2828: Take Good Care of Yourself This Season With My '12 Ways of Christmas' AND Radical Forgiveness by Rosalyn Palmer
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 2828: Rosalyn Palmer shares heartfelt, practical tools to help you navigate the emotional highs and lows of the holiday season with her '12 Ways of Christmas,' emphasizing self-care, boundaries, and kindness. In a powerful follow-up, she explores the concept of radical forgiveness, not to excuse harm, but to free yourself from the emotional weight that blocks peace and healing. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://rosalynpalmer.com/the-12-ways-of-christmas/ & https://rosalynpalmer.com/radical-forgiveness/ Quotes to ponder: "Put yourself at the top of your gift list. Give yourself love, care and nurture." "Learn to let go. Especially of perfection. 7 out of 10 is good enough." "It is you who will pay the biggest price as you compromise your life, your happiness and your health." Episode references: Analyze This (1999 film): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0122933/ Have I Got News for You: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mkw3
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2827: How to Deal With an Angry Person When You're an HSP by Ilse Sand with Highly Sensitve Refuge on Handling Conflict Gently
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 2827: Ilse Sand offers a compassionate guide for highly sensitive people navigating anger, both their own and others'. By embracing calm withdrawal, delayed response, and deep empathy, HSPs can defuse conflict without compromising their well-being, while still asserting their needs and boundaries. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/ilse-sand-anger-highly-sensitive-people/ Quotes to ponder: "To calmly say 'no' or 'I don't want to do this' or 'this is not okay with me' often works much better than loudly expressed anger." "Use your ability to empathize to find out what your secret unmet need is." "Anger is a powerful energy. When people blow a fuse, they tend to become very black and white in their thinking and lose their ability to empathize with others."
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2826: Why People with Serious Passions and Hobbies Make the Worst Partners by Evan Marc Katz on Balancing Interests and Connection
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 2826: Evan Marc Katz challenges the romanticized idea that shared hobbies are essential for successful relationships, arguing instead that intense passions often take time and energy away from building intimacy. He emphasizes the importance of compatibility in values and lifestyle over common interests, encouraging listeners to prioritize emotional availability over adrenaline-fueled activities. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/dating-tips-advice/why-people-with-serious-passions-and-hobbies-make-the-worst-partners Quotes to ponder: "Every second you spend apart is a second you could be spending together." "Most of us don't want to come in second to a video game or a cat. Nor should we." "Like life, no relationship is perfect." Episode references: The Plight of the Training Widow (Wall Street Journal): https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-JB-14152
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2825: Finding Balance in Motherhood: Is it Just a Myth? By Jen of This Time of Mine on Managing Mom Life Better
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 2825: Jen challenges the myth of achieving a perfect balance in motherhood and instead encourages moms to aim for a more realistic, fulfilling rhythm. With practical strategies like block scheduling, prioritizing tasks, and letting go of perfection, she offers a grounded approach to reclaiming time, energy, and joy in daily family life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thistimeofmine.com/finding-balance-in-motherhood/ Quotes to ponder: "Part of motherhood is finding that balance between what we want to improve and what we're okay with." "Keep only the things in your life that move you and your family forward in the ways you want." "It's not about perfection. It's about making the most of the time we have."
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2824: If You Start, Go All the Way by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Staying Committed to Your Goals
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 2824: Steve Kamb explores the fear that holds many of us back from going all-in on our goals, and why that hesitation keeps us stuck. By committing fully, even at the risk of failure, we unlock the path to real growth, resilience, and lasting transformation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/if-you-start-go-all-the-way/ Quotes to ponder: "It's time to step outside that comfort zone, and get comfortable with being uncomfortable." "See what happens when you fully dedicate yourself to a plan, don't allow self-sabotage, and find out where it takes you." "If you're going to try, go all the way. There is no other feeling like that." Episode references: Grit by Angela Duckworth: https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-book/ The Karate Kid (film reference): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087538/ Parks and Recreation (TV show reference): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1266020/
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