The Power of Pausing

When Dora moves to a new city, she arrives with nothing but suitcases, and a growing sense of overwhelm. She begins to notice not just the stress of starting over, but the story she’s telling herself about it. And slowly, she starts to find a little more space, and a little more ...  Show more

When we let go of familiar routines and roles, it can feel like losing a part of ourselves. Dora shares her experience of stepping away from alcohol and rebuilding her sense of belonging, and learning that growth sometimes means releasing the things that once carried us. Learn mo ...  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