Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

• 3162: Rainy Day Savings by Rachel Trotta on Preparing for Tough Seasons

  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 3162: Rachel Trotta draws a powerful parallel between financial and physical preparedness, showing how consistent habits act as “savings” for life’s inevitable setbacks. Whether it’s disrupted sleep, illness, or a sudden change in routine, maintaining a strong foundation of exercise, nutrition, and mindful living ensures faster recovery and resilience when those rainy days arrive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://racheltrotta.com/fitness/rainy-day-savings/ Quotes to ponder: "Start budgeting in the exercise and nutrition equivalent of that extra $200-$300 per month, and you won’t be sorry!" "How you react to these transitions is determined by the amount you have 'saved up' for your rainy day, in other words, what your lifestyle was like before the change." "Create a repetitive food plan. The core of your diet should be fairly repetitive and easy." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3161: [Part 2] Eating Mindfully: How To Devour A (Super) Burrito With No Regrets by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind

  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 3161: Kylee Lessard invites readers to embrace mindful eating as a balance between nourishment and joy, showing that awareness, gratitude, and self-compassion can transform even a decadent burrito into a meaningful experience. By savoring flavors, checking in with hunger cues, and releasing guilt, she reminds us that food is not just fuel, it’s connection, culture, and comfort when approached with mindfulness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ablueskymind.com/blog/eating-mindfully-how-to-eat-with-no-regrets Quotes to ponder: "Food is nourishing in more than one way. That’s why you have terms like ‘comfort food’ and ‘happy hour.’" "There is legitimate danger in thinking about food as solely a vehicle for calories and nutrition, because that’s when you get into the toxic headspace of labeling foods ‘good’ and ‘bad.’" "The most self-loving thing you can do is stop eating once you start to feel full." Episode references: The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Lessons-Living-Longest/dp/1426207557 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3160: [Part 1] Eating Mindfully: How To Devour A (Super) Burrito With No Regrets by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind

  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 3160: Kylee Lessard explores the emotional tug-of-war between loving and fearing food, revealing how mindful eating helped her release guilt and rediscover joy in simple pleasures, like savoring a burrito without regret. Her reflections highlight the power of slowing down, tuning into the body’s cues, and reclaiming balance in a culture that rushes through every meal. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ablueskymind.com/blog/eating-mindfully-how-to-eat-with-no-regrets Quotes to ponder: "Mindful eating is specifically putting away your phone so that you can focus on what’s in front of you." "In a culture so obsessed with food, it’s kind of strange how we barely pay attention to what we put in our mouths sometimes." "Remember, you can’t be mindful of anything if your mind is occupied by something else (ie. Instagram, NY Times, email, etc.)." Episode references: HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3159: Gratitude Plays a Role in Your Health and Wealth by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money

  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 3159: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock reveal how cultivating gratitude can elevate both your financial and personal life. Through consistent appreciation for what you already have, they show how gratitude fosters a mindset of abundance that improves emotional health, strengthens relationships, and leads to more thoughtful money choices. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/gratitude-improve-health-and-wealth/ Quotes to ponder: "Gratitude helps you focus on what you have instead of what you lack, improving your outlook on life and reducing negative emotions like envy and resentment." "When you regularly practice gratitude, your brain releases dopamine and serotonin, chemicals that make you feel happier and more content." "Being thankful for what you already have encourages better spending, saving, and investing habits because you no longer chase happiness through material possessions." Episode references: The Happiness Advantage: https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Advantage-Principles-Psychology-Performance/dp/0307591549 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 3158: The Diderot Effect: How Buying Fuels Itself by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Breaking the Buy-More Cycle

  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 3158: Paula Pant explores how a single purchase can spark a cascade of new spending through the Diderot Effect, our tendency to seek harmony among our possessions. She reveals how this subtle psychological loop quietly drives consumerism and offers practical ways to break free, helping us align spending with genuine happiness rather than habit. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://affordanything.com/the-diderot-effect-how-buying-fuels-itself/ Quotes to ponder: "One purchase often leads to another. A single upgrade can make the rest of our lives suddenly feel outdated." "We chase coherence, trying to make all the pieces of our lives match, but in doing so, we end up chasing more and more." "Breaking the Diderot Effect starts with awareness: asking whether a purchase serves our values, or simply our desire to fit a pattern." Episode references: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308 Atomic Habits: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 Your Money or Your Life: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Money-Life-Transforming-Relationship/dp/0143115766 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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