Mingyur Rinpoche: A Meditation Master on Anxi...

Why is it so hard for us to do what we actually want to do? In this episode, Forrest explains the hidden structure of self-abandonment: how shame drives the loop, how the loop produces more shame, and how the inner critic uses a “can’t win” situation to keep us stuck. Then he and ...  Show more

Forrest is joined by associate therapist and his fiancée Elizabeth Ferreira for an honest, personal conversation about what it's actually like to be in a relationship when one partner is living with trauma, complex PTSD, or another ongoing mental health challenge. Drawing on thei ...  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 3642: Shana Olmstead reframes anxiety not as a flaw to fix but as a spiritual signal, a gentle (or not-so-gentle) nudge tow ...  Show more

Mindful Breathing Guided Meditation: Journey to Peace and Acceptance in Moments of Anxiety

Embark on this guided mindful breathing for anxiety relief, a gentle journey to peace and acceptance that invites you to release overwhelm with simple, powerful tools. In moments ...  Show more

Full episodes begin October 30th, but until then enjoy this minisode guided meditation. This is a breath awareness meditation that helps you become aware of the sensation of breath as you relax and unwind. Just find a comfortable position and release and relax!  Support Mindful ...  Show more

Anxiety has long been a massive societal issue that spiked during the pandemic, and many of us are still feeling it in 2025.

In this episode, renowned Buddhist monk ...