The Power of Pausing

A group project in nursing school leaves Dora feeling stuck, waiting on others, and quietly pulling away. She feels herself pulling back, convinced she works better alone. But as the experience unfolds, she begins to see how quickly frustration can shape the story, and what opens ...  Show more

Dora remembers her first attempt at meditation and how quickly doubt crept in and told her she wasn’t cut out for it. But years later, she starts to notice something else: that voice isn’t proof she’s failing, it’s just trying to protect her. And when she relates to it differentl ...  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 3276: Helene Massicotte's reflection on the "Fast Forward Effect" explores how mindful attention can enrich our lives, maki ...  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 2618: Steve Pavlina shares the transformative practice of a "presence walk," emphasizing the profound impact of focusing en ...  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 2785: Melani Schweder delves into the healing power of reconnecting with nature, illustrating how time outdoors can rejuven ...  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 3348: Kate Hesse shares three powerful self-care techniques that can improve your life in just one minute a day. By practic ...  Show more