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May 13, 2025 • 8min

2587: [Part 2] Coping With Sentimental Objects After Loss by Reid Peterson and Belinda Kock of Grief Refuge

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 2587: Reid Peterson and Belinda Cock explore how sentimental items, or "linking objects," can either support healing after loss or silently prolong suffering. By asking mindful questions about the purpose these objects serve, they offer compassionate guidance for those feeling emotionally stuck and overwhelmed, encouraging healthy grieving through storytelling, creativity, and supported letting go. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/coping-with-sentimental-objects-after-loss-a0625fa9b6c8 Quotes to ponder: "Sometimes survival is the only goal. When grief is more manageable, it's healthy to ask yourself on a consistent basis, 'what purpose is this linking object fulfilling?'" "If everything in the room is there to remove their death, the linking objects are likely being used more for the purposes of denial." "Like life itself, linking objects have a beginning and an end." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 12, 2025 • 8min

2586: [Part 1] Coping With Sentimental Objects After Loss by Reid Peterson and Belinda Kock of Grief Refuge

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 2586: Reid Peterson and Belinda Cock explore how sentimental objects, known as "linking objects," can provide comfort and connection after the death of a loved one, but also how they can become burdensome when their emotional weight prevents healing. Through deeply personal stories, they offer insight into how grief manifests in the things we keep, and how letting go can be just as loving as holding on. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://griefrefuge.medium.com/coping-with-sentimental-objects-after-loss-a0625fa9b6c8 Quotes to ponder: "I remember looking at it when we got it off the trailer and telling myself, 'take care of this beauty. This is what's left of Warren." "When you hold a linking object in your hand, you're reminded of the person that made that object special in the first place." "Sometimes, linking objects are harmful to the grief process in that they perpetuate emotions that feel more hurtful." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 11, 2025 • 7min

2585: What Minimalism Means to Me: More Time to Love by Meg Kelley of No Sidebar on Simple Living

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 2585: Meg Kelley reflects on how true minimalism isn't about owning less for the sake of aesthetics, but about making space to love more deeply and intentionally. Her story of a spontaneous act of giving becomes a powerful reminder that fulfillment comes not from curating perfection, but from showing up with compassion in our everyday lives. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://nosidebar.com/what-minimalism-means-to-me-more-time-to-love/ Quotes to ponder: "Too many times, I'd done this exact thing: get rid of all the things I no longer thought I needed, and then, right on its heels, I'd buy replacements for half the things I'd donated." "My sense of fulfillment in being a minimalist is never from the clean lines or perfectly curated closet. Instead, my time is spent on love." "If I have the privilege and discernment to get rid of things, I have exactly what it takes to do it." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 11, 2025 • 7min

2584: Sleep Like a Baby by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Resilience, Personal Growth and Creativity

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 2584: Leo Babauta explores how our desire for comfort and predictability can hold us back from growth, creativity, and meaningful experiences. By embracing uncertainty and discomfort, we can cultivate resilience, presence, and a deeper appreciation for the moment-to-moment unfolding of life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/rockabye Quotes to ponder: "Discomfort, uncertainty, chaos, these are not conditions to be feared, but invitations to be present." "We crave comfort, but in doing so, we miss the chance to grow, to be awake, to connect deeply with life." "The dance of life is unpredictable, and that's what makes it beautiful." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 10, 2025 • 8min

2583: How Long Should I Wait for Chemistry to Develop by Evan Marc Katz on Dating and Marriage Advice

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 2583: Evan Marc Katz challenges the romantic myth that instant chemistry is a prerequisite for lasting love, urging readers to prioritize compatibility over fleeting infatuation. He explains why true intimacy is built on shared values, emotional safety, and mutual enjoyment, not just butterflies, and offers clear guidance for knowing when to stay and when to walk away. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/chemistry/how-long-should-i-wait-for-chemistry-to-develop Quotes to ponder: "Chemistry is temporary." "You shouldn't force yourself into believing that he's cute because he's nice." "A relationship with a 7 chemistry and a 10 compatibility is a happy marriage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 9, 2025 • 6min

2582: How To Buy Yourself Back Some Me Time by Julie Morgenstern on Parenting Advice

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 2582: Julie Morgenstern offers a practical blueprint for reclaiming precious alone time amid the chaos of parenting by showing how a little planning, consistency, and space-making can radically improve your sense of balance. By scheduling short daily breaks, setting clear boundaries, and designing a personal sanctuary, parents can care for their mental health without guilt, ultimately becoming more present and energized for their families. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2020/6/12/how-to-buy-yourself-back-some-me-time Quotes to ponder: "You don't want to find yourself stealing the time. You want to build it into your family's day." "Create a physical space in your life for the thing you love to do, and you're more likely to actually do it, even if that thing is 'spend 10 minutes alone.'" "Ultimately, what's good for your own mental health is also good for your children." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 8, 2025 • 8min

2581: When I Realized I Wasn't A Lazy Mom, I Was Just Overwhelmed by Shawna Scafe of Simple On Purpose

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 2581: Shawna Scafe offers a refreshingly honest perspective on motherhood by challenging the myth of laziness and exposing the real culprit, overwhelm. Her shift from self-criticism to intentional prioritization shows how moms can reclaim peace, purpose, and joy without chasing impossible standards. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://simpleonpurpose.ca/lazy-stay-at-home-mom/ Quotes to ponder: "I won't beat myself up with the term 'lazy mom' anymore." "Suddenly, my only downtime is held hostage by the notion that I am lazy for just relaxing. Which is the definition of downtime!" "We must choose how we spend our days. We must consistently choose and commit." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 7, 2025 • 7min

2580: The Ex: Should You Stay Friends With Them by Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling on Dating Advice

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 2580: Alysha Jeney explores the often messy terrain of staying friends with an ex, emphasizing the importance of self-honesty and emotional clarity over one-size-fits-all rules. Through therapeutic insight, she encourages reflection on personal motives and boundaries, offering thoughtful guidance on navigating new relationships without dragging in unresolved baggage from the past. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/the-ex-should-you-stay-friends-with-them/ Quotes to ponder: "Every person is different, every relationship is different, every scenario has its own complications and complexities." "If you find it is important to maintain relationships with your ex's, please take a moment to reflect and ask yourself why." "Starting a new relationship with someone when you are either A) not over your ex, or B) are playing games to mask insecurities, are not the best foundational blocks to start your new connection on." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 6, 2025 • 9min

2579: Healthy Relationships and Fighting: What Therapists Want You To Know by Dr. Diana Kirschner of Love in 90 Days

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 2579: Dr. Diana Kirschner breaks the myth that healthy relationships are free of conflict, revealing that arguments, when handled with care, can actually strengthen connection and trust. She shares six therapist-approved techniques, like the "Take Two" method and Positive Shaping Talk, to help couples fight fairly, deepen intimacy, and turn tension into closeness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lovein90days.com/healthy-relationships-fighting-what-therapists-want-you-to-know/ Quotes to ponder: "Happy couples are authentic, straight with each other, and air their differences." "Keep in mind that your real foe is not your partner but this physiological stress reaction!" "Ask yourself, which is more important: to be right or to be close?" Episode references: The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 5, 2025 • 9min

2578: [Part 2] Six Reasons People Get Stuck and How to Move Forward by Jay Harrington of Life and Whim

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 2578: Jay Harrington emphasizes that progress requires rejecting the need for external approval, embracing perseverance over fatalism, taking bold risks without safety nets, and choosing authentic desires over societal expectations. His guidance helps listeners not only move forward personally but also inspire growth in those around them by leading through example. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lifeandwhim.com/first-moments-blog/six-reasons-people-get-stuck Quotes to ponder: "Most of us are too busy thinking about our own lives to worry about what someone else is doing." "Rather than playing it safe, go all-in. After all, sometimes the best exit strategy is to have none at all." "Must is who we are, what we believe, and what we do when we are alone with our truest, most authentic self." Episode references: The Crossroads of Should and Must: https://medium.com/@elleluna/the-crossroads-of-should-and-must-90c75eb7c5b0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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