community Gathering Q&A, a student opens up about reaching a plateau after years of mindfulness and healing work.

Sean Fargo offers a compassi ...

Cravings can feel intense... like waves that rise and crash, demanding our attention. Whether it’s food, substances, technology, or habits, these urges can easily pull us out of alignment with our values. But mindfulness offers a powerful path toward greater awareness, resilie ...