Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and mo ...
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3147: Five Fatal Fitness Mental Roadblocks (And How To Overcome Them) by Daniel Freedman with Bach Performance
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13:48Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3147: Daniel Freedman explains how most people fail at fitness not because of lack of knowledge, but because of self-sabotaging mental roadblocks. By overcoming fear of failure, shortcut-seekin…
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3146: Can Meal Timing Improve Your Sleep by Riley Pearce of FreeFormFitness on How to Improve Metabolic Health
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3145: [Part 2] Scared To Go To The Gym? How To Build The Confidence It Takes To Be Consistent and Get Results by JC Deen
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3144: [Part 1] Scared To Go To The Gym? How To Build The Confidence It Takes To Be Consistent and Get Results by JC Deen
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9:50Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3144: JC Deen explores how to overcome the fear and intimidation many feel when stepping into the gym, offering practical strategies to build self-confidence and consistency. By focusing on sim…
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3143: Mindful Indulging: Having What You Want Without Guilt by Sharada Hall with Tiny Buddha on How to Be Happy
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10:03Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3143: Sharada Hall shares how a surprising lesson with donuts helped her realize the freedom that comes from letting go of rigid self-images and guilt. By practicing mindful indulgence, she sho…
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3142: How to Love Your Partner With All Your Mind (And Not Just Your Heart) by Vironika Tugaleva
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10:39Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3142: Vironika Tugaleva explores why loving with all your heart doesn’t guarantee healthy relationships and how self-awareness, boundaries, and communication are just as vital as deep emotions.…
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3141: New Rarely Equals Better AND Learn Whether You Win or Lose by Ross Enamait of Ross Training
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12:41Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3141: Ross Enamait underscores that lasting progress comes not from chasing new fads or fearing setbacks, but from mastering fundamentals and learning through every experience. Victories and de…
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3140: All About Vagal Tone and the Vagus Nerve Plus Vagal Toning Exercises
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11:33Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3140: Dr. Neal Malik answers Maureen’s question by unpacking the importance of vagal tone, the activity of the vagus nerve, which helps regulate stress, digestion, and immune function. Although…
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3139: The Anti-Fast Food Diet by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on How To Eat Mindfully
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9:01Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3139: Leo Babauta shares how slowing down with food transforms more than just meals, it reconnects us with our senses, our health, and the joy of eating. By replacing speed and convenience with…
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3138: 3 Ways Decluttering Helps You Lose Weight by Rose Lounsbury on How To Make Healthier Food Choices
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9:10Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3138: Rose Lounsbury reveals how clearing physical clutter can directly impact your health and weight loss journey. By simplifying your environment, you reduce stress, make healthier food choic…
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3137: Sample Rate: How The Fast Food Industry Hooks You (And How To Reclaim Your Diet) by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology
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10:13Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3137: Tyler Tervooren explores how applying the concept of a "sample rate" to your decisions can dramatically improve your outcomes. By testing more ideas quickly and discarding what doesn’t wo…
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3136: 7 Keys To Making Habits Stick by Melani Schweder of A Brighter Wild on Atomic Habits and Neuroscience
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12:34Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3136: Melani Schweder shares a practical framework for building habits that actually last by blending psychology, neuroscience, and mindful strategies. Listeners will discover how to design hab…
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3135: How to Stop Stress Eating at Work AND How to Say No to Sweet Food by Dr. Monali Y. Desai of IfWeWereFamily
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9:58Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3135: Dr. Monali Y. Desai explains how stress can quietly influence food choices and how sugar cravings keep us stuck in an energy-draining cycle. With her guidance, you’ll learn how to shift t…
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3134: Step Off The Treadmill by Craig Stephens of Retire Before Dad on How to Find Life Balance and Freedom
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12:22Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3134: Craig Stephens explores how the pursuit of career success and money can trap us in a monotonous cycle, draining energy and joy. By challenging the definition of success and aligning life …
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3133: 6 Ways to Stop Emotional Eating in its Tracks by Beth Clayton with Mark Fisher Fitness on Long-Term Health Goals
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12:12Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3133: Mark Fisher shares practical strategies to break the cycle of emotional eating by helping you identify triggers, reframe cravings, and build healthier coping mechanisms. His advice blends…
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3132: Is Honey or Maple Syrup Better Than Cane Sugar?
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10:58Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3132: Trying to decide whether honey, maple syrup, or agave are healthier than regular cane sugar? Dr. Neal Malik explains how the body actually processes these natural sweeteners, the myths ve…
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3131: How To Become A Superhero In 4 Easy Steps by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Making Personal Growth Enjoyable
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12:33Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3131: Steve Kamb shares a playful yet practical framework for transforming your life by thinking like a superhero. From identifying your origin story to choosing your superpowers, allies, and t…
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