Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

Kate Hesse of Nourish Nest Breathe talks about how to schedule your week Episode 2830: Important Questions to Ask When Planning Your Week by Kate Hesse on Creating a Schedule When you implement the NNB Formula, you get really clear on your priorities and values, you set and hold healthy boundaries in alignment with those priorities and values, and you build a sustainable self-care and self-work ro...

Dr. Kelly Flanagan talks about the best reason to do scary things Episode 2829: The Surprising Secret to Discovering Your True Self by Dr. Kelly Flanagan Clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Flanagan is the co-founder of Artisan Clinical Associates in Naperville, IL. He writes weekly about living out redemptive stories on his popular blog, UnTangled. Kelly has also written two books, one titled Loveabl...

Tonya Lester talks about time management Episode 2828: A Personal Perspective on Time Management by Tonya Lester on Making More Time For Yourself Tonya Lester, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NY. She graduated from New York University with a Master's degree in Social Work. Her post-graduate training includes a fellowship at Psychoanalytic Theory at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Theory a...

Kerri Richardson talks about why we have clutter Episode 2827: When Clutter Is a Convenient Distraction by Kerri Richardson on Why We Have Clutter Kerri is a lifestyle designer, trained coach, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the book What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You who helps people just like you dream BIG and build the foundation underneath. She’ll help you turn your drea...

Kumiko of The Budget Mom offers a simple way to reduce your mortgage payments. Episode 2826: A Simple Way To Reduce Your Mortgage Payments by Kumiko of The Budget Mom on How to Remove PMI Kumiko went from having a pile of credit card debt to becoming a successful budgeter and Accredited Financial Counselor. The Budget Mom exists to empower women to build a life they love on a budget they understan...

Benjamin Hardy shares why "live in the moment" is terrible advice. Episode 2825: Why "Live In The Moment" Is Terrible Advice by Benjamin Hardy on Living Your Best Life Benjamin Hardy has been the top writer on Medium.com since late 2015. He focuses on self-improvement, motivation, and entrepreneurship. His writing is fueled by his personal experiences, self-directed education, and formal education...

 Cylon George of Spiritual Living for Busy People shares why everything is a choice. Episode 2824: Everything is a Choice by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on How To Feel More Empowered Cylon George is a spiritual chaplain, musician, devoted husband, and busy dad of six. He loves listening to people’s stories and helping them gain perspective on life’s opportunities and challenge...

Angel Chernoff of Marc and Angel shares 7 critical truths we forget all too soon Episode 2823: 7 Critical Truths We Forget All Too Soon by Angel Chernoff on Getting Rid of The Overwhelmed Brain Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development blogs.”...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford discusses perfectly hidden depression Episode 2822: Perfectly Hidden Depression (AKA Trauma-Based Perfectionism): Four Basic Ways To Heal by Dr. Margaret Rutherford Dr. Margaret Rutherford has been a psychologist in private practice for over twenty-five years. She's the author of “Perfectly Hidden Depression”, and hosts a weekly podcast, SelfWork with Dr. Margaret Rutherfor...

Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness talks about mind mapping Episode 2821: Mind Mapping as a Transformational Tool by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness Prior to becoming a certified wellness coach and author of The Athena Principles – Simple Wellness Practices for Overworked Professionals, Kathy Robinson spent more than 25 years assessing the wellness of Fortune 500 companies. She was a Chief Audit...

Lynn Newman with Tiny Buddha asks if we really have to be happy all the time Episode 2820: Who Says We Have To Be Happy All the Time? by Lynn Newman with Tiny Buddha on Accepting Your Feelings Tiny Buddha has been helping people heal, grow, and find peace since 2009. The site features stories and insights from people of all ages, from all over the globe. For daily wisdom, follow Tiny Buddha on Twi...

Courtney Carver of Be More With Less talks about how simplicity saved her life Episode 2819: How Simplicity Saved My Life by Courtney Carver on The Benefits of Living a Simple Life Courtney Carver was stopped in her tracks with a scary MS diagnosis after decades of debt, discontent, and trying to do it all. She had to slow down, prioritize her health, and figure out what was really important in he...

Liz Higgins with The Gottman Institute elaborates on the one fight all couples have before getting married. Episode 2818: The One Fight All Couples Have Before Tying the Knot by Liz Higgins with The Gottman Institute The Gottman Institute understands that the human family is in crisis, and that all individuals are capable of and deserve compassion. It is their mission to reach out to families in o...

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on great teachers and the remarkable life. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2817: [Part 2] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his...

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on great teachers and the remarkable life. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2816: [Part 1] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his...

Kalen Bruce talks about how to change your life with tiny habits Episode 2815: How to Change Every Part of Your Life With Tiny Habits by Kalen Bruce of Money Mini Blog Kalen Bruce is the founder of MoneyMiniBlog. His story is simple… he and his wife were $24,000 in debt and became a student of finances to get out. They are now debt-free and building wealth. Kalen shares everything he has learned o...

Danae Smith of This Wondrous Life talks about the importance of dreams and goals Episode 2814: Dreams and Goals: Why They Matter by Danae Smith on Pursuing the Life You Want Danae Smith is East Coast born and raised, but a West Coast girl at heart, She is the founder of This Wondrous Life, a lifestyle blog, rooted in pursuing a life lived simply, slowly, and with community. Over the years, Danae h...

Rachael Kable shares 7 ways to practice self-love when you've had a bad day Episode 2813: 7 Ways to Practice Self-Love When You’ve Had a Bad Day by Rachael Kable on Improving Your Mood After a Tough Day Rachael Kable is the vibrant and warm-hearted creator of The Mindful Kind podcast. Described by her listeners as “genuine, down-to-earth and encouraging”, Rachael is passionate about empowering peo...

Margo Aaron of That Seems Important talks about being honest with yourself Episode 2812: Psychological Honesty: The Road To Self-Actualization by Margo Aaron of That Seems Important Margo Aaron is a proud graduate of Emory University, Columbia University and altMBA where she won the prestigious Walker Award. In 2017 she founded The Arena, the first virtual coworking space for solopreneurs. She's a...

Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism helps you jumpstart your decluttering Episode 2811: Jumpstart Your Decluttering by Rachel Jones of Nourishing Minimalism on How to Get Started With Cleaning Rachel started her journey to minimalism in 2008, struggling with depression and horribly embarrassed by the messy state of her home. Her goal for pursuing minimalism was to find contentment and joy in spe...

Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here: http://OLDPodcast.com/ask or call: 614-568-3643  Episode 2810: Q&A - Do Alternative Therapies for Weight Loss Like Acupuncture, Hypnosis, and Reiki Work?  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices....

Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com shares how adults learn. Episode 2809: From Ignorance to Mastery: How Adults Learn by Seth Sinclair with MichaelMehlberg.com on Personal Growth Pursuit Michael Mehlberg is an entrepreneur and certified agile project manager who specializes in productivity and organization systems. His blog, Modern da Vinci has been called "The Owners Manual to an Awesome Life...

Tynan on being happy with the best possible option. Episode 2808: Happy With The Best Possible Option by Tynan on How To Be More Optimistic & Be A Positive Person Tynan was named as one of the top 25 best bloggers in 2013 by Time Magazine. He believes in making deliberate decisions and breaking away from the herd mentality. He likes learning new things, building habits, exposing the world, connect...

Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle talks about the passage of time Episode 2807: The Passage of Time by Colin Wright of Exile Lifestyle on Being Present in Each Moment Colin Wright is a professional author and international speaker who co-founded a publishing company and travels full-time, moving to a new country every four months or so--that country determined by the votes of his readers! He also bl...

Mike of This EverGreen Home talks about why you should live an interesting life, not just a happy one Episode 2806: Live an Interesting Life (Not Just a Happy One) by Mike of This Evergreen Home on Making Good Life Choices Mike and Mollie met in college. They both arrived a week early for their freshman year at Messiah College for a grueling week of cross-country camp.  Between logging endless mil...