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  • 3009: The Amazing Value of Self-Compassion and How to Practice It by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Self Kindness

    3009: The Amazing Value of Self-Compassion and How to Practice It by Ellen Burgan of If It Brings You Joy on Self Kindness
    May 17 2026
    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 3009: Ellen Burgan explores how self-compassion can transform the way you respond to mistakes, stress, and self-doubt. By practicing gratitude, forgiveness, and self-love, you can quiet negative self-talk, build emotional resilience, and create a healthier, more supportive relationship with yourself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ifitbringsyoujoy.com/the-amazing-value-of-self-compassion/ Quotes to ponder: “Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness. Self-love means taking care of your own needs and not sacrificing your well-being to please others. Self-love means not settling for less than you deserve.” “Being compassionate with yourself is one of the best things you can do to stop that self-destructive negative self-talk.” “It’s OK to make mistakes. You’re not the only person who has struggled with any given experience, and nobody is perfect.” Episode references: Merriam-Webster Dictionary: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/compassion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min
  • 3008: Why You Should Quit Your Job and Travel Around the World by Chris Guillebeau on Living Fully

    3008: Why You Should Quit Your Job and Travel Around the World by Chris Guillebeau on Living Fully
    May 17 2026
    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 3008: Chris Guillebeau challenges the common excuses people make for avoiding travel and argues that fear, comfort, and misplaced financial priorities often stand in the way of living a more meaningful life. Through thought-provoking questions about work, money, and personal fulfillment, he encourages listeners to rethink what they truly value and take action toward the experiences they’ve always dreamed about. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://chrisguillebeau.com/why-you-should-quit-your-job-and-travel-around-the-world/ Quotes to ponder: “We choose what we value, either consciously or unconsciously.” “If you don’t take your own dreams seriously, who will?” “The more you travel, the more you realize you are at least as safe in many places around the world as you are at home.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 min
  • 3007: Why Becoming Your Child’s Emotion Coach Begins by Managing Your Own Emotions First by Sanya Pelini with Gottman

    3007: Why Becoming Your Child’s Emotion Coach Begins by Managing Your Own Emotions First by Sanya Pelini with Gottman
    May 16 2026
    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 3007: Sanya Pelini explores why children learn emotional regulation more from what parents model than from what they say. Drawing on research from James Gross and other emotion regulation studies, she shares practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, and frustration so you can create a calmer, healthier emotional environment for your child. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/why-becoming-your-childs-emotion-coach-begins-by-managing-your-own-emotions-first/ Quotes to ponder: "Teaching kids how to manage emotions is not about suppressing those emotions. It’s about teaching your children that emotions exist, but they can be managed." "We also know that kids learn more from watching us than they do from listening to us." "Ultimately, helping your kid manage his emotions requires you to learn to manage yours first." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 min
  • 3006: Understanding The Four Childhood Personality Types by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Childhood Personality

    3006: Understanding The Four Childhood Personality Types by Adina Soclof of Parenting Simply on Childhood Personality
    May 15 2026
    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 3006: Adina Soclof explores Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies framework to help parents better understand how children respond to rules, expectations, accountability, and independence. By recognizing whether a child is an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel, parents can communicate more effectively, reduce conflict, and build stronger, more supportive relationships at home. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://parentingsimply.com/childhood-personality-types/ Quotes to ponder: "Questioners are the children who are constantly asking for explanations of why they have to do what they are doing." "Rebel children need love and understanding." "You can just put a little on your plate, or you could just take one and taste it." Episode references: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin: https://gretchenrubin.com/books/the-four-tendencies/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 min
  • 3005: The Impact of Adult Bullying on Children's Developing Brains by Dr. Jennifer Fraser with Live Happy on Effects Of Bullying

    3005: The Impact of Adult Bullying on Children's Developing Brains by Dr. Jennifer Fraser with Live Happy on Effects Of Bullying
    May 14 2026
    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 3005: Dr. Jennifer Fraser explores how modern brain science reveals the lasting neurological harm caused by adult bullying toward children and teens. She challenges the cultural myths that excuse harsh behavior as “tough love” and explains why empathy, psychological safety, and compassionate leadership are essential for healthy brain development and long-term well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.livehappy.com/the-impact-of-adult-bullying-on-childrens-developing-brains Quotes to ponder: "Science has informed us that all forms of bullying and abuse harm brains. Now it’s up to us to take this empowering, inspiring knowledge and change our conduct." "We can work together to role-model empathy, thoughtfulness, and compassion so that our child populations learn a new way of being in the world, a far healthier, happier, and more high-performing way, grounded in brain science and advanced through the adults concerned by the normalized bullying in society" "A teen or twenty-something may look like an adult, but their brains are not yet mature and they have heightened sensitivity to their environment and peer relationships." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 min
  • 3004: The Last Marriage Post You'll Ever Need to Read by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Marriage Foundations

    3004: The Last Marriage Post You'll Ever Need to Read by Dr. Kelly Flanagan on Marriage Foundations
    May 13 2026
    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 3004: Dr. Kelly Flanagan explores how marriages often drift not from a lack of love, but from small daily disconnections fueled by ego and resentment. By returning to simple, intentional acts of care and listening to the quiet wisdom already within us, he reveals how ordinary habits can restore intimacy and strengthen a relationship over time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drkellyflanagan.com/the-last-marriage-post-youll-ever-need-to-read/ Quotes to ponder: "Marriages aren’t healed with big things; they’re healed with small things done every day." "Marriage can change on a dime, and that dime is the moment we look past our ego and listen to the voice of grace within us." "Marriages are destroyed by ego." Episode references: Bourbon Street: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/nightlife/bourbon-street/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 min
  • 3003: 10 Signs That A Friendship Is Toxic by Cheryl Smith of No Sidebar on Friendship Red Flags

    3003: 10 Signs That A Friendship Is Toxic by Cheryl Smith of No Sidebar on Friendship Red Flags
    May 12 2026
    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 3003: Cheryl Smith explores ten emotionally revealing warning signs that unhealthy friendships may be draining your energy, damaging your self-worth, and creating emotional exhaustion, while encouraging you to recognize your value and establish healthier boundaries. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/signs-that-a-friendship-is-toxic/ Quotes to ponder: “Surround yourself with those who refill your cup instead of draining it.” “A healthy friendship is a source of encouragement, inspiration, and positive reinforcement.” “Times spent with a friend should be some of your favorite moments of all.” Episode references: Eleanor Roosevelt Biography: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eleanor-Roosevelt Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 min
  • 3002: How to Feel More Connected to Others by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People on Meaningful Connections

    3002: How to Feel More Connected to Others by Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People on Meaningful Connections
    May 11 2026
    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 3002: Cylon George explores how meaning, purpose, and emotional well-being grow through human connection, drawing on nature, neuroscience, and everyday life. His reflections offer a powerful reminder that even small moments of genuine presence with others can restore perspective, reduce stress, and make life feel richer and more grounded. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/how-to-feel-more-connected-to-others Quotes to ponder: “People generally overestimate how distinct their lives are, so the commonalities seemed to them like a series of miracles.” “It’s hard to find meaning in what we do if at some level it doesn’t help someone else or make someone happier.” “We may be free, healthy, and well fed, but our lives feel more meaningless than ever. Call it the paradox of progress.” Episode references: David Brooks: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/david-brooks/ Braiding Sweetgrass: https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 min