2891: [Part 1] How Goals and Intentions Help With Grief by Reid Peterson of Grief Refuge on Purpose After Loss
03/2/2026 | 6min
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 2891: Reid Peterson offers a compassionate take on why traditional SMART goals often fall short during the grieving process. Instead of pushing for progress, he encourages a more intuitive approach, like creating a personal sanctuary, to allow emotions to be safely processed without pressure or timelines. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/how-goals-and-intentions-help-with-grief-81abeafd805d Quotes to ponder: "Most people impacted by grief say that Smart goals don't work so well. They feel so much pressure to move on too quickly." "Your grief process is unique and the last thing you want to do is put more pressure on yourself, feel overwhelmed, and then feel stuck in your grief." "Essentially, you're dosing your grief. It's a focused time to grieve and mourn. It's also limited."
2890: Love Vs. Attachment by Tonya Lester on Healthy Relationships
02/2/2026 | 8min
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 2890: Tonya Lester challenges the common misconception that intense emotional entanglement equals love, revealing how unhealthy attachments and trauma bonds can masquerade as romantic connection. She outlines clear signs of emotional maturity versus toxic cycles, encouraging listeners to choose relationships that support well-being over those rooted in fear and dysfunction. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.tonyalester.com/blog/love-vs-attachment Quotes to ponder: "Unhealthy attachments are based on fear, not emotional generosity." "Trauma bonds masquerade as love, but they are not the same thing." "Love sometimes involves seeing each other at our worst, but it does not mean bringing out the worst in each other."
2889: 3 Things People Don't Get About Me as an Introvert by Janet Anthony with Introvert Dear on Personality Differences
01/2/2026 | 6min
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 2889: Janet Anthony unpacks three common misconceptions that introverts often face: being mislabeled as shy, seen as antisocial, or assumed to dislike talking. Her reflections challenge stereotypes and invite extroverts to better understand the nuanced inner world of introversion, where solitude, depth, and meaningful conversations thrive. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/introvert-people-often-misunderstand/ Quotes to ponder: "Shyness is the fear of negative judgment, and introversion is a preference for quiet, minimally stimulating environments." "I do more listening than talking, which is one characteristic you'll find in most (if not all) introverts." "We introverts may shock others with our quality content and amazing presentations." Episode references: Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153
2888: Slow Down Your Life Through the Magic of First Moments by Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim on Mindful Living
01/2/2026 | 7min
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 2888: Jay and Heather Harrington reveal how embracing novelty and creating "first moments" can help slow the perceived passage of time and make life feel fuller. Drawing on neuroscience and personal stories, they show that by intentionally breaking routines and seeking new experiences, we can deepen our memories and enrich our everyday lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/slow-life-magic-first-moments Quotes to ponder: "There's no reason that the majority of our first moments need to take place during our teens and twenties." "Do something new every day. Look forward to something every day." "Time is this rubbery thing…it stretches out when you really turn your brain resources on, and when you say, Episode references: The Possibilian (The New Yorker article on David Eagleman): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2011/04/25/the-possibilian Moonwalking With Einstein: https://www.amazon.com/Moonwalking-Einstein-Science-Remembering-Everything/dp/0143120530
2887: Can Our Children's View of the Bully Be Tied to Their Future Success? By Allison Carmen on Resilience
31/1/2026 | 5min
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 2887: Allison Carmen reflects on how early experiences with bullies can shape a child's self-perception and future confidence, revealing that true strength lies in compassion, not control. By teaching children to recognize the fear behind cruelty, they can reclaim their inner power, avoid intimidation, and build a foundation for lasting success grounded in empathy and self-assurance. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.allisoncarmen.com/can-our-childrens-view-of-the-bully-be-tied-to-their-future-success/ Quotes to ponder: "Real strength does not need to prove anything. It can stand on its own without a word spoken and that is the real power." "It takes more strength to be peaceful, loving and kind in the face of adversity than to yell and scream and hurt the ones around you." "My hope is that true strength will follow them through life so their success won't be determined by the bully in the room."
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