Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

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 2096: Dive into Steve Kamb's enlightening take on habit formation through "A Robot’s Guide to Healthy Living," where he cleverly uses the concept of thinking like a robot to overcome emotional hurdles and make healthier choices. By establishin...

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