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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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