Smile Hard

I'm back!!! You've made it to my podcast! I'm glad you're here. This episode, "Taking a Break is Good", explains my absence over the past few months, why i took a break from the podcast, and why taking a break was the best thing I've ever done. Ask yourself the question, is this what i want to be doing? Will I regret the things i'm doing now when i'm on my dea...

You've made it to my podcast! I'm glad you're here. This episode, "Healthy Distractions", explains the importance of taking mental and physical breaks when you are depressed. By allowing your mind and body to rest and focus on different things, it will reduce your stress, give you a new perspective, and in some cases fix what you're going through. A healthy distraction ca...

You've made it to my podcast! I'm glad you're here. This episode, "Is The Apple Vision Pro The End of Humanity?", discusses wether we are doomed or not because of Apples new invention. Listen in to hear my thoughts about this new technology. I hope I can share some interesting perspective on this new technology and what's coming next. In every episode I answer a few of yo...

You've made it to my podcast! I'm glad you're here. This episode, Hug Your Enemies, talks about how to understand people through perspective and how to react when others treat you poorly. We all have different viewpoints on everything, it's important to remember that everyone is living a completely different life. Let's kill with kindness rather than fuel the fire. In every episode I answer a few...

You've made it to my podcast! I'm glad you're here. This episode, Building Healthy Relationships, talks about the important benefits in having trustworthy people in your life. Healthy relationships can help you in your personal life and your professional life. Listen in on why it's crucial to have healthy relationships with people if you want to live a happy and more purposeful lif...

You've made it to my podcast! I'm glad you're here. This episode, How to Live a Gilmore Girls Life, talks about how to get involved in your community, support one another, create relationships, and just make life more special. The show Gilmore Girls does a great job at capturing the small town family feel. Every character has a relationship with each other and knows what's going on...

You've made it to my podcast! I'm glad you're here. This episode, Saying Yes to Life, talks about how I overcame some personal trauma in 2022 and 2023. I explain some ideas on how to overcome hardships and understand that conflict and negativity is necessary to have a happy and fulfilling journey in life. I hope you enjoy this heartfelt episode. In every episode I answer a few of your...

This episode of the Smile Hard podcast teaches you some methods on how you can overcome procrastination. We all procrastinate to some extent. Miles talks about some of his personal methods that he uses to tackle his to-do list and stay busy, even in down seasons (or what he calls "hibernation Winter") In addition, Miles answers some very important messages from listeners and he can't...

FEAR! This week, Miles shares some ways on how he turns fear into passion. It's common to have fear, without it life would be dull. Irrational fears can be dealt with, if you want them to change, and here's how. In addition, Miles answers some very important messages from listeners and he can't wait for you all to hear his answers. If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can mes...

This week, Miles talks about the importance of love and nonviolence and some ways to practice it. His Great Uncle David passed away a few days ago on Thanksgiving November 23, 2023. This episode is a tribute to David Engbarth and his remarkable actions here on Earth. Everyone loved David and this world is a better place because of him. In addition, Miles answers some very important messages from l...

This week, Miles talks about the meaning of Thanksgiving and where it originated from. He also shares why the week of Thanksgiving is so special and his perspective on why it's important to be thankful for yourself, friends, family, things, the good and the bad. Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not, this episode is great to get you in the gratitude mindset. In addition, Miles answers some...

We have all struggled with confidence and self-esteem in one way or another. On this episode, Miles talks about some ways we can improve our confidence/self-esteem as well as some insecurities of his own and how he's over come them. In addition, Miles answers some very important messages from listeners and he can't wait for you all to hear his answers. If you'd like to ask Miles a ques...

Sometimes we need to be reminded of the things we take for granted. On this episode of the Smile Hard podcast, Miles shares some interesting reasons on why he sleeps in his car even though he bought a house. "I camp in my car to get perspective of other peoples lives to further my understanding of humanity." If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can message him on any social med...

We talk about bad habits a lot and never enough about our good habits. On this episode of the Smile Hard podcast, Miles talks some of his healthy habits and some ideas on how you can implement more of them into your lives. You'll notice that he is recording this episode out on a nature walk, which is one of his good habits. If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can message him on any...

On this episode of the Smile Hard podcast, Miles talks about relationships with friends, loved ones, with yourself, partners, and more. It's so important to have good relationships. Miles, touches on the ins and outs of his relationships and why they are so special. If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can message him on any social media platform @milesdittmar. New episodes every Tue...

On this episode of the Smile Hard podcast, Miles talks about some ways that he prepares for seasonal depression. There's a reason why we watch movies, read books, bake pies, and hang with friends during the cold season. It's our time to let our bodies recharge and heal. If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can message him on any social media platform @milesdittmar. New episodes e...

On this episode of the Smile Hard podcast, Miles talks about dealing with frustrating everyday things and how to acknowledge the good parts of life in the moment. Time is valuable to all of us, so it makes sense that we get upset when something/someone takes that from us. But without speed bumps we wouldn't appreciate the great things in this life. If you'd like to ask Miles a question, yo...

On this episode of the Smile Hard podcast, Miles talks about the importance of embracing your vulnerabilities. By embracing our vulnerabilities, we invite others into that next layer of friendship or relationship. It's definitely important to read the room and be vulnerable with the right type of people, but when you are aware of the things you struggle with in life, it helps you grow as a per...

You only lose when you quit. It's important to not be fearful of failure, it's part of the game. "Everything I have accomplished in life is because I failed first". Tune in to hear why Miles thinks it's important to take risks in life whether they are financial risks, relationship risks, environment risks, etc. If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can message him on any social media platform...

Ask yourself, "when I'm on my deathbed would I regret not having things or not doing things?". More than likely you answered not doing things. To Miles, life is all about experiences. In this episode, Miles talks about why experiences are so important and all of the memories he made this Summer :) "Life is about different experiences. Whether it's a new job, falling in love,...

We ALL have weeks where we struggle to stay positive and weeks where we feel like we're on top of the world. In this episode, Miles shows us some easy ways to acknowledge the good things in life :) "When we remind ourselves what we're grateful for, it makes everyday life so much more special". If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can message him on any social media platform @milesdittmar. Ne...

Generally, people associate domino effects with negative outcomes but that isn't always the case. In this episode, Miles talks about how a domino effect can be a positive thing for you and others :) "I owe so many of the great things that have happened to me in my life to domino effects or chain reactions". If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can message him on any social...

First off, sorry in advance about the wind in this audio. Miles believes that perspective is everything. In this episode, Miles talks about why it's so important to work multiple jobs, meet as many people as possible, and never be a closed book :) If you'd like to ask Miles a question, you can message him on any social media platform @milesdittmar. New episodes every Tuesday at 8:30am EST....

Have you ever heard time is irrelevant? Miles believes that for the most part, that is true. In this episode, Miles talks why he thinks time is different for every different living thing. He also challenges YOU to think about time in a way that you've probably never thought about before. Thinking about time in this way might just give you a new appreciation for your life and living things around y...

Why do we celebrate the 4th of July? Most of us know why, but it's important to truly understand what America went through to obtain it's freedom and independence. In this episode, Miles talks about why we celebrate July 4th, an update on his personal life, and some easy perspective homework to change our outlook on everyday life :) Tweet Miles questions you'd like answered on the show @smilehardp...