3052: [Part 2] How To Feel Good About Yourself And Leave The Past In The Past by Orna and Matthew Walters of Love on Purpose

3052: [Part 2] How To Feel Good About Yourself And Leave The Past In The Past by Orna and Matthew Walters of Love 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 [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3052: Orna and Matthew Walters encourage readers to reframe life's hardships as opportunities for growth, resilience, and deeper self-understanding. Through gratitude practices, a laughter-based technique for changing the emotional impact of difficult memories, and a focus on progress over perfection, they offer practical ways to leave the past behind and build lasting self-worth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.loveonpurpose.com/how-to-feel-good-about-yourself-and-leave-the-past-in-the-past/ [https://www.loveonpurpose.com/how-to-feel-good-about-yourself-and-leave-the-past-in-the-past/] Quotes to ponder: "Decide now that all those things happened for you, not to you." "You’re a human BEING, not a human DOING. Your self-worth doesn’t come from what you do, but who you be." "Feeling bitter about your struggles only keeps you stuck in them, sucking away your happiness, and fostering feelings of hopelessness." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3051: [Part 1] How To Feel Good About Yourself And Leave The Past In The Past by Orna and Matthew Walters of Love 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 [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3051: Orna and Matthew Walters explain that feeling better about yourself doesn’t come from waiting for life to improve, it comes from taking action, practicing forgiveness, and letting go of the emotional weight of past experiences. They also explore how honoring your emotions and speaking your truth can strengthen self-worth, create deeper connections, and help you move forward with greater confidence and clarity. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.loveonpurpose.com/how-to-feel-good-about-yourself-and-leave-the-past-in-the-past/ [https://www.loveonpurpose.com/how-to-feel-good-about-yourself-and-leave-the-past-in-the-past/] Quotes to ponder: "Holding on to anger and resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die." "Forgive yourself. You were doing the best you could with the resources you had at the time. Now you know more and you can make better decisions moving forward." "When you're disconnected from your emotional life, you're disconnected from yourself." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3050: 5 Strategies for HSPs and Empaths to Heal Emotional Triggers by Judith Orloff of Highly Sensitive Refuge on Emotional Healing

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3050: Judith Orloff, MD explains that emotional triggers are often rooted in old fears and false beliefs rather than reality, and that healing them can help highly sensitive people and empaths stop absorbing other people's emotional pain. Through self-awareness, journaling, reframing negative beliefs, and seeking support, she offers practical ways to build emotional resilience and reclaim a stronger sense of self. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-people-empaths-heal-emotional-triggers/ [https://highlysensitiverefuge.com/highly-sensitive-people-empaths-heal-emotional-triggers/] Quotes to ponder: "Your emotional triggers are wounds that need to heal. These beliefs are based on fears, and they are not reality." "Empaths and HSPs are finely tuned instruments when it comes to emotions. They feel everything, sometimes to an extreme, and are less apt to intellectualize feelings." "Healing your triggers is liberating because you won’t be thrown off or drained by people’s inappropriate comments." Episode references: The Empath's Survival Guide: https://www.amazon.com/Empaths-Survival-Guide-Strategies-Sensitive/dp/1683642112 [https://www.amazon.com/Empaths-Survival-Guide-Strategies-Sensitive/dp/1683642112] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3049: Mastering Marriage Conflict with Mulligans by Jon Beaty of Gottman on Conflict Resolution

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3049: Jon Beaty explores how the simple idea of a golf mulligan can transform the way couples handle conflict, showing how a second chance can interrupt criticism, defensiveness, and emotional escalation. Drawing on Dr. John Gottman’s research, he explains how repair attempts, emotional intelligence, and strong friendship help marriages recover from inevitable mistakes and grow stronger over time. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/mastering-marriage-conflict-mulligans/ [https://www.gottman.com/blog/mastering-marriage-conflict-mulligans/] Quotes to ponder: "When couples face-off over issues on which they have differing opinions, the discussion can get derailed by what Dr. John Gottman calls a harsh start-up." "According to Dr. Gottman, repair attempts are the secret weapon of emotionally intelligent couples." "Love Maps represent the deep knowledge that partners have of each other’s world including their likes, dislikes, hopes, and dreams." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

3048: How Student Loans Work: Applying, Borrowing, and Paying Back by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Student Financing

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com [https://oldpodcast.com/]. Episode 3048: Robert Farrington breaks down the student loan process from application to repayment, helping students understand how to borrow responsibly and avoid unnecessary debt. By explaining the true costs of college, the risks tied to borrowing, and the repayment options available, he offers practical guidance for making smarter financial decisions. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/21917/how-student-loans-work/ [https://thecollegeinvestor.com/21917/how-student-loans-work/] Quotes to ponder: "Taking more loan money than what is needed will cost more in interest and increase your monthly loan payments." "Our key rule of thumb for how much you should borrow is simply to NEVER borrow more than you expect to earn in your first year after graduation." "If you don't repay a student loan, the government can garnish your wages, take your tax returns, and more." Episode references: Student Loan Planner: https://www.studentloanplanner.com/ [https://www.studentloanplanner.com/] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]