How to Notice

Dora’s clearing out her phone when a quote stops her mid-scroll. It gets her thinking about how often we’re convinced we know what someone meant only to realize later we filled in the gaps ourselves. She starts to notice how quickly the mind turns moments into meaning, and how di ...  Show more

When Dora gets a text from a friend going through a breakup, she finds herself sitting with a familiar question. Why do endings feel so personal? She starts to think about her own experiences, from heartbreak to quiet moments on retreat, and begins to see endings a little differe ...  Show more

What is overstimulation, how does it happens and what small steps can you take in reducing it? In this freeform episode Kelly talks about exactly what this buzzword is, what's happening in your body and mind when it happens and how to get some relief for your sensory system. Beco ...  Show more

Greg is back live from an extended break; he shares what he was doing and what he noticed while away. His biggest takeaway was our innate need for social connection with others and how that connection ideally goes beyond just words. To truly connect we need to listen for total me ...  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 3782: Danae Smith invites us to slow down and reconnect with our surroundings through intentional, mindful living. By takin ...  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 3484: Leo Babauta shares a mindful approach to navigating these tough moments with self-compassion, small intentional actio ...  Show more