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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3163: Should You Eat After A Workout by Eric Leija on Post-Workout Nutrition Made Simple
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10:26Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3163: Eric Leija breaks down the science and practicality of post-workout nutrition, explaining how the right meal timing and food combinations can accelerate recovery, boost performance, and s…
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3162: Rainy Day Savings by Rachel Trotta on Preparing for Tough Seasons
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11:28Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3162: Rachel Trotta draws a powerful parallel between financial and physical preparedness, showing how consistent habits act as “savings” for life’s inevitable setbacks. Whether it’s disrupted …
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3161: [Part 2] Eating Mindfully: How To Devour A (Super) Burrito With No Regrets by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind
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10:18Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3161: Kylee Lessard invites readers to embrace mindful eating as a balance between nourishment and joy, showing that awareness, gratitude, and self-compassion can transform even a decadent burr…
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3160: [Part 1] Eating Mindfully: How To Devour A (Super) Burrito With No Regrets by Kylee Lessard of A Blue Sky Mind
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10:18Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3160: Kylee Lessard explores the emotional tug-of-war between loving and fearing food, revealing how mindful eating helped her release guilt and rediscover joy in simple pleasures, like savorin…
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3159: Gratitude Plays a Role in Your Health and Wealth by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money
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13:59Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3159: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock reveal how cultivating gratitude can elevate both your financial and personal life. Through consistent appreciation for what you already have, they show how g…
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3158: The Diderot Effect: How Buying Fuels Itself by Paula Pant of Afford Anything on Breaking the Buy-More Cycle
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10:36Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3158: Paula Pant explores how a single purchase can spark a cascade of new spending through the Diderot Effect, our tendency to seek harmony among our possessions. She reveals how this subtle p…
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3157: Macronutrient Madness: What’s In Your Bucket by Roger Lawson of RogLaw Fitness on Understanding Your Nutrition Mix
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11:54Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3157: Rog Law uses a playful “bucket” analogy to demystify macronutrients, showing how proteins, fats, and carbs fill your daily energy container. By understanding how each “bucket” contributes…
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3156: Could I Survive on a Limited Diet for Years or Decades? on Simplicity vs. Variety in Nutrition
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9:17Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3156: Dr. Neal Malik explains that consistently eating the same healthy foods, like eggs, spinach, mozzarella, chicken, and yam, can make daily nutrition simpler and support weight management b…
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3155: Habits, Leverage, and Trees by Tynan on Building a Strong Foundation
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9:40Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3155: Tynan explores how habits shape identity and long-term outcomes, showing that real change comes from targeting the root behaviors rather than isolated actions. By treating habits like the…
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3154: Why Coconut Oil is Good for Your Teeth by Kayla McDonell with Healthline on Nature’s Dental Aid
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10:08Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3154: Kayla McDonell examines the science behind coconut oil’s role in oral hygiene, especially its traditional use in oil pulling. She separates myth from evidence, showing how this natural re…
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3153: [Part 2] 5 Smart Tips To Body Image Confidence by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie on Building Body Confidence
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8:39Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3153: Irene Elias shares practical strategies for cultivating body image confidence by shifting focus from criticism to compassion. Through awareness, affirmations, and daily reminders, she enc…
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3152: [Part 1] 5 Smart Tips To Body Image Confidence by Irene Elias of Self Love Junkie on Building Body Confidence
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8:26Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3152: Irene Elias challenges the myth of the "perfect" body by exposing how societal standards, media images, and ego-driven pursuits distort self-worth. She encourages self-love by treating th…
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3151: The Hunger Games - Is Being Hungry Bad by Ben Greenfield on Balancing Hunger and Nutrition
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13:47Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3151: Ben Greenfield explores the science and psychology of hunger, showing how embracing it can improve metabolic health, boost longevity, and strengthen mental resilience. Instead of fearing …
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3150: 5 Ways to Boost Your Spiritual Endurance by Cylon George of Spiritual Living For Busy People on Spiritual Resilience
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9:28Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3150: Cylon George shows how to build spiritual endurance much like training the body, offering five practical practices to sustain faith and resilience during life’s hardest challenges. His gu…
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3149: How To Stay Motivated by Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness on Maintaining Momentum
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8:44Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3149: Mark Fisher highlights how the natural endorphin rush from exercise can boost motivation but also warns against overtraining and injury from chasing that “fitness high.” He shares practic…
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3148: How to Improve My Metabolism - Do I Need Eat More to Lose Fat on Metabolism and Fat Loss Myths
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10:55Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3148: Dr. Neil Malik breaks down the science of metabolism, fat loss, and why simply eating more won’t automatically boost results. He explains how to accurately measure progress, the importanc…
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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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