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• 2903: When Life Hands You Problems, Use This Flowchart by Nia Shanks on Personal Growth and Development

  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 2903: Life’s problems can feel overwhelming, but many have a simple solution. Nia Shanks shares a refreshingly honest approach using a straightforward flowchart: if you can influence the outcome, take action; if not, let it go. By applying this mindset, everyday frustrations lose their power, and real change becomes possible, whether it’s helping a cause, downsizing for happiness, or simply refusing to waste energy on complaints. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.niashanks.com/life-problems/ Quotes to ponder: "Can I influence the outcome? If no, well then, shut up and move on. If yes, great! Now shut up and do something productive." "You can’t change people, but you can be the best version of yourself, and this can have a positive influence on those around you." "Oftentimes we’d be better off choosing a simple, quality action rather than a complicated course of action filled with unnecessary filler and fluff." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2902: 5 Things That Harm A Girl’s Body Image by Maryann Jacobsen with Real Mom Nutrition on Mental Wellbeing

  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 2902: Girls’ body image can take a major hit during puberty, but parents can help shape a healthy perspective. Maryann Jacobsen highlights five common mistakes, such as restricting portions, labeling food as “good” or “bad,” and neglecting the impact of media and friendships, that can harm a girl’s self-image. By fostering trust in appetite signals, encouraging critical thinking about media, and promoting supportive friendships, parents can empower their daughters to embrace their changing bodies with confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.realmomnutrition.com/girls-body-image/ Quotes to ponder: "My body is all wrong and I will try to change it by ignoring its signals of hunger, fullness, satisfaction, and cravings." "Good friends are protective of health and body image. If she’s in a group where she feels she has to be different from her true self to belong, how can she accept herself?" "It’s vital girls understand the virtual world is man-made and not at all like the real world." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2901: New Benefits of Mind-body Interventions by Carolyn Joyce with Psych Alive on Meditation and Yoga

  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 2901: Mind-body interventions like yoga, meditation, and tai chi do more than just reduce stress, they may actually alter gene expression and lower the risk of inflammation-related diseases. Carolyn Joyce explores research showing how these practices counteract the harmful effects of chronic stress on a molecular level, potentially slowing cellular aging and improving mental health. Incorporating these techniques into daily life could not only enhance well-being but also contribute to long-term physical health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/new-benefits-mind-body-interventions/ Quotes to ponder: "Mind–body therapies focus on the relationships among the brain, mind, body, and behavior, and their effect on health and disease." "This response may precipitate a health risk when stress is severe or it occurs over a long period of time without adequate coping mechanisms." "Mind-body interventions can improve a person’s level of mental health when compared to those who do not practice these techniques." Episode references: Neurology Journal: https://n.neurology.org/ Alberta Health Services – University of Calgary Study: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca Frontiers in Immunology: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2017.00670/full Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2900: How to Manage Hypertension or High Blood Pressure Without Prescription Medication

  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 2900: Dr. Neal Malik explains how blood pressure naturally rises with age and what can be done to manage it without relying on medication. Regular high-intensity interval training, reducing sodium intake, increasing potassium-rich foods, and following the DASH diet all support heart health and may lower hypertension risk. Even modest weight loss can have a significant impact, proving that small, consistent efforts can lead to meaningful improvements. Quotes to ponder: “Even under optimal conditions, their blood pressure will likely still go up.” “Potassium is kind of amazing in that it can help offset the damage from consuming too much sodium.” “Even a small drop in body weight (like, 5-10 lbs.) can be enough to help drop your blood pressure by a few points.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• 2899: [Part 2] From Weight Loss to Maintenance: How to Navigate a Tricky Transition by Rachel Trotta

  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 2899: Weighing yourself regularly can be a powerful tool for weight maintenance, helping to catch small fluctuations before they turn into significant gains. Rachel Trotta highlights how monitoring trends, rather than obsessing over daily numbers, allows for subtle course corrections that keep progress on track. She also emphasizes the importance of revisiting the habits that led to success and setting fresh, motivating goals to prevent burnout and keep a healthy lifestyle engaging. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://racheltrotta.com/fitness/from-weight-loss-to-maintenance/ Quotes to ponder: "Monitoring has an almost uncanny power. It doesn’t require change, but it often leads to change, because people who keep close track of just about anything tend to do a better job of managing it." "By being observant of your habits and shifting daily patterns where needed, you’ll be surprised to find that results show up just as easily as ever." "It’s often disappointing that once you lose weight you have to maintain some level of focus and work to keep it off. Wouldn’t it be much more fair if the weight just stayed off after all your hard work?" Episode references: Obesity Journal Study on Daily Weighing: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/oby.22392 Happy Scale: https://happyscale.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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