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Music does more than entertain. It can shape your cognitive state. Dr. Sahar Yousef shares how to use music intentionally to reduce distraction and enter a state of sustained focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

Cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Sahar Yousef breaks down why smartphones are so hard to ignore — and how small, intentional shifts can help you keep your focus where it matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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 2583: Explore the unexpected wisdom turtles offer about healthy living in Jill Coleman's article. Discover how adopting a s ...  Show more

Self-awareness is a good thing…right? In this episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick Hanson explore how we can stop overthinking and break the self-awareness trap: when knowing ourselves becomes an obstacle to change. They discuss the difference between reflection and rumination, the pitf ...  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 3619: Amy Slenker-Smith reflects on the liberating benefits of taking a minimalist vacation, from ditching overpacking to f ...  Show more

There’s never been more information out there about psychology, self-improvement, and mental health, making it easy to get lost in the details and lose sight of what matters. In this special episode, Forrest and Dr. Rick apply the 90/10 rule to psychology and self-help: what are ...  Show more