By Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
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Episode 2706:
Steve Kamb of NerdFitness.com explores why starting over after setbacks can be a powerful tool in personal development. By likening it to restarting a game with improved skills and knowledge, he explains how each reset brings you closer to lasting success. Drawing on research, he encourages readers to seize these fresh starts and make meaningful, lasting changes.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/why-having-to-start-over-again-is-great/
Quotes to ponder:
"Each time you start over, you’re getting closer to that point of making things stick."
"Today, moving forward, this new version of us will behave differently."
"During the week when you are excited to exercise and excited about change, do as much as you can to seek out permanent wins."
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Episode 2705:
Crystal Karges empowers readers to break free from diet culture by embracing a non-diet life. She offers practical steps such as a digital detox from harmful diet messages, reframing negative self-talk, and learning to trust and nourish the body. Karges encourages a shift away from restrictive diets, advocating for a more compassionate and self-accepting approach to food and body image.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.crystalkarges.com/blog/how-to-live-a-non-diet-life-in-a-diet-culture
Quotes to ponder:
“Food is meant to be both nourishing and pleasurable. There isn’t any diet that will allow you to experience this freedom and begin to feel at home in your body.”
“Giving up dieting means making peace with all foods and treating your body with the respect and kindness you give to other people.”
“Your body will always be there for you, doing everything it can to protect you on your life journey. Isn’t it time you trusted it to do so?”
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Episode 2704:
Jill Coleman shares actionable strategies for curbing nighttime overeating by building effective habits. She introduces the concept of workarounds, physical, nutritional, and lifestyle tools that divert you from the couch-food-TV routine and the practice of "intermittent sampling" to foster moderation and self-control, making it easier to resist overindulgence.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jillfit.com/2014/01/27/nighttime-eating/
Quotes to ponder:
"Whatever you practice is what you get good at. And Day 1 of practice is always the hardest, but the more you do it, the more automatic it becomes."
"Even a little better is still an improvement. What food would you like to continue to be able to eat but need to practice your moderate approach around?"
"These practices automatically put me in more control than ever, effortlessly. It’s simply just 'the way I eat' now."
Episode references:
The Power of Habit: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
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Episode 2703
Jill Coleman explores the common struggle of nighttime overeating, explaining how willpower depletion throughout the day leads to poor eating habits. She offers practical strategies like replenishing willpower during the day and satisfying cravings earlier to prevent overeating at night.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jillfit.com/2014/01/27/nighttime-eating/
Quotes to ponder:
"Willpower is exhaustible, and at the end of a long day of just even TALKING, there’s none left."
"Often cravings are related to feelings of deprivation. When we feel deprived for a day or a week or a month, the compensatory overindulgence is inevitable."
Episode references:
The Power of Full Engagement: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Full-Engagement-Managing-Performance/dp/0743226755
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath: https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Change-Things-When-Hard/dp/0385528752
The Willpower Instinct: https://www.amazon.com/Willpower-Instinct-Self-Control-Works-Matters/dp/1583335080
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Episode 2702:
Brian Tracy emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive money mindset as a critical component for personal and financial success. By forgiving past financial mistakes, setting clear financial goals, optimizing your budget for happiness, and surrounding yourself with positive financial influences, you can transform not only your relationship with money but also other areas of your life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.briantracy.com/blog/financial-success/how-to-develop-a-positive-money-mindset/
Quotes to ponder:
"Your financial mistakes are not you. You are independent of your financial mistakes in the past."
"When you fix your relationship with money, you will transform so many other areas of your life."
"Surround yourself with people who live by those values, read books promoting positive mindsets, and make sure your social media feeds do not promote negativity around money and spending."
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Episode 2701:
Foam rolling can be an effective tool for runners to enhance recovery, improve mobility, and prevent injuries if done correctly. Lea Genders highlights common mistakes, like rolling too quickly or inconsistently, and offers practical tips to make foam rolling less painful and more beneficial.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/7-foam-rolling-mistakes-to-avoid
Quotes to ponder:
"Foam rolling is not supposed to cause excruciating pain. It may be a bit uncomfortable at first, but you'll find with regular practice that the pain will lessen."
"You'll get better results with five minutes every day of targeted work than 40 minutes once a week."
"If it hurts so much that you are tensing your muscles or holding your breath, ease up on the pressure because it's counterintuitive to roll while tensed up."
Episode references:
Rumble Roller: https://www.rumbleroller.com/products
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Episode 2700:
Exploring the connection between spiritual health and overall well-being, the insights from Dan Buettner's The Blue Zones reveal that nurturing spirituality or religion contributes to lower rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, and stress. Whether religious or spiritual, these practices help manage stress, foster community involvement, and enhance a sense of purpose - key elements in living a longer, healthier life.
Quotes to ponder:
"People who pay attention to their spiritual side have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, depression, stress, and suicide, and their immune systems seem to work better."
"Being religious or spiritual may be helpful when trying to incorporate another Blue Zone habit: managing stress."
"Someone can be spiritual but not religious meaning, they can believe that their life has a purpose and they believe in a higher power, but they don’t follow a specific religion."
Episode references:
The Blue Zones: https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Second-Lessons-Living/dp/1426209487
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Episode 2699:
David Cameron-Smith delves into the powerful connection between taste and emotion, revealing how our taste buds influence behavior, memories, and overall well-being. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these connections to develop a balanced and enjoyable approach to healthy eating that respects both nutritional needs and the pleasures of food.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/nutrition/taste-it-want-it/
Quotes to ponder:
"It only takes a mouthful of some foods to trigger complex sensations and emotions."
"Understanding and harnessing the power of the deep-rooted connections between taste and our behaviors is never going to be solved by a ‘one fits all’ eating plan."
"Any plans for healthy eating will soon unravel if they revolve around eating tasteless, unappetising and boring foods."
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Episode 2698:
Leo Babauta shares how he transformed his life by prioritizing time for meaningful changes. He emphasizes the importance of commitment and offers practical steps, such as cutting unnecessary activities and simplifying daily routines, to create space for a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/time/
Quotes to ponder:
"It has to be that urgent for you. Think of this not as 'improving your life' but saving it."
"Slowly I learned to simplify. I simplified my daily routines, my work, my social life, my possessions, my chores, my wardrobe."
"Respect yourself and your time and the changes you’re trying to make."
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Episode 2697:
Randi Kay emphasizes the essential role of hydration in maintaining a healthy body, likening the effects of dehydration to a dried prune, and stresses that without sufficient water, our tissues can't function properly. She offers practical tips on how to increase water intake, such as replacing sugary drinks with water and enhancing the flavor with fresh herbs or fruits, encouraging listeners to make hydration a priority for a healthier life.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.naturallyrandikay.com/blog/hydration
Quotes to ponder:
"Think of your insides being a dried prune. That’s not going to do anyone any good."
"Set some hydration goals. Make it a game. Have some fun. It will change your life."
"Don’t deny your dear body its glorious nutrients!"
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The podcast currently has 2,707 episodes available.